The Giving Project is energizing diverse small donors who are not well-represented in philanthropy. And it’s moving money to the kind of community-led organizing work that’s underfunded by larger foundations.
Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Foundation recently unveiled a new Social Justice Fund that was co-designed in partnership with nine local leaders to support social justice work in the region. Here’s a closer look at this unusual effort.
Read MorePopular culture has tremendous potential as a leverage point for social change. But actually making an impact is tricky. A grantmaking outfit bankrolled by heavy hitters is taking on that challenge.
Read MoreThere 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 MoreIn a new five-year plan, the Ms. Foundation for Women aims to invest $25 million in organizations led by and for women of color. It is also launching a 501(c)(4) to help amplify this group’s political reach and power.
Read MoreMore and more funders are talking about inclusive, bottom-up philanthropy these days. The Marguerite Casey Foundation is a 17-year veteran in that space. We dig into how it approaches its work.
Read MoreEBCF has around since 1928 and gives away tens of millions each year. It’s in the midst of a transformation as it hits its 90th anniversary, looking to have more impact by driving social change.
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 MoreUnlike most other venture philanthropy shops, New Media Ventures has a strong progressive mission. And since the 2016 election, it’s been stepping up its funding of left-leaning tech entrepreneurs.
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 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 MoreAddressing power and privilege in the foundation world isn’t easy, but NCRP keeps trying. Most recently, it’s put together a guide to help more funders have these difficult conversations.
Read MoreAn urgent political environment is fast-tracking efforts to bust free of silos, elevate discussions of race, and advance listening and learning. A report spotlights the key role of philanthropy-supporting organizations.
Read MoreRace is back on the radar of many funders these days, along with support for movement building. But philanthropy’s investment to fight anti-black racism still lags. These funders aim to change that.
Read MoreThe Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) believes that supporting fair local economies means questioning the larger status quo. Which funders are behind its approach?
Read MoreTrans people are among one of the nation's most marginalized groups, but funding to support them is still very modest. A new initiative out of Funders for LGBTQ Issues aims to change that.
Read MoreIn another sign that participatory grantmaking is gaining traction, the Emergent Fund's model engages movement leaders to advise, and ultimately determine, where its grants go.
Read MorePlenty of people are talking about movement building these days, and youth organizing is a vital part of that. We connect with a funders' group supporting the social justice world's up-and-comers.
Read MoreWith three major funders on board and possibly more on the way, this new grantmaking initiative looks "to shift local power structures" to put residents in charge of how their communities develop.
Read MoreCould progressive funders finally be getting serious about movement building after years—actually, decades—of giving lip service to this idea while sticking to silo-ized grantmaking? Maybe.
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