Inside a Funder Collaborative Seeking Social Justice Through Pop Culture
/Popular entertainment has mass reach in the millions, but social justice funders don't usually pay it much attention. The Pop Culture Collaborative aims to change that. What's its game plan?
Read MoreFor Grantmakers, a Widening Battle to Defend Immigrant Communities
/Recent new efforts to support immigrant rights in Chicago and Washington, D.C., show how a growing array of funders are pushing back against Trump policies.
Read MoreIn a Fearful Moment, This Growing Fund Channels Muslim American Philanthropy
/With an expanding donor base and lots of big-name partnerships, the Pillars Fund tackles Muslim American issues. Its founder, Kashif Shaikh, tells IP about its strategy and recent growth.
Read MorePhilanthropy vs. Racism: Inside Kellogg's Quest for "Healing and Transformation"
/No major funder has lately invested more in advancing racial equity than the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. We talk to the leader of this work, Gail Christopher, about the foundation's strategy and latest moves.
Read MoreThis Funder is Laser-Focused on Immigration. Have You Heard of It?
/Unbound Philanthropy was founded in 2003, when humane immigration policies commanded bipartisan support. Lately, though, this low-profile grantmaker has been at the center of a raging national debate.
Read MoreBuilding on What's Working: A Funder Doubles Down on an English Learning Model in California
/The Sobrato Family Foundation recently expanded its commitment to improve the language and literacy skills of young English learners in California. Here's what's significant about the Sobrato model.
Read MoreWhat Does Segregation Cost? And How Can Funders Counter It?
/Backed by the MacArthur Foundation and the Chicago Community Trust, an innovative research project looks at the costs of segregation to Chicago as a whole. What's the plan beyond that?
Read MoreA Church-Affiliated Network Helps Immigrants Toward Legal Status. Who's Backing It?
/Many undocumented immigrants could win the right to stay with appropriate legal help. As funders ramp up efforts in this area, some of these new funds are flowing to the Catholic Legal Immigration Network.
Read MoreA Now Familiar Story: Immigrant Roots, Activist Giving
/Among those funders leading the push back against Trump policies are philanthropists with immigrant roots. At least one foundation of a corporation started by an immigrant is also in this fight.
Read MoreThe Regional Funder Standing Up for the Midwest’s Immigrant and Muslim Communities
/The Bush Foundation backs community programs in the Midwest with recurring themes of diversity and equity. Lately, it’s been supporting local immigrant communities that have come under fire.
Read MoreWho's Giving Grants to Close the Racial Wealth Gap?
/The mix of funders worried about America's vast gaps by race in wealth and income is getting more diverse and interesting. That said, we're not surprised to see who's writing some of the biggest checks.
Read MoreThis Top Republican Donor Wants to Protect Immigrants From Trump
/An economic conservative with deep connections in Florida business and entertainment, Mike Fernandez is the latest billionaire to back advocacy work aimed at thwarting the Trump agenda.
Read MoreA Unique Funder’s Support for Food Systems in Native Communities
/The Christensen Fund is a unique family foundation that backs environmental and cultural work, with a focus on indigenous peoples and food sovereignty, including in the American Southwest.
Read MoreWho Supports Trump's Favorite Immigration Think Tank?
/Small and controversial, the Center for Immigration Studies is now an influential player in Washington. Most of its funding comes from just one foundation that also bankrolls other anti-immigration groups.
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Employing More Teachers of Color, Some Funders Are On the Right Track
/Another study finds that having teachers of color helps improve the academic performance and high school completion rates of African American students, especially boys. Who's funding in this area?
Read MoreWhat's Happening on the Forefront of Asian American Philanthropy?
/Cora Mirikitani, president of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, talks about the group's strategy to galvanize more giving in this community, along with new partnerships.
Read MoreMay the Force Be Less White: A Movie Mogul's Commitment to Diversity in Film
/Giving to promote diversity has lately been gaining steam. Recently, the biggest donors in this space, George Lucas and his partner Mellody Hobson, stepped up again.
Read MoreReal Change: How This Grantmaker Got Serious About Diversity
/Want to see an example of a funder that went beyond paying lip service to the concepts of diversity and inclusion? Take a look at how Dance/USA changed its ways.
Read More"It's Right to Help Out." How Are Funders Mobilizing to Counter Hate?
/The sharp upward spike in hate incidents following the election has created a climate of fear for many. Funders have been responding with grants and initiatives, including some newcomers to this space.
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