Impact Philanthropy

Culture is power – it shapes who we are as a people, sets the terms of our world, and informs how we perceive each other and the issues we face.…

Fires are burning, storms raging, and communities suffering through “once-in-a-century” heat waves across the globe. So it may seem odd to talk about winning on climate change. “We are in…

Our beloved Power Shift community emerged from the understanding that philanthropy must not only shift more money towards equitable, intersectional, community-led solutions, but also transform its practices and the philanthropic sector itself.

Today, much of the social development sector in India appears to be engaged with discussions around scale. The debate is likely to intensify further, as there seems to be little clarity…

The March UK budget left us with a tentative and rare sense of hope.Along with other charity sector partners, UKCF had been lobbying hard for additional support for struggling charities, and therefore welcomed the ……

On his first day in office in 2017, Mark Green, the newly-appointed USAID Administrator told staff, “I believe the purpose of foreign assistance should be ending its need to exist. … Each…

Three years ago, we described a sobering reality: Despite all the progress the social sector had made over the last few decades in figuring out “what works” to improve the lives…

Here’s how the Hive Fund is prioritizing healing justice in its grantmaking.

At the Zilber Family Foundation we often highlight our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. We seek feedback from our grantee partners to assess the Foundation’s practices, programs, and…

As in business, smart talk and unchecked jargon in the social sector often leads to inaction, inefficiency, and failed projects. What we need instead are clear, plain words that readily…

Imagine a world where the social sector exercises the full measure of its power and influence, fueled by its more than 12 million employees and 64 million volunteers. Imagine people who are fighting for…

A strong leader’s assets can sometimes become organizational liabilities. But why? The problem might be within the structure of the organization itself.