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
October 17, 2022 Electrify Equitably: Philanthropic Partnership Centers Frontline Communities in Decarbonization October 17, 2022/ Laurie Mazur, Guest Contributor There’s a lot to be gained by reducing emissions from buildings. But there’s also a big risk of leaving those most impacted behind. Guest contributor Laurie Mazur profiles a new fund working to make sure that doesn’t happen.Read More
March 30, 2022 How the Justice40 Accelerator Builds Community Groups’ Capacity to Receive Federal Funding March 30, 2022/ Laurie Mazur, Guest Contributor President Biden’s Justice40 initiative aims to support frontline communities, but those communities may lack the capacity to apply for funds. Philanthropy is helping to close the gap.Read More
April 20, 2020 This Foundation Takes a Unique Approach to Climate Philanthropy—and Gets Results April 20, 2020/ Laurie Mazur, Guest Contributor While half of climate funding goes to just 20 national organizations, an initiative by the Kresge Foundation has shown the payoffs that come when grants are directed to frontline community groups with deep knowledge of local conditions. Read More
April 24, 2018 Jumpstart: What Can Philanthropy Do to Advance Clean Energy With Battery Storage? April 24, 2018/ Laurie Mazur, Guest Contributor If widely adopted, battery storage could hasten the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy. There’s a bunch of ways that foundations can help make this happen. Read More
October 11, 2017 Water Systems Are In Crisis. How Can Funders Help? October 11, 2017/ Laurie Mazur, Guest Contributor Whether they are knee-deep in floodwaters or their tap water is unsafe to drink, millions of Americans face serious water challenges. A new analysis looks at ways philanthropy can address these challenges. Read More