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The 14 Most Important Players in Corporate Philanthropy
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on September 6, 2023. Corporations can get a lot of attention for their philanthropy, thanks to well-known brands and the energetic marketing that surrounds their donations. But figuring out which … [Read more...] about The 14 Most Important Players in Corporate Philanthropy
Rising From the Ashes: A Consulting Firm’s Case for Optimism in the Motor City
It’s had a rough few decades, but once again, Detroit is a city on the rise. Known as the birthplace of Motown and for headquartering the “big three” automakers (General Motors, Chrysler and Ford), Detroit has faced a number of issues in recent … [Read more...] about Rising From the Ashes: A Consulting Firm’s Case for Optimism in the Motor City
Making the Most of Historic Federal Infrastructure Spending: Seven Funder Efforts to Note
Nearly two years have passed since President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, which you may have heard was the largest climate investment in the history of the United States, and there’s still a mind-boggling amount of money to … [Read more...] about Making the Most of Historic Federal Infrastructure Spending: Seven Funder Efforts to Note
Seven Questions for McKnight Foundation President Tonya Allen
McKnight Foundation President Tonya Allen spent the majority of her career in Michigan, including leading Detroit’s Skillman Foundation, before moving to take the helm of the $3 billion, Minneapolis-based McKnight Foundation in 2021. We most recently … [Read more...] about Seven Questions for McKnight Foundation President Tonya Allen
Eight Questions with Hyphen on Philanthropy’s $4 Trillion Opportunity
Hyphen was built for this moment. The nonprofit intermediary, launched two years ago, is on a mission to ensure philanthropy makes the most of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve lives in the United States, which the group’s founder and … [Read more...] about Eight Questions with Hyphen on Philanthropy’s $4 Trillion Opportunity
A Conversation with Ares Charitable Foundation’s Michelle Armstrong
What’s it like to create a corporate foundation from scratch? That was the question Michelle Armstrong faced in 2021, when she was hired to be managing director, head of philanthropy and executive director of the Ares Charitable Foundation, the … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Ares Charitable Foundation’s Michelle Armstrong
Six Questions for Victoria Philips, A Nonprofit Consultant Who’s Worked on Two Continents
Born in Nigeria, Victoria M. Philips went to college in the north central part of the country and then got a master’s degree in South Africa at the University of Johannesburg. Living in South Africa planted the early seeds of her passion for … [Read more...] about Six Questions for Victoria Philips, A Nonprofit Consultant Who’s Worked on Two Continents
Five Reasons Corporate Philanthropy Remains a Mystery
When I set out to write about the nation’s most important corporate philanthropies, I knew I would have to do some research. But I had no idea that what appeared to be a relatively painless writing assignment would turn out to demand the skills of an … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Corporate Philanthropy Remains a Mystery
“Lean into Empathy and Humility.” A Conversation with Denver Foundation President Javier Alberto Soto
The son of Cuban immigrants, the Denver Foundation’s President Javier Alberto Soto was born in Madrid and moved to Miami at a young age. “I always say that my parents were the first philanthropists I knew,” Soto told me. “If there was a neighbor who … [Read more...] about “Lean into Empathy and Humility.” A Conversation with Denver Foundation President Javier Alberto Soto
Funders Get Behind a New Plan for School-Based “Health Hubs” in Detroit
Schools in Detroit are kicking off the school year with something new: The district is creating “health hubs” to address student and community needs. The health hubs will offer free health, mental health and dental care for Detroit students; they … [Read more...] about Funders Get Behind a New Plan for School-Based “Health Hubs” in Detroit
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
Here Are Some of the Leading Funders Tackling the U.S. Affordable Housing Crisis
The U.S. is experiencing an affordable housing crisis. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 40% of renter households — or 19 million people — are cost-burdened, meaning that they spend more than 30% of their income on housing and utility … [Read more...] about Here Are Some of the Leading Funders Tackling the U.S. Affordable Housing Crisis
Spring Reading for a Cleaner Planet: Five New Resources on Climate Philanthropy
Maybe a series of atmospheric rivers has refilled a long-empty lake in the middle of your state. Or perhaps your community’s beaches have been overrun by massive blobs of rotting seaweed — or you’re worried they might suffer that fate. Or you could … [Read more...] about Spring Reading for a Cleaner Planet: Five New Resources on Climate Philanthropy
Seven Questions for Cate Fox, Director of the Center for Cultural Innovation’s AmbitioUS Program
I became acquainted with Cate Fox a little over three years ago when, as the MacArthur Foundation’s senior program officer, she oversaw the funder’s arts grantmaking strategy refresh. I was struck by MacArthur’s willingness to address how its … [Read more...] about Seven Questions for Cate Fox, Director of the Center for Cultural Innovation’s AmbitioUS Program
Nine Questions for Lourdes J. Rodríguez, the David Rockefeller Fund’s New CEO
On November 1, 2022, Dr. Lourdes J. Rodríguez became chief executive officer of the New York City-based David Rockefeller Fund. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Rodríguez moved to the continental U.S. in 1996. She received her doctorate in public … [Read more...] about Nine Questions for Lourdes J. Rodríguez, the David Rockefeller Fund’s New CEO
“There’s No Going Back.” Six Questions for Sage Crump of the National Performance Network
In 2016, the New Orleans-based National Performance Network (NPN) launched Leveraging a Network for Equity (LANE) to support arts organizations of color and rural arts organizations. In the ensuing years, the network provided its cohort members with … [Read more...] about “There’s No Going Back.” Six Questions for Sage Crump of the National Performance Network
Six Questions for Dr. Laura Gerald of Reynolds Trust, as it Reckons With its Past and Plans for the Future
To mark its 75th anniversary, the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust made a startling announcement: the organization, which was built on the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company fortune, will completely divest from tobacco by the end of 2022. The R.J. … [Read more...] about Six Questions for Dr. Laura Gerald of Reynolds Trust, as it Reckons With its Past and Plans for the Future
Six Questions with Mendi Blue Paca, New President of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
In mid-September, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) in Norwalk, Connecticut, announced that Mendi Blue Paca would be its new president and CEO. Blue Paca previously served as the FCCF’s chief community impact officer, leading the … [Read more...] about Six Questions with Mendi Blue Paca, New President of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
