A Philanthropic Call to Action Against Anti-Asian Hate
As we gather once more in philanthropy’s boardrooms and Zoom rooms, this time to consider our response to escalating racism toward Asian-Pacific Islanders, our organizations have a moral obligation to set the tone for a broader civic response.
One Foundation CEO’s Plan to Respond to Today’s Outrages. What’s Yours?
For too long, philanthropy’s anger has been diluted, blunted, and bludgeoned by a relentless barrage on our sense of basic humanity and civic well-being — fueled by race-, gender-, LGBTQ-, and immigrant-centric attacks flying under the guise of patriotism.
By Robert K. Ross
Contributor
Foundations Must Do Far More to Aid Transgender People
More than 30 foundations pledge to speak out against the vicious abuses such people face and to provide support for a burgeoning activist movement.
Philanthropy’s Focus on the Southern U.S. Border Crisis Is Urgent
Foundations can play an important role in reminding Americans about the plight facing immigrant families and in making sure nonprofits have the resources they need to help people seeking to live in the United States.
By Robert K. Ross
Contributor
Newest White House Proposal on Immigrant Families Stands Out as Especially Cruel
The plan would deny legal immigrants green cards or visa renewals if they use food stamps, housing subsidies, or many health-care programs — even if their children are U.S. citizens. Here’s what grant makers can do.
Successes of Calif.’s Grass-Roots Activists Offer Lessons for All Grant Makers
A new book, State of Resistance, is must reading for foundations that want to understand what to do now to influence what’s next across the United States.
After Parkland, How Foundations Can Act
The California Endowment last week decided to reject stock investments in gun makers and oppose policies that militarize schools — two of many steps Robert Ross, the philanthropy’s CEO, says foundation boards nationwide should consider.
By Robert K. Ross
Contributor
Resist! How to Fight the Meanspiritedness in Political and Civil Life
Protest marches against recent racist, sexist, xenophobic, and anti-civil-rights activities are good, but nonprofits need a more strategic and disciplined way to strive for what’s right.
By Robert K. Ross
Contributor
On Race and Inequality, Philanthropy Has to ‘Get Woke’
A foundation leader offers a seven-question test to determine if your organization is sleeping through the fight to create a more just America.
By Robert K. Ross
Contributor
Philanthropic Leadership Shouldn’t Still Look Like the Country-Club Set
While parts of the foundation world have grown more diverse, the top leadership and program-officer jobs don’t yet reflect the diversity of America, says a report released Sunday.