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The Declaration of Independence says: “We hold these truths to be self-evident.” But who is that “we”? That’s still contested now as then.

Dawn Price signs rent checks worth about $160,000 every month for 79 people that her nonprofit helps house in Laguna Beach, California. Usually, she logs into an online portal to withdraw enough from an account funded by a grant from the federal housing agency. But in February, she couldn’t. Access …

Social Entrepreneurship The Power of Connection in Harnessing Local Momentum for Global Impact July 22, 2025 A surprise conversation. Networking. Feeling a spark. Finding your kindred spirit. Connecting with others is what makes us human. And, it is central to the Skoll Foundation’s approach to supporting social entrepreneurs and social innovators around the world. Cultivating community and seeding connections have been among our top objectives since our founding in 1999, as our partners have voiced the value of thoughtfully curated spaces to gather and learn with others. Philanthropy now has a unique opportunity to support these connections. At a time when so many in the philanthropic and nonprofit fields are wrestling with social and political upheaval, an evolving funding landscape, and an environment marked by uncertainty, we heard a potent desire to connect in person. So, in recent months, we supported several partners to imagine and implement regional gatherings to extend the dialogue and amplify the impact of the 2025 Skoll World Forum—held in April in Oxford, U.K.—by making connections in new and existing communities. The first, called Impact Connection, was hosted and organized by TEDxAmazônia and Profile in São Paulo, Brazil. Right on its heels was Changemakers in Focus, hosted and organized in Nairobi, Kenya by Docubox. Our partners shared that these events helped strengthen a shared commitment to social change across sectors and weave together a colorful, multilayered fabric of support and solidarity. “Bringing the regional gathering to life was a powerful and relevant way to give more people access to the knowledge and connections fostered [in Oxford],” says Rodrigo V. Cunha, the CEO of Profile. “It brings the energy, spirit, and inspiration of the Forum into a local context.” Speakers at Changemakers in Focus. Photo courtesy of Docubox. Where the Magic Happens Though conceptualized as opportunities to…

Aspen Forum for Community Solutions reflects on CEP’s new research and shares how asking for, and deeply listening to, community feedback is fundamental to their work.

Strengthen relationships with donors and increase giving with this guide to university fundraising.

La Becky Roe remains focused on optimism. The founder and executive director of Let’s Talk About It-The Autism Center, a Charlotte-based nonprofit for …

Investing without a clear plan is like setting sail without a compass. To measure success, it is crucial to understand how a fund is performing — and whether it is delivering on its goals. That is where targets, benchmarks, and fair value assessments come in.

“A robust Commonsverse already exists, poised to liberate us from a market/state system that otherwise limits the scope of possible change.”…

A path forward for diversity, equity, and inclusion work.

As deadly and destructive climate impacts are felt around the world, the need for measures to cope with and respond to the effects of climate change—known as adaptation and resilience—is growing.Extreme events such as ……

Documented, an immigrant-facing nonprofit newsroom, shares the creative and innovative ways they’ve gone about reaching underserved communities.

NCFP receives a number of questions about family philanthropy and is particularly equipped to answer inquiries about philanthropic purpose, governance……