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The Bankers: How 5 Top Philanthropists from the Banking Sector Give

Katherine Don | October 28, 2026

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4 Questions About the Anthropic Public Benefit Fund

Mike Scutari | October 22, 2026

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Blue Meridian’s Big Bet on Economic Mobility in Dallas Offers Lessons for Place-Based Philanthropy

Wendy Paris | October 22, 2026

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With More Money and New Momentum, the Youth Mental Health Corps is On the Move

Connie Matthiessen | July 2, 2026

The Youth Mental Health Corps is on the move. A national service initiative created by the Schultz Family Foundation and Pinterest, the Youth Mental Health Corps trains young adults to provide mental health support in schools and community … [Read more...] about With More Money and New Momentum, the Youth Mental Health Corps is On the Move

Can Funders Have Low-Income Workers’ Backs in the AI Age? Irvine’s Don Howard Weighs In

Mike Scutari | June 23, 2026

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Five Funders Backing Workforce Development for the Skilled Trades

IP Staff | June 12, 2026

For the better part of a century, many American families operated on the assumption that a four-year college degree was the surest path to a good job. But as total student debt in the U.S. climbs toward $2 trillion and the price of college tuition … [Read more...] about Five Funders Backing Workforce Development for the Skilled Trades

NextLadder Ventures Bets “Navigation Technology” Can Boost Economic Mobility. Will That Pay Off?

Mike Scutari | June 1, 2026

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on June 1, 2026. One of the most intriguing philanthropic teasers of 2025 was the launch of the multifunder collaborative initiative NextLadder Ventures.  Drawing on over a combined $1 … [Read more...] about NextLadder Ventures Bets “Navigation Technology” Can Boost Economic Mobility. Will That Pay Off?

Rockefeller’s Approach to the Question of Good Jobs in the AI Era

Mike Scutari | May 18, 2026

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Where’s Philanthropy in the Fight Against Wealth Inequality?

David Callahan | May 12, 2026

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Outsourcing for Good: Social Enterprise Connects Refugees to Gig Work

Wendy Paris | May 7, 2026

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Philanthropy Is Underestimating AI. Here’s How to Catch Up

Mike Kubzansky, Guest Contributor | April 29, 2026

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Are Silicon Valley and D.C. Like Oil and Water? Not for This Workforce Funder

Ade Adeniji | April 7, 2026

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Meet the Entertainment Philanthropy Older Than the First Talkies

Wendy Paris | March 6, 2026

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What’s Up With Jack Dorsey’s Philanthropy?

Martha Ramirez | January 28, 2026

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How Is AI Disrupting Education and Workforce Development Philanthropy?

Mike Scutari | January 27, 2026

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A Philanthropic Green Light ($30 Million, That Is) for GreenLight Fund

Connie Matthiessen | December 9, 2025

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Talent Is Everywhere, Opportunity Isn’t: A Look at Francine LeFrak’s Giving

Ade Adeniji | December 2, 2025

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The Home Depot Foundation Invests in the Tool-Wielding Trades

Wendy Paris | September 10, 2025

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Many Boys and Men of Color Struggle. This California Funder Network Is on the Case

Martha Ramirez | August 7, 2025

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Business for Good: Ed Mitzen’s Approach to Hands-On Philanthropy

Ade Adeniji | July 31, 2025

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King Charles’ Charity Helps Young People with Confidence, Courses and Careers

Wendy Paris | May 15, 2025

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How Fashion Mogul Tory Burch Boosts Fellow Women Entrepreneurs

Ade Adeniji | May 7, 2025

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A Steep Hill to Climb: Six Workers’ Rights Funders to Know

Martha Ramirez | April 2, 2025

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Takeaways From Our Deep Dive on Workforce and Workers’ Rights Funding

Katherine Don | March 20, 2025

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A Champion of Puerto Rico: Billionaire Orlando Bravo Focuses on Entrepreneurship

Ade Adeniji | February 26, 2025

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As Charles Koch Looks to His Legacy, Here’s a Look at His Stand Together Foundation

Mike Scutari | January 29, 2025

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Melinda French Gates Wants to Eliminate Workforce Barriers for Women

Connie Matthiessen | December 17, 2024

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Nonprofit Sector Workforce Still Struggling with Low and Poverty Wages, Studies Show

Dawn Wolfe | October 29, 2024

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The Implications of the Fearless Fund Lawsuit for Downtown Revitalization

Ilana Preuss, Guest Contributor | October 9, 2024

A downtown street with several storefronts, one with a for lease sign.

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Will More Philanthropies Step Up to Help Workers? Recent Funding Developments to Note

Martha Ramirez | September 3, 2024

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