Humanity United isn’t a climate funder, but it is coming to recognize just how interconnected climate issues are with its global human rights work. It’s one among many grantmakers reckoning with realities that impact every field.
Read MoreThe Colorado Trust embarked on an ambitious effort to empower community members, but ultimately closed the program in 2022. A series of reports points to impressive achievements — along with challenges and missteps.
Read MoreMost of the Bush Foundation’s grantmaking dollars flow through an array of community regranting partners. We chat with its leaders about this maximalist power-sharing approach, tips for aspiring practitioners and much more.
Read MoreTrying to shift public narratives is a popular strategy for many funders right now. But is it paying off? Here are a few reasons why philanthropy-backed narrative change may be struggling to achieve impact.
Read MoreGroups that focus on Latino communities landed a lot of support in Yield Giving’s latest round of grants. The organizations span geography and issue area, including immigration, labor and healthcare.
Read MoreGuest author Jayanthi A. Pushkaran shares how EMpower–The Emerging Markets Foundation has developed a participatory funding model in India that empowers girls as experts on their own lives.
Read MoreSummer camps don’t get a lot of attention from big foundations, but Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies believes they can improve mental health, ease loneliness and isolation, and foster healthy development.
Read MoreFor some time now, we’ve been watching the philanthropy of Julia Koch, one of the country’s richest women. Her priorities are starting to come into focus with the launch of her own foundation in late 2023. Here’s what we can expect.
Read MoreThe number of Black newcomers to the U.S. is expected to skyrocket in the coming years. Guest author Nomzana Augustin believes now is the time for funders to commit to ensuring they can thrive.
Read MoreMost U.S. foundations fund close to home, and when they do support global causes, tend to fund large Western NGOs. But for years now, the Segal Family Foundation has been backing locally driven work in Africa.
Read MoreIncreasing demand for legal aid in the wake of disasters casts light on a system that’s failing large numbers of Americans. Funders looking to restore trust in government institutions and democracy may want to take note.
Read MoreBased in Texas, the Trellis Foundation is all about boosting the success of low-income students and students of color. We dig into its two-year mental health learning collaborative, programs serving specific student groups and more.
Read MoreThrough its five-year Building Audiences for Sustainability initiative, Wallace dug deep into the question of how arts organizations can grow their reach and revenue. A new report offers some key findings.
Read MoreAsian American and Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing group of eligible voters in the nation. This funder collaborative is looking to mobilize AAPI voters in order to build a multiracial democracy that works for all.
Read MoreIn this guest piece, Ella Gudwin and Bradley Myles make a case for why MacKenzie Scott’s giving has lowered the risk for other donors to provide follow-up funding to organizations with plans and the opportunity to scale.
Read MoreWe’ve seen some high-profile cases lately of philanthropy backing away from big, difficult challenges. At the same time, more are yielding control with trust-based giving practices. But are either of these really all that risky?
Read MoreA coalition of seven funders has been working to support grassroots resistance to organized attacks on public schools. Are they having an impact?
Read MoreLaunched 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreAt 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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