March 06, 2023 For This New Fund, “There Is No Technology Justice Without Disability Justice” March 06, 2023/ Martha Ramirez Disabled people rarely get a seat at the table when it comes to tech development and policy. With their new Disability x Tech Fund, the Ford Foundation and Borealis Philanthropy want to change that.Read More
March 01, 2023 A Q&A With Stanley Druckenmiller on Priorities, Big Bets and Feeling "Incredibly Privileged" March 01, 2023/ Michael Kavate In this candid conversation, the storied investor and mega-donor discusses what he and his wife Fiona look for in grantees, how much they plan to give away, why they won’t sign the Giving Pledge, and more.Read More
March 01, 2023 Six Things to Know About This Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager’s Philanthropy March 01, 2023/ Michael Kavate Stanley and Fiona Druckenmiller have a $1.9 billion foundation and a reported fortune of $10 billion. Here’s a closer look at how the couple makes big bets for economic mobility, the environment and health.Read More
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
February 02, 2023 Omidyar’s Latest Effort to “Reimagine Capitalism” — Funding Intrepid Journalists February 02, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen The Omidyar Network’s Reporters in Residence program is backing journalists who cover economic issues neglected by the mainstream media. It’s the latest philanthropic effort to boost a struggling field — and spur systemic change.Read More
January 31, 2023 With Big Backing From MacKenzie Scott and More, Co-Impact Targets Global Gender Inequality January 31, 2023/ Liz Longley Co-Impact seeks to improve health, education and economic outcomes for women across the Global South by tackling underlying forces at play. Here’s why the philanthropic collaborative has been a big draw for funders.Read More
January 31, 2023 Funders Get Behind a New Effort to Create Unifying Economic Messaging for Progressives January 31, 2023/ Martha Ramirez The Rural Democracy Initiative, Open Society Foundations and more are supporting the Winning Jobs Narrative Project, which aims to build strong progressive messaging about workers, jobs and the economy.Read More
January 17, 2023 Report: What Philanthropy Can Do About Workers’ Struggles in a Digitalized Global Economy January 17, 2023/ Martha Ramirez Though touted as a force for progress, digital technology has negatively impacted many workers, especially in the Global South. A new report backed by the Ford Foundation lays out the problem and how funders can respond.Read More
January 13, 2023 This Small Family Foundation Had the Labor Movement’s Back Before It Was Cool January 13, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe While foundation support for workers’ rights can be scarce, General Service Foundation has been on the case since the 1990s. Now, it's taking things a step further by investing its endowment in alignment with the cause.Read More
January 12, 2023 Mental Health Professionals Are in High Demand. Who’s Funding Workforce Development? January 12, 2023/ Paul Karon As mental health programs expand, the nation is facing a growing shortage of professionals to work in settings from schools to hospitals. A few major players are engaged, but there’s a huge opportunity here for more funders.Read More
October 25, 2022 Team Lift: Foundations and Labor Unions Partner up to Support U.S. Workers in the South October 25, 2022/ Martha Ramirez Backed by a unique combination of major foundations and unions, the Southern Workers Opportunity (SWO) Fund aims to strengthen workers’ rights in the South, with implications nationwide.Read More
October 18, 2022 Should Philanthropy Be Paying More Attention to Struggling Men and Boys? October 18, 2022/ Philip Rojc Even as men continue to dominate society at the top, many are falling through the cracks, with sad and disturbing consequences. Can funders make a difference? Read More
October 06, 2022 As Its Racial Equity Program Expands, Bloomberg Takes a Data-Driven Approach to the Wealth Gap October 06, 2022/ Liz Longley Bloomberg Philanthropies has brought its data-centric approach to problems ranging from climate change to public health. Now, as part of its Greenwood Initiative, the funder is compiling data on racial wealth inequality.Read More
August 11, 2022 Why the Walton Family Foundation, a K-12 Funding Leader, Is Focusing on Career Pathways August 11, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen The Walton Family Foundation is a giant in the ed funding world, and its priorities are worth keeping an eye on. Here’s the story behind its expanding support for job and career pathways.Read More
August 10, 2022 Want Good Jobs? Support Small Employers August 10, 2022/ Rhett Buttle, Todd Greene, Tammy Halevy and Lauren Paul, Guest Contributors Based on a survey of over 1,200 diverse small business owners, this guest piece makes the case that grantmakers who want to improve job quality should be paying more attention to the needs of small employers.Read More
July 28, 2022 A Fund's Unique Mission Helps Refugees and Immigrants Chart a Better Path to the Future July 28, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen The WES Mariam Assefa Fund supports efforts in the U.S. and Canada to give immigrants and refugees a leg up — and a decent paycheck.Read More
July 28, 2022 Fundraisers for Economic Justice See Challenges and Opportunities in a Historic Moment July 28, 2022/ Gail Aronson Nonprofits working toward economic justice face a historic moment in the wake of a pandemic and a racial uprising that exposed deep inequality. We spoke with several fundraisers in the field about how the landscape is shifting.Read More
July 14, 2022 An Alternative Model for the Restaurant Industry Blooms with the Help of Philanthropy July 14, 2022/ Sarah Henry The restaurant business is known for slim profits, hard work and low pay. Through a partnership with a foundation and a funding collaborative, Oakland Bloom is one of many organizations seeking a better way.Read More
June 30, 2022 How the Weinberg Foundation Is Working to Move the Needle on Poverty in Baltimore June 30, 2022/ Simone Ellin While Baltimore has made some economic strides, gains have been unequal, and the city still struggles with high poverty rates. This long-running local funder is working to make difference, and sees reasons for optimism. Read More
June 27, 2022 Direct Giving Has Surged During COVID. But Approaches Vary, as Does Effectiveness June 27, 2022/ Wendy Paris Charities facilitating cash transfers and other forms of direct aid have grown by leaps and bounds during the pandemic. It’s a promising trend, but not every approach to direct giving is created equal.Read More