Amanda Gordon

New York, Sydney

Reporter and Photographer at Bloomberg News

reporter for @wealth, @business opinions my own. Profile art by my ❤️ @rottytooth. Latest at the link ⬇️

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Giving Pledge adds new ultra-rich members to donate their wealth

1 week ago | chicagobusiness.com | Amanda Gordon

The Giving Pledge has brought on 11 new signatories in its latest effort to spur philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy. Billionaire Dropbox co-founder Drew Houston and Invisibly founder Jim McKelvey, along with their spouses, are among the group that has penned letters promising to give away the majority of their wealth in their lifetime or their will. Glen Tullman, a serial entrepreneur with deep ties to Chicago's tech and biotech community, is among this year's class of new signatories.
Giving Pledge Adds Ultra-Rich Members to Donate Their Wealth

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Amanda Gordon

Drew Houston(Bloomberg) -- The Giving Pledge has brought on 11 new signatories in its latest effort to spur philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy. Drew HoustonPhotographer: Martina Albertazzi/BloombergBillionaire Dropbox Inc. co-founder Drew Houston and Invisibly founder Jim McKelvey, along with their spouses, are among the group that has penned letters promising to give away the majority of their wealth in their lifetime or their will.
Billionaires Boost Cuomo’s Fundraising Lead in NYC Mayor’s Race

1 week ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Laura Nahmias |Amanda Gordon

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo expanded his commanding fundraising lead in the New York City mayoral race with help from a few billionaire donors, according to newly published numbers filed with the city’s Campaign Finance Board.
Billionaires Boost Cuomo’s Fundraising Lead in NYC Mayor’s Race

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Laura Nahmias |Amanda Gordon

Andrew Cuomo, center, marches in the Celebrate Israel Parade up Fifth Avenue in New York on May 18. (Bloomberg) -- Former Governor Andrew Cuomo expanded his commanding fundraising lead in the New York City mayoral race with help from a few billionaire donors, according to newly published numbers filed with the city’s Campaign Finance Board.
Ackman headlining NYC talk on Jews and colleges divides scholars

3 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Amanda Gordon

Bill Ackman has spent the past 18 months crusading to combat antisemitism on college campuses across the US. It’s a position that’s gained him influential supporters as well as detractors who’ve accused the billionaire investor of enabling the Trump administration’s attack on universities.
Ackman Headlining NYC Talk on Jews and Colleges Divides Scholars

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Amanda Gordon

Bill Ackman(Bloomberg) -- Bill Ackman has spent the past 18 months crusading to combat antisemitism on college campuses across the US. It’s a position that’s gained him influential supporters as well as detractors who’ve accused the billionaire investor of enabling the Trump administration’s attack on universities.
Robin Hood Raises $72 Million While Keeping an Eye on the Knicks

3 weeks ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Amanda Gordon

The Knicks weren’t the only big winners in New York Monday night. Just a few blocks west of Madison Square Garden, the Robin Hood Foundation raised almost $72 million in its own arena-for-the-night: the Javits Center. The poverty-fighting organization’s leaders framed the big number as the kind of response needed to compensate for potential federal policy changes that could cut $7 billion in aid to the city’s neediest 2 million residents.
Robin Hood Raises $72 Million While Keeping an Eye on the Knicks

3 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Amanda Gordon

The Knicks weren’t the only big winners in New York Monday night. Just a few blocks west of Madison Square Garden, the Robin Hood Foundation raised almost $72 million in its own arena-for-the-night: the Javits Center. The poverty-fighting organization’s leaders framed the big number as the kind of response needed to compensate for potential federal policy changes that could cut $7 billion in aid to the city’s neediest 2 million residents.
Robin Hood Raises $72 Million While Keeping an Eye on the Knicks

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Amanda Gordon

Former New York Giant Justin Tuck, left, and Paul Tudor Jones dressed as Carnac the Magnificent during Monday’s Robin Hood Benefit. (Bloomberg) -- The Knicks weren’t the only big winners in New York Monday night. Just a few blocks west of Madison Square Garden, the Robin Hood Foundation raised almost $72 million in its own arena-for-the-night: the Javits Center.
Wall Street’s Favorite Charity Is Preparing for a Future Without Its Founder

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Amanda Gordon

Paul Tudor Jones during the Robin Hood benefit in 2022. (Bloomberg) -- For years, Ken Tropin would watch Paul Tudor Jones yuck it up at the Robin Hood benefit and worry what would happen when his pal was no longer leading the charge. Monday night, he’ll watch knowing there’s a plan for that eventuality. The poverty-fighting organization has been taking steps to address Jones’ irreplaceability.