This Coalition of Funders Aims to Cool the Culture War Flames and Protect Public Schools
/A coalition of seven funders has been working to support grassroots resistance to organized attacks on public schools. Are they having an impact?
Read MoreA coalition of seven funders has been working to support grassroots resistance to organized attacks on public schools. Are they having an impact?
Read MoreFor Black-led education organizations, accessing philanthropic dollars is far tougher than for their white counterparts. This pooled funding effort is prying open doors — and philanthropic coffers.
Read MoreA handful of philanthropies are supporting grassroots efforts to push back against well-funded attacks on public education. They’re hoping more funders will take a stand.
Read MoreThe foundation of this billionaire donor couple has made early childhood education a priority, most recently in an effort to strengthen the struggling early educator workforce through a mix of strategies.
Read MoreThe tech giant has hit rocky terrain of late, but the company’s philanthropy continues to move millions. Its Catalyst Fund is supporting Black-led nonprofits promoting leadership and job skills for young people of color.
Read MoreIn an invisible crisis, an alarming number of students disengage from and ultimately drop out of school. Dalio Education is working to identify these students in Connecticut and help them get back on track before it’s too late.
Read MoreCity leaders and philanthropists are throwing support behind an effort to tackle poverty, unemployment and health disparities in Milwaukee’s Black communities. We take a look at how it took shape and who’s behind it.
Read MoreAs Grantmakers for Girls of Color enters its sixth year, the philanthropic resource is now a staffed nonprofit and a grantmaker. We spoke to its first executive director, Monique Morris, about her vision and the need for more funding.
Read MoreThe Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity has helped grantmakers employ a racial equity lens since 2003. We talk to its founder and ED Lori Villarosa about PRE’s work and how funders can best respond to COVID-19.
Read MoreAs the coronavirus crisis spotlights and amplifies deep inequities in U.S. society, a growing number of emergency philanthropic funds have sprung up to provide targeted help for people of color.
Read MoreAfter a couple of years of planning and self-reflection, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation recently announced a new grant strategy focused on racial equity and community leadership. Here’s how that shift unfolded.
Read MoreIt has been 400 years since slavery began in the U.S. How can funders address slavery’s many legacies, like the racial wealth gap? What should a foundation with historic ties to slavery do? How can funders support black-led change?
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