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Latinos Will Play a Critical Role in the Upcoming Election. Here’s What Funders Are Supporting
“The Election Isn’t the End Point.” A Deep Dive into the Carnegie Corporation’s Democracy Giving
In 2015, the Carnegie Corporation of New York made a grant to the National Academy of Sciences earmarked for studying voting and election security issues. Geri Mannion, the managing director of the corporation’s Strengthening U.S. Democracy program, … [Read more...] about “The Election Isn’t the End Point.” A Deep Dive into the Carnegie Corporation’s Democracy Giving
Who’s Funding Policy Advocacy for Immigration Reform and Immigrant Rights?
The Heising-Simons Foundation Wants to End the Criminalization of Immigrants. What’s It Funding?
Based in Los Altos and San Francisco, the Heising-Simons Foundation is a family foundation established by Mark Heising and Liz Simons, daughter of the late hedge fund tycoon Jim Simons, in 2007. Its grantmaking is focused on four programs: climate … [Read more...] about The Heising-Simons Foundation Wants to End the Criminalization of Immigrants. What’s It Funding?
On the Eve of the Paris Olympics, a Global Sports Philanthropy Reflects on Its Past and Future
In 2000, the late, great Nelson Mandela delivered a famous speech declaring that “sport has the power to change the world.” As we’ve covered the celebrity and athlete beat at Inside Philanthropy, we’ve written about the unique power and influence … [Read more...] about On the Eve of the Paris Olympics, a Global Sports Philanthropy Reflects on Its Past and Future
Disinformation Poses a Serious Threat to Democracy. Here Are Some of the Funders Pushing Back
In a democracy that depends on the voting public being reasonably well informed, one the biggest threats to our system’s health and continued survival is the rampant spread of disinformation. While that threat has hung over U.S. democracy for some … [Read more...] about Disinformation Poses a Serious Threat to Democracy. Here Are Some of the Funders Pushing Back
How Trish Adobea Tchume Cultivates the Conditions for Liberatory Leadership in Philanthropy
One of the first lessons I learned as a young organizer is that leadership is a practice, not a position. It is how we are, not who we are — despite what the hero narrative may lead us to believe. So when I started writing articles for Inside … [Read more...] about How Trish Adobea Tchume Cultivates the Conditions for Liberatory Leadership in Philanthropy
Eight Questions for Julián Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation
As the new CEO of the Latino Community Foundation, Julián Castro took over the role from Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, who served as CEO from 2015 to 2023. A big name on the national political scene, Castro now helms a regional grantmaker with an … [Read more...] about Eight Questions for Julián Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation
Don’t Abandon Civic Engagement in Small Towns and Rural Places
A controversial question has resurfaced among our philanthropic colleagues who support the civic engagement of persuadable swaths of the American populace on a wide range of important issues: Is it worth our valuable time and limited resources to … [Read more...] about Don’t Abandon Civic Engagement in Small Towns and Rural Places
To Mobilize Voters, the Latino Community Foundation Reaches Beyond California for the First Time
Come every election season, there's always a lot of talk about Latino voters — and for good reason. Not only do Latinos make up a significant share of the U.S. population at almost 20%; they're also the second fastest-growing racial and ethnic group … [Read more...] about To Mobilize Voters, the Latino Community Foundation Reaches Beyond California for the First Time
Knock Out: Here Are Six Star Boxers Engaged in Philanthropy
In 2023, the top 50 highest-earning athletes earned about $3.44 billion over the previous 12 months before taxes and agents’ fees. This figure, tracked by Forbes, has soared in recent years. The previous year, that number was $2.97 billion, and in … [Read more...] about Knock Out: Here Are Six Star Boxers Engaged in Philanthropy
How the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund is Working to Mobilize Voters and Build Power
The 2020 election saw record-breaking turnout for Asian American voters, continuing a trend that began in 2016. In fact, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders saw the highest increase in voter turnout in 2020 for all racial and ethnic groups. … [Read more...] about How the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund is Working to Mobilize Voters and Build Power
This Women’s History Month, We Need More Funding – and More Optimism
Since the Supreme Court’s wrong and damaging decision in June to end affirmative action at universities, our field has been bracing for the financial impact to organizations that support and empower minorities, especially women, girls, and nonbinary … [Read more...] about This Women’s History Month, We Need More Funding – and More Optimism
This Funder is Zeroing in on Underrepresented Voters — and ID-ing Insurrectionists
Protecting democracy isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it requires raising money and managing budgets to cover the rent and provide employees with a living wage. Public Wise considers these kinds of quotidian, practical details part of its mission, … [Read more...] about This Funder is Zeroing in on Underrepresented Voters — and ID-ing Insurrectionists
A New Fund Backs Civic Engagement and Power Building for Communities of Color in California
With the general election right around the corner, nonprofit organizations and philanthropic funders are ramping up their efforts to mobilize voters. Organizers, however, emphasize that this type of work should be a long-term endeavor in empowering … [Read more...] about A New Fund Backs Civic Engagement and Power Building for Communities of Color in California
