Philanthropy’s Failed Covid Test
While large sums have been given, the wealthiest are still richer than before the pandemic hit. And grant makers have been reluctant to say they will permanently lift restrictions on grants. What’s more, when it comes to vaccines, the world’s neediest are still waiting.
By Benjamin Soskis
Contributor
An effort spearheaded by U.N. Women and the governments of Mexico and France calls on philanthropic, government, and business leaders to address the profound imbalance in funding for feminist organizations.
A Key to Diversity in Nonprofit Boardrooms: Mobilize Donors to Force Change
Institutional investors have forced corporate boards to change. Now it’s time for wealthy trustees to take the same approach at the biggest and most powerful institutions.
By Carolyn T. Adams and Vicki W. Kramer
If a foundation lacks an authentic awareness or commitment to diversity and inclusion, requiring higher asset distribution may exacerbate the very inequities advocates are working to reverse.
By Kyle Caldwell
Contributor
Support for Press Freedom Needs to Include Gender Equity in Newsrooms
Journalism won’t be well severed if philanthropy simply props up media organizations that don’t reflect the people they serve and perpetuate a mostly white, male view of what constitutes news.
By Kathy Im and ELISA LEES MUNOZ
We Agree, Foundations Should Be Held Accountable for High Salaries and Staggering Expenses
Two former foundation officials support the idea of challenging the “staggering” redirection of charitable dollars to pay for “bloated foundation staff” and administrative expenses.
Donor Privacy Case Before the Supreme Court Is a Threat to Nonprofit Transparency
The challenge to a California law by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation could set in motion broad changes to nonprofit tax rules that would undermine trust in all civic institutions.
By Roger Colinvaux
Contributor
With Philanthropic Support, Artists Can Help Rebuild American Democracy One Song at a Time
At a moment when society is so divided by authoritarian ideologies and partisan politics, it’s hard to find spaces of common ground. Cultural expression can create those spaces — particularly music.
By Eric K. Ward
Contributor
To Transform Policing, Philanthropy Must Support Efforts to Abolish It
Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict was just the start. Now grant makers need to make sure their dollars go where they will make a real difference — to abolitionist movements leading the fight for just and lasting change.
By Mihika Srivastava
Contributor
Grant makers faced their fears and overcame harmful giving patterns during a year of extreme challenges. They need to embrace their newfound bravery permanently.
By Kris Putnam-Walkerly
Contributor