The Latest in a Life of Firsts: Carnegie President Louise Richardson Talks About Her Role

The Latest in a Life of Firsts: Carnegie President Louise Richardson Talks About Her Role

After 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.

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Education Funders Are Throwing Weight Behind This Small Nonprofit’s Equity Work. Here’s Why

Education Funders Are Throwing Weight Behind This Small Nonprofit’s Equity Work. Here’s Why

The National Education Equity Lab is giving disadvantaged students a college experience in high school, and catching the eye of education philanthropy. We talk with the group’s founder and one of its latest backers to find out why.

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The Dutch Lottery Is a Surprisingly Huge Donor. Here’s How It Stands Against War Profiteering

The Dutch Lottery Is a Surprisingly Huge Donor. Here’s How It Stands Against War Profiteering

The Dutch lottery is, in fact, one of the largest private donors in the world. It also embraces forward-thinking practices like long-term, flexible funding. We take a look at its unique model and a recent human rights commitment.

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