Harnessing data can help drive an inclusive recovery from a pandemic that widened economic divides. Here’s how a global challenge kickstarted development projects and created a network of data scientists to help rebuild equitably.
Read MoreIn the midst of a raging pandemic, the IKEA Foundation and IRC launched a new program to help nearly 20,000 refugees and locals find employment and grow businesses in Uganda and Kenya.
Read MoreAmid a rising movement to support global workers’ rights, a new fund launched by the U.N. Foundation takes a bottom-up approach to empowering the women toiling on global supply chains.
Read MoreFor many nonprofits, pandemic fundraising drew in record numbers of new donors. Here’s how the CEO of a leading hunger relief organization plans to keep them engaged and make a one-time phenomenon the basis of sustainable growth.
Read MoreCorporate pledges to address racial equity were flying fast and furious last spring. Now that the dust has settled a bit, here’s a look at one tech giant’s moves to level the playing field by building digital skills.
Read MoreTapping a powerful video game brand, Call of Duty Endowment tackles the crisis of veteran unemployment and underemployment. We talk to this corporate foundation’s executive director about its approach.
Read MoreThe jury is still out on the best ways for corporations and their foundations to support racial equity, but the six partnerships chosen by this biopharmacuetical company are an example of thoughtful leadership and grantmaking.
Read MoreWhen the pandemic struck, philanthropy made a flurry of decisions under high pressure. Here’s how three types of donors—a family foundation, an individual donor and a corporate foundation—landed on the same strategy and grantee.
Read MoreThe Truist Foundation’s first year of funding was met by a pandemic and a rising racial justice movement. A grant to Purpose Built Communities shows how a bank’s philanthropic arm seeks to advance equity and economic mobility.
Read MoreThe most recent snapshot of corporate giving trends does not capture the societal shockwaves of 2020, but does provide key insights into companies’ priorities and mindsets.
Read MoreAs funders stretch to address COVID-19, a set of devoted foundations and corporations have kept their support for veterans steady. In fact, many have increased and adapted their funding in response to the pandemic. Here’s a roundup.
Read MorePepsiCo and its foundation join other major companies dealing with the ways issues of racial injustice impact their employees and customers. In this case, the company is zeroing in on hard-hit Black restaurateurs.
Read MoreFinancial services company USAA serves a diverse military community, which makes up the majority of its members and a significant part of its workforce. The company recently made a $50 million commitment to advancing racial equity.
Read MoreEarly on, corporations directed billions toward COVID-19 response, and made big donations in response to a growing racial justice movement. Capital One is building on its initial efforts with a $200 million initiative. Where’s the money headed?
Read MoreCargill has long been working to address global food insecurity with its philanthropy. Now, with the pandemic worsening hunger in many poor countries, the company has dramatically boosted its international giving.
Read MoreMicrosoft recently announced a $15 million investment in nonprofits that provide digital skills and workforce development programming to the Black community. To be considered, nonprofits will have to act fast and apply by September 30.
Read MoreNewark, New Jersey’s renaissance was humming along before the pandemic hit. Now, leaders from all sectors are funding a program to feed those in need, while helping the restaurants that make the community vibrant stay afloat.
Read MoreThe Edward Jones company, a financial services firm serving millions of individual investors, has made a second $25 million commitment to the Alzheimer's Association. The firm was motivated by experiences and concerns among its clients.
Read MoreOne NGO isn’t leaving leadership during the next global crisis to chance, building a pipeline of the best and the brightest. With backing from Gates and the United Way, a new fund supports young leaders working on pandemic solutions.
Read MoreWith funding from John Hancock, a Boston-based youth employment program has served more than 5,000 young people over 13 years. Here’s how the city rallied together to provide virtual summer internships amid a raging pandemic.
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