Four federal bills in recent years unlocked massive federal spending, much of which will flow through nonprofits. How is philanthropy supporting groups on the ground as they apply for funds?
Read MoreThe movement for workers’ rights has never been a philanthropic staple, but recent unionization wins on the ground have coincided with broadening funder support. Here’s a short list of labor-friendly funders we’re keeping an eye on.
Read MoreThe Humboldt Area Foundation is tackling an issue that has been largely overlooked by philanthropy — the disappearance and murder of Indigenous people — and has advice for funders who want to do more.
Read MoreIn our latest funder spotlight, we look at the origins of the James Irvine Foundation and how it’s harnessing a hefty endowment to empower California’s low-income workers, including by getting behind the labor movement.
Read MoreWith California on the verge of receiving billions in public funding, a new initiative is looking to make sure this investment is distributed equitably to nonprofit organizations and underserved communities in the state.
Read MoreIn her latest in-depth interview, Mandy Van Deven spoke with Connie Malloy, CEO of Panta Rhea Foundation, about the importance of solidarity in philanthropy and being flexible and creative as a grantmaker.
Read MoreWe chatted with Don Howard about his career, influences, and the James Irvine Foundation’s efforts to ensure that all low-income workers in California have the power to advance economically.
Read MoreA minimum wage hike may no longer be part of the first Biden-era stimulus bill, but economic justice advocates still have a cadre of dedicated funders in their corner as the fight continues. Here are seven examples from philanthropy.
Read MoreHealthcare giant Kaiser Permanente pledged $63 million to launch an expanded COVID-19 contact tracing program in California communities with greatest need.
Read MoreNonprofits tend to be wary of mergers with other organizations, especially when driven by funders. A new network of local initiatives is hoping to reduce the stigma and clear a path for more collaboration in difficult times.
Read MoreLabor advocacy and workers’ rights have long been an underfunded niche within economic opportunity philanthropy. Will that remain true during the COVID-19 recession, or will an unprecedented crisis spur more funders to action?
Read MoreData shows that the prospects are bleak for youth transitioning from foster care. But the Tipping Point Community in San Francisco is the latest funder that believes it can make a big impact on young lives with the right interventions.
Read MoreA few years back, the Irvine Foundation reorganized itself to empower California's low-income workers. The latest part of this work aims to rev up a key engine of economic mobility, California’s community colleges, as well as the California State University system.
Read MoreThree years ago, the James Irvine Foundation adopted a bold, singular focus: building political power and career opportunities for low-wage workers in the nation’s most populous state. We talk to the foundation’s leadership about how this effort is going.
Read MoreUndocumented students often face all the same challenges as other first-generation kids on campus. But they also live in growing fear. A group of California foundations is stepping forward to support them.
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