This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This year, that kind of stability is important, as the pandemic has required clear and accurate information for communities that are hurting. “The last year has made clear the importance…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The coronavirus pandemic has opened many of our eyes to how sectors and systems do or don’t address the ever-growing health and income inequities in this country. We can approach…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Together with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Bridgespan embarked on an eight-month process of first engaging with stakeholders to understand what was and wasn’t working, and then designing and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. One of the most revolutionary platforms in the social impact space today is GVNG, a technology company that allows anyone to create a non-profit platform in under 60 seconds. GVNG has…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Wealth managers are sitting on a philanthropic goldmine. Today, the top 10 private banks hold an astonishing $7.9trn under management. And this trend looks to continue: the assets of wealthy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy is greatly rewarding and can be a lot of fun. But how do you turn good intentions into a lasting change? Why give? There are many reasons, ranging from…
Police and prisons don’t make us feel safe, argues Zach Norris, Executive Director, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. Rather, what matters are relationships and community. Norris believes in the power…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I decided that, in 2020, I resolve to actively recognize the generosity I’ve benefited from and be more generous myself toward causes that align with my passions. I want to…
When the coronavirus hit New Jersey, Newark Symphony Hall had to adapt its programs to serve its community, even as staff were losing family members to COVID-19. CEO Taneshia Nash Laird explains…
When the Ford Foundation announced in June 2020 that it would increase its payout by $1 billion, President Darren Walker was praised by many but criticized by some for using bond financing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Even in the best of times, no company can predict with perfect accuracy how it will perform in the future. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has turned even the most tentative…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Before you help the victims of devastating hurricanes, earthquakes, famines and floods, follow these five tips. 1: Send Money, Not Stuff Charitable organizations receive so many boxes of used clothing, shoes,…