With funders facing roadblocks in Washington, D.C. and many states, now's a good moment to focus new attention on making change in another all-important arena: corporations and the private sector.
Read MoreWhile other U.S. cities have been getting the biggest JPMorgan Chase grants lately, this funder is also involved in trying to catalyze economic activity in Brooklyn and the South Bronx.
Read MoreLumina and Kresge foundations joined forces with $5 million in grant funds to recognize the efforts of 17 cities to reduce higher education gaps and attract and nurture talented men and women.
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 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 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 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 MoreWell out of the political mainstream, the idea of a basic income is intriguing to some funders who are worried about inequality and also keen to put a bureaucratic welfare state out of business.
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 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."
Read MorePlenty of online sites and tools that were supposed to solve critical problems have ended up as digital ghost towns. Will Markle's new jobs site, backed with over $25 million from Microsoft, actually work?
Read MoreThe emergence of Steve and Connie Ballmer as major givers is one of the more intriguing stories in philanthropy right now. New twists and turns keep coming—including important news last week.
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