February 27, 2023 For This Funder Collaborative, the Road Back to Abortion Access Leads Through the States February 27, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen The Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity was working at the state level long before the end of Roe v. Wade. Today, it’s more convinced than ever that the states are where the fight over abortion will be won or lost.Read More
January 10, 2023 A Matter of Trust: With a Big Boost from MacKenzie Scott, GiveDirectly is on the Rise January 10, 2023/ Liz Longley GiveDirectly, a leader in the push to give unconditional cash donations to those in need, has grown significantly since the pandemic hit. Part of that growth is a result of some huge gifts from MacKenzie Scott. Read More
October 19, 2022 The Abortion Fight Is in the States. Funders, Meet Us in the Capitals October 19, 2022/ Brook Kelly-Green and Cristina Uribe, Guest Contributors With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, efforts to protect reproductive freedom are largely turning to the states. In this guest opinion, authors make the case for funding organizing around ballot measures and state courts. Read More
September 28, 2022 As Attention to Mental Health Grows, a Major Nonprofit Lands a New Leader and Some Big Backers September 28, 2022/ Paul Karon Policymaker and former OSF Program Director Ken Zimmerman has been named head of Fountain House, a group that has also picked up big donors lately. What does that say about mental health philanthropy?Read More
July 07, 2022 With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Who Is Funding the Fight for Abortion Rights and Access? July 07, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen After the reversal of Roe v. Wade, there is more need than ever for philanthropy to step up for reproductive justice. Here’s a list of funders who are supporting abortion rights — including a couple of hopefuls.Read More
April 29, 2022 Five-Alarm Fire: Should Philanthropy Do More About Attacks on "Critical Race Theory" in Schools? April 29, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen As attacks on anti-racist education in schools continue, some advocates argue they’re part of a broader assault on public education. Funders have been stepping up, but the situation is urgent and the sector could do more.Read More
March 29, 2022 A Funder’s COVID-Era Effort to Support Black Principals Finds a Permanent Home, New Leader March 29, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen During COVID, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies created an innovative network to provide support and community for Black school principals. Now, that network has a new home and brand new leadership.Read More
January 19, 2022 The Most Powerful Heirs in Philanthropy January 19, 2022/ David Callahan As the rich get richer, the descendants of the uber-wealthy will shape the world of philanthropy for decades to come. As such, we’ve compiled our first extensive list of the heirs to family wealth who are making waves in the sector. Read More
November 29, 2021 Over 350,000 Holocaust Survivors Are Still With Us. Who’s Addressing Their Basic Needs? November 29, 2021/ Connie Matthiessen Even as the world experiences an alarming rise in antisemitism and Holocaust denial, hundreds of thousands of Holocaust survivors still live with us. The Blue Card helps them remain in their homes and age with dignity.Read More