The Southern Cumberland Plateau is a biodiversity hotspot in the South that’s uniquely suited to support species in a changing climate. We dig into a successful conservation push in the region.
Read MoreWhile the Mary Black Foundation has a narrow geographic mandate in South Carolina, its evolution in recent years offers a window into several larger trends that are changing the foundation world—and the American South.
Read MoreMini-grants, which are often in the range of $250 to $2,500, have an important place in institutional philanthropy, even though you don't hear much about them.
Read MoreFounded just four years ago, this funder is squarely focused on the Sarasota region of Florida. And lately it’s been expanding it grantmaking
Read MoreGiven that Michael Jordan has been a major global phenomenon for decades, it’s easy to forget how young he is still is. The 54-year-old billionaire is now turning to giving on a bigger level.
Read MoreWhat happens to bank foundations after mergers and acquisitions take place? Here, we look at how one particular bank deal is affecting corporate giving in the Southeast.
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 MoreExperts and top funders in rural America say there’s far more activity and sophistication in this corner of philanthropy than most people realize. But also some challenging issues, especially for newcomers to the field.
Read MoreIn another example of community foundations stepping up for LGBTQ causes, the Community Foundation of Broward in Florida recently launched a program to help local institutions to be more welcoming of LGBTQ residents.
Read MoreLocal philanthropy may be on a roll in the South, but grantmaking to tackle entrenched inequities still lags. Summing up a two-year research dive, a report gives insight into why that is and what funders can do about it.
Read MoreAn often-overlooked type of business funder is the small community bank that only operates within a restricted geographical area. Here’s a good example in Eastern Tennessee of a bank foundation local nonprofits should know.
Read MoreMore community foundations are looking to impact investing to move the needle on capital-intensive challenges like affordable housing and economic development. Here’s the latest example, from Atlanta.
Read MoreThe Aileen Getty Foundation has joined two high-profile grantmakers making waves on the HIV/AIDS funding scene in the Southern states. Who’s winning grants from this new collaboration?
Read MoreWhile many foundations are now experimenting with impact investing, community foundations have been slower to embrace this strategy. Here’s another sign that this is changing.
Read MoreMeasured by giving, The Foundation For The Carolinas is now the number two community grantmaker in the country. Rising wealth in the region is one big reason for its surge. But there's more to the story.
Read MoreThe digital divide is real is many parts of America where there's uneven access to high-speed Internet. One community foundation in Alabama is looking to bridge these gaps, with seed funding from Google.
Read MoreThere's a lot of new wealth in Atlanta and plenty of civic pride. But despite the city's progressive reputation, deep inequities endure, and grantmakers could do much more to close the gaps.
Read MoreAchieving the Dream is the top national organization working to help community college students succeed. With the help of a local foundation, it's expanding its efforts to Mississippi.
Read MoreTop health grantmakers have been so busy working upstream on the causes of poor health that they've been MIA on the worst public health crisis in recent memory. But here's a funder that's paying new attention.
Read MoreThe Walton Family Foundation has been engaged in a concerted push to create a strong arts ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas. Its latest move involves a partnership with Artspace.
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