A Stalwart Supporter of Democracy Has a Message for Peer Funders: Get on Board Now—and Buckle Up

A Stalwart Supporter of Democracy Has a Message for Peer Funders: Get on Board Now—and Buckle Up

For over a decade, the State Infrastructure Fund at NEO Philanthropy has been funding civic participation. The donor collaborative offers a promising model for such funding, and leaders say more funders need to get involved.

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As More Social Change Funders Embrace General Support, How Are They Assessing Impact?

As More Social Change Funders Embrace General Support, How Are They Assessing Impact?

After decades of resistance, more funders large and small are embracing general support as a way to support meaningful change. How are they determining where to direct that support—and whether it’s working?

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The Four Freedoms Fund Has Backed Immigrant Rights for 18 Years. Here’s How, and What’s Next

The Four Freedoms Fund Has Backed Immigrant Rights for 18 Years. Here’s How, and What’s Next

The Four Freedoms Fund, established 18 years ago in the wake of 9/11, is a leading philanthropic hub for the immigrant rights movement. A recent report highlights its history, accomplishments and goals for the future.

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Enfranchised: How a Collaborative Fund Advances Voting Rights and Protections

Enfranchised: How a Collaborative Fund Advances Voting Rights and Protections

For the State Infrastructure Fund, the 2018 elections were a step in the right direction. But the fund’s long campaign to protect voting right and bolster civic engagement still has plenty of ground to cover in the run-up to 2020.

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