This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The South’s economic history is dominated by extractive industry, artificially cheap labor, unbridled economic development, and exploitation of the region’s human and natural resources. Community-led economic development organizations are breaking…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. During his freshman year at Cal State Fullerton, Scott Griffin originally didn’t think he was going to rush for a fraternity because of “the stigmas and stereotypes on how fraternities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As a Gen X woman entrenched in the world of international philanthropy, I have oft painted the picture of the baby boomer woman who is driving much of philanthropy right…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Investment in the human rights of women and girls is not only just and right, it is, we believe, essential to achieving stable democracies based on fairness and dignity. Gender…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Up until five years ago, Tanya Anderson’s definition of ‘philanthropy’ was straight forward: to give money. It might have been her career in finance that had something to do with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The event “Wealth, Philanthropy, and Inequality”, featured a conversation between Jeff Raikes and Ethics in Society Program Director Rob Reich. Raikes is the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For over 50 years, Shell and other fossil fuel companies created oil spills as they drilled in the kingdom of the Ogoni people who live in the southeastern section of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The word “impact” is everywhere these days, but not everyone uses or understands it in the same way. Why does this matter? A clear definition of impact is necessary to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Empowering women and girls isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s smart too. Learn how equal access to resources and opportunities helps women and their families (and entire countries)…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. An organization has to make the difficult and momentous decision to close for two kinds of reasons: (1) involuntary reasons (e.g., an external shutdown is required, usually initiated through the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Joyce Meng, Co-founder of Givology, shares her tips for effective giving. “No one gives away money as intelligently as they made it. Read the source article at medium.com
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. My dad worked in Downtown Los Angeles most of my life…This part of Los Angeles was the pulse of Southern California, representing everything but the glamour of LA living. The…