This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We sat down with Noa Staryk, board chair at McKnight Foundation, to learn more about their nation-leading approach to climate philanthropy. From grantmaking to investment strategies, Noa provides sharp insights and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many organizations have epic origin stories around their naming. Nike is named for the Greek goddess of victory. Jeff Bezos hoped that naming his company Amazon after the world’s largest…
Giving well is not easy. While philanthropy may look like it’s just “cutting checks,” donors have a lot to consider when making gifts. Donors are often plagued by an overabundance…
Ensuring that everyone can access resources and care to live healthy, self-determined lives should be a core pillar of philanthropic work. Yet too often, we end up throwing money at…
While contributions from foundations, corporations, governments, and individuals resulted in an unprecedented $121 billion in disaster-related funding in 2020, all but 4 percent was given primarily in response to the…
How is global philanthropy working to respond and build resilience to crises in their regions? The war in Ukraine, economic instability and a sudden increase in the cost of living,…
Collaboration happens every day. From playgrounds and classrooms to workplaces and boardrooms, collaboration enables people to achieve shared goals. But collaboration alone won’t transform the systems that are failing youth…
What if we conceived resilience in terms of thriving, rather than merely surviving? Philanthropy is well-placed to help lift the ambitions of actors to see resilience as the necessary force…
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on June 15, 2021, that she and her husband Dan Jewett had given US$2.7 billion to 286 organizations, including universities, arts organizations and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. After 10 years of living in a tent, William finally had a home. During that time, organizations in Fremont County, Colorado, had each tried to help William, but in November…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Effective meetings are critical for engaging family foundation board members. These convenings can provide the opportunity for family members and decision makers to discuss a variety of topics like values,…
Over the past two centuries, economists, policy makers, and researchers have aspired to “harden” social science. A lot of progress has been made: using randomized, controlled experiments; making “evidence-based” decisions;…