Nonprofit Retirement Accounts Hold Over $1 Trillion. Could That Money Be Supporting Social Justice?

Nonprofit Retirement Accounts Hold Over $1 Trillion. Could That Money Be Supporting Social Justice?

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.

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The Many Sizes, Shapes and Strategies of Community Foundations

The Many Sizes, Shapes and Strategies of Community Foundations

The term “community foundation” applies to hundreds of grantmaking institutions in the United States, but no two are quite the same. Here’s an overview of what these funders do and a tour of the many varieties.

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"All of the Tools in Our Tool Belt." A Community Foundation Steps Up its Impact Investing

"All of the Tools in Our Tool Belt." A Community Foundation Steps Up its Impact Investing

The momentum behind impact investing is being further fueled by a growing sense of urgency among funders up against large-scale equity challenges in top metro areas. The San Francisco Foundation is the latest funder looking to bring more cash to the fight.

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“Our North Star.” What We Can Learn from One Equity Funder’s Journey So Far

“Our North Star.” What We Can Learn from One Equity Funder’s Journey So Far

The San Francisco Foundation shifted to an equity grantmaking strategy over two years ago, an early adopter of a focus that’s become a driving force in philanthropy. How’s that been working out? And what are key takeaways for other funders?

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