Philanthropy Should Commit to Integrating Climate Work Into Everything
Like racial injustice, confronting climate change will require those of us in philanthropy to change our assumptions about how we operate our organizations, how we live, and the way we fund.
By Maya Winkelstein
Contributor
Artificial Intelligence Could Transform Fundraising if It’s Used Effectively and Ethically
The pandemic gave nonprofits a glimpse of how A.I. can change giving. Now foundations and nonprofits need to join forces to use these tools to jump-start a revolution in giving and ensure that organizations of all sizes and causes benefit.
By Beth Kanter and Allison Fine
White Philanthropy, Here’s How to Guarantee Real Change Happens
Inviting people of color into structures in which we are accountable to white millionaires and billionaires is not an invitation to share power. Real power comes from appointing people of color into top roles and actively dismantling the power structures that marginalize millions, say the author of Decolonizing Wealth and the head of the Groundswell Fund.
By Edgar Villanueva and Vanessa Daniel
White House Actions on Gun Violence Open Opportunities for More Philanthropic Investment
State and local groups are leading the fight for gun-violence prevention legislation, but they need more resources to get the job done and permanently reform our nation’s gun laws.
By Jen Pauliukonis
Contributor
The health crisis makes it clear that good leadership matters. But more funding is needed to understand what works and how it can be applied during the next crisis.
By Victor Dukay and Kathy Irene Kennedy
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.
By Cathy Cha and Robert K. Ross
For All of Us in Philanthropy, the Moment of Rebuilding Is Here
Our grantees have struggled mightily with a range of challenges as foundations have seen their assets boom and learned that it doesn’t take luxury travel or other trappings to do good well. Let’s work now to keep moving forward.
By Lisa Pilar Cowan
Contributor
When it Comes to Voting Rights, Philanthropy Needs to Act Like Every Day Is Election Day
Growing state efforts to restrict voting access threaten our democracy and the causes foundations care about. We need to start fighting back now.
By Geri Mannion
Contributor
Move Over, Rage Philanthropy. It’s Time for Spite Philanthropy.
Activists are running campaigns to give to charities that their enemies hate. The drives could produce much-needed gifts but get nonprofits caught up in partisan political controversies.
By Gregory R. Witkowski
Contributor
Listening to People of Color Is Important, but It’s Hardly Enough to Fight Racism
Understanding the policies and practices that lead to racial inequities and what role foundations should play is far more important, says a justice advocate.