Why Philanthropy’s a Bigger Deal Than You Might Think

Why Philanthropy’s a Bigger Deal Than You Might Think

Charitable giving is often cast as a relatively tiny component of funding for social goods and services. But when you compare the latest numbers to discretionary government spending, it’s actually not that far behind.

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It's Time for Philanthropy to Be as Bold as Leaders on the Front Lines of Social Change

It's Time for Philanthropy to Be as Bold as Leaders on the Front Lines of Social Change

More progressive organizations are using a “multi-entity” approach, such as working through both a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(4). Guest author Deborah Barron discusses how funders can back them more boldly and effectively.

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What We Learned From a Deep Dive into Economic Justice Advocacy Funding

What We Learned From a Deep Dive into Economic Justice Advocacy Funding

For our latest State of American Philanthropy report, we analyzed the small pool of funders taking on the public policies and power arrangements that govern economic life. Here’s a quick overview of what’s happening.

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IP Explainer: What Can—and Can’t—Philanthropy Do in Terms of Advocacy, Policy, and Politics?

IP Explainer: What Can—and Can’t—Philanthropy Do in Terms of Advocacy, Policy, and Politics?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we break down the ground rules when it comes to politics and advocacy.

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Seven Things That Scare Us About the Future of Philanthropy

Seven Things That Scare Us About the Future of Philanthropy

The philanthrosphere is changing fast, and not necessarily for the better. Want to know what keeps us up at night? Here are seven of our biggest concerns about where the sector’s headed.

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CZI’s Justice Reform Spinoff Has Ambitious Goals. Here’s Where Its First Grants Are Headed

CZI’s Justice Reform Spinoff Has Ambitious Goals. Here’s Where Its First Grants Are Headed

The Just Trust spun off from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative last year with $350 million in funding. Now that its inaugural grants have gone out, we checked in with CEO Ana Zamora about its goals and outlook.

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With Change in the Air, Foundation Interest in Advocacy Blooms

With Change in the Air, Foundation Interest in Advocacy Blooms

A pandemic, financial downturn, and a sweeping protest movement could open the door to significant policy change. Foundations are wary when it comes to advocacy, but more are testing the waters, according to an advisor on the topic.

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