Why Helping Small Businesses Succeed Should Be a Philanthropic Priority
To create an equitable economy, grant makers should address the financial and training hurdles that cause so many entrepreneurs to fail.
By Sandy Fernandez
Contributor
Diversity Up, Turnover Down, Wage Growth Normal at U.S. Foundations
A Council on Foundations survey finds greater racial diversity at the nation’s grant makers as well as a higher proportion of women in charge.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Why Does Philanthropy Keep Overlooking Disability Funding?
Foundation pledges to support disability-focused work haven’t led to significantly more investments. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let’s right that wrong.
By Richie Siegel
Contributor
The Native American Activist Taking On Hollywood — and Winning
Crystal Echo Hawk aims to change how America — and funders — see her people. And Melinda French Gates just asked her to give away $20 million however she sees fit.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
To Hell and Back: Polarization and the Nonprofit
Three leaders whose organizations were battered by the country’s divisions talk about the risks they faced and the tough choices they had to make
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
A Year After October 7, College Pluralism Efforts Give Me Hope
Diversity programming that emphasizes respect and cooperation is starting to gain traction on campuses.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
My Journey as a Black Christian DEI Leader at a Jewish Nonprofit
Her colleagues gave the author a new understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. After the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, it was her perspective of allyship that changed.
By Whitney Weathers
Contributor
3.6 Million U.S. Citizens Can’t Participate in Democracy. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Help
Not only are people from the U.S. territories unable to vote or access government benefits, they’re also largely ignored by grant makers.
By Javier H. Valdés and Winny Chen
Ford’s Darren Walker on Funding the Fight for Justice
Among the things Walker has learned: Leaders need to listen and be inclusive, but ultimately they sometimes have to go with their gut instinct.
Networking Organizations Can Help Local Nonprofits Succeed — My Experience Proves It
Grant makers too often skip funding this critical step when supporting local leaders like me.
By Kassaga James Arinaitwe
Contributor
What the Fearless Fund Settlement Means for Philanthropic Freedom
The case underscores the urgent need for policies that protect a nonprofit’s right to address social inequities.
By Roger Colinvaux
Contributor
The settlement of a case that would have tested whether charities can make grants based on race — and perhaps put the decision before the Supreme Court — has left the issue in a legal gray zone.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Fearless Fund Drops Grant Program for Black Women Business Owners in Lawsuit Settlement
The case has been closely watched as a bellwether in the growing legal battle waged by conservative groups against corporate diversity programs.
By Alexandra Olson
Associated Press
More Funders Are Handing Off Grant-Making Duties to Intermediaries. Is It a Good Idea?
A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that nonprofits are not as enamored with intermediaries as consultancies and foundations.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Native American Group Gives to Individuals to Build Community Wealth
The NDN Collective is giving out $25,000 and $50,000 awards, thanks to a $50 million foundation grant.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Grant Makers, Here’s How to Support Nonprofits Led by People of Color
Leaders of nonprofits serving people of color are facing urgent needs and less support. Here are 5 ways foundations can take action to preserve progress and speed racial justice.
By Aisha Benson
Contributor