Today’s civic environment is a tinderbox for political violence that demands philanthropy’s attention. Guest authors Rachel Brown, Sadia Hameed and Heather Hurlburt diagnose the problem and offer next steps.
Read MoreDefeating Donald Trump is a clear priority for progressives. But guest contributor Leah Hunt-Hendrix urges donors to look beyond the election and support institutions and movements that will move the nation forward.
Read MoreThe Movement for Black Lives has served as a national platform for the Black Lives Matter movement since 2014. We spoke with M4BL’s Charles Long about the group’s fundraising and future ambitions in this pivotal moment.
Read MoreSome states have seized on the COVID-19 crisis to ban abortion, looking to build on recent conservative gains in restricting abortion access. We take a deep dive into the national and state funding behind a growing anti-abortion push.
Read MoreWomen make up more than half of the U.S. population, but hold less than 30% of elected seats. A Gates-backed fund aims to get more women elected to state offices. What’s its strategy and where are grants heading?
Read MoreElite campaign donors are kicking in hundreds of millions of dollars to sway the 2020 election. Many of these same big political spenders are also active philanthropists. Here’s a rundown of the top power players.
Read MoreFunder affinity groups are playing a growing role across the sector by promoting new philanthropic models that aim to accelerate social change. And increasingly, they are laser-focused on issues of power.
Read MoreWhile progressive ideas are quickly gaining traction across the funding world, only a small sliver of foundations and major donors clearly identify as social justice funders. Here is a look at who’s in that vanguard.
Read MoreAccording to the ADL, antisemitic incidents in the United States are on the rise. What is contributing to this phenomenon? And which foundations and major donors are stepping up to push back against growing extremism?
Read MoreThe NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund has been battling for civil rights since the 1950s. Now, with a big new infusion of funding and growing ties with local activists groups, it’s expanding its racial justice litigation work.
Read MoreWith its jack-of-all-trades mindset and a focus on field-building, Arabella has become one of philanthropy’s most influential players, involved with a dizzying array of clients and projects. What makes the place tick?
Read MoreOn the second anniversary of #MeToo, hundreds of thousands of rape kits remain untested and uninvestigated in the U.S. Who’s working to address this backlog, locally and nationally? And what funders are behind this effort?
Read MoreThe education funding landscape has been in flux in recent years, as new funders have emerged with different priorities and stalwart major players have shifted course. A recent report from Grantmakers in Education highlights key trends.
Read MoreLots of new progressive groups popped up after the 2016 election. One player in this fast-moving landscape is the New Left Accelerator, which offers early-stage support to 501(c)4s and is also pushing funders to focus more on building political power.
Read MoreStudents in San Diego schools are at risk of encountering or experiencing human trafficking. A new private-public collaborative seeks to help teachers and children take on this devastating issue.
Read MoreThe Conservation Alliance is a network of outdoor industry companies coming together and making grants to protect the wild lands they rely on. Members pool dues and vote on grantees, mimicking the popular giving circle model at the corporate level.
Read MoreCan role models inspire girls to push into STEM fields that have historically been dominated by men? A successful female entrepreneur who’s now focused on philanthropy is betting big that the answer is “yes.”
Read MoreTranslating early energy and activism into long-term change is a persistent challenge of social movements. A major new funding collaborative seeks to keep the momentum of #MeToo alive with millions in grants to challenge workplace harassment.
Read MoreEven as some wonder about the sustainability of nonprofit news, plenty of money keeps flowing to leading outlets. A good example is InsideClimate News, which recently pulled in a high-profile $1 million grant. Where does the rest of its funding come from?
Read MoreThe Defending the Dream Fund is among the new rapid-response efforts that have popped up since the 2016 election. It recently made its third round of grants—its biggest yet. Who’s behind the fund, and where’s the money going?
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