Who’s Providing Support for Immigrant Students?

Who’s Providing Support for Immigrant Students?

Funding to support immigrants in the U.S. remains a small sliver of philanthropy, but we do see spikes in interest as new threats and opportunities emerge. We’re mapping out the key funders, starting with support for students.

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“Worthy of Its Own Focus.” Inside a Funder Cohort Dedicated to Developing Community Leaders

“Worthy of Its Own Focus.” Inside a Funder Cohort Dedicated to Developing Community Leaders

The Leadership Funders Group brings grantmakers together to optimize their investments in nonprofit and civic leaders. We talked with its co-chairs about the group’s charter, evolution and more.

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Six Questions for Cathy Cha, President and CEO of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

Six Questions for Cathy Cha, President and CEO of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

We spoke with the leader of this prominent California social justice funder to discuss her career, her experience as the daughter of Korean immigrants, threats to American democracy, and more.

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Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections

Supporting Democracy Dollars Is a Powerful Way Funders Can Protect Local Elections

Democracy in America is in a precarious state, and local elections are just as vulnerable to monied interests. Guest authors Raúl Macías and Tiffany Mendoza offer a creative solution that can help level the playing field.

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After Two Decades, the Haas, Jr. Fund Is Winding Down LGBTQ Grants. Who Will Fill the Void?

After Two Decades, the Haas, Jr. Fund Is Winding Down LGBTQ Grants. Who Will Fill the Void?

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund has been a leading backer of LGBTQ causes. Now, the foundation is winding down its program. How is the move being received? And who will step up to meet ongoing, pressing challenges?

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Building on 15 Years Supporting Heads of Nonprofits, The LeadersTrust Is Expanding Its Work

Building on 15 Years Supporting Heads of Nonprofits, The LeadersTrust Is Expanding Its Work

The LeadersTrust is laser-focused on supporting nonprofit leaders in the Bay Area, building on a long-running program at the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. Executive Director Sidney Hargro fills us in on the group’s aspirations.

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