February 08, 2023 How the Economic Security Project Is Rallying Funders to Support Guaranteed Income February 08, 2023/ Martha Ramirez The idea of Americans receiving a monthly check, no strings attached, has gone from fringe to mainstream in a remarkably short time. This funding intermediary has been a driving force, and has a long list of backers.Read More
July 21, 2022 Cash for Creators: A San Francisco Initiative Offers Guaranteed Income to Working Artists July 21, 2022/ Wendy Paris A new direct giving program aims to close the wealth gap for local artists, or at least cover supplies, with a guaranteed $1,000 a month. The cash has a surprisingly large impact, with some artists even giving a portion away.Read More
September 23, 2021 Jack Dorsey Made a $1 Billion Philanthropic Pledge Last Year. Here’s What We Know About His Giving September 23, 2021/ Mike Scutari Last April, Jack Dorsey unveiled a plan to give away $1 billion via a Square stock donation, starting with organizations responding to the pandemic. Here are eight points gleaned from his foray into mega-giving.Read More
May 19, 2021 Why Do Big Tech Givers Like Guaranteed Income So Much—and Is That a Good Thing? May 19, 2021/ Philip Rojc Advocacy funding from Silicon Valley winners has played a major part in the ongoing mainstreaming of guaranteed income, even as direct cash goes mainstream in both philanthropy and government. But not everyone’s thrilled.Read More
May 06, 2019 Who’s Helping Push the Idea of a Basic Income into the Political Mainstream? May 06, 2019/ Philip Rojc In under three years, the Economic Security Project has galvanized a surprising level of buy-in for the idea of giving people cash without conditions. We discuss strategy and funding with the organization’s leaders, including Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes.Read More