The first pay for success model has been launched in Los Angeles County, with the hope that permanent supportive housing can reduce the cycle of homeless people revolving through the criminal justice system.
Read MoreThe Boston Foundation has been hammering away at workforce challenges for years and shows no signs of letting up, even though it also has a lot of other balls in the air.
Read MoreA large country like the U.S. will always have people with fringe viewpoints. But given the way that money can now buy influence and access, it's easier for extremists to shape public life. Robert Mercer is Exhibit A.
Read MorePromising $1 billion in grants, the tech giant—lately under fire from a growing chorus of critics—has laid out big plans for advancing economic inclusion. What should we make of this move?
Read MoreDespite the popularity of early childhood education initiatives among funders, few have pushed for accessible and affordable childcare. The Ms. Foundation is making a strong case for doing more.
Read MoreAmazon casts a long shadow in its hometown and it's not known for its generosity. But as Seattle faces a severe homelessness crisis, the online retail giant has stepped up with a local response.
Read MorePlanning to spend down $1.2 billion by 2035, the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation is seeking regional transformation in the Rust Belt. One part of its strategy is youth mentoring.
Read MoreBased in Cleveland, the KeyBank Foundation recently awarded its largest grant ever. The goal? To foster entrepreneurship, small business and better workforce training. Its CEO fills us in.
Read MoreA report that the New America Foundation ousted a leading critic of Google, one of its funders, has raised familiar questions about where supposedly independent policy groups get their money.
Read MoreA Twin Cities-based funder network sees workforce development as a way to reduce poverty, stem homelessness and build racial equity. Advocacy and research are a big part of the picture.
Read MoreNat Williams and the Black Social Change Funders Network argue that under-investment in black-led organizations is hurting the social justice sector writ large. What needs to change?
Read MoreDespite heavy grantmaking over decades, the Mott Foundation hasn't been able to stop the devastation of Flint, MI by larger forces. Is place-based philanthropy a losing strategy in a complex world?
Read MoreBill and Hillary Clinton made millions after leaving the White House and also engaged in substantial personal giving. The Obamas seem headed down the same path, starting with $2 million in gifts for jobs in Chicago.
Read MoreEven as AI and other advances promise to wipe out whole categories of jobs, some tech funders are looking for ways to help workers thrive. Google.org just became a big player in this space.
Read MoreThe Tufts Health Plan Foundation has stepped up to the plate for affordable housing in Boston. But it focuses on a niche demographic that's often overlooked in the shuffle: the elderly.
Read MoreA new collaborative is looking to tackle the affordable housing crisis in Silicon Valley. Who's involved?
Read MoreMore funders in the Bay Area are looking to combat the region's rising inequity. Among those pushing the hardest is The San Francisco Foundation. Where are its latest grants going?
Read MorePine Ridge Reservation is one of the poorest parts of the country, and Native American communities are often overlooked by philanthropy. One tribe member is introducing more funders to the area.
Read MoreGrantmaking for summer jobs doesn't seem to be a high-leverage strategy for funders. But if you look past the feel-good vibe, you'll often find a larger agenda on workforce development.
Read MoreWorkforce development is a notoriously tough area for funders to get a lot of bang for the buck. Are there new ways to score big gains through online services? Here's the latest bet that the answer is "yes."
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