This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Efforts to increase how much philanthropic funding goes to minority-led environmental organizations are gaining momentum, with one group’s push for transparency from the nation’s top climate donors drawing big-name support. For months,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO), sleeping away from the comfort of a bed is an unfortunately familiar feeling. Years ago, Bush had to live out of her car for a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In many ways, Maleta Kimmons defines her neighborhood by what it lacks. Kimmons, who prefers to go by the name Queen, said what her neighborhood doesn’t lack is pollution. Near…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On July 31, the CDC eviction and the Federal Housing Finance Agency foreclosure moratoriums expired (the single family home eviction moratorium is set to expire September 30, 2021), leaving millions…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Jeff and Tricia Issue area: Education, Youth and Young Adult Homelessness, Impact-driven Philanthropy Geographic focus: National and Washington State Giving vehicle: Raikes Foundation Years in philanthropy: 18 Time spent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Armando Issue area: Latino arts, culture, education, and leadership Regional focus: Santa Clara County, Calif. Vehicle: Castellano Family Foundation Years in philanthropy: 7 Time spent on philanthropy (weekly): 6…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Bill and Holly Issue areas: Racial and gender justice Geographic focus: United States, with a focus on Washington State Vehicle: The Share Fund, a participatory grantmaking fund not limited…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Farhad Issue area: Just transition; climate, racial, and economic justice Regional Focus: Domestic Vehicle: Chorus Foundation – sunsetting foundation Years in philanthropy: 15 Time spent on philanthropy (weekly): Full time Wealth story: Gifted…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the first of a series of conversations between PEAK Grantmaking President and CEO Satonya Fair and members of the PEAK community, she spoke with Jim Canales, President and Trustee…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Upward mobility, the capacity to improve one’s socioeconomic status, is key to realizing the American dream of a long, prosperous, and happy life, researchers say. In a new study, they…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I started noticing a change on my daily walks a couple months ago: a portrait of an Asian-American woman with the words “We belong here” written on them. These vibrant…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In April 2018 NCRP joined a new campaign to rally movement leaders to hold funders accountable who espouse racial equity values but whose actions harm communities, especially Black, Indigenous and…