A Love Letter to Philanthropy: In Solidarity, From a Friend Fighting for Abortion Access

A Love Letter to Philanthropy: In Solidarity, From a Friend Fighting for Abortion Access

Guest author Oriaku Njoku calls on philanthropy to step up its support for abortion funds, which are fielding a record number of calls as abortion seekers contend with an immensely hostile political climate.

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How Abortion Rights Funders Have Responded Since Dobbs — and Where They’re Still Falling Short

How Abortion Rights Funders Have Responded Since Dobbs — and Where They’re Still Falling Short

We spoke with 10 national nonprofits on the front lines of the abortion rights struggle to find out how funding has changed since the Dobbs decision, whether donations are trailing off, and what’s still needed from philanthropy.

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Cautious Optimism: Giving to Protect Abortion Access May Not Be Fading Away

Cautious Optimism: Giving to Protect Abortion Access May Not Be Fading Away

Since June, one concern has been that an initial spike in giving to protect abortion access would fall away. However, the National Network of Abortion Funds still reports solid engagement from donors large and small.

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How Philanthropy Fell Short in Protecting Abortion Rights—and What It Can Do Now

How Philanthropy Fell Short in Protecting Abortion Rights—and What It Can Do Now

While a handful of funders have been champions of abortion rights and access, philanthropy has failed to back the movement sufficiently, according to advocates and grantmakers we spoke with. Here’s how it can improve.

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"It’s Been a Windfall For Us." Donors Rush Funding to Protect Texans’ Access to Abortion

"It’s Been a Windfall For Us." Donors Rush Funding to Protect Texans’ Access to Abortion

A Texas law banning abortion beyond six weeks into a pregnancy has sparked a wave of outrage—and donations. Individuals and institutions are responding, and some are sharpening their analysis of the nature of such laws.

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Vanguard Defenders: What Top Foundations Are Doing to Protect Abortion Access

Vanguard Defenders: What Top Foundations Are Doing to Protect Abortion Access

Every year, U.S. foundations spend hundreds of millions on reproductive health and justice, including abortion care. Where are the biggest players directing their money, and what role do grassroots and youth movements have to play?

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