Impact Philanthropy

There is increasing evidence that the shifts in funder practices that began in 2020 are continuing in the years since. In a new CEP research study, released today, we have documented changes…

I talked with Abdul Dosunmu, who runs the Climate Justice Funders Pledge, about why BIPOC leadership is important to the climate fight, how transparency changes the behavior of foundations, and how to improve the relationship between environmental justice groups and big funders.

Concern about mental health has skyrocketed since the COVID pandemic. In May of this year, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the surgeon general of the USA, issued an advisory about another pandemic, one that preceded…

READ THE TRANSCRIPT This episode features Rodney Christopher from BDO FMA, and is the first installment of our special series, Smashing the Overhead Myth – Once and For All!With 30 years of consulting and grantmaking experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic community, Rodney was instrumental…

Instead of exacerbating biases with the standard playbook, peer nominations help funders build a more efficient, equitable, and impactful pipeline.

As Stop Cop City Protests in Atlanta continue, philanthropy must step up and play a critical role in protecting democracy.

As part of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ new mission and values, we are featuring in-depth profiles of our clients to highlight their work in creating a just world. RPA Senior Advisor, Tina Joh, spoke with Tina Lee of Dropbox Foundation and Hannah Chotiner-Gardner of Kids in Need of Defense…

Over the past several months, a debate has waged in articles, virtual panels, and social media over the recent op-ed in the Chronicle of Philanthropy titled, “We Disagree on Many…

After a disaster, how can donors ensure that their funding and support is putting people first? Survivor and community-led response (sclr) can be a key tool for funders who want…

Across the globe, mental health came into sharper focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, mental wellness generally has become better understood as an important component of the overall…

I often ask myself the question, “What can we learn from other cultures of philanthropy that can inform the way we give today?” It’s a question borne out of curiosity…

If you’re looking for guidance on how to approach your giving, there is no shortage of resources—a quick web search will offer thousands of resources and dozens of purported best…