September 20, 2022 The Latino Donor Collaborative Model: Gaining Equity By Gaining Clout September 20, 2022/ Liz Longley Funded by its board of business leaders, the Latino Donor Collaborative seeks to challenge longstanding stereotypes and misperceptions about Latinos in the United States.Read More
September 08, 2022 Meet the Funder Collaborative Behind a Push for Psychedelic Mental Health Treatments September 08, 2022/ Simone Ellin The Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative has been working to secure federal approval of PTSD treatments using psychedelic substances. With plenty of well-heeled donors aboard, the group’s outlook is bright.Read More
September 08, 2022 Ten Reflections on a Decade Building a Global Philanthropic Alliance September 08, 2022/ Ruth Richardson, Guest Contributor As the Global Alliance on the Future of Food marks its 10th anniversary, outgoing Executive Director Ruth Richardson reflects on how funders can work together, manage differences, and pool strengths to take on massive challenges.Read More
April 25, 2022 MacKenzie Scott Gave Big to International Climate Justice Regrantors. Who Else Is Out There? April 25, 2022/ Michael Kavate There’s a lot of new money in the U.S. climate ecosystem — and a lot of need abroad. Here are eight funds that weren’t on MacKenzie Scott’s game-changing list last month.Read More
April 25, 2022 Zuckerberg and Chan Closed the Door on Election Funding, But the Story Isn't Over April 25, 2022/ Philip Rojc Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s unprecedented support for election infrastructure in 2020 has been among their most controversial giving. Though the Facebook royalty aren’t involved, that strand of philanthropy continues.Read More
December 20, 2021 What Makes Funder Collaboratives Work? The Fund for a Safer Future Looks Back on Its First Decade December 20, 2021/ Tim Daly and Scott Moyer, Guest Contributors Collaborative funding is gaining steam, and the Fund for a Safer Future has been at it longer than most. Guest authors Tim Daly and Scott Moyer share lessons from 10 years of collaborative grantmaking for gun violence prevention.Read More
May 10, 2021 The Four Freedoms Fund Has Backed Immigrant Rights for 18 Years. Here’s How, and What’s Next May 10, 2021/ Martha Ramirez The Four Freedoms Fund, established 18 years ago in the wake of 9/11, is a leading philanthropic hub for the immigrant rights movement. A recent report highlights its history, accomplishments and goals for the future.Read More