January 30, 2023 “Funded to Win.” These 11 Funders — and Counting — Are Stepping Up for Black Feminist Movements January 30, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen In an open letter to philanthropy, 11 major funders have called on their peers to support Black feminist movements in the U.S. and abroad. Leaders from the Black Feminist Fund say this work is crucial to a safer and more just world.Read More
September 14, 2022 It’s Time for Philanthropy to Invest in Women and Girls of Color. Here’s How Pivotal Ventures Is Doing It September 14, 2022/ Ada Williams Prince, Guest Contributor In this guest post, Ada Williams Prince of Pivotal Ventures makes the case for moving more money to women and girls of color, and unpacks how her team convened a unique external council to guide giving.Read More
September 30, 2021 How Ada Williams Prince Designs Investment Strategies for Liberation September 30, 2021/ Mandy Van Deven Ada Williams Prince is senior advisor for program strategy and investment at Pivotal Ventures. In this Q&A with Mandy Van Deven, she discusses the value of lived experience, how she’s developing new investment strategies and more.Read More
August 27, 2021 New Funding Flows for State-Level Advocacy as the Child Care Sector Struggles August 27, 2021/ Connie Matthiessen COVID has shone a light on how far the U.S. lags when it comes to child care. Backing five state-level coalitions, Child Care NEXT seeks to solve a thorny problem: how to implement comprehensive, quality early childhood education.Read More
August 24, 2021 How the Four Winners of Equality Can’t Wait Will Put $40 Million to Work Toward Gender Equity August 24, 2021/ Liz Longley Equality Can’t Wait recently announced the winners of its $48 million contest to support gender equality. We take a closer look at who the four top grantees are, and what an infusion of $10 million will allow them to do. Read More
May 12, 2021 With a $50 Million Launch, a Pooled Fund Looks to Build Caregiving Infrastructure May 12, 2021/ Martha Ramirez The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear how much the nation’s economy relies on caregivers. Backed by Ford, OSF, Kellogg and more, a new fund looks to create more comprehensive and equitable care infrastructure.Read More
May 05, 2021 What the Gates Divorce Might Mean for Philanthropy—and What It Doesn't Mean May 05, 2021/ Philip Rojc The divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates has sent shockwaves through the sector, and could have major implications if Melinda Gates were to expand her own giving. We take a look at what might happen, and what probably won’t.Read More
October 22, 2020 A New Melinda Gates-Backed Fund Supports Adolescent Mental Health in Dark Times October 22, 2020/ Paul Karon Nonprofits that address youth mental health, particularly young people of color and LGBTQ+ adolescents, are struggling. The new Upswing Fund wants to help them not just survive, but evolve.Read More
July 07, 2020 How Two Philanthropic Powerhouses Are Teaming Up to Advance Gender Equality July 07, 2020/ Julia Travers A new $30 million grant contest declares that “Equality Can’t Wait.” What’s driving Melinda Gates and Mackenzie Bezos to push for accelerated progress on gender equality in the U.S., and what are they looking for in applicants?Read More
March 03, 2020 Off the Sidelines: The Fund Propelling Women Into Office March 03, 2020/ Julia Travers Women make up more than half of the U.S. population, but hold less than 30% of elected seats. A Gates-backed fund aims to get more women elected to state offices. What’s its strategy and where are grants heading?Read More