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philanthropists
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The need for government to step into the shoes once filled by philanthropists like Agnes Gund becomes even more vital.—
Gale Brewer,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026 -
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will overhaul a board charged with soliciting donations from the city’s wealthy philanthropists, naming new members with few ties to the private sector in a shift from prior administrations.—
Laura Nahmias,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Humanitarians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarians. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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