March 07, 2023 How Can Nonprofits Access the Fortune Sitting in Community Foundation DAF Accounts? March 07, 2023/ Mike Scutari Donors are pouring money into DAFs managed by community foundations at a furious clip. Three community foundation leaders share tips on how nonprofits can put their work in front of philanthropic advisors and donors.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
February 28, 2023 Billionaire Philanthropists Want Us to Really Consider Dimming the Sun February 28, 2023/ Michael Kavate Several of the most prominent mega-donors on the planet are supporting the idea of solar geoengineering — or at least looking into it. Here’s an update on the philanthropic landscape and what might be ahead.Read More
February 27, 2023 What Can We Learn from That Surprise $100 Million Gift to the San Diego Foundation? February 27, 2023/ Mike Scutari Leaders at the community foundation recently faced a rare, but very welcome, conundrum: What do you do when a donor you never met gives you an unrestricted $100 million gift?Read More
February 24, 2023 Here Are Four Major National Funders Supporting Rural America February 24, 2023/ Martha Ramirez Rural communities are chronically overlooked by large national funders, with most rural grantmaking coming from place-based or regional givers. It’s a short list, but here are a few bigger names to note.Read More
February 23, 2023 Lifting the Curtain on Philanthropy Advising February 23, 2023/ Beth Breeze and Emma Beeston, Guest Contributors In this guest contribution, Beth Breeze and Emma Beeston, authors of a new book on philanthropy advisors, give us a look at some takeaways from their global study of a growing, but often under-appreciated professional field.Read More
February 22, 2023 “We Are the Wealth We Are Looking For.” Yvonne Moore on Black Philanthropy, DAFs and More February 22, 2023/ Ade Adeniji The founder of Moore Philanthropy, a Black- and women-led advisory firm, discusses building wealth and power in communities of color, pros and cons of DAFs, and how American philanthropy can connect with the African diaspora.Read More
February 21, 2023 “Part of the Solution.” How the American Journalism Project Is Galvanizing Support from Local Funders February 21, 2023/ Mike Scutari Philanthropic funding has emerged as a key revenue source for the revitalization of local journalism. The American Journalism Project is on the front lines, making a case for trusted news to local funders.Read More
February 17, 2023 "It's a False Dichotomy." Questioning Perpetuity and Spend Down with Clara Miller February 17, 2023/ Mike Scutari Former Heron Foundation President Clara Miller says funders should move beyond dogmatic adherence to both perpetuity and spend-down, toward a more nuanced understanding of aligning money to mission.Read More
February 16, 2023 Here Are the Top Philanthropy Stories We're Following in 2023 February 16, 2023/ Philip Rojc Every year, we ponder where philanthropy seems to headed and compile the big-picture currents that we see running through the sector. Here’s what we’re watching this year.Read More
February 16, 2023 A Family Foundation Tapping a Fast Food Fortune Just Got a Lot Richer. Here’s What to Expect February 16, 2023/ Ade Adeniji The foundation of Peter Buck and his wife Carmen, both deceased, recently inherited a 50% stake in Subway, which could be worth billions. Here’s what we know about the family’s philanthropy and interests. Read More
February 14, 2023 Frontline 360° Is Helping Grassroots Groups Land Federal Dollars — and Building a Movement February 14, 2023/ Laurie Mazur, Guest Contributor With backing from several major funders, this partnership is helping community-based environmental and climate groups secure government funding. It’s also helping such groups link up and build power. Read More
February 09, 2023 There’s a New Giant in Climate Change Philanthropy. Here’s Everything We Know So Far February 09, 2023/ Michael Kavate There’s a lot of excitement about the arrival of Sequoia Climate Foundation, which launched in late 2020 and moved $180 million last year. Here’s where the money is headed, who’s calling the shots, and who’s funding it (we think).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 06, 2023 Think the Gates Foundation Is Too Influential? It May Get a Lot Bigger — Or Never Go Away February 06, 2023/ Michael Kavate The largest foundation in the U.S. will soon spend $9 billion a year. But a look at the numbers suggests that’s still far from enough to fulfill its pledge to spend down, if that’s actually the plan.Read More
February 02, 2023 Sergey Brin's Off-the-Radar Foundation Is Huge — and Growing Fast. Here’s What We Know About It February 02, 2023/ Michael Kavate Sergey Brin’s foundation has nearly $5 billion in assets and a portfolio spanning Parkinson’s disease, science and activism. It’s not known for transparency, but we do know a fair amount about what it supports and why.Read More
February 01, 2023 We Went in Search of Funders Prioritizing Nonprofit Pay and Benefits. The Results Were Underwhelming February 01, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe With worker burnout surging and nonprofits struggling to retain staff, we figured there must be some funders out there making better pay and benefits a part of their grantmaking. Spoiler alert: We only found one.Read More
January 31, 2023 With Big Backing From MacKenzie Scott and More, Co-Impact Targets Global Gender Inequality January 31, 2023/ Liz Longley Co-Impact seeks to improve health, education and economic outcomes for women across the Global South by tackling underlying forces at play. Here’s why the philanthropic collaborative has been a big draw for funders.Read More
January 30, 2023 “Funded to Win.” These 11 Funders — and Counting — Are Stepping Up for Black Feminist Movements January 30, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen In an open letter to philanthropy, 11 major funders have called on their peers to support Black feminist movements in the U.S. and abroad. Leaders from the Black Feminist Fund say this work is crucial to a safer and more just world.Read More