After 40 Years, the North Star Fund Remains Highly Influential. Here's Why

/
After 40 Years, the North Star Fund Remains Highly Influential. Here's Why

This small, New York-based community foundation has been ahead of the game on everything from participatory grantmaking to stopping police brutality. It’s still making waves today.

Read More
/ /
, , , , ,
, ,

After Record-Breaking Petitions, Change.org is Giving $5.5 Million to Black-Led Groups

/
After Record-Breaking Petitions, Change.org is Giving $5.5 Million to Black-Led Groups

Change.org petitions demanding justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor drew millions of signatures—and donations. The company has tapped the North Star Fund to move $5.5 million to Black-led groups working for racial justice.

Read More
/ /
, , , ,
,

“A Huge Leap of Faith.” How a Nonprofit Theater Created a Relief Fund for its Actor Community

/
“A Huge Leap of Faith.” How a Nonprofit Theater Created a Relief Fund for its Actor Community

Theatre of the Oppressed NYC created a COVID-19 relief fund for its actors using emergency grants and converted program funds. Executive Director Meggan Gomez tells us how they did it and how funders can advance equity.

Read More
/ /
, , , , ,
, , , , , ,