This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Learning the basics In 2012, we sought out information on the history of philanthropy as well as what foundations focus on today. We also spent substantial time getting to know established philanthropists and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last week, we convened our peers for our annual journalism funders gathering to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing journalism—and our nation—today. We hope that our two days…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Schwab Charitable provides an overview of what it means to donate appreciated non-cash assets and offers in-depth insights on eight types of assets you may want to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The murder of George Floyd by a police officer — one in an unbroken string of unjust Black deaths at the hands of law enforcement — has triggered an unprecedented…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There’s a concept I want to socialize. It’s called Non-profit Social Responsibility. It isn’t a term I coined, nor is it widely used or accepted. But It’s a concept non-profit…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There’s an often-told story in public health school about a group of villagers near the shore of a river who suddenly see children being swept downstream. After they form a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy is approaching an inflection point. Outsize wealth is rapidly accumulating, alongside an acceleration in philanthropic ambition. As these two powerful forces converge, they will likely reshape the social sector for years…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As other contributors to this series have pointed out, the US economy is deeply inequitable. The median household wealth for black and Latinx families is 12 times less than white households. The Surdna Foundation,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Democracy is the system of governance in which marginalized people are most likely to thrive, but as public trust in our electoral system weakens, our most vulnerable populations are at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We seem to have reached a consensus that, in today’s economy, it’s nearly impossible to secure a quality job and get on the path to economic stability without postsecondary education.…
In Episode 2, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette welcome Jason Hackmann, an entrepreneur and major donor whose name you won’t find in headlines, but who has quietly been investing deeply…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Charitable foundations, like charities, come in all shapes and sizes. The largest typically hold hundreds of millions in endowments and employ dozens of staff, with the capacity to engage in…