February 09, 2023

There’s a New Giant in Climate Change Philanthropy. Here’s Everything We Know So Far

February 09, 2023/ Michael Kavate

There’s a lot of excitement about the arrival of Sequoia Climate Foundation, which launched in late 2020 and moved $180 million last year. Here’s where the money is headed, who’s calling the shots, and who’s funding it (we think).

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.

April 07, 2022

This Funder Collaborative Is Taking on Sovereign Debt, a Growing Problem in the Global South

April 07, 2022/ Martha Ramirez

Sovereign debt has a big impact on the ability of nations in the Global South to ensure basic human rights and protections, especially post-COVID. A pooled fund with some huge backers is looking to make a difference.

September 14, 2020

New Funder Collaborative Takes on Workers’ Rights—Starting With COVID Response

September 14, 2020/ Liz Longley

One year after a group of philanthropies met to discuss ways to address fair labor issues, the resulting collaborative, FORGE, has launched a pooled fund aiming to lift worker voices. The fund’s first round of grants focuses on COVID response.

January 15, 2020

A New Push Looks to Help Women’s Funds Build Power From the Inside Out

January 15, 2020/ Julia Travers

Women’s funds play a vital role in feminist and LGBTQ+ movements around the world, but many lack resources for organizational development. A group of foundations is hoping to change that with a new collaborative initiative.