Blinded by my class and race privilege, it never occurred to me to probe the organization’s salary structure more closely and provide the support its leaders needed to continue their important work.
By Lisa Ranghelli
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Philanthropy Won’t Change the World Unless It Takes More Risks. Here’s How.
Grant makers are often focused on helping people who face wrenching challenges every day. So why is it so hard to do what it takes to make a difference?
By Lisa Ranghelli
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Crisis Calls for New Foundation Strategy on Housing
A few months ago the McKnight Foundation made a striking announcement: The Minnesota foundation awarded a grant of $23-million to the Family Housing Fund to build 5,000 units of low-cost housing in the Twin Cities over the next four years. The award is the largest grant to a single organization in…
By Lisa Ranghelli
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