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 MoreNarrative 4 offers a unique storytelling program that teaches compassion and empathy in schools around the world. The program has drawn funding from MacKenzie Scott, the Bezos family and more.
Read MoreFor over a decade, the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation has backed LIFT, which works to combat generational poverty by providing funds, coaching and support — and its model is showing results.
Read MoreIdeas like “social entrepreneurship” and “changemaking” show up everywhere today, and that has a lot to do with Drayton and the global organization he founded. Here’s a look at Ashoka’s work and backing, and what’s next.
Read MorePivotal Ventures has teamed up with the Susan Crown Exchange and The Goodness Web to support Young Futures, a new nonprofit hosting funding challenges focused on digital wellbeing for youth. The first is already in progress.
Read MoreGrowing up in Maryland and now playing for an Israeli basketball team, Jared Armstrong has a foot in two worlds. He’s bringing his unique background to bear as he seeks to forge ties between Black and Jewish youth.
Read MoreFunding that supports people of different generations to solve an array of social problems is a small but growing niche in philanthropy. A round of grants from CoGenerate demonstrates how this type of giving works.
Read MoreChicago’s Springboard Foundation Fund’s Grantee Champions are donors that provide extensive non-financial support to nonprofits. Executive Director Sejal Shah-Myers walks us through its unique operational model.
Read MoreRhizome is a national, youth-led network seeking to build civic engagement among American young people. Here’s how it got the attention and support of the late Microsoft cofounder’s foundation.
Read MoreFor children in need, something as basic as a new pair of shoes can make a huge impact. With support from an array of funders, Soles4Souls distributes free footwear to start the school year off on the right foot.
Read MoreMany young people leaving the foster system in Los Angeles County find themselves lost, without the kind of financial support or guidance needed to navigate early adulthood. This local funder is working to close the gap in care.
Read MoreMarcellus Wiley tells us about how his early experiences shaped his philanthropy, what he’s excited about now, and how next-generation NFL players are using their platforms to give.
Read MoreThe Sustainable Development Goals are closely tied to some of the Gates Foundation’s core priorities, including maternal health. Here are three moves the foundation has made recently to help get stalled progress back on track.
Read MoreSteve and Connie Ballmer’s philanthropy is further leaning into place-based partnerships with a seven-year, $175 million commitment to StriveTogether. It’s one of Ballmer Group’s largest grants ever.
Read MoreAttending school while experiencing homelessness poses a mountain of obstacles for young people and their families. A handful of funders are backing efforts to help, including a new collaborative effort.
Read MoreSongs of Love connects children facing serious health conditions with musicians who compose original songs for them. We talked with Leon Cooperman about why he backs the organization, and his wider philanthropy.
Read MoreMadison Keys is among the next generation of American stars dominating the tennis courts. She’s also joined the ranks of athletes using their platforms to give back, in her case focusing on young people.
Read MoreGordon Philanthropies focuses on education and literacy, including by funding a new children’s library at Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles. The library aims to strengthen bonds between incarcerated men and their children.
Read MoreIn an aging America where people of different ages often lack opportunities to interact, there’s lots of pent-up demand for cross-generational engagement. This philanthropic initiative seeks to deliver on that.
Read MoreIn her early childhood giving this year, MacKenzie Scott is pairing advocacy with direct service funding, including support for programs that provide one-on-one, in-home maternal and infant healthcare.
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