This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For donors large and small, the season of gratitude and the realization that the fiscal year is coming to an end brings an increased focus on giving. This year has…
Climate funding surged 20% in 2023, outpacing the overall growth in global philanthropic giving for the first time since 2020, according to ClimateWorks Foundation’s 2024 Funding Trends Report. This fifth edition…
Nonprofits often pride themselves on being more socially conscious than for-profit corporations. There is at least one area, however, in which the nonprofit sector is not doing much better than…
Many donors aspire to create a better future with their philanthropy—but how can you do that when the future feels so uncertain? The answer lies in a strategy that combines…
While mentorship and sponsorship are pathways for career growth, their real value goes deeper than traditional advice or support. With structure, an eye for opportunities and the right nudge and…
From housing to the environment, our society’s most pressing challenges cannot be addressed by one entity alone. They are complex and interconnected and require the kind of resources, insights and…
In 2023, 25 philanthropies announced a collaboration to leverage investments, calling for a tenfold increase in funding to support equitable agroecological food systems. Such an ambitious goal is by no means…
Community health workers—frontline public health professionals who have a unique and trusted relationship with the communities they serve—have proven their ability to help create just, equitable, and thriving communities. As…
In the heart of autumn, as leaves turn golden and temperatures cool, Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday emerge as cherished traditions in the United States and for the countless Americans abroad.…
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing fossil fuel champions for U.S. leadership roles. New research shows the world is off the mark for hitting carbon emissions targets, underscoring the urgent need to address climate change…
The United Nations on Wednesday sought $47 billion in aid for 2025 to help around 190 million people fleeing conflict and battling starvation, at a time when this year’s appeal…
As grantmaking organizations increasingly explore how AI tools can transform the way we work in civil society, the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) recently released results from a global survey…