This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For those of us in philanthropy, AI can feel like both a buzzword and a black hole. But as more tools emerge, it’s worth considering how we might approach them thoughtfully. Like so many others, we at the Farash Foundation have been cautiously exploring artificial intelligence.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the influence of artificial intelligence grows, the lack of governance and representation in its development is increasingly problematic.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nonprofit CEOs from around the globe offer examples of transformative change made through philanthropic partnerships free from hierarchy.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In this time of crisis, nonprofits may be forced into mergers, acquisitions, and sunsets. A few principles will help leaders make the most of a difficult moment.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Contributors who represent a cross-section of philanthropy examine some of the common ‘myths’ by which philanthropy operates.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Dawn Price signs rent checks worth about $160,000 every month for 79 people that her nonprofit helps house in Laguna Beach, California. Usually, she logs into an online portal to withdraw enough from an account funded by a grant from the federal housing agency. But in February, she couldn’t. Access …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Social Entrepreneurship The Power of Connection in Harnessing Local Momentum for Global Impact July 22, 2025 A surprise conversation. Networking. Feeling a spark. Finding your kindred spirit. Connecting with others is what makes us human. And, it is central to the Skoll Foundation’s approach to supporting social entrepreneurs and social innovators around the world. Cultivating community and seeding connections have been among our top objectives since our founding in 1999, as our partners have voiced the value of thoughtfully curated spaces to gather and learn with others. Philanthropy now has a unique opportunity to support these connections. At a time when so many in the philanthropic and nonprofit fields are wrestling with social and political upheaval, an evolving funding landscape, and an environment marked by uncertainty, we heard a potent desire to connect in person. So, in recent months, we supported several partners to imagine and implement regional gatherings to extend the dialogue and amplify the impact of the 2025 Skoll World Forum—held in April in Oxford, U.K.—by making connections in new and existing communities. The first, called Impact Connection, was hosted and organized by TEDxAmazônia and Profile in São Paulo, Brazil. Right on its heels was Changemakers in Focus, hosted and organized in Nairobi, Kenya by Docubox. Our partners shared that these events helped strengthen a shared commitment to social change across sectors and weave together a colorful, multilayered fabric of support and solidarity. “Bringing the regional gathering to life was a powerful and relevant way to give more people access to the knowledge and connections fostered [in Oxford],” says Rodrigo V. Cunha, the CEO of Profile. “It brings the energy, spirit, and inspiration of the Forum into a local context.” Speakers at Changemakers in Focus. Photo courtesy of Docubox. Where the Magic Happens Though conceptualized as opportunities to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Aspen Forum for Community Solutions reflects on CEP’s new research and shares how asking for, and deeply listening to, community feedback is fundamental to their work.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Foundations and nonprofits built the tools that companies now use for ESG reporting, brand credibility, and risk management. Is there a funding model for maintaining these tools so they remain credible, transparent, and financially viable?
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The ways funders and impact investors think about money often reinforces inequality, even when they seek to reduce it. Here are some ways to get out of this vicious circle.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A path forward for diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The people closest to the issue best know the solutions. For health funders, sharing power with community could mean giving residents a voice in shaping your grantmaking priorities or where grant dollars are spent.