Why the Roundhouse Foundation Is Taking to the Airwaves to Tell the Story of Rural Philanthropy

Why the Roundhouse Foundation Is Taking to the Airwaves to Tell the Story of Rural Philanthropy

Founded by the family behind Columbia Sportswear, this Oregon-based funder launched a podcast as a way to tackle a stubborn challenge: philanthropic underfunding of rural communities.

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Four Reasons Why Narrative Change Is a Tough Ask for Philanthropy

Four Reasons Why Narrative Change Is a Tough Ask for Philanthropy

Trying to shift public narratives is a popular strategy for many funders right now. But is it paying off? Here are a few reasons why philanthropy-backed narrative change may be struggling to achieve impact.

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More Than a Spokesperson: Why Foundations Are Prioritizing External Communications

More Than a Spokesperson: Why Foundations Are Prioritizing External Communications

Some funders prefer to operate far from the spotlight, but we’ve been noticing a lot of sophisticated communications teams at foundations lately. What do they do, exactly, and why do funders make this a priority?

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