As we recognize Workers’ Memorial Day, guest author Janice Fine offers one way philanthropy can powerfully support immigrant workers: by helping them access the federal Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement program.
Read MoreIn this guest opinion, Beth Huang of Tides outlines why philanthropic funders should deploy both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) funding — and work at the nexus between them — as the election approaches.
Read MoreIn this guest opinion, Alexis Anderson-Reed and Karundi Williams call on donors to move money as early as possible this year, in the face of a significant retraction in democracy funding since the 2020 cycle.
Read MoreNathan Collier’s gift to the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications aims to boost government oversight at the state level. We check in with the real estate executive to learn how it came together.
Read MoreAfter a year leading the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Dame Louise Richardson joined us to discuss her transition from Oxford University to Carnegie, her goals for the grantmaker, polarization in the U.S. and more.
Read MoreThe number of Black newcomers to the U.S. is expected to skyrocket in the coming years. Guest author Nomzana Augustin believes now is the time for funders to commit to ensuring they can thrive.
Read MoreIncreasing demand for legal aid in the wake of disasters casts light on a system that’s failing large numbers of Americans. Funders looking to restore trust in government institutions and democracy may want to take note.
Read MoreAsian American and Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing group of eligible voters in the nation. This funder collaborative is looking to mobilize AAPI voters in order to build a multiracial democracy that works for all.
Read MoreLaunched in 1994, Atlanta's Southern Partners Fund is led by community members hailing from regional grassroots organizations. We dig into its unique governance model, how it used a MacKenzie Scott grant and more.
Read MoreThe Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation recently passed a major milestone — $1 billion in giving since it started in 1995. At 81, Arthur Blank looks back on years of support for democracy, the environment, Atlanta and more.
Read MoreAs the 2024 election approaches, Craig Newmark is focusing his philanthropy on efforts to educate the public, strengthen cyber security and protect democracy — while cracking some jokes along the way.
Read MoreIn this guest piece, Ford President Darren Walker and program officer david rogers say funders should lean into community violence prevention strategies — to make policing “both less necessary and more effective.”
Read MoreTo avoid the boom-and-bust cycle that plagues democracy philanthropy, guest authors Joe Goldman, Laleh Ispahani and Deepak Bhargava call on funders to give earlier this year — by April if possible.
Read MoreAmalgamated Bank has been around for a century, while the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation only got started in 2018. But both organizations bring a progressivism to their offerings that’s unusual in corporate giving.
Read MorePopular media often reduces the southern border to a site of chaos and victimhood. Guest authors Favianna Rodriguez, Lane Harwell and Anita Khashu say funders should empower people there to tell their own stories.
Read MorePublic Wise is working with organizations around the country to give a voice to overlooked voters, while building movement infrastructure. The group is also on the lookout for those who could undermine democracy.
Read MoreLaunched in 2020, the collaborative Southern Power Fund is confronting philanthropic underinvestment in the South by moving “we see you money” and long-term support to front-line movements.
Read MoreThe 2024 presidential election is already flooded with political donations, but nonpartisan philanthropic funds will also play an major role. Here’s an overview of how philanthropy will shape this year’s election.
Read MoreThe American Journalism Project recently announced its latest round of funding in support of local news. We check in with CEO Sarabeth Berman to discuss the latest grantees, key trends across the ecosystem, and much more.
Read MoreSome funders prefer to operate far from the spotlight, but we’ve been noticing a lot of sophisticated communications teams at foundations lately. What do they do, exactly, and why do funders make this a priority?
Read More
Whether you raise money or give it away,
Inside Philanthropy is an essential resource.
