As Federal Dollars Flow, How Is Philanthropy Responding to a $4 Trillion Opportunity?

As Federal Dollars Flow, How Is Philanthropy Responding to a $4 Trillion Opportunity?

Four federal bills in recent years unlocked massive federal spending, much of which will flow through nonprofits. How is philanthropy supporting groups on the ground as they apply for funds?

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Eight Questions with Hyphen on Philanthropy’s $4 Trillion Opportunity

Eight Questions with Hyphen on Philanthropy’s $4 Trillion Opportunity

A nonprofit intermediary, Hyphen works to bridge the gap between philanthropy and government, aiming to make an ongoing torrent of federal spending more equitable. We connected with senior staff to learn more.

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Major Philanthropies Launch $50 Million Fund to Shepherd Federal Dollars on Jobs, Climate

Major Philanthropies Launch $50 Million Fund to Shepherd Federal Dollars on Jobs, Climate

With the launch of BuildUS, another intermediary fund enters an increasingly crowded field of regrantors, in the climate space in particular. We learned more about how this one will work, and the rationale for its creation.

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Backing Up Biden: Grantmakers Get Behind a New Federal Anti-Violence Collaborative

Backing Up Biden: Grantmakers Get Behind a New Federal Anti-Violence Collaborative

No fewer than 13 big-name funders have lined up behind a new federal collaborative to reduce violent crime. The aim is to boost community violence intervention efforts, a promising alternative to heavy-handed law enforcement.

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