This Funding Initiative Has a Singular Goal: To Encourage Major Donors to Boost Their Giving

This Funding Initiative Has a Singular Goal: To Encourage Major Donors to Boost Their Giving

The Crisis Charitable Commitment was created to hold funders to a higher standard. As in, give more. It recently debuted a slate of shovel-ready giving opportunities, including an advocacy push for higher taxes on the ultra-rich.

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The Most Powerful Heirs in Philanthropy

The Most Powerful Heirs in Philanthropy

As the rich get richer, the descendants of the uber-wealthy will shape the world of philanthropy for decades to come. As such, we’ve compiled our first extensive list of the heirs to family wealth who are making waves in the sector.

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Countering Philanthropic Fragility with Philanthropic Collaboration

Countering Philanthropic Fragility with Philanthropic Collaboration

Philanthropy can be too concerned with maintaining control, which closes it off to new ideas and powerful forms of collaboration. In this guest post, the chair of the Gund Foundation and founder of Aubin Pictures offers a path forward.

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“A Place Where They Have a Voice.” An Arts Funder’s Guidance for Advancing Racial Equity

“A Place Where They Have a Voice.” An Arts Funder’s Guidance for Advancing Racial Equity

Diverse arts groups often view foundations as remote and elite entities serving primarily affluent organizations. We connect with a grantmaker who’s had success in figuring out how funders can build a culture of inclusion and relevance.


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How One Local Funder Is Taking Climate Change Seriously

How One Local Funder Is Taking Climate Change Seriously

The George Gund Foundation is a prominent funder of community work in Ohio, but it’s also active in climate, energy, and sustainability. We take a look at what it’s been up to.

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