The Latest in a Life of Firsts: Carnegie President Louise Richardson Talks About Her Role

The Latest in a Life of Firsts: Carnegie President Louise Richardson Talks About Her Role

After a year leading the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Dame Louise Richardson joined us to discuss her transition from Oxford University to Carnegie, her goals for the grantmaker, polarization in the U.S. and more.

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What’s the Plan for the Moody Foundation’s Texas-Sized Pledge to Lone Star State Students?

What’s the Plan for the Moody Foundation’s Texas-Sized Pledge to Lone Star State Students?

The Texas-based family foundation, among the state’s largest, just stepped up for students with a $1 billion education pledge. It’s a worthy move, but also shines a light on the state’s failures when it comes to public funding for schools.

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Funder Spotlight: How the ECMC Foundation Helps Underserved College Students Thrive

Funder Spotlight: How the ECMC Foundation Helps Underserved College Students Thrive

In our latest Funder Spotlight, we look at the ECMC Foundation’s work to help historically underserved students succeed. It has an expansive national footprint, an open application process and plenty of money in the bank.

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How a Unique Funding Model Aims to Strengthen the Link Between Giving and Impact

How a Unique Funding Model Aims to Strengthen the Link Between Giving and Impact

NPX pairs investments and donations to provide up-front capital to nonprofits that can offer concrete results. The metrics-focused model won’t be a fit for all, but the company points to successful case studies and a new Bay Area fund.

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Zeroing in on Student Advising, a Foundation Aims to Pave the Path to College

Zeroing in on Student Advising, a Foundation Aims to Pave the Path to College

Providing extra support for low-income kids hoping to attend college has become more important than ever in the pandemic. The Stupski Foundation is teaming up with Bay Area public schools to make sure students get the help they need.

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