April 06, 2023

How the Ballmers Aim to Build and Diversify the Early Ed Workforce in Washington State

April 06, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen

The foundation of this billionaire donor couple has made early childhood education a priority, most recently in an effort to strengthen the struggling early educator workforce through a mix of strategies.

January 30, 2023

“Funded to Win.” These 11 Funders — and Counting — Are Stepping Up for Black Feminist Movements

January 30, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen

In an open letter to philanthropy, 11 major funders have called on their peers to support Black feminist movements in the U.S. and abroad. Leaders from the Black Feminist Fund say this work is crucial to a safer and more just world.