Six Questions with Ellen Dorsey, Who Helped Convince Philanthropies to Divest

Six Questions with Ellen Dorsey, Who Helped Convince Philanthropies to Divest

The former head of the Wallace Global Fund has been one of the most successful philanthropic organizers of recent years. Here’s Dorsey on the pace of change in the sector and why “in philanthropy, we're not just any investor.”

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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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Trust-Based Philanthropy Is the Key to a Just Transition

Trust-Based Philanthropy Is the Key to a Just Transition

Citing their own organizations’ partnership as an example, guest authors Suzanne Singer and Emily Teitsworth argue that trust-based giving is key to helping all communities benefit from the transition to renewable energy.

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Bridgespan Looks to Inspire “A Mass Rush Off the Sidelines” for Climate Philanthropy

Bridgespan Looks to Inspire “A Mass Rush Off the Sidelines” for Climate Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group’s trying to get funders to step up and get in gear on climate with a new report. It’s a helpful framework — and jibes with takeaways from our own reporting.

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Taking on Infrastructure, Arnold Ventures Seeks to Make a Trillion-Plus Dollars "More Impactful"

Taking on Infrastructure, Arnold Ventures Seeks to Make a Trillion-Plus Dollars "More Impactful"

As massive federal investment flows in, Arnold Ventures is taking aim at America’s “diminished capacity to build cost-effective infrastructure.” That’s a worthy goal, but can Arnold retain an equity focus in its quest to cut red tape?

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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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