This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The hurricanes in the Gulf and Florida over the last few weeks have left people displaced — and from more than just their homes. Places of worship, community centers, parks…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Next month, like every October, any man, woman, or child who has lived in Alaska for at least a year will receive a dividend check from the Alaska Permanent Fund…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Several people lost their lives to Hurricane Irma, and officials say the storm has caused billions of dollars of damage. Millions of people are without power and thousands have been…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Mexico on Monday withdrew its offer of aid to the United States to help victims of Hurricane Harvey, saying those resources are now needed at home as Mexico recovers from a separate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For some organizations, the moral imperative of equity may be enough to spur action. Others may be moved by data showing that diversity can boost the quality of decision-making and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How can funders make their grantmaking more transparent and inclusive while tackling the unequal power dynamic in philanthropy? To delve into the “how” of this democratic approach, in late August…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There is nothing like reports and photos of devastation after a natural disaster to spark one’s desire to lend aid and support. But all too often, the outpourings of charitable…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. New York angel investor Tony Davis invested $750,000 in a bond to retrain low-income, low-skilled workers for tech jobs in the borough of New York. “It’s not a loan, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Give homeless vets survival packs. On any given night, nearly 40,000 veterans are homeless, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The American Homeless Families Foundation distributes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The devastation of Hurricane Harvey is a heartbreaking reminder that disaster can hit us at any time. Communities have been destroyed, and tens of thousands of people are facing tremendous…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Take the long view: Even while focusing on immediate needs, remember that it will take some time for the full range of needs to emerge. Power loss, transportation outages, and flood-damaged…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We need to create more incentives for companies to hire low-income people, to modernize workforce training, and to encourage people to #GiveWork, not aid. I outline a lot of the…