A Matter of Trust: With a Big Boost from MacKenzie Scott, GiveDirectly is on the Rise

A Matter of Trust: With a Big Boost from MacKenzie Scott, GiveDirectly is on the Rise

GiveDirectly, a leader in the push to give unconditional cash donations to those in need, has grown significantly since the pandemic hit. Part of that growth is a result of some huge gifts from MacKenzie Scott.

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Funder Spotlight: How the Schultz Family Foundation Backs Young People and Veterans

Funder Spotlight: How the Schultz Family Foundation Backs Young People and Veterans

Here’s an overview of longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz’s family foundation, and how it’s working to foster greater opportunity among veterans and youth, as well as respond to the pandemic.

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On Veterans Day, Who’s Standing Up for Those Who’ve Served?

On Veterans Day, Who’s Standing Up for Those Who’ve Served?

A small but dedicated group of funders—corporate, individual and family—backs veterans issues. On Veterans Day, we take a look at the key players and what they’re supporting, from job training to therapeutic psychedelics.

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3 Ways the Schultz Family Foundation is Betting on Young People During Uncertain Times

3 Ways the Schultz Family Foundation is Betting on Young People During Uncertain Times

Building back better means providing economic opportunity for youth, but it also means engaging them in serving their communities. Here’s how the former Starbucks CEO’s family foundation is trying to do both.

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Cash is King: Two Case Studies on the Power of Direct Financial Support During Crisis

Cash is King: Two Case Studies on the Power of Direct Financial Support During Crisis

As the coronavirus forced businesses to close and left millions unemployed, donors large and small have discovered the power of direct cash transfers. The Schultz Foundation was quick to pivot, and Google.org was ahead of the curve.

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Coming Home: Who’s Giving to Support Veterans in an Era of “Forever Wars?”

Coming Home: Who’s Giving to Support Veterans in an Era of “Forever Wars?”

Some 2 million Americans have now served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. What has philanthropy been doing to help former soldiers handle the physical and mental tolls of service, and ease the transition back to civilian life?

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City By City: Behind a Partnership Effort to Get Disconnected Youth Hired

City By City: Behind a Partnership Effort to Get Disconnected Youth Hired

Backed by the founder of Starbucks, a corporate coalition is gunning for a million youth hires by 2021 with a pragmatic initiative focused on a key zone of racial and economic inequity. 

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