The Unintended Consequences of Major Donations and the Case for Matching

The Unintended Consequences of Major Donations and the Case for Matching

Does the outsized attention paid to the largest donors discourage smaller donors from stepping up? Guest author Keith Leaphart draws on late philanthropist Gerry Lenfest’s example to make a case for more matching gifts.

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“The ‘Big Lie’ That Fanned the Flames.” Philanthropy’s Role in Fighting Misinformation

“The ‘Big Lie’ That Fanned the Flames.” Philanthropy’s Role in Fighting Misinformation

The attack on the Capitol was a tragic manifestation of what happens when misinformation takes root. We check in with foundations and nonprofits about what philanthropy has been doing to curb false information, and its shortcomings.

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A Closer Look at Lenfest’s Journalism Support in Philadelphia

Several major philanthropic institutions around the country have strong journalism roots, but does that mean they should provide grants to report the news? With a focus on Philadelphia, here's a look at the grants awarded from the Lenfest Institute for Journalism's first open call for applications. 

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