March 06, 2023 For This New Fund, “There Is No Technology Justice Without Disability Justice” March 06, 2023/ Martha Ramirez Disabled people rarely get a seat at the table when it comes to tech development and policy. With their new Disability x Tech Fund, the Ford Foundation and Borealis Philanthropy want to change that.Read More
March 02, 2023 What a Big Gift to the Heritage Foundation Says About the State of Conservative Philanthropy March 02, 2023/ Philip Rojc The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation recently committed $25 million to the Heritage Foundation, not surprising giving its longtime support. But the gift also reflects tensions in conservative giving.Read More
March 01, 2023 A Q&A With Stanley Druckenmiller on Priorities, Big Bets and Feeling "Incredibly Privileged" March 01, 2023/ Michael Kavate In this candid conversation, the storied investor and mega-donor discusses what he and his wife Fiona look for in grantees, how much they plan to give away, why they won’t sign the Giving Pledge, and more.Read More
March 01, 2023 Six Things to Know About This Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager’s Philanthropy March 01, 2023/ Michael Kavate Stanley and Fiona Druckenmiller have a $1.9 billion foundation and a reported fortune of $10 billion. Here’s a closer look at how the couple makes big bets for economic mobility, the environment and health.Read More
February 09, 2023 Arts, Education, Conservative Policy and More. How the Kovners Are Tapping a Hedge Fund Fortune February 09, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Bruce and Suzie Kovner are major backers of arts institutions like the Juilliard School, along with several right-leaning think tanks. The New York couple’s giving holds some interesting twists too. Read More
February 08, 2023 How the Economic Security Project Is Rallying Funders to Support Guaranteed Income February 08, 2023/ Martha Ramirez The idea of Americans receiving a monthly check, no strings attached, has gone from fringe to mainstream in a remarkably short time. This funding intermediary has been a driving force, and has a long list of backers.Read More
February 02, 2023 Omidyar’s Latest Effort to “Reimagine Capitalism” — Funding Intrepid Journalists February 02, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen The Omidyar Network’s Reporters in Residence program is backing journalists who cover economic issues neglected by the mainstream media. It’s the latest philanthropic effort to boost a struggling field — and spur systemic change.Read More
January 31, 2023 Funders Get Behind a New Effort to Create Unifying Economic Messaging for Progressives January 31, 2023/ Martha Ramirez The Rural Democracy Initiative, Open Society Foundations and more are supporting the Winning Jobs Narrative Project, which aims to build strong progressive messaging about workers, jobs and the economy.Read More
January 23, 2023 Regenerative Agriculture Is Having a Moment. Here's How the Rockefeller Foundation's Pitching In January 23, 2023/ Martha Ramirez With a new slate of grants, Rockefeller wants to scale up holistic agriculture practices to improve food production systems, mitigate climate change and help the planet heal — all while empowering Indigenous people.Read More
January 17, 2023 Report: What Philanthropy Can Do About Workers’ Struggles in a Digitalized Global Economy January 17, 2023/ Martha Ramirez Though touted as a force for progress, digital technology has negatively impacted many workers, especially in the Global South. A new report backed by the Ford Foundation lays out the problem and how funders can respond.Read More
January 13, 2023 This Small Family Foundation Had the Labor Movement’s Back Before It Was Cool January 13, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe While foundation support for workers’ rights can be scarce, General Service Foundation has been on the case since the 1990s. Now, it's taking things a step further by investing its endowment in alignment with the cause.Read More
January 12, 2023 Mental Health Professionals Are in High Demand. Who’s Funding Workforce Development? January 12, 2023/ Paul Karon As mental health programs expand, the nation is facing a growing shortage of professionals to work in settings from schools to hospitals. A few major players are engaged, but there’s a huge opportunity here for more funders.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
January 09, 2023 Funders Partner with the Biden Administration to Back Workers' Rights Around the Globe January 09, 2023/ Martha Ramirez With support from major U.S. funders, a new initiative called M-POWER is combining the forces of government, philanthropy and labor organizations to bolster workers’ rights and advance democracy.Read More
November 03, 2022 What We Learned From a Deep Dive into Economic Justice Advocacy Funding November 03, 2022/ Philip Rojc For our latest State of American Philanthropy report, we analyzed the small pool of funders taking on the public policies and power arrangements that govern economic life. Here’s a quick overview of what’s happening.Read More
November 02, 2022 Billionaire Paul Singer Is an Activist Investor, GOP Megadonor and Philanthropist. What Does He Fund? November 02, 2022/ Michael Kavate Ultra-wealthy investor and GOP power broker Paul Elliott Singer has a sizable foundation that backs Jewish causes, conservative think tanks and more. Here’s what we know.Read More
October 26, 2022 "It’s Not Just About Moving Money." How Solidaire Is Challenging Wealth, Power and Privilege October 26, 2022/ Dawn Wolfe For going on 10 years, the Solidaire Network has been advising wealthy donors seeking to support progressive causes. It’s also challenging assumptions about inheritance, wealth accumulation, and how to move money. Read More
October 25, 2022 Team Lift: Foundations and Labor Unions Partner up to Support U.S. Workers in the South October 25, 2022/ Martha Ramirez Backed by a unique combination of major foundations and unions, the Southern Workers Opportunity (SWO) Fund aims to strengthen workers’ rights in the South, with implications nationwide.Read More
October 19, 2022 Global Gender Equity Requires Access to the Online Economy. Who’s Backing Digital Financial Inclusion? October 19, 2022/ Liz Longley Entrepreneurship among women is on the rise globally, but lack of digital financial tools is holding many of them back. Some heavy hitters are rallying around an effort to bring about greater digital financial equity. Read More
October 18, 2022 Should Philanthropy Be Paying More Attention to Struggling Men and Boys? October 18, 2022/ Philip Rojc Even as men continue to dominate society at the top, many are falling through the cracks, with sad and disturbing consequences. Can funders make a difference? Read More