This Year at the UNGA, Philanthropies Unite Behind Democracy and Locally Led Development

This Year at the UNGA, Philanthropies Unite Behind Democracy and Locally Led Development

Reflecting sector-wide trends, philanthropies threw their weight behind two collaborative global development efforts, seeking to bolster citizen engagement and shift power to those close to the ground.

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Philanthropy Responds: A Round-up of Efforts to Support Ukraine

Philanthropy Responds: A Round-up of Efforts to Support Ukraine

The conflict in Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis at a scale the region hasn’t seen since World War II. Here are some of the ways philanthropic funders have stepped up for refugees and people staying in country.

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Start Early: Who's Supporting Children's Savings Accounts?

Start Early: Who's Supporting Children's Savings Accounts?

They're still just one niche of the asset building movement, but children's savings accounts have attracted a lot of private funding lately. Here's a closer look. 

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A Foundation Sticks With After-School Programs as New Threats Loom

A Foundation Sticks With After-School Programs as New Threats Loom

These are scary times for advocates of after-school programs, with federal funding at risk. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation remains the most stalwart supporter of such programs among grantmakers. 

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A Foundation Gives $1 Billion in One City and Things (Mostly) Get Worse. What’s the Lesson?

A Foundation Gives $1 Billion in One City and Things (Mostly) Get Worse. What’s the Lesson?

Despite heavy grantmaking over decades, the Mott Foundation hasn't been able to stop the devastation of Flint, MI by larger forces. Is place-based philanthropy a losing strategy in a complex world? 

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