Aileen Getty and Rory Kennedy Lead New Climate Fund to Support Activists and Protesters
Trevor Neilson, one of the leaders of the new fund, said the goal is to ratchet up the level of urgency by supporting those who are “screaming loudly that our government is not taking action.”
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Helping Government Workers Learn Is Crucial to Social Change
Savvy grant makers have recognized that instead of lobbying to advance a specific solution, they must recognize the needs of government workers and adapt programs to incorporate their concerns.
Health Care for People — and for the Planet
People living in rainforests survive in part by cutting down trees and selling the wood, which contributes to climate change. Health in Harmony is trying to change that.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Editor’s Notebook: How We Make Decisions About Advertising
Why the Chronicle chose to publish a full-page ad from the Federation for American Immigration Reform attacking the Southern Poverty Law Center.
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
The latest report from “Giving USA” sends a host of worrisome signals about what lies ahead for nonprofit fundraising.
By Emily Haynes and Michael Theis
Nature Conservancy and United Way US Get New Leaders (Transitions)
In other news about people in philanthropy, United Way U.S. has a new CEO, and the leader of the Marguerite Casey Foundation will retire next year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
6 Steps Foundations Can Take to Advance Racial Equity
The world of philanthropy has shown renewed interest in curbing racism and hate, and several grant makers have teamed up to urge more collective action.
By Keecha Harris and Valerie Jarrett
Prepare Nonfundraisers for Meetings With Big Donors
Use this form to prepare for, and keep leaders on track during, meetings with major donors
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Presidential Contenders Should Focus on National Service
As America celebrates Independence Day, it’s the ideal time to focus on ways to provide young people the opportunity to build their skills and volunteer by connecting with people of different backgrounds.
By Laura Lauder
Contributor
The Sundance Institute Uses Film to Bring Social Change (Podcast)
The nonprofit, which runs the annual Sundance Film Festival, offers fellowships, residential labs, grants, and mentorships to support more than 900 artists a year at varying stages of their careers.
How the Omidyar Network Aims to Reimagine Capitalism (Podcast)
Managing director Mike Kubzansky discusses the role philanthropy can play to build a more equitable society.
Art for Justice Creates New Program to Bring Artists and Criminal-Justice Advocates Together
Banking heiress Agnes Gund created Art for Justice two years ago using proceeds from her sale of a Roy Lichtenstein painting. The new project will feature 11 projects involving 28 grantees in states with some of the highest prison populations.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
How the New York Public Library Remains Current 125 Years After Its Founding (Podcast)
President Anthony Marx says that despite predictions of the demise of the library in the age of technology, it is used more than ever. with 40 million visitors a year.
Nonprofit Gives Kids a Blueprint for Working Through Learning Disabilities (Podcast)
‘Eye to Eye’ has an app that helps kids identify issues they are having so they can share those concerns with teachers, parents, and others.
Craig Newmark Gives $6 Million to Consumer Reports for Tech Research and Privacy
The money from the Craigslist founder will go toward research into small products, apps, and digital services and will help consumers stand up to big tech and privacy breaches.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Wells Fargo Pledges $1 Billion for Affordable Housing
The financial-services giant’s Wednesday announcement means a shift away from narrowly targeted efforts to improve diversity to address “systemic” issues that hurt minorities.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor