“Part of the Solution.” How the American Journalism Project Is Galvanizing Support from Local Funders

“Part of the Solution.” How the American Journalism Project Is Galvanizing Support from Local Funders

Philanthropic funding has emerged as a key revenue source for the revitalization of local journalism. The American Journalism Project is on the front lines, making a case for trusted news to local funders.

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“Make the Changes We Espouse.” A Century-Old Foundation's Strategic Realignment

“Make the Changes We Espouse.” A Century-Old Foundation's Strategic Realignment

Last fall, the Victoria Foundation adopted a new strategic framework to address the root causes of generational poverty and inequality in Newark, New Jersey. It’s a case study in the complexities of redefining one’s mission.

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How the Carlsbad Community Foundation Approaches Grantmaking in New Mexico

How the Carlsbad Community Foundation Approaches Grantmaking in New Mexico

Here’s what Southeast New Mexico grantseekers should know about this community foundation’s support for education and other opportunities for local grants.

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Four Things to Know About the Byerly Foundation’s Local Giving in South Carolina

Four Things to Know About the Byerly Foundation’s Local Giving in South Carolina

Here are four things that grantseekers should know about the hyper-local Byerly Foundation and its commitment to Hartsville, South Carolina.

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Awesome in Alaska: How the Awesome Foundation’s Alaska Chapter Gives Locally

Awesome in Alaska: How the Awesome Foundation’s Alaska Chapter Gives Locally

One of the most interesting philanthropic vehicles that we’ve come across lately is the Awesome Foundation, a collection of autonomous chapters around the world that specialize in microgrants. Here’s how they work.

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Four Ways the Philadelphia Health Partnership Addresses Disparities in Care and Well-Being

Four Ways the Philadelphia Health Partnership Addresses Disparities in Care and Well-Being

Philadelphia Health Partnership brings an upstream approach to its grantmaking and believes in working across sectors. It funds an innovative partnership between public interest lawyers and medical professionals, among other programs.

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Engagement Surges at Regional Associations as Funders Collaborate During Pandemic

Engagement Surges at Regional Associations as Funders Collaborate During Pandemic

Funders across the country with widely varying priorities are rushing to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Regional associations of grantmakers are advising and helping them connect with joint relief efforts.

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First Responders: Philanthropy Battles COVID-19 in the Pacific Northwest

First Responders: Philanthropy Battles COVID-19 in the Pacific Northwest

After COVID-19 first exploded in Washington state, the philanthropic sector there moved quickly to respond—creating a template for collaborative action that’s now been emulated across the nation.

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Getting to Know the Jayasinhala Foundation and Its Local Interests

Getting to Know the Jayasinhala Foundation and Its Local Interests

Here are the important things to know about the Jayasinhala Foundation and how its founding couple has begun to approach charitable giving in the Los Angeles area.

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How the Ezra M. Cutting Trust Gives Locally in Massachusetts

How the Ezra M. Cutting Trust Gives Locally in Massachusetts

Here are a few things to know about the Ezra M. Cutting Trust and how it approaches grantmaking in Massachusetts.

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How Lawyer Tevis Herd Approaches Philanthropy in Texas

How Lawyer Tevis Herd Approaches Philanthropy in Texas

Here are a few things to know about Midland attorney Tevis Herd’s philanthropic giving and how he awards grants through his foundation to nonprofits in Texas.

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Does Charity Still Start at Home? Exploring the State of Place-Based Giving

Does Charity Still Start at Home? Exploring the State of Place-Based Giving

As global and national causes command more attention, especially from next-gen donors, are local concerns getting sidelined within philanthropy? We spoke with funders and experts around the country to find out.

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The Basics of New Hampshire’s Cogswell Benevolent Trust

The Basics of New Hampshire’s Cogswell Benevolent Trust

Here are the basics to know about the Cogswell Benevolent Trust, including the funder’s long history in the region, grantmaking preferences, and how to apply for a New Hampshire grant.

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A Northwest Funder Takes a Local Focus to Protect Threatened Ecosystems

A Northwest Funder Takes a Local Focus to Protect Threatened Ecosystems

Regional grantmakers are working to hold the line on environmental issues as the Trump administration undercuts protections for the natural world. A case in point is the Russell Family Foundation in Washington State.

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How the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Casts a Wide Net to Bolster Health in Pennsylvania

How the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Casts a Wide Net to Bolster Health in Pennsylvania

This funders latest round of grants underscores its multifaceted approach to supporting Pennsylvanian’s health and well-being. We look at how this funder is setting an example in local health funding, especially in relation to the opioid crisis.

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“The Money I Have Is Not Mine.” A Look at the Peyton Anderson Foundation

“The Money I Have Is Not Mine.” A Look at the Peyton Anderson Foundation

For three decades, the Peyton Anderson Foundation has been a vibrant major funder in Central Georgia. How does it direct its local grantmaking in the realms of education, health, and community renaissance?

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A Closer Look at a New Women-Led, Black-Focused Giving Circle in Chicago

A Closer Look at a New Women-Led, Black-Focused Giving Circle in Chicago

The giving circle movement has been growing fast in recent years, drawing in new kinds of donors. A case in point is an effort on the South Side of Chicago that describes itself as a “fierce group of women paving a path of investment into women-of-color-led community initiatives.”

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Giving Trends in Connecticut: The Good News and the Bad News

Giving Trends in Connecticut: The Good News and the Bad News

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy recently announced that giving in the state has reached a $5 billion high point. But there are also some troubling findings in this report.

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