Veterans Forge Second Careers in Manufacturing
San Diego-based Workshops for Warriors provides training for hot jobs in welding, machining, and advanced manufacturing.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Reinventing Cities Means Fixing Neglected Public Places
As parks, libraries, community centers, and other places fall into disrepair, it’s harder for urban residents to connect and build the ties they need to push for change.
By DANA BOURLAND
Contributor
Why Foundations Need an ‘Ensemble Cast’ to Tackle Complex Challenges
Grant makers are building new organizational structures and creating new roles to elevate the voices and talents of all staff members in program and spending decisions.
A Plan to Make Puerto Rico More Resilient Involves ‘All in Society’
The extraordinarily high death toll in the wake of the storm due to a lack of electricity, health care, and safe drinking water makes the need to reimagine long-term disaster recovery all the more urgent.
By Xavier de Souza Briggs
Contributor
With a Supreme Court Vacancy, It’s Time for Foundations to Act
Party-line blockades of judicial nominations have become commonplace, threatening a basic part of how our democracy is supposed to work. Philanthropy can draw attention to the looming threat and nurture solutions.
By Luke Freedman
Contributor
Craigslist Founder’s $20 Million Gift Signals Ongoing Commitment to Journalism
Billionaire Craig Newmark says his donation to the City University of New York’s graduate journalism program is part of a campaign to counter fake news and “bad actors” who are undermining democracy.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
4 Ways to Ask Major Donors for Big Gifts
We asked successful big-gift fundraisers what techniques they use when requesting big gifts. Here’s what they say.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
“Leave your ego at the door” and other tips from a philanthropist.
By ISA CATTO
Contributor
How to Overcome Implicit Bias in the Hiring Process
Experts shine a light on subtle ways prejudice creeps into hiring and offer advice on attracting a more diverse pool of candidates.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor