Lifting the Curtain on Philanthropy Advising

Lifting the Curtain on Philanthropy Advising

In this guest contribution, Beth Breeze and Emma Beeston, authors of a new book on philanthropy advisors, give us a look at some takeaways from their global study of a growing, but often under-appreciated professional field.

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Know Thyself: A New Assessment Tool Asks Funders to Take a Hard Look in the Mirror

Know Thyself: A New Assessment Tool Asks Funders to Take a Hard Look in the Mirror

With so many critical needs and calls for improvement, how can leaders know they are making the right call? A new framework from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors asks grantmakers to better understand their nature.

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Respect for the Sector: Inside Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors' Big Tent

Respect for the Sector: Inside Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors' Big Tent

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors emerged from a legendary philanthropic dynasty and now manages over $400 million in annual giving. In an uncertain time for philanthropy, it’s trying to steer a steady course.

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Staffing Up and Moving Money, Grantmakers for Girls of Color Charts a New Course

Staffing Up and Moving Money, Grantmakers for Girls of Color Charts a New Course

As Grantmakers for Girls of Color enters its sixth year, the philanthropic resource is now a staffed nonprofit and a grantmaker. We spoke to its first executive director, Monique Morris, about her vision and the need for more funding.

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As COVID-19 Pushes Some Nonprofits to the Brink, at What Point Do Donors Abandon Ship?

As COVID-19 Pushes Some Nonprofits to the Brink, at What Point Do Donors Abandon Ship?

For many nonprofits, the COVID-19 crisis is exacerbating weaknesses and making their entire models untenable. We pose a tough question to fundraising experts: What makes donors conclude it’s time to walk away, and can it be avoided?

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With its Latest Grants, the Art for Justice Fund is Looking to Spark New Connections

With its Latest Grants, the Art for Justice Fund is Looking to Spark New Connections

Since its launch two years ago, the Art for Justice Fund has given out $43 million and experimented with new ways to advance criminal justice reform. Its latest round of funding seeks to forge stronger partnerships between artists and advocates.

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Building on #MeToo, Foundations Look to Change Workplaces in the U.S. and Around the World

Building on #MeToo, Foundations Look to Change Workplaces in the U.S. and Around the World

Translating early energy and activism into long-term change is a persistent challenge of social movements. A major new funding collaborative seeks to keep the momentum of #MeToo alive with millions in grants to challenge workplace harassment.

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