Direct Giving Has Surged During COVID. But Approaches Vary, as Does Effectiveness

Direct Giving Has Surged During COVID. But Approaches Vary, as Does Effectiveness

Charities facilitating cash transfers and other forms of direct aid have grown by leaps and bounds during the pandemic. It’s a promising trend, but not every approach to direct giving is created equal.

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“Getting Money Into People’s Hands.” The Vetted Direct Giving of L.A.’s The Change Reaction

“Getting Money Into People’s Hands.” The Vetted Direct Giving of L.A.’s The Change Reaction

Through The Change Reaction, donors Greg and Jodi Perlman are channeling hundreds of grants to people with relatively small, urgent financial needs. This approach to hyper-local, vetted direct giving can be life-altering.

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Latest Effort to “Decolonize Wealth” Moves Cash to Hard-Hit Native Communities

Latest Effort to “Decolonize Wealth” Moves Cash to Hard-Hit Native Communities

A new initiative to support Native American communities hit hard by COVID-19 will offer direct cash relief, a funding strategy that’s growing in popularity. We spoke to Edgar Villanueva about the Decolonizing Wealth Project’s latest move.

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A Family Foundation Embraces Direct Giving to Tackle Inequity During COVID-19

A Family Foundation Embraces Direct Giving to Tackle Inequity During COVID-19

Recognizing a gap between government interventions and a growing health crisis, the Schusterman Family Foundation became a leader in direct giving, moving quickly to support the hardest hit.

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Brave New World: How Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Are Changing Philanthropy

Brave New World: How Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Are Changing Philanthropy

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are showing up more and more in philanthropy. We look at some of the main crypto-giving methods at play, as well as some of the risks involved.

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