There are more left-leaning heirs around than ever. But organizing them into a potent force within philanthropy takes work—and money. Surdna is pitching in.
Read MoreTop donors are mainly guided by their relationships and instincts as opposed to research or metrics. These are among the findings of a new must-read study about this elite group.
Read MoreIn 2016, the Ford Foundation set out to give $1 billion in organizational support to nonprofits. We talk to the program’s director, Kathy Reich, and BUILD grantees about progress to date and grand plans to change the sector.
Read MoreNonprofits rarely resemble the communities they serve, which can limit both their impact and legitimacy. A new fund backed by two top foundations aims to change that. What’s the strategy and where are grants going?
Read MorePaul Brest and Hal Harvey, the authors of Money Well Spent, now out in its second edition, respond to earlier criticisms and double down on their original arguments about how funders can maximize impact.
Read MoreAs philanthropists wield more influence across U.S. society, a big gift raises increasingly familiar questions about how universities and other organizations should handle mega-donors who come with serious baggage.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to operationalize the value of love in grantmaking? Two funders reflect on their attempt to do exactly that at ArtPlace America, a 10-year collaboration to advance creative placemaking.
Read MoreA Center for Effective Philanthropy survey of nonprofit CEOs found that foundations and grantees alike have a lot of work to do to advance diversity in the sector.
Read MoreIncluding young people in its governance structure is just one way Minnesota-based Youthprise is fostering philanthropy’s next generation. What can be learned from its model?
Read MoreWe look at how two regional funders have shifted their strategies to advance equity and to listen more closely to the communities they’re seeking to help. Both are part of a larger movement within institutional philanthropy.
Read MoreThe Grantee Perception Report helps foundations gauge how they're managing relationships that come with built-in tensions. We look at the Barr Foundation’s response to lackluster findings from the survey.
Read MoreImpact100 Philadelphia, a women’s giving circle in its 10th year, is going full-steam-ahead, with a recent grant round of $387,000. Next up: an effort to engage younger donors.
Read MoreNew York State’s suit against Trump spotlights the many ways that foundations can run afoul of regulators. We take a deep dive into the legal issues at play—and why donors should be paying close attention.
Read MoreThe Neighborhood Funders Group began coordinating support for community organizing nearly 40 years ago. But in a threatening time, it’s pushing for greater urgency and a more active role.
Read MoreThe venture philanthropy movement has been around for a while now, but newcomers keep appearing on the scene, including many funds with a local focus. A case in point: the New Coast Foundation in Chicago.
Read MoreRational policymaking may not always win out in D.C., but funders like Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Arnold Foundation want to make it easier on the local level. Success may depend on targeting the right issue areas.
Read MoreAmericans are now sitting on $100 trillion in household wealth, with nearly half owned by the top 1 percent. Every year, a tiny bit of this gets diverted to the charitable sector. But the wealthy have growing influence as government declines.
Read MoreIt's hard to recall a comparable moment when so many civil society groups have mobilized for political battle. More knowledge of the legal issues here seems like a good thing. But is there also a downside?
Read MoreHis foundation gave away $700 million last year. But in a post-truth age of tribal politics, is Bloomberg’s pragmatic and data-driven approach to giving a losing strategy?
Read MoreWhile nonprofits have griped forever about a lack of unrestricted grants, many funders remain wary of providing such support. The Sobrato Family Foundation recently shared its take-aways from 10 years of offering GOS funding.
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