Major Philanthropies Launch $50 Million Fund to Shepherd Federal Dollars on Jobs, Climate

Major Philanthropies Launch $50 Million Fund to Shepherd Federal Dollars on Jobs, Climate

With the launch of BuildUS, another intermediary fund enters an increasingly crowded field of regrantors, in the climate space in particular. We learned more about how this one will work, and the rationale for its creation.

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Why the Walton Family Foundation, a K-12 Funding Leader, Is Focusing on Career Pathways

Why the Walton Family Foundation, a K-12 Funding Leader, Is Focusing on Career Pathways

The Walton Family Foundation is a giant in the ed funding world, and its priorities are worth keeping an eye on. Here’s the story behind its expanding support for job and career pathways.

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Thomas H. Kean on Leading Carnegie, His Decades of Service, and the State of Philanthropy

Thomas H. Kean on Leading Carnegie, His Decades of Service, and the State of Philanthropy

When Vartan Gregorian passed away in 2021, Carnegie turned to Thomas H. Kean to help take the helm pending a new president. Kean reflects on his time at Carnegie, his long career of service, and the state of the sector.

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Where's David Rockefeller When We Need Him? Ukraine and the Case for Peacebuilding

Where's David Rockefeller When We Need Him? Ukraine and the Case for Peacebuilding

Philanthropic funding for global peace and security has been trending down for a long time. Will the war in Ukraine make a difference? And how should peacebuilding philanthropy evolve to face 21st-century problems?

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The Four Freedoms Fund Has Backed Immigrant Rights for 18 Years. Here’s How, and What’s Next

The Four Freedoms Fund Has Backed Immigrant Rights for 18 Years. Here’s How, and What’s Next

The Four Freedoms Fund, established 18 years ago in the wake of 9/11, is a leading philanthropic hub for the immigrant rights movement. A recent report highlights its history, accomplishments and goals for the future.

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Citizen of the World: Vartan Gregorian’s Vision of a Pluralistic Society

Citizen of the World: Vartan Gregorian’s Vision of a Pluralistic Society

Carnegie Corporation President Vartan Gregorian was many things: scholar, mentor, master fundraiser and savior of the New York Public Library. He was also an immigrant, an identity that shaped his vision of American citizenship.

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Much Ado: Can a Fancy “Medal of Philanthropy” Really Make a Difference?

Much Ado: Can a Fancy “Medal of Philanthropy” Really Make a Difference?

Every two years, the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy is bestowed on a select group of ultra-wealthy donors at an elaborate gala. Does this program accomplish anything—or just stroke the egos of people who already get plenty of attention?

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Local Experts: How Carnegie is Elevating African Voices in Debates Over War and Peace

Local Experts: How Carnegie is Elevating African Voices in Debates Over War and Peace

While Africa’s many conflicts have long been studied by researchers from around the globe, most hail from outside Africa—with the views of local researchers largely absent. Carnegie is working to change that with an ambitious range of investments.

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Long Game: Inside the Carnegie Corporation’s Quest to Improve Science Education

Long Game: Inside the Carnegie Corporation’s Quest to Improve Science Education

One of the country’s oldest foundations has been working over the past decade to bolster science education, with a big focus on improving the quality of instructional materials. How’s this effort been going? And what’s been learned along the way?

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Support by Education Funders for Family Engagement Is Growing. Why Is That?

Support by Education Funders for Family Engagement Is Growing. Why Is That?

Family engagement is attracting renewed interest from foundations, to the tune of $230 million a year. What's behind funders' push to involve parents more deeply in the push to improve education? 

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Is Personalized Learning the Next Big Thing in K-12 Philanthropy?

Is Personalized Learning the Next Big Thing in K-12 Philanthropy?

Tech funders like CZI have led the way in backing personalized learning lately, but other foundations are also on board. We take a deep dive into what's happening in this fast evolving grantmaking space. 

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It’s the Most Dangerous Crisis in the World. Who's Paying Attention?

It’s the Most Dangerous Crisis in the World. Who's Paying Attention?

The situation on the Korean peninsula is increasingly scary. What can philanthropy realistically do to help shape outcomes here? And which funders are on the case? 

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