What Do You Hear When Philanthropists Say "Community?"

What Do You Hear When Philanthropists Say "Community?"

It’s one of the philanthrosphere’s favorite words, but what “community” means in a grantmaking context can be fuzzy at best. Guest authors Sheryl Seller and Brian Stanley make a case for more precision.

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A Conversation With Sushma Raman, the New President and CEO of Heising-Simons Foundation

A Conversation With Sushma Raman, the New President and CEO of Heising-Simons Foundation

This Bay Area funder moved $155 million last year for a mix of science, education, climate and more. We talked to the head of the foundation about her plans, the state of philanthropy, and what she likes to do in her free time.

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Three Things to Know About the 3M Foundation’s Minnesota Grantmaking

Three Things to Know About the 3M Foundation’s Minnesota Grantmaking

The 3M company has a philanthropic foundation that makes a priority of local giving. Education is a top interest. For Minnesota grantseekers, here are three things to know about the 3M Foundation.

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A Top New England Education Funder Places Racial Equity Front and Center

A Top New England Education Funder Places Racial Equity Front and Center

After a couple of years of planning and self-reflection, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation recently announced a new grant strategy focused on racial equity and community leadership. Here’s how that shift unfolded.

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