Green Funders Show Improvement on Diversity, But More Than Half Still Don’t Share Data

Green Funders Show Improvement on Diversity, But More Than Half Still Don’t Share Data

Many environmental funders still did not share their diversity data with the sector’s annual report card from Green 2.0. Respondents did show gains, though board diversity declined.

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Three Key Green Giving Trends Underlined by New Ocean Funding Report

Three Key Green Giving Trends Underlined by New Ocean Funding Report

Our Shared Seas’ new overview of funding for marine area-based conservation highlights dynamics we’ve seen across environmental philanthropy, including the heightened role of regrantors and billionaires.

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How Dalio Philanthropies' OceanX is Working to Diversify Marine Research and Teaching

How Dalio Philanthropies' OceanX is Working to Diversify Marine Research and Teaching

In the past year, this research nonprofit has expanded efforts to diversify ocean science through new educational partnerships with HBCUs Spelman College and Howard University — with more set to come.

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Five Things to Know about Walton Family Foundation’s New Executive Director

Five Things to Know about Walton Family Foundation’s New Executive Director

The flagship foundation of the country’s richest family has a new leader, Stephanie Dodson Cornell. Here, we hit the broad strokes of her career, plus some lesser-known facts that shed more light on her opinions and interests.

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Can Philanthropy Help Decarbonize the Maritime Shipping Industry?

Can Philanthropy Help Decarbonize the Maritime Shipping Industry?

Global shipping is a complex, multifaceted industry that might seem daunting for philanthropists looking to make an impact on climate change. A new report makes the case for funding this critical area of emissions reductions.

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The Schmidt Ocean Institute Cracks the Champagne on One of the World's Largest Research Vessels

The Schmidt Ocean Institute Cracks the Champagne on One of the World's Largest Research Vessels

Eric and Wendy Schmidt’s ocean science outfit has been helping scientists study the sea since 2009. The organization recently launched an advanced new science vessel, and it's free to scientists.

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This Oceans Funder Has Been Protecting Sharks and Rays for 20 Years. Now It’s Expanding the Fight

This Oceans Funder Has Been Protecting Sharks and Rays for 20 Years. Now It’s Expanding the Fight

The Save Our Seas Foundation is celebrating two decades of funding marine conservation and raising awareness of the growing threats to sharks, rays and ocean ecosystems. Here’s closer look at its work and a new program.

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Sharks Are in Trouble. This Funder Collaborative Is Working to Protect the Oceans' Apex Predators

Sharks Are in Trouble. This Funder Collaborative Is Working to Protect the Oceans' Apex Predators

The global fishing industry is pushing many shark species to extinction. The Shark Conservation Fund is pooling money and aligning efforts to protect them — and their increasingly fragile ocean ecosystems.

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Green Middleweights: 25 Prominent, Mid-Sized Environmental Grantmakers

Green Middleweights: 25 Prominent, Mid-Sized Environmental Grantmakers

We previously compiled the top 25 green funders based on 2021 giving data. Today, we round up the next 25 on the list — a wide-ranging set of grantmakers who all gave $10 million or more to environmental causes.

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Green Heavyweights: The Nation’s 25 Largest Environmental Grantmakers

Green Heavyweights: The Nation’s 25 Largest Environmental Grantmakers

We compiled a list of the top green funders in the U.S., based on the most recent full year of giving data available. One big takeaway: Living billionaires now dominate the list.

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More Green Funders Than Ever Shared Diversity Data in 2022, but Most Still Avoiding the Sunlight

More Green Funders Than Ever Shared Diversity Data in 2022, but Most Still Avoiding the Sunlight

For six years now, Green 2.0 has been tracking the diversity of staff at environmental nonprofits and foundations. More are submitting data than ever, but overall participation — and diversity at the top — remain frustratingly low.

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What Are Conservation, Pollution and Ag Funders Looking For Right Now? Fundraisers Weigh In

What Are Conservation, Pollution and Ag Funders Looking For Right Now? Fundraisers Weigh In

Fundraisers in these fields see opportunity and uncertainty, and many organizations are hiring to take advantage. Here are some major shifts they’ve highlighted in the funding landscape.

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Nine Affinity Groups that Keep Environmental Giving Going — and Growing

Nine Affinity Groups that Keep Environmental Giving Going — and Growing

Here are some of the key philanthropy-supporting organizations that help environmental funders connect and bring new grantmakers into the field.

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Here Are Four Outdoor Recreation Companies With Environmental Grantmaking Programs

Here Are Four Outdoor Recreation Companies With Environmental Grantmaking Programs

With summer around the corner, here’s a look at four outdoor companies whose grantmaking helps conserve the world’s lakes, rivers and beaches.

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Risk Capital in Action: A Deep Dive into Eric and Wendy Schmidt’s Giving

Risk Capital in Action: A Deep Dive into Eric and Wendy Schmidt’s Giving

In recent years, Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt have ramped up giving in areas ranging from cutting-edge scientific research to developing young leaders. We unpack their many giving vehicles and philanthropic initiatives.

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What Happens When Environmental Movement Leaders Make Funding Decisions?

What Happens When Environmental Movement Leaders Make Funding Decisions?

One year in, participatory grantmaking project Mosaic offers insights into what it looks like when environmental groups direct funding. Leaders point to powerful collaborative projects and new movement infrastructure.

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IP Briefing: What's Going on with Philanthropy for Oceans and Freshwater?

IP Briefing: What's Going on with Philanthropy for Oceans and Freshwater?

The water challenges the world faces today are increasing, and disproportionately impacting poor communities. Philanthropy to address these threats is increasing, too—but will it be enough?

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The Future of Climate Action Is Collaborative. Both Water and Philanthropy Are at the Center

The Future of Climate Action Is Collaborative. Both Water and Philanthropy Are at the Center

The shifts needed to adapt our water systems during climate change will require a huge, multi-sector approach. In this guest post, leaders from the Walton Family Foundation and the Water Foundation offer a path forward.

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The Giving of America’s Richest Family Can Be Hard to Track. Here Are 12 Foundations of Walton Heirs

The Giving of America’s Richest Family Can Be Hard to Track. Here Are 12 Foundations of Walton Heirs

So many Waltons, so much money. Aside from the big foundation, several heirs have their own philanthropies, and they can be hard to keep track of. Here’s a list of 12 Walton family foundations, with brief summaries of their giving.

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A Decade of Ocean Philanthropy: As Threats Rise, Funding Levels Double but Remain Modest

A Decade of Ocean Philanthropy: As Threats Rise, Funding Levels Double but Remain Modest

Global philanthropic giving to ocean conservation issues doubled in the past decade, but still falls woefully short of what’s needed. A new report funded by the Packard Foundation takes a deep dive into the state of marine funding.

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