March 02, 2023 What a Big Gift to the Heritage Foundation Says About the State of Conservative Philanthropy March 02, 2023/ Philip Rojc The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation recently committed $25 million to the Heritage Foundation, not surprising giving its longtime support. But the gift also reflects tensions in conservative giving.Read More
July 09, 2020 The Movement for Black Lives Is on the Rise—and Funders Are Paying Attention July 09, 2020/ Julia Travers The Movement for Black Lives has served as a national platform for the Black Lives Matter movement since 2014. We spoke with M4BL’s Charles Long about the group’s fundraising and future ambitions in this pivotal moment.Read More
December 12, 2018 “The Fight of Our Lives.” How a Funder Collaborative Backs Civic Participation December 12, 2018/ Julia Travers The Defending the Dream Fund is among the new rapid-response efforts that have popped up since the 2016 election. It recently made its third round of grants—its biggest yet. Who’s behind the fund, and where’s the money going? Read More