With a $50 Million Launch, a Pooled Fund Looks to Build Caregiving Infrastructure

With a $50 Million Launch, a Pooled Fund Looks to Build Caregiving Infrastructure

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear how much the nation’s economy relies on caregivers. Backed by Ford, OSF, Kellogg and more, a new fund looks to create more comprehensive and equitable care infrastructure.

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Facing Pandemic and Recession, Will Philanthropy Get Serious About Economic Justice?

Facing Pandemic and Recession, Will Philanthropy Get Serious About Economic Justice?

Labor 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?

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Bucking the Trend: Behind a Tech Billionaire’s Unlikely Foray into Building Worker Power

Bucking the Trend: Behind a Tech Billionaire’s Unlikely Foray into Building Worker Power

Worker power isn’t exactly a popular cause among captains of industry. But Pierre and Pam Omidyar aren’t afraid to walk the road less traveled. Here’s what makes the Omidyar Network’s new labor movement investment so important.

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