January 04, 2023

Backed by a Broad Swath of Patient Funders, Early Ed Advocates Scored a Major Win in New Mexico

January 04, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen

As support for early childhood education stalls in Washington, advocates and funders are focusing on the states. In New Mexico, a range of funders providing both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) support contributed to a big win.

November 01, 2021

As Washington Wrangles Over Spending, How Can Philanthropy Make the Case for Family Child Care?

November 01, 2021/ Connie Matthiessen

The nonprofit All Our Kin has been working for 20 years to support family care educators. As the early care crisis grows, and Washington wrestles over alternatives, it’s an approach that deserves more philanthropic attention.