Pooling commitments from some of the nation’s biggest philanthropies, Blue Meridian Partners is carrying on its antipoverty efforts with grants in three Sun Belt cities. The aim is to draw in more local, multisector support.
Read MoreWith backing from funders like the Ballmer Group and the T.L.L. Temple Foundation, Partners for Rural Impact is expanding the scope of its work in the underinvested field of rural education to new states.
Read MoreIt’s one of the philanthrosphere’s favorite words, but what “community” means in a grantmaking context can be fuzzy at best. Guest authors Sheryl Seller and Brian Stanley make a case for more precision.
Read MorePhilanthropy-driven, cross-sector collaboration is enjoying a particular uptick on the local level throughout the U.S. Recent examples we’ve covered point to the continuing currency of this trend.
Read MoreSteve and Connie Ballmer’s philanthropy is further leaning into place-based partnerships with a seven-year, $175 million commitment to StriveTogether. It’s one of Ballmer Group’s largest grants ever.
Read MoreWe’ve been overviewing some of the many place-based funders that support rural areas in the U.S., regions that national philanthropy often neglects. Here are a few of the lessons we’ve learned along the way.
Read MoreAnimal welfare is one of many causes championed by the Meadows Foundation, a 75-year-old family funder that gives in its home state of Texas. Here’s a look at how Meadows works and what it’s prioritizing right now.
Read MoreWe take an on-the-ground look at the Houston Endowment, which has been engaged in local giving for nearly a century. From the arts and parks to successes in reducing homelessness, its influence spans the city.
Read MoreBased in Wilmington, North Carolina, the hefty New Hanover Community Endowment is on a mission to serve its home county. We checked in with its inaugural president and CEO on what’s been an eventful tenure so far.
Read MoreOver 25% of the Midwest’s population lives in rural areas. These funders focus their efforts there, despite the fact that philanthropy at large chronically underfunds rural America.
Read MoreAs the oldest community foundation in Texas, the Dallas Foundation has built out an extensive grantmaking and partnership footprint across the region. President and CEO Matthew Randazzo walks us through its work.
Read MoreThe leader of the sunsetting foundation, which was set up by her mother, Diana Blank, joined us for a rare interview. Hear about what she’s learned on the journey to spending it all.
Read MoreAs global and national causes command more attention, especially from next-gen donors, are local concerns getting sidelined within philanthropy? We spoke with funders and experts around the country to find out.
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