From Normal to Fearless: Jean Case Explores Courage in Business and Philanthropy
Through her leadership of a foundation which taps a tech fortune, Jean Case has been a relentless champion of changemakers and entrepreneurs. Now’s she out with... Read more.
What Does Kathy LeMay Know That Other Fundraisers Don’t?
LeMay has raised $175 million from individuals for causes that are not always so popular. One key to her success, she says, is "radical listening." Which means what,... Read more.
In the #MeToo Era, Here’s What Philanthropy Can Learn From Women’s Foundations
In key respects, the #MeToo movement was made possible by decades of work by women’s funds. Hallmarks of their approach include openness, listening, and participatory... Read more.
The New Power of the Purse: Younger Women and the Future of Philanthropy
Women are quietly slipping into the driver's seat of philanthropy and it affects how every fundraiser will do their job in coming years, not to mention what actually... Read more.
Bob Friedman Explains How the Asset Building Movement Got Its Mojo—And Its Dough
We talked with the godfather of asset building, who himself comes from a philanthropic family, to get the inside story of how top foundations got behind one the... Read more.
Philanthropy vs. Patriarchy: Emily Nielsen Jones and the Fight On Faith
Keeping girls in school or away from sex traffickers is important. But here's a global funder going after deeply embedded beliefs in religious institutions (including... Read more.
Empowered Women Are Changing Philanthropy. These Experts Explain How
What will the future of philanthropy look like, as women wield greater influence and do things in more cooperative and inclusive ways? We talk to two of the leading... Read more.
Forget the Gala. Giving Circles Are Where It’s At for Women Raising Money
Women's giving circles are on the rise, and for good reason: they work. We talk to one of the early stars of this growing national movement for women givers. ... Read more.
Why Is This Big Bank Helping Train Young Coders?
It's not surprising that tech companies would get behind initiatives that train young coders. But at least one top bank, Capital One, is also in this space. What's... Read more.
Grants on Climate Change and Creation: What a Faith Funder Is Doing
Nonprofits of all stripes are beginning to see climate mitigation as part of their agenda, including churches. We take a look at the Episcopal Church's grantmaking... Read more.
Not-So-Random Good Deeds: Another Housing Crisis Bad Actor Bank Giving for Financial Literacy
SunTrust is yet another bank that engaged in malfeasance during the housing bubble and is now focusing its philanthropy on financial literacy and inclusion. Ironic,... Read more.
Why is this Women’s Foundation and YWCA Putting Girls in Charge of Grantmaking?
What would grantmaking look like if it was being driven by young women and girls from diverse backgrounds? The New York Women's Foundation and the YWCA of New York... Read more.
Here’s How a Socially Responsible Investment Firm Does Its Giving
On Giving Tuesday, where can you give to make the most structural impact? We ask an expert in impact investing, Kristin Hull. ... Read more.
Ever Wonder Why There Are So Few Public Statues of Women? This Funder Did
It's true: Hillary didn't break the glass ceiling, but some suffragettes are about the break the "bronze ceiling" in Central Park, thanks to an unusual grant from... Read more.
Helping Girls Step Up: Three Million to Fund Girls’ Leadership
Women's philanthropy is finding new funders all the time, it seems. We take a look at the Coach Foundation's recent move into this grantmaking space. ... Read more.
Natalie Rekstad on Claiming Your Superpower as a Female Philanthropist
As more women step up to try to shape the world with their giving, we talk to Natalie Rekstad, who has some wisdom to share about finding your strategy for impact.... Read more.
Stronger Together: How These D.C. Stakeholders Are Collaborating on the Housing Crisis
Affordable housing is an especially tough issue for philanthropy, since funder resources are so puny relative to the problem. Getting anywhere on this one means... Read more.
With Trump as President, What Will Women’s Philanthropy Do?
Surprise! A misogynist will soon be our president. We talk to some of the leaders of women's philanthropy about how their work will endure in the age of Trump. ... Read more.
Unbundling Fast Food: How These Funders are Promoting Ways to Reduce Junk Calories Served to Kids
Foundations worried about public health have long been fighting fast food restaurants. One line of attack is targeting Happy Meals and the like. ... Read more.
With the End Near, Atlantic Makes a Big Move on Racial Justice
Race has been getting a lot of attention from funders lately, but Atlantic Philanthropies has long been a leader in this area. Now it's aiming to extend that influence... Read more.
Girl Powered: What’s Behind a New Injection of Funds for Girls and Robotics?
While robotics continues to be a heavily male-dominated field, there is movement to get more girls involved. Here's a new partnership that's moving this ball forward.... Read more.
Is This the Solution to Predatory Lending We’ve Been Waiting For?
Funders have long been fighting predatory lending, with limited success. So we were intrigued to talk to Andy Posner, whose Capital Good Fund offers loans to low-income... Read more.
Powerful Partners: Women’s Philanthropy and the Prospect of a Clinton Presidency
Over 120 women's funds are now working around the world, moving more money than ever and setting more ambitious goals. Where will this momentum lead if Clinton wins... Read more.
Stronger Together: What a Pioneering Feminist Philanthropist Is Thinking About Now
The synthesis of feminism and philanthropy may yield big dividends for all of us. We talk to Helen LaKelly Hunt, who has been a force field in both arenas for decades.... Read more.
Sexual Violence Against Women Draws New Funder Attention
The murder of two women joggers in the past week has underscored the persistent threats facing women. The good news: Some funders have been paying attention, and... Read more.
Long Distance Funders: The Money Behind the Endless Abortion Battles
It is hard to think of an issue where opposing camps of highly motivated funders have fought longer and harder—only to remain largely stalemated over many years.... Read more.
Inside the Growing Funder Push to Accelerate Social Change for Young Women of Color
Last month at the White House, seven women's funds announced a new initiative focused on young women and girls of color. We look at the strategy behind this effort,... Read more.
Inside the U.S. Bank’s Grantmaking, and Its Growing Push on Gender Equity
It's the fifth largest bank in the U.S., and up to some interesting things. We talk to Reba Dominski, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and... Read more.
Obama Summit Delivers Good News on Gender, and Women’s Funds Step Up Again
More philanthropic dollars are set to flow for gender equity as a result of the United State of Women Summit convened this week by the Obama administration. We take... Read more.
The Impact of a Clinton Presidency on Philanthropy Could Be Huge
If Hillary Clinton wins the White House, it may not only mean big things for philanthropy, but also for the fast growing work on gender equity within this sector.... Read more.
