Deborah Santana is a lifelong activist and donor, including work at the Milagro Foundation with former husband Carlos Santana, and her own charitable fund Do A Little. Santana talks with IP about her past work and future plans.
Read MoreBacked by the Ford Foundation, Laudes Foundation and Open Society Foundations, the Labora Fund is working to advance workers’ rights in Brazil, where nearly half of the labor force is made up of informal workers.
Read MoreThere are enormous shortfalls in funding to advance the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. As part of its commitment to impact investing, MacArthur Foundation seeded a $1.1 billion fund for the cause.
Read MoreAs they explode in popularity in the U.S., DAFs are also gaining steam on the other side of the Pacific. Guest author Natalee Hung discusses why Asian donors are primed for DAF giving, and how the rules around Asian DAFs differ.
Read MoreBy redirecting money from its own operating expenses, the international reproductive justice organization has been able to double the number of grantees receiving support through its Ipas Collaborative Fund.
Read MoreGuest contributor Dr. Vanessa Kerry argues that even as philanthropy pledges billions toward climate adaptation and the climate-health nexus, what really matters is how and to whom those dollars are made available.
Read MoreHousing has become a huge philanthropic priority, globally and domestically, and one of the largest charities in the space is Habitat for Humanity. We take a look at its latest global program targeting slums, barrios and favelas.
Read MoreThrough its prestigious Rome Prize and other offerings, the American Academy in Rome gives artists and scholars a chance to live and work in the heart of the Eternal City. Fundraising, though, is an ever-evolving challenge.
Read MoreTo some extent, trying and failing to solve big problems comes with the territory of philanthropy. But sometimes, funders fail even to try, paying scant attention to issues well worth their dollars. Here are examples from this year.
Read MoreWhen we last spoke with the mega-donor, his foundation had moved nearly $150 million to the Ukraine recovery effort. He’s now committed more than a half-billion, demonstrating a unique level of commitment and flexibility.
Read MoreIn this guest article, Celeste Brubaker and Brian Boland argue that the delivery of global humanitarian aid can be much improved if funders focus on paying for results rather than simply backing “activities.”
Read MoreMost migrants and refugees end up in cities, which seldom have the resources to support them. The Global Cities Fund is helping municipalities respond with the aim of opening up larger funding avenues.
Read MoreHigh-dollar philanthropic prizes are increasingly popular, but just how hard is it to land one? And how does winning impact recipients? Repeat winner Kaushik Kappagantulu recounts his experience.
Read MoreFront-line organizations in the Global South face unique threats and challenges when it comes to digital technology. With $15 million in seed funding from Ford, the Digital Resilience Network will provide technical support.
Read MoreThe Sustainable Development Goals are closely tied to some of the Gates Foundation’s core priorities, including maternal health. Here are three moves the foundation has made recently to help get stalled progress back on track.
Read MoreAs devastating casualties mount in Israel and Gaza, a number of foundations, major donors, corporations and pooled fundraising efforts are channeling support to the region. Here’s an overview of the funding response to date.
Read MoreDedicated to building welcoming societies and just systems for people on the move, Unbound Philanthropy funds in both the U.S. and the U.K. These days, it’s seeking to shine a light on solutions around climate-driven migration.
Read MoreReflecting sector-wide trends, philanthropies threw their weight behind two collaborative global development efforts, seeking to bolster citizen engagement and shift power to those close to the ground.
Read MoreVictoria Philips grew up in Nigeria and went on to found an NGO in South Africa. Now based in San Diego, Philips runs a nonprofit consultancy. We connected with her to learn about her journey and get her perspective on philanthropy.
Read MoreNamati trains paralegals who can work as grassroots climate justice and land rights advocates in their own communities. It’s an approach that has garnered attention from big names in philanthropy.
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