Fundraising
James Talarico hauls record $27M in Q1 fundraising after Texas Senate primary win
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After winning the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary last month, state Rep. James Talarico announced a record $27 million fundraising haul for the first quarter of 2026—the largest ever for a Senate candidate in an election year's opening quarter. The grassroots-driven funds, mostly small donations, bolster his general election bid against the winner of the ongoing GOP primary runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The 2026 Met Gala achieved record engagement across Vogue's platforms while raising a record sum for the Costume Institute. Global video views reached 1.696 billion, marking a 57 percent increase from the previous year. The event also generated $42 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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The Bronx Museum of the Arts held its annual spring gala and art auction at Tribeca Rooftop, drawing artists, celebrities, and community leaders. The event honored artist Awol Erizku, cultural patron Lois Plehn, and designer Colm Dillane, while raising funds for the museum’s initiatives. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, dinner, an auction, and an after-party under balmy April weather.
Islamic Relief South Africa organized a successful padel and soccer fundraising tournament at the Albersville Astro Arena. The event supports vulnerable children and families through the organization's Orphan General Fund. Donors worldwide contribute monthly to ensure basic rights for these children.
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The annual Operation Santa Claus fundraiser, organized by RTHK and the South China Morning Post, raised nearly HK$19 million after intensified efforts following the Tai Po blaze, almost twice its target. Launched on November 4, it aimed to collect at least HK$11 million for 13 charitable projects. An emergency appeal followed to aid victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire.
The 25th ZDF charity gala 'A Heart for Children' in Berlin collected more than 26 million euros in donations by the end of the broadcast. Moderator Johannes B. Kerner thanked donors for their exceptional engagement. Celebrities helped raise funds for children in need.
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Miles Bruner, a former Republican operative, says he resigned from a Washington digital fundraising firm and is trying to make amends after years of writing inflammatory, misleading pitches. In an NPR interview, he described the personal and political moments that led him to walk away.
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