As trillions in federal infrastructure dollars become available to cities and towns nationwide, grant makers have an unparalleled opportunity to insist that people of color and those who live in rural communities play a role in determining what gets built and where the jobs go.
By Don Howard
Contributor
Grief Is Everywhere and Children Are Suffering Most. What Can Philanthropy Do About It?
The Covid pandemic and a gun violence epidemic have taken an enormous toll on kids. But childhood grief is consistently overlooked by grant makers who fund mental health research and services. Bereavement programs need much more support to reach the growing number of children in need.
By Sara Deren
Contributor
The NoVo Foundation’s decision two years ago to stop funding gender-violence prevention underscored the problem of relying on one primary donor. Now, as the problem continues to grow, a consistent and coordinated response is needed across all of philanthropy.
By Judy Harris Kluger and Emily Hirsch
The mass murder in Buffalo and attacks on abortion rights were propelled by the same racist and sexist theories. Philanthropy must respond by providing ample and ongoing support to organizations building power to change their communities and the national narrative.
By Dorian Warren and Lorella Praeli
A New Award Puts the Focus on How Philanthropy Can Do More in the South
Social-justice organizations in the region can compete for a prize that offers $30,000 in cash and $15,000 in pro bono communications and strategy.
LGBTQ leaders of color have led efforts for years to improve abortion access and care at the state level. Now is the time for grant makers to recognize their work with much greater investment.
By Amoretta Morris and Dani Martinez
Despite controversies swirling around donor-advised funds, efforts aimed at speeding money from DAFs are of minimal interest to most fundraisers. On a recent well-attended webinar on managing and using gifts from the funds, the subject didn’t even come up.
By Leslie Lenkowsky
Contributor
Here’s How Philanthropy Can Protect Access to Abortion in a Post-‘Roe v. Wade’ World
Grant makers who have avoided funding abortion access in the past no longer have an excuse to sit on the sidelines. This is an all-hands-on deck moment that will require massive resources from every corner of philanthropy.
By Jonathan Wittenberg and Wendy Sealey
Public Universities Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Accepting Megagifts From Wealthy Donors
As state funding declines, some colleges would struggle to meet their missions without major philanthropic support. The critics should recognize that most of them would never accept gifts that don’t align with their institution’s goals or come with unacceptable conditions.
By Michael H. Schill
Contributor
Ahead of Mother’s Day, Let’s Remember and Support Moms Behind Bars
The growth rate for incarcerated women, the majority of whom are mothers, has skyrocketed in recent decades. But too often movements to overhaul criminal justice don’t focus on the challenges facing women in prison. With more philanthropic investment, that can change.