Who Holds Philanthropy Accountable for Racial Justice?
The Movement for Black Lives is doing something new by getting grant makers to call their peers. Now we need a bigger push to ensure we’re all working every day to advance change, writes Lisa Pilar Cowan of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation.
By Lisa Pilar Cowan
Contributor
After the Protests, Will Philanthropy Do the Right Thing This Time Around?
The well-meaning response to 1960s civil unrest by foundations and nonprofits too often failed to produce the desired results. Now we have a chance to do a better job.
64 Black Foundation Leaders Tell Philanthropy to Go Big in Response to Pandemic and Police Killings
They are seeking support for efforts to use data to track the spread of Covid-19, tamp down outbreaks, and develop a plan to emerge from the pandemic with a healthy economy. They also said the response to police brutality should not fall solely on Black-led organizations.
The Movement for Black Lives Calls On Philanthropy to Provide $50 Million
Following nationwide protests to condemn police brutality against black people, a key grassroots organization this week has shifted its attention to raising grants that will allow it to advocate for policy change at every level of government.
Statements About George Floyd Are a Start, but How Will Organizations Live Their Values?
The leader of a group that promotes equity in philanthropy talks about how the nonprofit world was thinking about racial diversity and equity when the pandemic struck — and how that might change in the wake of mass protests against police violence and racism.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Frontline Civic Leaders Can Help Forge a Lasting Culture of Shared Responsibility
Community advocates in places like public libraries, local museums, and faith institutions will provide the best path forward as we emerge from the Covid-19 crisis and the racial justice protests, writes nonprofit executive Richard C. Harwood.
To Achieve Justice, Philanthropy Must Give Up Its Power
Today is a day for all of us in philanthropy, most particularly those of us who are white, to hold ourselves and our institutions to account, writes the head of the Hazen Foundation.
By Lori Bezahler
Contributor
Technology has helped charities scrambling to raise money and provide services in a suddenly altered world — in ways that could last for decades.
Editor’s Notebook: A Moment to Build Trust
Charities are showing their mettle during the pandemic and gaining public regard. But there’s still skepticism about big philanthropy.
By STACY PALMER
Contributor
Why Heifer International Joined the Libra Association (Podcast)
Pierre Ferrari, who heads Heifer International, discusses why his organization joined the Facebook-led group that seeks to create a global currency.
Volunteers Fight Covid-19 in the Navajo Nation
The Navajo & Hopi Families Covid-19 Relief Fund has raised millions for food distribution, supplies to make masks, and other efforts.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
As Buffett’s NoVo Foundation Shifts Priorities, What’s Needed Now to Help Women
NoVo’s understanding of how social change happens, and what grantees need, is crucial for other grant makers to adopt, writes the head of Madre. And in the pandemic, more philanthropy needs to go to efforts to protect women’s safety and security, writes the board chair of Women Move Millions.
After years of struggling for funding, Brotherhood/Sister Sol was about to break ground on a state-of-the-art headquarters and was moving confidently into future. Then Covid-19 hit.
How to Build a Better World (Podcast)
Jacqueline Novogratz, who leads Acumen, talks about her new book Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World.
Nearly 300 Donors and Grant Makers Join Push to Require Philanthropic Funds to Give More Now
A letter sent to Congress today asks lawmakers to require foundations and donor-advised funds to give at least 10 percent a year over the next three years.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Reporter
The survey also found that nearly half of young Americans do not feel safe volunteering or attending fundraising events in person.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor