Toward a More Equitable South: Meet a Funder Where Rural Grassroots Leaders Call the Shots

Toward a More Equitable South: Meet a Funder Where Rural Grassroots Leaders Call the Shots

Launched in 1994, Atlanta's Southern Partners Fund is led by community members hailing from regional grassroots organizations. We dig into its unique governance model, how it used a MacKenzie Scott grant and more.

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A Foundation Works To Combat Antisemitism by Bolstering Security at Jewish Organizations

A Foundation Works To Combat Antisemitism by Bolstering Security at Jewish Organizations

In response to an uptick in antisemitic incidents in the United States, the Tepper Foundation seeded a new fund with $2 million in support of heightened security measures at Jewish communal organizations.

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How Many Green Groups Won Support in MacKenzie Scott’s First Open Call?

How Many Green Groups Won Support in MacKenzie Scott’s First Open Call?

At least 12% of the donations made under Yield Giving’s first open call for applications went to green groups, with environmental justice a major focus. Here’s where the money went.

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The Blank Family Foundation Reflects on the Past, Plans the Next Generation of Giving

The Blank Family Foundation Reflects on the Past, Plans the Next Generation of Giving

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation recently passed a major milestone — $1 billion in giving since it started in 1995. At 81, Arthur Blank looks back on years of support for democracy, the environment, Atlanta and more.

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This Michigan-Based Donor Advisor is Building a Firm Foundation for the Progressive Movement

This Michigan-Based Donor Advisor is Building a Firm Foundation for the Progressive Movement

Jason Franklin is founder of Ktisis Capital, a progressive philanthropic advisor serving individuals and foundations. Here, Franklin talks about the firm’s approach to social change — and the importance of standing on solid ground.

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Multi-Year, General Support Is a Matter of Strategy for This Reproductive Rights Funder

Multi-Year, General Support Is a Matter of Strategy for This Reproductive Rights Funder

The Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity, which channels funding from a number of big-name philanthropies, makes a point to prioritize flexible, long-term support as it funds in a rapidly evolving space.

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A Conversation with Anne Kraybill, New CEO of the Art Bridges Foundation

A Conversation with Anne Kraybill, New CEO of the Art Bridges Foundation

Preeminent arts philanthropist Alice Walton established the Art Bridges Foundation to expand access to American art. New foundation head Anne Kraybill walks us through Art Bridges’ work, how she got there, and more.

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Four Big Takeaways from MacKenzie Scott's Open Call Grant Drop

Four Big Takeaways from MacKenzie Scott's Open Call Grant Drop

The recently concluded Yield Giving Open Call awarded $640 million to 361 organizations. Besides the impressive numbers, here are a few things that stood out to us about the latest chapter in Scott’s giving saga.

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MacKenzie Scott's Open Call Was Also a Challenge to Other Billionaires

MacKenzie Scott's Open Call Was Also a Challenge to Other Billionaires

Whether she’s giving in her usual way or through an open call model, MacKenzie Scott continues to show that philanthropic penny-pinching by major billionaires is a choice, not a necessity.

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A Love Letter to Philanthropy: In Solidarity, From a Friend Fighting for Abortion Access

A Love Letter to Philanthropy: In Solidarity, From a Friend Fighting for Abortion Access

Guest author Oriaku Njoku calls on philanthropy to step up its support for abortion funds, which are fielding a record number of calls as abortion seekers contend with an immensely hostile political climate.

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Helping Foundations Reckon With, and Repair, Their Contributions to Structural Racism

Helping Foundations Reckon With, and Repair, Their Contributions to Structural Racism

A new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy examines the role foundations have played in racial exploitation in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area. It also points the way toward reparations.

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With a New Arts Initiative, Gilbert Family Foundation Expands its Philanthropic Footprint in Detroit

With a New Arts Initiative, Gilbert Family Foundation Expands its Philanthropic Footprint in Detroit

Billionaire Dan Gilbert has an outsized role in his home city of Detroit, including far-reaching philanthropy. A new program focuses on BIPOC artists as part of his foundation’s revitalization efforts.

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New Poll, Old News: Philanthropy Lobby Is Still Out of Step with Public Opinion on Charity Reform

New Poll, Old News: Philanthropy Lobby Is Still Out of Step with Public Opinion on Charity Reform

Despite philanthropy sector groups’ continued defense of the status quo, there is strong public support for charity reform. Guest authors Chuck Collins and Dan Petegorsky unpack the findings of a new national poll.

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An Innovative Storytelling Platform Is Bridging Divides — and Landing Big Name Funders

An Innovative Storytelling Platform Is Bridging Divides — and Landing Big Name Funders

Narrative 4 offers a unique storytelling program that teaches compassion and empathy in schools around the world. The program has drawn funding from MacKenzie Scott, the Bezos family and more.

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How a Family Foundation Backs a Multifaceted Approach to Lifting Families Out of Poverty

How a Family Foundation Backs a Multifaceted Approach to Lifting Families Out of Poverty

For over a decade, the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation has backed LIFT, which works to combat generational poverty by providing funds, coaching and support — and its model is showing results.

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Eight Questions for Shelby Chestnut, Executive Director of Transgender Law Center

Eight Questions for Shelby Chestnut, Executive Director of Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center is the the largest national trans-led organization. Shelby Chestnut talks about leading the group, how their upbringing informed their career, and what groups like TLC need from philanthropy.

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How Much of Foundations’ Money Is in Impact Investments? Just 5% Is Common, Says Report

How Much of Foundations’ Money Is in Impact Investments? Just 5% Is Common, Says Report

According to a survey by Bridgespan Social Impact, impact investing remains very far from the norm even among those foundations most likely to pursue it. What will it take for more funders to align money with mission?

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How Getty’s Bringing Curators Together After the Disruption of COVID

How Getty’s Bringing Curators Together After the Disruption of COVID

As its seven-year funding initiative for curators of prints and drawings comes to a close, the Getty Foundation is going “all-in” on in-person professional learning and community development.

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“Portraits of Us”: A Celebration of Black Women in Philanthropy

“Portraits of Us”: A Celebration of Black Women in Philanthropy

We connected with philanthropy veteran Toya Nash Randall about her book project exploring the contributions of Black women in philanthropy, the ongoing challenges they still face, and the value of sisterhood.

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