Philanthropy

Over the past eighteen months, Black Lives Matter and the COVID-19 pandemic have shone a spotlight on systemic racism here in the United States and across the globe—and put an…

Philanthropists move too slowly. While lives and communities hang in the balance, funders drag their feet. Instead of finding the fastest route from A to B, they clutter their path…

Direct, unconditional cash transfers and guaranteed income programs  are one of the best means of addressing financial insecurity. Guaranteed income been used to address a range of issues including mental…

In 2008, the Ford Foundation made its first foray into using the Grantee Perception Report (GPR) conducted by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) for vital feedback on how grantees…

How philanthropists can learn to better partner with locally led organizations.

We believe that Black people hold the solutions that can set us all free. Since May 2020, we have lived through a changing world of hope, tragedy, resilience, and possibility. Today, we share with you the realization of a historical uprising: Minnesota’s first Black community foundation, the Black…

Family philanthropy done well can achieve lasting and meaningful change in the world and within the families themselves. To be effective, NCFP believes funders must employ four principles: accountability, equity, relationships,…

Policymakers never stop working, so it’s always the right time to engage legislators and officials. Your presence ensures policymakers hear your concerns, while absence might lead to them overlooking your…

Climate philanthropy may be a secret weapon in the fight against climate change. Here’s how Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors leverages it for greater impact.

I believe that 2024 is going to keep us guessing.

How can foundation leaders best advance their focus areas? By developing extensive knowledge and insight. Small-staffed foundations hold a wealth of diverse connections with people in their communities, and they can…

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