A Conversation With Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, Outgoing CEO of the Latino Community Foundation
Jacqueline Martinez Garcel served as the CEO of the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) from 2015 to 2023, where she helped the foundation raise more than $100 million to advance its mission of building power for Latinos and investing in their … [Read more...] about A Conversation With Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, Outgoing CEO of the Latino Community Foundation
NBA Veteran Kevin Love on His Charitable Fund and Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
Born in Santa Monica, California, NBA veteran Kevin Love, 35, was a double-double machine during the prime of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers, racking up five All-Star Game appearances between 2011 and 2018. He is … [Read more...] about NBA Veteran Kevin Love on His Charitable Fund and Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
Lessons from the Four Freedoms Fund: How Philanthropy Can Support Immigrant Rights
The United States is home to approximately 46 million immigrants, making up 13.9% of the total population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. After a decrease in growth during the Trump administration and the pandemic, between 2021 and 2022, net … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Four Freedoms Fund: How Philanthropy Can Support Immigrant Rights
Military Experience Is Less Common Today, But These Funders Are Staying True to Veterans
For many ordinary Americans, Veterans Day may now seem like a way of honoring a past that has little to do with them. After all, it’s been 50 years since the draft was used as a means of recruiting. The U.S. Armed Forces last issued a final draft … [Read more...] about Military Experience Is Less Common Today, But These Funders Are Staying True to Veterans
NFL Legend Marcellus Wiley on His Philanthropy and Giving Back Across the Next Generation
Born in Compton, California, NFL legend Marcellus Wiley beat the odds in many ways. Attending what is now known as Saint Monica Preparatory, Wiley showed a knack for football, track and field, and academics — making the National Honor Society and … [Read more...] about NFL Legend Marcellus Wiley on His Philanthropy and Giving Back Across the Next Generation
Sending Up the Bat Signal: What Philanthropy Must Do To Ensure That Democracy Wins in 2024
Dear Colleagues in Philanthropy:I’m sending up the Bat Signal. The bad news: We have a five-alarm fire going into 2024. The good news: We can still protect democracy and catalyze unprecedented turnout.I’m worried about two things:Our democracy is … [Read more...] about Sending Up the Bat Signal: What Philanthropy Must Do To Ensure That Democracy Wins in 2024
A Conversation with Carnell Chosa, Founder and Director of the Attach Your Heart Foundation
Carnell Chosa grew up in Jémez Pueblo, New Mexico, a small community of about 3,500 members. As a child, he would often see his mother and grandmother pack grocery bags to deliver to ceremonies or events. “I’d ask them in our language, Towa, ‘What … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Carnell Chosa, Founder and Director of the Attach Your Heart Foundation
Kindness Wins: How This Tennis Star’s Early Philanthropy Focuses on Fostering Empathy
Just a few weeks ago at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the U.S. Open, American tennis star Madison Keys seemed to be firing on all cylinders. She played a dominating first set versus world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, winning 6-0 and looking destined for … [Read more...] about Kindness Wins: How This Tennis Star’s Early Philanthropy Focuses on Fostering Empathy
Over $83 Million Out the Door in Eighteen Months: An Update on CZI’s Justice Reform Spinoff
With the birth of a new nonprofit and partner wins in 39 states over the past 18 months, The Just Trust’s recent trajectory illustrates what’s possible when a funder is ready and willing to commit major resources to nonprofits on the front lines of … [Read more...] about Over $83 Million Out the Door in Eighteen Months: An Update on CZI’s Justice Reform Spinoff
For a Fund Benefiting Federal Agents and Their Families, Philanthropy Is About More than Money
In 2010, Joe Piersante, a Detroit cop-turned-U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration special agent, landed a coveted spot on a prestigious, somewhat secretive special forces unit of DEA agents called the Foreign-Deployed Advisory and Support Team … [Read more...] about For a Fund Benefiting Federal Agents and Their Families, Philanthropy Is About More than Money
Here are Some of the Rural Funders Working in the Mountain West
At Inside Philanthropy, we've written a lot about how rural communities in the United States continue to be underfunded. Rural America faces a number of challenges, including economic struggles, limited access to healthcare, lack of broadband and … [Read more...] about Here are Some of the Rural Funders Working in the Mountain West
A Billionaire Couple Takes Aim at the Medical Debt Weighing Down American Families
Imagine if you had an illness or accident that sent you to the hospital, racking up an enormous medical bill. You get out of the hospital, and now you have to choose between buying groceries — or medicine, or school supplies for your child, or … [Read more...] about A Billionaire Couple Takes Aim at the Medical Debt Weighing Down American Families
This New Donor Collaborative is Looking to Strengthen Latinos’ Civic Power in the U.S.
Latino nonprofits, like most organizations led by people of color, aren't receiving their fair share of the philanthropic pie, and more funders are looking to make a difference. The Valiente Fund, a donor collaborative that launched last year, is one … [Read more...] about This New Donor Collaborative is Looking to Strengthen Latinos’ Civic Power in the U.S.
