February 27, 2023 For This Funder Collaborative, the Road Back to Abortion Access Leads Through the States February 27, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen The Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity was working at the state level long before the end of Roe v. Wade. Today, it’s more convinced than ever that the states are where the fight over abortion will be won or lost.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
March 22, 2022 Eight Funders That Back Grassroots LGBTQ+ Movements March 22, 2022/ IP Staff Amid a barrage of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country, here are some of the top philanthropic funders supporting ground-level movement groups working to resist the trend.Read More
January 19, 2022 The Most Powerful Heirs in Philanthropy January 19, 2022/ David Callahan As the rich get richer, the descendants of the uber-wealthy will shape the world of philanthropy for decades to come. As such, we’ve compiled our first extensive list of the heirs to family wealth who are making waves in the sector. Read More
July 14, 2021 How the Black Girl Freedom Fund Is Allowing Young People to Call the Shots July 14, 2021/ Connie Matthiessen The Black Girl Freedom Fund relied on an advisory committee of Black girls and gender-expansive youth to select its first round of grantees. The fund is part of a campaign to move $1 billion to Black girls and young women. Read More
February 04, 2020 12 Million Girls a Year: Behind a New Grassroots Push to End Child Marriage February 04, 2020/ Julia Travers While child marriage rates have fallen, it’s still an entrenched problem in many countries. A new funding alliance that includes heavy-hitters like Ford and Packard seeks to change that by partnering with community-based groups.Read More
January 15, 2020 A New Push Looks to Help Women’s Funds Build Power From the Inside Out January 15, 2020/ Julia Travers Women’s funds play a vital role in feminist and LGBTQ+ movements around the world, but many lack resources for organizational development. A group of foundations is hoping to change that with a new collaborative initiative. Read More