White House Actions on Gun Violence Open Opportunities for More Philanthropic Investment
State and local groups are leading the fight for gun-violence prevention legislation, but they need more resources to get the job done and permanently reform our nation’s gun laws.
By Jen Pauliukonis
Contributor
The health crisis makes it clear that good leadership matters. But more funding is needed to understand what works and how it can be applied during the next crisis.
By Victor Dukay and Kathy Irene Kennedy
A Philanthropic Call to Action Against Anti-Asian Hate
As we gather once more in philanthropy’s boardrooms and Zoom rooms, this time to consider our response to escalating racism toward Asian-Pacific Islanders, our organizations have a moral obligation to set the tone for a broader civic response.
By Cathy Cha and Robert K. Ross
For All of Us in Philanthropy, the Moment of Rebuilding Is Here
Our grantees have struggled mightily with a range of challenges as foundations have seen their assets boom and learned that it doesn’t take luxury travel or other trappings to do good well. Let’s work now to keep moving forward.
By Lisa Pilar Cowan
Contributor
When it Comes to Voting Rights, Philanthropy Needs to Act Like Every Day Is Election Day
Growing state efforts to restrict voting access threaten our democracy and the causes foundations care about. We need to start fighting back now.
By Geri Mannion
Contributor
Move Over, Rage Philanthropy. It’s Time for Spite Philanthropy.
Activists are running campaigns to give to charities that their enemies hate. The drives could produce much-needed gifts but get nonprofits caught up in partisan political controversies.
By Gregory R. Witkowski
Contributor
Listening to People of Color Is Important, but It’s Hardly Enough to Fight Racism
Understanding the policies and practices that lead to racial inequities and what role foundations should play is far more important, says a justice advocate.
A year ago today, foundations and donors committed to new ways of operating to help organizations survive the health and economic crises. In 2021, there’s much more for all of us to do.
Philanthropy Needs to Prepare Itself for a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence
Incorporating A.I. tools into all programs and ensuring they are used for social good should be a priority for every foundation, not just those focused on technological innovation.
By Vilas Dhar and Kay Firth-Butterfield
Plan to Regulate Foundations and DAFs Opens Door to Burdensome Government Intrusion
The hostility to family foundations demonstrated in a critique of conservative advocates is mystifying, say leaders of the Philanthropy Roundtable.