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
December 21, 2022 Green Heavyweights: The Nation’s 25 Largest Environmental Grantmakers December 21, 2022/ Michael Kavate We compiled a list of the top green funders in the U.S., based on the most recent full year of giving data available. One big takeaway: Living billionaires now dominate the list.Read More
July 07, 2022 With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Who Is Funding the Fight for Abortion Rights and Access? July 07, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen After the reversal of Roe v. Wade, there is more need than ever for philanthropy to step up for reproductive justice. Here’s a list of funders who are supporting abortion rights — including a couple of hopefuls.Read More
June 14, 2022 The U.S. Billionaires Funding Work to Keep the Planet Green and Clean June 14, 2022/ Michael Kavate Philanthropy is one of several forces that works to preserve landscapes, fight pollution and improve agricultural practices. Find out who among America’s wealthiest is putting the most toward such causes.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
March 02, 2022 Funder Spotlight: 6 Things to Know About the JPB Foundation’s Environmental Grantmaking March 02, 2022/ Michael Kavate JPB is one of the wealthiest grantmakers in the county, and its environmental program is among the largest. Here, we take a closer look at key elements of its giving, and a few areas for improvement.Read More
January 25, 2022 A New, Patent-Free Vaccine May Help End the Pandemic. Philanthropy Made It Possible January 25, 2022/ Paul Karon A handful of funders heard that researchers in Texas needed money to finish developing a low-cost COVID vaccine. Now, it's poised for mass distribution in India and other under-vaccinated countries worldwide.Read More
October 05, 2021 Responding to Inequities Revealed by COVID, Funders Set Out to Repair Workers’ Safety Net October 05, 2021/ Liz Longley In 2020, major foundations established a short-term, rapid-response fund for the pandemic’s hardest-hit. Now, the Families and Workers Fund has launched an effort to shore up protections for American workers.Read More
April 07, 2021 How a Partnership Brought Together Work on Energy Efficiency and Affordable Housing April 07, 2021/ Michael Kavate Improving energy efficiency in low-income housing offers much-needed savings and emissions reductions, but there’s often little incentive for building owners. A partnership formed to close the gap is going strong after eight years.Read More
March 09, 2021 Seven Funders Behind the Movement for a Higher Minimum Wage March 09, 2021/ Philip Rojc A minimum wage hike may no longer be part of the first Biden-era stimulus bill, but economic justice advocates still have a cadre of dedicated funders in their corner as the fight continues. Here are seven examples from philanthropy.Read More
June 29, 2020 As Nonprofits Struggle, “Progressive Stimulus” Will Back Fundraising Innovations June 29, 2020/ Holly Hall The pandemic and economic downturn have nonprofits reeling, in many cases, needing to find new and improved revenue streams. A group of progressive funders is out to raise $15 million in support of fundraising innovations.Read More
December 17, 2019 "Get to Know Barbara." Inside the JPB Foundation December 17, 2019/ Michael Hamill Remaley In under a decade, Barbara Picower has worked under the radar to build the $4 billion JPB Foundation into a heavy hitter in philanthropy that’s forged its own unique path on poverty, the environment and other issues. How has she done it? Read More
November 24, 2019 As Millions Lose Housing, Top Funders Back an Acclaimed Author's Data Shop November 24, 2019/ Philip Rojc Matthew Desmond's book “Evicted” offered an intimate look at how housing insecurity perpetuates the cycle of poverty. Now, he's tapping millions in grants to pull back the veil on evictions nationwide and spur policy change.Read More
February 20, 2019 Universal Representation: Behind a Public-Private Partnership Effort to Defend Immigrants February 20, 2019/ Philip Rojc Providing vulnerable immigrants with legal representation dramatically decreases their chances of deportation. With the support of top funders, the Vera Institute’s Safety and Fairness for Everyone Network cultivates local jurisdictions to make that a reality in more places.Read More
June 01, 2018 Philanthropy’s Fixing Up Parks and Public Spaces. How Do We Know It's Helping Communities? June 01, 2018/ Tate Williams Cities nationwide are mixing public and private funds to upgrade shared spaces. But what are the social, economic and civic effects? A funder-backed initiative is developing the metrics and data to find out. Read More
May 14, 2018 The Latest Push for Cities That Are Both More Sustainable and Equitable May 14, 2018/ Philip Rojc Community engagement is the name of the game for the latest round of matching grants from a group of funders who want to see more voices at the table in conversations about urban sustainability.Read More
March 28, 2018 A Rising Foundation Looks to Historically Black Colleges as Clean Energy Leaders March 28, 2018/ Tate Williams The JPB Foundation is a rising funder with programs in poverty and the environment. One interest is clean energy in low-income communities, and a new grant backs HBCUs to plan nationwide projects. 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