The Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity, which channels funding from a number of big-name philanthropies, makes a point to prioritize flexible, long-term support as it funds in a rapidly evolving space.
Read MoreGuest author Oriaku Njoku calls on philanthropy to step up its support for abortion funds, which are fielding a record number of calls as abortion seekers contend with an immensely hostile political climate.
Read MoreA new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy examines the role foundations have played in racial exploitation in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area. It also points the way toward reparations.
Read MoreNarrative 4 offers a unique storytelling program that teaches compassion and empathy in schools around the world. The program has drawn funding from MacKenzie Scott, the Bezos family and more.
Read MoreTransgender Law Center is the the largest national trans-led organization. Shelby Chestnut talks about leading the group, how their upbringing informed their career, and what groups like TLC need from philanthropy.
Read MoreWe connected with philanthropy veteran Toya Nash Randall about her book project exploring the contributions of Black women in philanthropy, the ongoing challenges they still face, and the value of sisterhood.
Read MoreDespite widespread fears over the impact of the new legal landscape on DEI-focused funding, here’s why guest author Elizabeth Barajas-Román is optimistic about the future for women and girls.
Read MoreAmid a status quo on nonprofit governance that remains mostly white, are socially conscious funders rewarding board diversity? For insight, we reached out to The New Philanthropists, an organization looking squarely at the issue.
Read MoreSobering findings from the Schott Foundation for Public Education show that as 2020 recedes from view, ed philanthropy seems largely uncommitted to carrying on equity and justice funding over the long haul.
Read MoreCommon Future is partnering with WorkFour — a new nonprofit advocating for a four-day workweek — providing funding and other support. Here’s why it’s a shrewd strategic move.
Read MoreThe Transforming Power Fund embeds trust-based practices throughout its operations. Here’s how the fund works, and why its leaders are optimistic about the future of such practices and funding for racial justice.
Read MorePopular media often reduces the southern border to a site of chaos and victimhood. Guest authors Favianna Rodriguez, Lane Harwell and Anita Khashu say funders should empower people there to tell their own stories.
Read MoreThe staunch social justice funder is in a strong position, having raised $83 million toward a goal to move $100 million to reproductive rights work by 2025. But for the field, formidable funding challenges still stand in the way.
Read MoreLaunched in the wake of the racial justice uprisings following George Floyd’s death, this California-based pooled fund is now looking to fundraise for an endowment to become an ongoing, standalone foundation.
Read MoreJim Shelton is president of Blue Meridian Partners, a funding collaborative backed by multiple billionaire donors. We talk about his fascinating career path, what drew him to education, and his views on the role of philanthropy.
Read MoreOver the next few years, the MacArthur Foundation is bringing to a close four “Big Bets” on issues ranging from criminal justice to climate change. What impact did these programs have? And how will the shift affect grantees?
Read MoreThe Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) is supporting work to remove barriers to recovery and healthcare for pregnant women and new mothers with substance use disorder.
Read MoreIn this in-depth conversation, Ryan Easterly discusses his foundation’s work backing healthcare for adults with developmental disabilities, and his efforts to expand overall philanthropic support for disability rights.
Read MoreDeborah Santana is a lifelong activist and donor, including work at the Milagro Foundation with former husband Carlos Santana, and her own charitable fund Do A Little. Santana talks with IP about her past work and future plans.
Read MoreFunding that supports people of different generations to solve an array of social problems is a small but growing niche in philanthropy. A round of grants from CoGenerate demonstrates how this type of giving works.
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