Collaborative Green Movement Funding Initiative Grows, Looks to Harness Federal Climate Investment

Collaborative Green Movement Funding Initiative Grows, Looks to Harness Federal Climate Investment

The green movement funder Mosaic has been pulling in partners and expanding its influence. With major new federal climate funding in the mix, it’s showing the potential of intermediaries and participatory methods.

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Ten Reflections on a Decade Building a Global Philanthropic Alliance

Ten Reflections on a Decade Building a Global Philanthropic Alliance

As the Global Alliance on the Future of Food marks its 10th anniversary, outgoing Executive Director Ruth Richardson reflects on how funders can work together, manage differences, and pool strengths to take on massive challenges.

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Zuckerberg and Chan Closed the Door on Election Funding, But the Story Isn't Over

Zuckerberg and Chan Closed the Door on Election Funding, But the Story Isn't Over

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s unprecedented support for election infrastructure in 2020 has been among their most controversial giving. Though the Facebook royalty aren’t involved, that strand of philanthropy continues.

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CZI’s Justice Reform Spinoff Has Ambitious Goals. Here’s Where Its First Grants Are Headed

CZI’s Justice Reform Spinoff Has Ambitious Goals. Here’s Where Its First Grants Are Headed

The Just Trust spun off from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative last year with $350 million in funding. Now that its inaugural grants have gone out, we checked in with CEO Ana Zamora about its goals and outlook.

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What Makes Funder Collaboratives Work? The Fund for a Safer Future Looks Back on Its First Decade

What Makes Funder Collaboratives Work? The Fund for a Safer Future Looks Back on Its First Decade

Collaborative funding is gaining steam, and the Fund for a Safer Future has been at it longer than most. Guest authors Tim Daly and Scott Moyer share lessons from 10 years of collaborative grantmaking for gun violence prevention.

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A New Funders Collaborative That is Working to Protect the Long Island Sound

A New Funders Collaborative That is Working to Protect the Long Island Sound

Twelve foundations have come together in the Tri-State region to protect the Long Island Sound. Here’s what the funder collaborative cares about and how it has been awarding local environmental grants so far.

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On the Same Page: An Early Childhood Education Collaborative With Some Big Backers

On the Same Page: An Early Childhood Education Collaborative With Some Big Backers

Early childhood education is picking up steam among philanthropic givers, but most work is still concentrated at the local level. This national funder collaborative is looking to better connect the dots.

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New Linkages: A Closer Look at a K-12 Collaboration Between Two Top Funders

New Linkages: A Closer Look at a K-12 Collaboration Between Two Top Funders

There’s growing funder interest in addressing the social and economic factors that influence student success. A new initiative backed by Ford and CZI, Together for Students, underscores this important trend.

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