Why Philanthropy Continues to Underfund Rural America—and What Grantmakers Can Do

Why Philanthropy Continues to Underfund Rural America—and What Grantmakers Can Do

For years, rural organizations have been sounding the alarm about philanthropic neglect. Here’s a look at why funders often ignore rural areas and what interested philanthropists can do to change that.

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Lighting the Spark: A Community Foundation Looks to Small Grants to Catalyze Big Change

Lighting the Spark: A Community Foundation Looks to Small Grants to Catalyze Big Change

It’s not always the size of a grant that determines its impact on a community. Here’s how the Vermont Community Foundation focuses its attention on hyper-targeted efforts to help catalyze larger change.

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“Rise and Thrive.” What This State Fund is Doing to Fuel Women’s Success

“Rise and Thrive.” What This State Fund is Doing to Fuel Women’s Success

The Vermont Women’s Fund aims to help girls and women reach their full potential. Its priorities and recent grants echo women’s funding trends across the U.S., including a new effort to “draw men into the conversation about gender equity.”

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