As massive federal investment flows in, Arnold Ventures is taking aim at America’s “diminished capacity to build cost-effective infrastructure.” That’s a worthy goal, but can Arnold retain an equity focus in its quest to cut red tape?
Read MoreTop philanthropists have become ever more adept at working the levers of power in order to shape federal policy. Here are the living donors who wield the most influence in the nation’s capital.
Read MoreIncreasingly widespread voucher policies divert public school funding to pay for private and home schooling, which experts say poses a dangerous threat to public education. Who’s funding them? And who’s keeping their distance?
Read MoreThere’s a historic transfer of wealth on the horizon, and that includes the fortunes of donors who made their money managing hedge funds. Here, we take stock of the top philanthropists that emerged from the industry.
Read MoreVoters stood up to threats against democracy in the midterms, but the fight continues, including ongoing legal battles. Here are three funders who decided to back litigation in defense of free and fair elections.
Read MorePresident Biden’s loan forgiveness plan will make a dent in the student debt crisis, but it won’t solve it. Kelly McManus explains some of the policy solutions Arnold Ventures is pursuing in its expanding higher ed program.
Read MoreREFORM Alliance and its all-star board have notched a number of big wins on the ground. We catch up with donors Michael Novogratz and Laura Arnold about why they back the justice reform organization.
Read MoreTheir family’s fortune is estimated at nearly $6 billion, and their philanthropy is starting to accelerate. Here’s what John and Timi Sobrato have to say about what drives their giving, the Giving Pledge, DAFs, and more.
Read MoreStigmas around criminal convictions cause lasting personal and financial pain for individuals—and cost the economy billions. Funders are supporting an effort to wipe records clean. Some staff have a personal connection to the cause.
Read MoreThe idea of solar geoengineering, cooling the planet by reflecting sunlight back into space, is working its way into mainstream consideration. Who is funding work in this space? Who is for and against? And how scared should we be?
Read MoreA new initiative calls for a series of tax policy reforms that aim to fix what’s broken in philanthropy. Unfortunately, Alan S. Davis and Chuck Collins argue, the proposal isn’t nearly strong enough to stop the mass warehousing of wealth.
Read MoreHaving reinvented itself after the Cold War, the RAND Corporation now has the ears of the country’s biggest foundations. We dig into its fascinating evolution, a $400 million fundraising campaign, and a new racial equity initiative.
Read MoreA well-funded new partnership with the Texas Tribune signals ProPublica's plan to support robust investigative journalism at the state level. We dig into this collaborative model and the extent to which it can be scaled nationally.
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