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 07, 2023 What We Learned From a Deep Dive into Neuroscience Research Giving March 07, 2023/ Mike Scutari We recently published an in-depth paper on trends in neuroscience research funding as part of IP’s State of American Philanthropy project. Author Mike Scutari takes a look at some of the report’s key findings.Read More
March 07, 2023 Evolving Family Models Alter the Ways a New Generation Gives Back March 07, 2023/ Dan Rothblatt, Guest Contributor More and more people are opting not to have children, even as the greatest wealth transfer in history gets underway. Guest author Dan Rothblatt discusses why donors without children are poised to change modern-day philanthropy.Read More
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 06, 2023 This Small but Mighty Research Hub Is Expanding. Here’s Who’s Helping Make That Happen March 06, 2023/ Paul Karon Since 1963, Salk Institute scientists have been advancing our knowledge of cancer, aging, infectious disease and more. With a new seven-year, $750 million fundraising goal, the aim is to grow both its facilities and research ranks.Read More
March 06, 2023 IP Explainer: What Is a Crowdfunding Platform? March 06, 2023/ IP Staff Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at a relatively new, increasingly popular form of fundraising — online crowdfunding.Read More
March 03, 2023 Backed By Diverse Funders, Liberation Ventures Is Pushing for Reparations and a "Culture of Repair" March 03, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe With an eclectic mix of funders and a holistic and long-term plan, this field-building organization is seeking reparations for Black Americans. We connected with co-founder and managing director Aria Florant to learn more.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 02, 2023 Funding for Fathers: A Chicago-based Family Foundation Shines a Light on Fatherhood March 02, 2023/ Wendy Paris Despite a growing body of evidence that men and boys are struggling, particularly in communities of color, there’s not much funding out there in support of fathers. Here’s a rare example of a big, multi-year donation. Read More
March 02, 2023 Funders Don’t Often Back Volunteer Engagement. Can Nonprofits Convince Them It’s Worthwhile? March 02, 2023/ Mike Scutari Three years after the pandemic forced nonprofits to send volunteers home, many remain disengaged. A new initiative aims to help organizations secure funder support to replenish the ranks.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
March 01, 2023 Three Takeaways from a Powerful Conversation on Black Philanthropy and Climate Change March 01, 2023/ Ade Adeniji IP’s Ade Adeniji recently moderated a panel for The Solutions Project’s third annual Black Climate Week. Here, he shares some of his reflections on the history of Black giving, supporting front-line communities, 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 28, 2023 Six Questions for Joy Chia, Executive Director at Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice February 28, 2023/ Michelle Dominguez In 2021, this foundation working to advance LGBTQI human rights globally welcomed Joy Chia as executive director. We spoke with Chia about how she’s adjusted to the job, how to fund at the intersection of multiple issues, and more.Read More
February 28, 2023 Seeing Progress and Potential, Jewish LGBTQ Donors Form a Network to Support Their Community February 28, 2023/ Simone Ellin More Jewish donors are supporting LGBTQ communities, but there’s still much room for growth. Three philanthropists formed the Jewish LGBTQ Donor Network to increase giving, educate and build connections.Read More
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
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 27, 2023 IP Explainer: What’s the Difference Between a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4)? February 27, 2023/ IP Staff Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at a key tax distinction that isn’t always as clear-cut as it might seem.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