Fair-Weather Friends? Progressive Nonprofits' Dangerous Dependence on the Liberal Rich

Fair-Weather Friends? Progressive Nonprofits' Dangerous Dependence on the Liberal Rich

As left-of-center groups grow ever more reliant on big funders, is there a price to be paid? If and when the liberal donor class pulls back, the fallout may leave its beneficiaries impoverished in multiple ways.

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“A Fragile Political Moment.” A Seasoned Donor Advisor on the State of Democracy Funding

“A Fragile Political Moment.” A Seasoned Donor Advisor on the State of Democracy Funding

Mike Berkowitz is the co-founder and executive director of the Democracy Funders Network. We check in with him to discuss the network’s approach, trends in democracy giving, what’s keeping donors up at night, and more.

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What a Big Gift to the Heritage Foundation Says About the State of Conservative Philanthropy

What a Big Gift to the Heritage Foundation Says About the State of Conservative Philanthropy

The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation recently committed $25 million to the Heritage Foundation, not surprising giving its longtime support. But the gift also reflects tensions in conservative giving.

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The Movement for Black Lives Is on the Rise—and Funders Are Paying Attention

The Movement for Black Lives Is on the Rise—and Funders Are Paying Attention

The Movement for Black Lives has served as a national platform for the Black Lives Matter movement since 2014. We spoke with M4BL’s Charles Long about the group’s fundraising and future ambitions in this pivotal moment.

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“The Fight of Our Lives.” How a Funder Collaborative Backs Civic Participation

“The Fight of Our Lives.” How a Funder Collaborative Backs Civic Participation

The Defending the Dream Fund is among the new rapid-response efforts that have popped up since the 2016 election. It recently made its third round of grants—its biggest yet. Who’s behind the fund, and where’s the money going?

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