February 08, 2023 With the Right Wing in Charge in Israel, Jewish Donors Can't Afford to Turn Away February 08, 2023/ Jo-Ann Mort, Guest Contributor Donors from the U.S. helped sow the seeds for Israel’s current right-wing leadership. Guest author Jo-Ann Mort discusses how that happened and calls on liberal and progressive Jewish donors to step up at a critical moment.Read More
November 30, 2022 To Combat an "Urgent Threat," a Donor Couple Makes a Big Commitment to News Literacy November 30, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen Billionaire couple Melanie and Richard Lundquist are throwing their support behind the News Literacy Project to arm students and the public against mis- and disinformation.Read More
October 24, 2022 Philanthropy Needs New Strategies to Save American Democracy October 24, 2022/ Mike Berkowitz and Rachel Kleinfeld, Guest Contributors With U.S. democracy in crisis, guest contributors Mike Berkowitz and Rachel Kleinfeld argue that philanthropy cannot stick to its usual playbook. They outline five ways funders can update their approach.Read More
May 04, 2022 This Nonprofit Is Cultivating In-State Donors to Sustain Progressive Power in Arizona May 04, 2022/ Martha Ramirez Instituto works through a 501(c)(3), a 501(c)(4) and a PAC to cultivate in-state funding. Here’s what it’s doing to support progressive power-building, and how it’s reckoning with the fact that demographics doesn’t always equal destiny.Read More
March 10, 2022 A New Book on George Soros’ “Life in Full” Examines His Giving—and Impact on Philanthropy March 10, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen A new book edited by Peter L.W. Osnos examines the many facets of the life of George Soros, including a chapter on his philanthropy written by Ford’s Darren Walker. It’s an insightful look at what makes Soros so unique as a donor.Read More
March 02, 2022 In Ukraine, a Vindication for OSF and a Call for More Global Democracy Funding March 02, 2022/ Philip Rojc In recent years, philanthropy’s efforts to promote democracy abroad—with OSF in the lead—have faced an uphill battle. What does Ukraine’s story of resilience tell us about such funding? And will more funders join the fight?Read More
March 01, 2022 A Look at the Adolph Coors Foundation’s Giving in Denver and Throughout Colorado March 01, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here are some details about the Adolph Coors Foundation’s giving in the Denver area and throughout Colorado to guide local grantseekers.Read More
January 13, 2022 Why Funders Should Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Democracy Giving January 13, 2022/ Philip Rojc At a scary time for American democracy, rampant civic contention is scrambling old norms and giving rise to weird new forms of giving. Funders need to lean in at this critical juncture, not turn away.Read More
January 06, 2022 In 2022, Philanthropy Must Engage Decisively with Political Violence January 06, 2022/ Rachel Brown, Sadia Hameed and Heather Hurlburt, Guest Contributors Today’s civic environment is a tinderbox for political violence that demands philanthropy’s attention. Guest authors Rachel Brown, Sadia Hameed and Heather Hurlburt diagnose the problem and offer next steps.Read More
November 03, 2021 With a Slate of Democracy Gifts, Arthur Blank’s Philanthropy Takes a Progressive Turn November 03, 2021/ Philip Rojc Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank isn’t known for his progressive giving, but it looks like that’s changing. With a focus on the battleground state of Georgia, his foundation is leaning into the fight for an inclusive democracy.Read More
July 12, 2021 During a Historic and Unprecedented Year, Donors Vote for Democracy with Their Dollars July 12, 2021/ Beth Rowan Democracy giving typically waxes and wanes with the presidential election cycle. But after a historic year, several fundraisers are hopeful that a new paradigm of higher, less restrictive giving may set in.Read More
November 05, 2020 Six Roles Philanthropy Has Played in an Election Like No Other November 05, 2020/ Philip Rojc One of the most consequential and unusual elections in U.S. history has brought with it a raft of challenges that funders have been scrambling to address. Here are six ways philanthropy shaped this year’s contest.Read More