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Rents across the U.S. have climbed to staggering levels in recent years. Millions of renters spend more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, a situation that housing…

When it comes to summer learning, the benefits are well documented. Students who consistently attend well-planned, high-quality programs achieve higher scores on math and language arts testing. They also earn…

As part of the global shift toward a more strategic philanthropy, donors are increasingly seeking ways to better support grantee partners by creatively leveraging their resources and capabilities, such as…

Families that are deeply engaged in philanthropic giving may reach an inflection point and decide to significantly increase their giving. This change can be driven by a variety of factors…

A strategic time horizon in philanthropy is, quite simply, the length of time over which a donor or foundation seeks to engage in philanthropic giving. The selected horizon can be…

This guide offers details about the state’s disenfranchisement laws and how you may still be able to vote from jail, even with a conviction.

This webinar conversation builds on the articles in that series, taking a deep look at what the elements of that agenda look like, from a range of contributors.

The need for rural teachers, especially those who can prepare students for post-secondary education, is dire. Some teachers who fit that bill are driving long distances to help them, reports Nichole Dobo…

New analysis shows that enforcing priority bus lines would increase access to jobs for many DC residents, but additional investments are needed to ensure equitable outcomes.

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In the ever-changing landscape of philanthropy, philanthropists find themselves grappling with a confluence of challenges. Escalating global issues, shifting norms and attitudes, the growing specter of economic inequity, and ongoing…

Haitian-born Julio Bateau arrived in Detroit in 1978 with a graduate degree in structural engineering and a spirit of possibility. He was drawn to Midtown, a then-economically distressed area in…