In philanthropy, it’s often an unquestioned expectation that funders will ask grantees to assess the progress of their own work and to apply what they learn to improve. At Barr,…
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According to the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s recent report on grantee experiences with intermediary funders, 33 percent of intermediary grantees report receiving multiyear funding, compared to 58 percent of grantees of…
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The unrestricted funding that LISC provides to our community partners is undeniably crucial for advancing their missions. But investing time and resources in organizational capacity building for equity is equally…
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When you’re checking out at an online store, it’s increasingly common to get a prompt inviting you to toss in a few bucks to a good cause. Your decision to…
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The U.S. House passed legislation targeting nonprofits on Thursday that would give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism, alarming civil…
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From pregnancy to postpartum, American mothers are experiencing higher rates of complications and negative health outcomes than any other developed nation in the world. Although the maternal health crisis is impacting communities…
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On Election Day, Democracy Fund president Joe Goldman volunteered at a local polling station, returning home late to results that promised new challenges for the philanthropic movement to strengthen democracy. His organization…
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Click here for more.It’s a theory backed by evidence yet awaiting proof points. And it will likely be tested before and after January’s Inauguration Day. But … are Americans after Donald Trump’s election…
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In the space between the multi-billionaire philanthropy of Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, and charities supported by the broad public, sit philanthropists in the meaningful middle that are often overlooked,…
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In 2017, I released a book that I thought a few people would read. Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds has gone further than expected. It has reached organizers, activists,…
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Click here for more.Legacy is a strange thing. The word itself (from my experience) can conjure up all kinds of psychological baggage for those lucky enough to have significant wealth. Unfortunately, it’s usually…
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Next time you’re feeling stressed, try giving some money away. Even in small doses, the power of generosity is potent. Donations to a worthy cause or acts of kindness to…