Off the Hook: A Funder Takes on Heroin and Opiate Addiction

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Off the Hook: A Funder Takes on Heroin and Opiate Addiction
Didn't think the Laura and John Arnold Foundation could tackle yet one more issue? Think again. It's putting up some serious dollars to help opiate addicts become ex-users rather than criminals.
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Who's Helping the Formerly Incarcerated Lead the Fight for Criminal Justice Reform?

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Who's Helping the Formerly Incarcerated Lead the Fight for Criminal Justice Reform?
There's a growing recognition that more grant dollars should be going to groups that are run by the same people they speak for. JustLeadershipUSA certainly fits that bill.
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The Mallet Effect: The Compelling Metric Behind a Historic Gift

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The Mallet Effect: The Compelling Metric Behind a Historic Gift
Many organizations scrambling to whip up metrics that will pry open donor checkbooks soon realize it can be a frustrating and less-than-compelling exercise. We dig into a stark exception to this trend.
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With Violent Crime Spiking in Some Cities, Can Philanthropy Make Any Difference?

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With Violent Crime Spiking in Some Cities, Can Philanthropy Make Any Difference?
Foundations are better at, say, backing programs to help teenagers graduate high school than making sure that those same kids don't get murdered this weekend. In Chicago, funders want to change that.
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A Veteran Tech Banker Invests in Criminal Justice Reform

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A Veteran Tech Banker Invests in Criminal Justice Reform
Remember Frank Quattrone? He was a star banker in the dotcom era who narrowly dodged prison. Now, he and his wife Denise are among the growing ranks of givers who want to improve the justice system
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Silent No Longer: Behind an Unexpected Civil Rights Gift by an NBA Legend

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Silent No Longer: Behind an Unexpected Civil Rights Gift by an NBA Legend
Michael Jordan has often taken flak over the years for not speaking out on social issues. Which is why his $2 million move to help build trust between law enforcement and communities is so notable.
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From Outrage to Action: Behind a Big Give for Criminal Justice Reform

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From Outrage to Action: Behind a Big Give for Criminal Justice Reform
Bain Capital's Jonathan Lavine was "beside himself" when he read Bryan Stevenson's book, Just Mercy, about race and criminal justice. Lavine tells us how that anger translated into a $1 million gift.
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"Safer, Stronger Communities." A Young Tech Couple Embraces Criminal Justice Reform

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"Safer, Stronger Communities." A Young Tech Couple Embraces Criminal Justice Reform
Like a number of young tech power couples, Instagram cofounder Mike Krieger and his wife Kaitlyn are already developing a philanthropic plan. Here's an early snapshot of their interests.
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He Was Wrongly Convicted. Now He's Giving to Reform Criminal Justice

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He Was Wrongly Convicted. Now He's Giving to Reform Criminal Justice
The racially-charged Central Park Five case resulted in the wrongful conviction of five kids of color. One of them, Korey Wise, recently gave a gift to support the Innocence Project. Here's the backstory.
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Criminal Justice Reform Is Gaining Steam. What Role Has Philanthropy Played?

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Criminal Justice Reform Is Gaining Steam. What Role Has Philanthropy Played?
With bipartisan legislation moving through Congress to reduce mass incarceration, and reforms also moving at the state level, we take a look at which funders have been doing what to push for change.
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A Big New Attack on America's Wasteful and Unjust Jail System Gains Steam

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A Big New Attack on America's Wasteful and Unjust Jail System Gains Steam
MacArthur may be trimming its sails in some areas, but that hasn't stopped it from launching a new effort to fix America's badly screwed-up jail system. Here's where the money is going so far.
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Next Stop for Data Philanthropy: Reforming the Criminal Justice System

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Next Stop for Data Philanthropy: Reforming the Criminal Justice System
All sorts of funders are excited about using data to cure society's ills. Criminal justice is the latest area in which foundations think better number crunching can lead to better outcomes.
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Course Correction: College Behind Bars Gets a Big Boost

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Course Correction: College Behind Bars Gets a Big Boost
College education for prisoners—a prime example of good policy torpedoed by bad politics—is getting new attention from funders. Just look at Mellon's $1 million give to Columbia for such efforts.
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Arnold's Latest Big Play: Corralling Unusual Bedfellows to Reform Criminal Justice

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Arnold's Latest Big Play: Corralling Unusual Bedfellows to Reform Criminal Justice
There's never a dull moment with the Laura and John Arnold Foundation. The latest example: Its role in creating a left-right coalition of nonprofits and funders to roll back harsh criminal justice policies.
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As the Odds Improve, MacArthur and Other Funders Step Up Fight for Criminal Justice Reform

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As the Odds Improve, MacArthur and Other Funders Step Up Fight for Criminal Justice Reform
Funders have been banging their head against a wall for years in challenging destructive criminal justice policies. Now, amid a sea change in this area, MacArthur is one foundation stepping up the push for reform.
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