It’s Time for Philanthropy to Recognize and Address "American Colonialism"

It’s Time for Philanthropy to Recognize and Address "American Colonialism"

Even as attempts are made to “decolonize philanthropy,” guest authors Ana Marie Argilagos, Deanna James and Sarah Thomas Nededog argue that beyond some disaster funding, the field still pays little attention to U.S. territories.

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Closing Gaps: How This Boston-Based Fund Supports a Growing Latino Population

Closing Gaps: How This Boston-Based Fund Supports a Growing Latino Population

In Massachusetts and elsewhere, Latinos have been among the slowest population groups to recover from COVID challenges. The Latino Equity Fund, housed at the Boston Foundation, is working to close those gaps in its area.

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How Hispanics in Philanthropy Is Serving Latin America—with a Big Boost from MacKenzie Scott

How Hispanics in Philanthropy Is Serving Latin America—with a Big Boost from MacKenzie Scott

Hispanics in Philanthropy acts as an affinity group, a donor network, a grantmaker, a crowdfunding platform, and more, and a big portion of its work serves communities in Latin America. Here’s how this work is evolving.

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How MacArthur Wound Down Its Funding in Mexico After 36 Years—and What It Learned

How MacArthur Wound Down Its Funding in Mexico After 36 Years—and What It Learned

Even before the pandemic upended many funders’ giving strategies, a number of leading philanthropies were changing course. MacArthur shares what it learned from responsibly exiting its work in Mexico, which began in 1984.

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“She’d Like You to Do More, Faster.” MacKenzie Scott’s Support for Latino Communities

“She’d Like You to Do More, Faster.” MacKenzie Scott’s Support for Latino Communities

Out of the flurry of grants awarded by MacKenzie Scott in 2020, a handful support Latino communities, including $15 million for Hispanics in Philanthropy. The group’s president tells us about their work and how the funding came about.

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