Gun Violence Prevention Measures Are Working. Let’s Celebrate the Lives Preserved

Gun Violence Prevention Measures Are Working. Let’s Celebrate the Lives Preserved

Though you probably wouldn’t be able to tell from the headlines, philanthropy-backed gun violence prevention is having a real effect. Here, guest contributor Talia Rivera shines a spotlight on those unseen victories.

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“Avenues for Hope” in Gun Violence Prevention — and a Major Role for Philanthropy

“Avenues for Hope” in Gun Violence Prevention — and a Major Role for Philanthropy

The Fund for a Safer Future is working to end the epidemic of gun violence in the U.S., and has grown significantly since it started a decade ago. FSF’s David Brotherton says there’s reason for hope outside of Congress.

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Why Philanthropy Has Made Little Progress on Gun Violence — and a Few Reasons for Hope

Why Philanthropy Has Made Little Progress on Gun Violence — and a Few Reasons for Hope

Another school shooting has once again devastated the nation, this time claiming the lives of 21 people. Gun violence should be a preventable problem, but philanthropy has struggled to make a dent. Why, and what can be done?

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"An Epidemic Within the Pandemic." How Eight Funders Back Gun Violence Prevention

"An Epidemic Within the Pandemic." How Eight Funders Back Gun Violence Prevention

In this article that originally ran in 2021, in the wake of two mass shootings, IP’s Philip Rojc looked at key funders of gun violence prevention. We are republishing in response to yesterday’s devastating school shooting.

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Five Funder Collaboratives—and a New Public-Private Partnership—Supporting Violence Prevention

Five Funder Collaboratives—and a New Public-Private Partnership—Supporting Violence Prevention

Funders have been shifting to a preventive approach to ending violence, looking at root causes and supporting community solutions. Here are a few of the funder collaboratives to know in the violence prevention space.

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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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