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“Exchange Philosophy”: Susan Crown’s Bid to Partner with Grantees as Equals
Communities Already Know What They Need. Philanthropy Should Listen
For decades, philanthropy has decided what communities need without asking them. Decisions about priorities and investments have often been made without meaningful input from the people they are intended to serve. Too often, the people closest to the … [Read more...] about Communities Already Know What They Need. Philanthropy Should Listen
A Toolkit to Help Foundation Boards Shift Power to Impacted Communities
Earlier this year, a Center for Effective Philanthropy report found that some foundation leaders’ proposals or general wishes to increase the institution’s payout were being rebuffed by their boards. Put diplomatically in the report: “Thirty-five … [Read more...] about A Toolkit to Help Foundation Boards Shift Power to Impacted Communities
Social Justice in SoCal: Liberty Hill Foundation and the Last 50 Years
The Liberty Hill Foundation may not be a big national name, but in Los Angeles, its self-description as a “home for progressive philanthropy” is a fitting title. Since its founding in 1976, the foundation has been a Southern California trailblazer … [Read more...] about Social Justice in SoCal: Liberty Hill Foundation and the Last 50 Years
Trust and Collaboration: Women Billionaires Rewrite the Rules of Global Giving
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on June 2, 2026. MacKenzie Scott is just one person — one very, very wealthy person — but still: one person. And in 2025, her charitable giving totaled $7.2 billion, nearly as much as the $8.5 … [Read more...] about Trust and Collaboration: Women Billionaires Rewrite the Rules of Global Giving
