Aiming for big changes to a child welfare system that isn’t always child- or family-friendly, the foundation’s new OPT-In for Families initiative is backing prevention-oriented approaches at four sites across the country.
Read MoreMost migrants and refugees end up in cities, which seldom have the resources to support them. The Global Cities Fund is helping municipalities respond with the aim of opening up larger funding avenues.
Read MoreReflecting sector-wide trends, philanthropies threw their weight behind two collaborative global development efforts, seeking to bolster citizen engagement and shift power to those close to the ground.
Read MoreSome of the country’s largest health philanthropies have shifted their focus away, and only a handful of others have stepped up. Why isn’t philanthropy doing more about this national health emergency?
Read MoreBacking journalism can be a powerful way for philanthropy to raise the profile of critical but neglected issues like early childhood care and education. Here’s one new example out of Los Angeles.
Read MoreThe Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has grown significantly in the past few years, including an expanding program dedicated to helping global refugees. Here’s a closer look at a key grant in Africa.
Read MoreMillions of children have been forced to move in recent years due to conflict, climate change and more. Guest authors outline how directly funding cities is a powerful way to help refugees, including through a new pooled fund.
Read MoreWe previously compiled the top 25 green funders based on 2021 giving data. Today, we round up the next 25 on the list — a wide-ranging set of grantmakers who all gave $10 million or more to environmental causes.
Read MoreThe Council on Foundations’ latest State of Global Giving Report analyzed funding data from 2015 and 2019 and surveyed field leaders about the years since. Here are five key takeaways.
Read MoreEven before the pandemic, California had around 28% of the nation’s homeless population. Here’s how five Golden State funders are approaching a problem that continues to stymie philanthropy.
Read MorePhilanthropy historically underfunds disability rights and equity. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation recently made a $1 million grant to disability-led organization RespectAbility as part of a growing fund dedicated to equity issues.
Read MoreEstablished by the hotel tycoon, the foundation tackles issues like early childhood development and homelessness. A 2019 bequest from its namesake's son more than doubled its endowment to $7.5 billion.
Read MoreStart Small just made a major commitment to water equity in Africa, following a range of support for COVID relief, education and women and girls on the continent. We unpack what this tells us about Dorsey’s giving priorities.
Read MoreThe coronavirus has spotlighted profound weaknesses in global health systems, especially in developing countries. The CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation argues that funders need to think differently to tackle this challenge.
Read MoreNearly half of healthcare facilities in the world’s Least Developed Countries lack basic water services, leaving millions of patients vulnerable to infection and other problems. Leading WASH funders and nonprofits are looking to change that.
Read MoreSince taking the helm of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Peter Laugharn has streamlined its global programs and also sought to send more grants to community-based nonprofits in Africa. We talk to Laugharn about his vision for “localizing philanthropy.”
Read MoreThe Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is also one of the few funders we can think of that responded to all of the top disasters in 2017 at a substantial level.
Read MoreThe first pay for success model has been launched in Los Angeles County, with the hope that permanent supportive housing can reduce the cycle of homeless people revolving through the criminal justice system.
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