The Wagner Foundation has long been a backer of Partners in Health. Now it’s giving the group $15 million to step up its global operations. We look at why this grantmaker is such a strong believer in PIH.
Read MoreThe idea of philanthropy is not a well-embedded concept in Africa. But it's been catching on, and some of the continent's wealthiest people are engaged in large-scale giving—with much more to come.
Read MoreTobacco’s biggest adversary has put up $20 million to start a global watchdog organization to push back against industry disinformation. Here’s how that fits into philanthropy’s broader fight against smoking.
Read MoreThe risk of nuclear weapons use has been rising, but few funders focus on this threat, which can seem abstract and for which it’s hard to show impact. What will it take to draw new money into this critical space?
Read MoreThe Hertz Foundation has been awarding fellowships to STEM postdoctoral students for more than 60 years. A new program is sending students in diverse scientific fields to work in health and development at the Gates Foundation.
Read MoreTwo donors giving for global peace and security argue that nonprofits in this field need to get more sophisticated to attract greater funding—and that embracing business practices can help.
Read MoreThe foundation dedicates about 25 percent of its annual giving to WASH, with a focus on two key water and sanitation issues—access and sustainability. We look at some recent grants going out the door.
Read MoreEven as the international climate has grown ever more tense, most foundations remain uninterested in military and foreign policy. IP Editor David Callahan takes a deep dive into funding trends in this space.
Read MoreFor better or worse, we’re living in a golden age of funding competitions that seek to drive innovation or ferret out overlooked big ideas. We check in on how one of the newer efforts in this mix is coming along.
Read MoreA group of heavy hitters, now including the Gates Foundation, are backing a research effort to ensure that global health systems aren’t outflanked by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The stakes could hardly be higher.
Read MoreThe bad news: A growing array of strongman leaders are curtailing democratic freedoms worldwide. The good news: Human rights funders are giving more than ever and embracing new strategies.
Read MoreThe Desai Foundation, founded by an Indian-born techie, started out with traditional grantmaking. But it pivoted to a more hands-on approach that includes fundraising to advance its mission of empowering women.
Read MoreThe outcomes of inconsistent or one-off giving can be crushing, especially in poor countries. Which is why it’s always nice to see funding initiatives—like this one from Pfizer—that place a premium on recurring support.
Read MoreWhen the Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land in 2015, many advocates worried there’d be a falloff of funding. Now, it’s clear that this didn’t happen, according to the latest data.
Read MoreA new study sheds light on how funders working overseas (and at home) can navigate complex local situations and do a better job of boosting grassroots efforts to make change.
Read MoreGrantmaking to prevent war and foster peace adds up to less than 1 percent of total foundation giving. The good news? Funders in this critical space punch well above their weight.
Read MoreThe world mostly sits on its hands as Rohingya refugees suffer in one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, but a few private funders are throwing them a lifeline, now including Soros and OSF.
Read MoreAfrica has one of the world’s highest unemployment rates, particularly for young adults. The Mastercard Foundation is making a big new push to take on this high-stakes problem.
Read MoreThe Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is among a handful of major funders that's sticks with water and sanitation issues year in and year out. Its efforts in Ghana showcase the new approach it's now taking.
Read MoreFinancier Chris Flowers and his wife Anne have zeroed in on challenges far away in southern Africa and close to home in Harlem. What's the connection? And how does the J.C. Flowers Foundation operate?
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