GiveDirectly, a leader in the push to give unconditional cash donations to those in need, has grown significantly since the pandemic hit. Part of that growth is a result of some huge gifts from MacKenzie Scott.
Read MoreAfter four years at Grantmakers for Education, Executive Director Celine Coggins is moving on. We talked to Coggins about changes she has seen in education philanthropy, changes she’d like to see, and her plans for the future.
Read MoreAs attacks on anti-racist education in schools continue, some advocates argue they’re part of a broader assault on public education. Funders have been stepping up, but the situation is urgent and the sector could do more.
Read MoreWhat’s it like to get a bolt-from-the-blue gift from MacKenzie Scott? We talk to some recent recipients from the world of K-12 education and explore what this latest round of funding tells us.
Read MoreEven as the world experiences an alarming rise in antisemitism and Holocaust denial, hundreds of thousands of Holocaust survivors still live with us. The Blue Card helps them remain in their homes and age with dignity.
Read MoreEquality Can’t Wait recently announced the winners of its $48 million contest to support gender equality. We take a closer look at who the four top grantees are, and what an infusion of $10 million will allow them to do.
Read MorePhilanthropic support for Jewish arts and culture has declined in recent years, a trend the pandemic has only exacerbated. Here’s how a funding collaborative called CANVAS is shoring up the field and covering new ground.
Read MoreThe nation’s teaching workforce has a diversity problem, and achievement gaps for Black students are one consequence. With support from philanthropy, here’s how one new initiative is challenging the status quo.
Read MoreThe Jewish community is more diverse than many would imagine, but Jews of color do not always feel welcome in its institutions. A group of foundations helped create a new fund to nurture a more inclusive community.
Read MoreRecognizing a gap between government interventions and a growing health crisis, the Schusterman Family Foundation became a leader in direct giving, moving quickly to support the hardest hit.
Read MoreSome 2 million Americans have now served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. What has philanthropy been doing to help former soldiers handle the physical and mental tolls of service, and ease the transition back to civilian life?
Read MoreThe Tulsa-based Schusterman Family Foundation released a interactive resource to help nonprofits evaluate and share the impact of their work. We take a look.
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