How Philanthropy and Mutual Aid Became Such Strange Bedfellows
Mutual aid is an idea that used to show up mostly in radical circles and academia—until the pandemic. We talk with Crystal Middlestadt of the Chinook Fund about... Read more.
How Funders Are Fighting Anti-Asian Hate
A year-long spike in anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents reflects a much longer history of prejudice, one in which AAPI people are often cast as perpetual foreigners... Read more.
Meet Five of the Most Powerful Funders in the LGBTQ Space
Per every $100 spent by philanthropists, only 28 cents goes to LGBTQ issues and groups—but giving is on the rise. Here are some of the key players leading the... Read more.
“Stay Diligent, Stay Strong.” A Leader on Trans Rights Urges Funders to Ramp up Support
Transgender rights activists have made real progress in recent years, but still have a long way to go—and funding remains scarce. Kris Hayashi, head of the Transgender... Read more.
Four Important Groups to Know in the Transgender Funding Space
Funding for trans issues is still a relatively small niche. There are, however, some key philanthropic organizations that prioritize trans communities and are led... Read more.
Women of Color-Led Fund Is “Breathtakingly Hopeful” About Plan to Move $100 Million
For 15 years, Groundswell Fund has been been moving money toward reproductive and social justice, led by women of color, transgender, and gender-nonconforming people... Read more.
How Two Prizes Are Spotlighting Diverse Leaders in the Environmental Movement
As the philanthropic sector pays heightened attention to issues of racial justice and equity, two prizes recently celebrated some of the many diverse leaders on... Read more.
