Military Experience Is Less Common Today, But These Funders Are Staying True to Veterans

Military Experience Is Less Common Today, But These Funders Are Staying True to Veterans

Philanthropy for veterans often stems from personal or family experience, making a decline in the percentage of Americans who’ve served a cause for concern. But these veterans-focused funders bucked that trend in 2023.

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On Veterans Day, Who’s Standing Up for Those Who’ve Served?

On Veterans Day, Who’s Standing Up for Those Who’ve Served?

A small but dedicated group of funders—corporate, individual and family—backs veterans issues. On Veterans Day, we take a look at the key players and what they’re supporting, from job training to therapeutic psychedelics.

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Amid Competing Funding Priorities, Who’s Supporting the Nation’s Military Veterans?

Amid Competing Funding Priorities, Who’s Supporting the Nation’s Military Veterans?

As funders stretch to address COVID-19, a set of devoted foundations and corporations have kept their support for veterans steady. In fact, many have increased and adapted their funding in response to the pandemic. Here’s a roundup.

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How a Company With a Mission of Supporting Veterans is Tackling Racial Equity

How a Company With a Mission of Supporting Veterans is Tackling Racial Equity

Financial services company USAA serves a diverse military community, which makes up the majority of its members and a significant part of its workforce. The company recently made a $50 million commitment to advancing racial equity.

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From the Insurance Sector, a Strong Philanthropic Response to COVID-19

From the Insurance Sector, a Strong Philanthropic Response to COVID-19

Insurers build their businesses on trust and the ability to stand behind policyholders when crises hit. Many also have active foundations. How is all this translating into charitable giving in response to a global pandemic?

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Banks Started Giving Early on in Response to COVID-19—and the Pledges Keep Coming

Banks Started Giving Early on in Response to COVID-19—and the Pledges Keep Coming

Corporate foundations have moved swifty in response to the coronavirus. Here, we look at tens of millions of dollars in recent commitments, both locally and globally, made by banks and other financial service firms.

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Boots on the Ground: How Corporate Foundations Are Supporting Veterans

Boots on the Ground: How Corporate Foundations Are Supporting Veterans

Supporting veterans has become a hot topic in the corporate foundation world. What’s driving this heightened attention? Where are grants going? And what approaches to lifting up former service personnel are showing results?

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