The retirement accounts of nonprofit staff hold some formidable sums. A new impact investing outfit hopes to channel some of that money toward investments that align with workers’ values, while securing their savings.
Read MoreLast October, Kavita N. Ramdas became the Nathan Cummings Foundation’s new CEO. This month, she abruptly left the role. It isn’t the first unceremonious departure from the family foundation in recent years. What’s happening?
Read MoreAs the rich get richer, the descendants of the uber-wealthy will shape the world of philanthropy for decades to come. As such, we’ve compiled our first extensive list of the heirs to family wealth who are making waves in the sector.
Read MoreOver three years ago, Nathan Cummings Foundation pledged to align 100% of its assets with its mission. A new report shares what it’s learned in that process—and makes the case to others to do the same.
Read MoreMandy Van Deven talks with Leticia Peguero, vice president of programs at the Nathan Cummings Foundation, about creating cultures of care, challenging white supremacy, and cultivating bold leaders in philanthropy.
Read MoreSince 2016, progressive donors have been hard at work building up grassroots civic engagement capacity. Here’s how one collaborative wants to use 501(c)(3) funds to expand the electorate and counteract COVID-19 as November looms.
Read MoreAccording to the ADL, antisemitic incidents in the United States are on the rise. What is contributing to this phenomenon? And which foundations and major donors are stepping up to push back against growing extremism?
Read MoreGenerational change is having a growing impact on family philanthropy, with younger board members stepping up to put their own stamp on institutions. The Nathan Cummings Foundation is one place where this dynamic is playing out.
Read MoreTranslating early energy and activism into long-term change is a persistent challenge of social movements. A major new funding collaborative seeks to keep the momentum of #MeToo alive with millions in grants to challenge workplace harassment.
Read MoreAs another foundation swings behind impact investing in a big way, there are some good reasons to fret about where things are going. Here are a few questions that still need to be worked out.
Read MoreWhile many funders have embarked on select new grantmaking in response to Trump's rise, the Nathan Cummings Foundation sees the need for bigger changes, including increasing payout.
Read MoreWith all fronts threatened under a Trump presidency, where does progressive philanthropy go now? We asked some leaders in the community to chart the way forward.
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