January 27, 2023 The End of AmazonSmile: Another Win for “Strategic” Corporate Philanthropy January 27, 2023/ Philip Rojc Amazon’s decision to axe its popular donation program isn’t necessarily a surprise at a time of tech sector belt-tightening and more strategic corporate giving. But it still feels at odds with where philanthropy’s headed.Read More
January 24, 2023 For-Profit Philanthropy Is Eroding the Legal Foundations of Charitable Giving January 24, 2023/ Dana Brakman Reiser and Steven A. Dean, Guest Contributors Alternative vehicles like LLCs and DAFs are reducing donors’ reliance on the traditional foundation. Authors of a new book on the topic outline how this undermines the legal basis of philanthropy — and what we can do about it.Read More
November 21, 2022 IP Explainer: What Is a Giving Circle? November 21, 2022/ IP Staff Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we explain a popular approach to giving among individual donors.Read More
November 14, 2022 IP Explainer: What is a Corporate Foundation? November 14, 2022/ IP Staff Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, a quick primer on company-sponsored giving.Read More
November 07, 2022 A New Alliance Channels Asia's Growing Philanthropic Heft November 07, 2022/ Liz Longley Top grantmakers from Asia and the U.S. have joined forces on a new Philanthropy Asia Alliance, and are already backing six on-the-ground projects. The alliance highlights Singapore’s role as a hub for Asian philanthropy.Read More
November 01, 2022 Political Will and Philanthropy Align to Address a Malnutrition Crisis November 01, 2022/ Liz Longley A perfect storm of global events is contributing to a malnutrition crisis. Two collaborative efforts to combat hunger launched recently, backed by several private funders. Here are the details. Read More
September 27, 2022 Philanthropy Made a Flurry of Commitments During the UN Meeting. Here’s Where the Money is Headed September 27, 2022/ Liz Longley Philanthropy was more active than usual in last week’s United Nations General Assembly, as the secretary general called for a “rescue mission” to get Sustainable Development Goals on track. Here’s a rundown of the big pledges.Read More
August 11, 2022 Getting to Know Manu Chandaria, the First Carnegie Medal Recipient From Africa August 11, 2022/ Liz Longley The latest round of Carnegie Medals for Philanthropy included the first recipient from Africa, Kenyan-born businessman Manu Chandaria. IP spoke with the donor about his upbringing, his business and his giving. Read More
July 19, 2022 Forty Years on, Newman’s Own Continues its Charitable Mission, with a Focus on Helping Kids July 19, 2022/ Liz Longley Since Paul Newman founded Newman’s Own in 1982, the company has directed all profits to charity. The brand and its foundation are going strong, with a heightened focus on helping kids. CEO Miriam Nelson catches us up. Read More
June 29, 2022 Report: Four Trendlines in Corporate Philanthropy June 29, 2022/ Liz Longley As the pandemic drags on and debates around DEI practices continue, here are four trends in corporate giving to keep an eye on, drawn from an annual survey by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP).Read More
June 23, 2022 Why Catalytic Funding Is Key to Closing the Racial Equity Gap in Philanthropy June 23, 2022/ Rebecca Ferguson, Guest Contributor Guest contributor Rebecca Ferguson makes a case for unrestricted support to younger, smaller nonprofits led by people of color, and shares how a new fund from Salesforce is focusing its attention there.Read More
June 17, 2022 Six Things to Know About How a Foundation Involved Nurses in “Reimagining” Their Profession June 17, 2022/ Liz Longley Facing down a national shortage of nursing professionals, the American Nurses Foundation is funding a range of pilot projects developed and led by nurses, and meant to spark innovation in the field.Read More
May 26, 2022 Here Are Four Outdoor Recreation Companies With Environmental Grantmaking Programs May 26, 2022/ Michael Kavate With summer around the corner, here’s a look at four outdoor companies whose grantmaking helps conserve the world’s lakes, rivers and beaches. Read More
May 16, 2022 The New CEO of the LEGO Foundation on Helping Vulnerable Children in Times of Crisis May 16, 2022/ Liz Longley The LEGO Foundation has maintained its mission to support children while responding to immediate needs created by COVID, the Ukraine war, and other disasters. The funder’s new CEO explains how they strike the right balance.Read More
March 30, 2022 A New Fund With Some Major Backers Plans to Direct $1 Billion Toward Global Gender Equity March 30, 2022/ Liz Longley Philanthropic collaborative Co-Impact recently announced its new 10-year, $1 billion Gender Fund, the latest in a recent series of big commitments for gender equity. Here’s where the money’s coming from and where it’s headed.Read More
March 07, 2022 Philanthropy Responds: A Round-up of Efforts to Support Ukraine March 07, 2022/ Liz Longley The conflict in Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis at a scale the region hasn’t seen since World War II. Here are some of the ways philanthropic funders have stepped up for refugees and people staying in country.Read More
January 07, 2022 How The UPS Foundation Is Leveraging the Logistics Company's Global Reach January 07, 2022/ Liz Longley The UPS Foundation has the advantage of drawing on UPS’s extensive global capacity in its grantmaking. Under new leadership and following a strategy update, here’s how it’s moving money and aid in the pandemic era.Read More
December 07, 2021 How the LEGO Foundation Adapted to Support Children Struggling During the Pandemic December 07, 2021/ Liz Longley Since 1986, the LEGO Foundation has been supporting children based on a core belief in the “power of play.” When the pandemic hit, the funder had to reconfigure its giving to meet new, urgent needs. Read More
November 11, 2021 On Veterans Day, Who’s Standing Up for Those Who’ve Served? November 11, 2021/ Liz Longley A small but dedicated group of funders—corporate, individual and family—backs veterans issues. On Veterans Day, we take a look at the key players and what they’re supporting, from job training to therapeutic psychedelics.Read More
October 28, 2021 A Corporate Funder’s New Award Backs Innovative Ways to Help Kids Overcome Mental Health Issues October 28, 2021/ Paul Karon The Morgan Stanley Foundation recently announced the first winners of its new philanthropic award seeking fresh approaches to children's mental health. Here are the five organizations in the first cohort.Read More