The author and political strategist reflects on his long career in progressive giving — including the early days of the Democracy Alliance, the Obama years, and working with his late wife Susan Sandler to back racial justice leaders.
Read MoreAfter decades of resistance, more funders large and small are embracing general support as a way to support meaningful change. How are they determining where to direct that support—and whether it’s working?
Read MoreSusan Sandler is the daughter of two late philanthropists who were responsible for bankrolling key think tanks and advocacy outfits on the left. But that hasn’t stopped her from taking a different approach to progressive funding.
Read MoreA grantee of the Sandler Foundation reflects on how its founder and his family have swum against the worst tendencies of social justice philanthropy, backing organizations with general support and entrusting them as real partners.
Read MoreCivil Rights Corps is taking a confrontational approach to criminal justice reform, using litigation to challenge money bail and other unfair practices. Some powerful funders have swung behind the group.
Read MoreLast week, we looked at what foundations are doing wrong in the fight against rising economic stratification. Now, we turn the spotlight on a foundation that's been doing everything right.
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