This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I work with a set of grantmakers who are passionately invested in funding a group of people and related policy and practice issues that are very much under siege at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When people think of “philanthropists,” they often think of celebrities or the ultrawealthy—people with private planes who make million-dollar donations and attend galas. But the truth is that anyone can be a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As foundations with K-12 education strategies modify their approaches to support COVID-19 recovery efforts, funders would be wise to gather expert advice. And, frankly, there exists no better expert on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Companies understand that their customers have choices and will gravitate toward consistent quality. What if funders understood that as well? Grantees are just as vital to us as customers are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In February of 2021, I wrote about why we need to move from a state of fear to being fearless as we navigate through the Covid-19 pandemic and into a new reality.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A pivotal first step is increasing the amount of flexible funding supporting the leadership and power of young people in local communities. The Development Alternative’s 2019 report on the state of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. America today is as divided as it has ever been, in terms of incomes and opportunities, politics, and, perhaps most importantly, hopes and dreams. Hope matters. As our earlier work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. According to the Census and various reports, Philadelphia’s poverty rate in 2000 was 23% and 20 years later its 2020 rate was 24.3%. In 20 years, while there have been slight increases and…
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Black Philanthropy Month, Giving Compass and BlackHer caught up with three Black women leaders in philanthropy and impact investing. -Ashindi Maxton, Executive Director…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “Grant operations are key to envisioning change, making effective updates, and working toward equity in philanthropy,” said Michael McAfee, President and CEO of Policy Link, during a keynote address at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Prize competitions have unearthed unconventional and breakthrough solutions, and sometimes from the most unlikely innovators. Prize competitions date back more than 300 years. In more recent history, prizes have been used by entities ranging from governments, who led the series of DARPA…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 1929, in the grip of a global depression, Americans flocked to theaters to escape the harshness of their lives and catch a momentary peek at the glittering one percent…