Disruption Isn’t Always the Answer: Why We Embraced Traditional Grant Cycles

Disruption Isn’t Always the Answer: Why We Embraced Traditional Grant Cycles

Guest author Danielle Royston-Lopez discusses the Kataly Foundation’s decision to shift from rolling grants to grant cycles, and why philanthropy needs to bring self-awareness and transparency to movement funding.

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Foundations Are Giving More and More Money to DAFs. Is That a Problem?

Foundations Are Giving More and More Money to DAFs. Is That a Problem?

New numbers show the foundation-to-DAF pipeline growing at a rapid rate. That raises a big question: Is the foundation payout requirement now essentially meaningless? It’s a debate that cuts to the core of the sector.

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“Defend, Develop, Decolonize.” Inside NDN Collective, a Thriving Backer of Indigenous Causes

“Defend, Develop, Decolonize.” Inside NDN Collective, a Thriving Backer of Indigenous Causes

NDN Collective, a growing philanthropic intermediary and organizing force, works to build Indigenous power and has racked up an impressive array of backers. Its leaders would still like to see philanthropy go further and move faster.

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What the Fall of Silicon Valley Bank Says About Who's Allowed to Take Risks

What the Fall of Silicon Valley Bank Says About Who's Allowed to Take Risks

Guest author Lynne Hoey reflects on the ironies of a system in which people of color seeking resources are told they lack expertise by the same wealth-holders who fail again and again, and get bailed out.

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What Does it Look Like to Truly Shift Power in Philanthropy? Here Are 3 Real World Examples

What Does it Look Like to Truly Shift Power in Philanthropy? Here Are 3 Real World Examples

Deb Nelson of the Just Economy Institute recounts cases in which overturning funding models made a profound impact. In all of them, collaboration between people of different races, classes and generations were key.

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The Most Powerful Heirs in Philanthropy

The Most Powerful Heirs in Philanthropy

As the rich get richer, the descendants of the uber-wealthy will shape the world of philanthropy for decades to come. As such, we’ve compiled our first extensive list of the heirs to family wealth who are making waves in the sector.

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Meet Three Foundations Backing the Grassroots Opposition to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

Meet Three Foundations Backing the Grassroots Opposition to Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

As climate change supercharges fires, floods and other catastrophic impacts, the last thing the world can afford is new fossil fuel infrastructure. Here are three small to mid-sized funders supporting opposition movements.

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To Advance Community Self-Determination, Funders May Need to Leave Their Comfort Zones

To Advance Community Self-Determination, Funders May Need to Leave Their Comfort Zones

The East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative puts property ownership in the hands of community members. It’s an innovative model, but runs up against the limits of what most 501(c)(3) funders support. Can that change?

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How Nwamaka Agbo Is Leading Kataly's Work to "Redistribute and Redefine Wealth"

How Nwamaka Agbo Is Leading Kataly's Work to "Redistribute and Redefine Wealth"

After many years of organizing for racial, social and environmental justice, Nwamaka Agbo has taken the helm at the Kataly Foundation. Mandy Van Deven spoke with Agbo about democratizing philanthropy, restorative economics and much more.

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At the Kataly Foundation, a Pritzker Heir Pursues the Democratization of Wealth

At the Kataly Foundation, a Pritzker Heir Pursues the Democratization of Wealth

After serving as co-chair of the Libra Foundation, Regan Pritzker poured nearly a half-billion of her own dollars into a separate giving vehicle. With its dedication to grassroots control of resources, the Kataly Foundation is pushing boundaries.

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How Funders Can Deepen Their Support for a Black-led Movement Ecosystem

How Funders Can Deepen Their Support for a Black-led Movement Ecosystem

As millions took to the streets in protest, foundations made long-overdue investments in Black-led nonprofits. Will their support last? Leaders of the Solidaire Network and the Kataly Foundation outline how funders can back lasting change.

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