The City of Oakland is partnering with local foundations to combine organizing and arts and culture work in pursuit of racial justice. The latest round backs BIPOC-led business cooperatives and more.
Read MoreNDN Collective, a growing philanthropic intermediary and organizing force, works to build Indigenous power and has racked up an impressive array of backers. Its leaders would still like to see philanthropy go further and move faster.
Read MoreTwo years after a historic summer, Inside Philanthropy gathered data on 11 major foundations’ racial justice commitments. Here’s a pledge-by-pledge rundown of how much money is moving and where it’s headed so far.
Read MoreFollowing the summer of 2020, major foundations moved hundreds of millions to BIPOC-led groups, mostly in general support. But the work has just begun. Here’s what movement leaders say they need from the sector next.
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 MoreJavier Torres-Campos has spent his career building sustainable communities in partnership with artists and culture bearers. In a chat with IP, he reflects on what he’s learned, why he’s optimistic about philanthropy, and much more.
Read MoreBIPOC communities are hit the hardest by climate impacts and often lead the way on climate action, but are still overlooked by funders. In this guest post, two foundation trustees say it’s time for philanthropic leaders to step up.
Read MoreIt’s been a year since the murder of George Floyd spurred funders to tackle longstanding inequities in the sector. We check in with leaders in arts philanthropy to see how the space has changed and what remains to be done.
Read MoreAn IP survey found that performing arts professionals were skeptical about grantmakers’ efforts at reform. But all hope is not lost. Foundations and regranting organizations share how they are fast-tracking democratization efforts.
Read MoreWith the election of Joe Biden, federal action on climate change will once again be possible. While it’s still unclear how the largest climate funders will respond, several players in this funding space shared their thoughts on the future.
Read MoreA coalition of major impact investors seeking to build out the field made its first round of grants, funding initiatives that focus on public policy and increasing the flow of private capital to urgent social problems.
Read MoreSome funders have responded to the COVID-19 crisis by relaxing grant requirements or even increasing payout rates. But what about their investments? We look at who is taking action so far, and what else the sector could be doing.
Read MoreAmid the rise of globalization, philanthropy largely remained on the sidelines in the contest between capital and labor. But that’s changing, as the Open Society Foundations and other funders step up efforts to build a future with fair labor.
Read MoreProviding vulnerable immigrants with legal representation dramatically decreases their chances of deportation. With the support of top funders, the Vera Institute’s Safety and Fairness for Everyone Network cultivates local jurisdictions to make that a reality in more places.
Read MoreThe Surdna Foundation is known for being a trailblazer among progressive foundations. But how does that role play out in terms of where grants actually go? Here’s a quick peak.
Read MoreAs a prominent smart growth advocate and program director at Ford, Don Chen worked alongside Surdna as it evolved into an influential social justice funder. We talk to Chen about his future role leading it into its next phase.
Read MoreThere are more left-leaning heirs around than ever. But organizing them into a potent force within philanthropy takes work—and money. Surdna is pitching in.
Read MoreFreshwater management has lately emerged as a major philanthropic issue. The Surdna Foundation is a leader in this space, as part of its broader work in backing green infrastructure for sustainability and equity.
Read MoreThe Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) believes that supporting fair local economies means questioning the larger status quo. Which funders are behind its approach?
Read MoreImpact investing continues to gain traction among foundations, albeit with its share of detractors. Surdna has become a big backer of the practice, and is now making grants to grow the field.
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