Getting to Know the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s Louisiana Giving

Getting to Know the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s Louisiana Giving

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation is one of the larger community funders in the American South. Here are some things to know about this foundation’s local commitment to grants, scholarships, projects and nonprofit services.

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Nine Questions with Tamara Toles O’Laughlin, CEO of Environmental Grantmakers Association

Nine Questions with Tamara Toles O’Laughlin, CEO of Environmental Grantmakers Association

A former director at 350.org has come back to philanthropy with a mission to reshape relations between philanthropy and the field. Hear how she’s pursuing those goals at the Environmental Grantmakers Association.

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Foundation for Louisiana is Taking on Climate Change’s Ripple Effects on Communities

Foundation for Louisiana is Taking on Climate Change’s Ripple Effects on Communities

Climate change is altering the physical landscape of Louisiana—and causing deep societal impacts, rooted in generations of systemic racism. One state community foundation is backing local leaders to drive the response.

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As Sea Levels Rise, This Community Funder is on the Front Lines

As Sea Levels Rise, This Community Funder is on the Front Lines

While there’s a growing focus by funders on helping communities adapt to climate change, local groups in vulnerable areas still struggle to get attention from major foundations. Players like the Bayou Community Foundation in Louisiana are helping fill the gap.

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Grantmaking In the South Is Way Up. Can It Become the Region's “Passing Gear?”

Grantmaking In the South Is Way Up. Can It Become the Region's “Passing Gear?”

A recent report provides a big-picture view of the state of philanthropy in the American South. Where are grants going, and how effective are funders at addressing entrenched inequities in the region? 

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Mardi Gras Giving: How the Festival Inspires Support for Public Education in New Orleans

Mardi Gras Giving: How the Festival Inspires Support for Public Education in New Orleans

With the big New Orleans holiday coming up, we're looking at the Pro Bono Publico Foundation, which was built on the history and tradition of Mardi Gras.

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