North America

When it comes to air quality, neighboring countries are in it together. In 2023, wildfire smoke from across the Canadian border became a primary source of air pollution in major U.S.cities, according to a report released this week. The annual World Air Quality Report by IQAir, a Swiss air quality…

Learn how the United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is using racial justice to inform their grantmaking efforts, and how other philanthropic organizations can help work to undo the legacies of harm inflicted upon communities of color.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) aren’t just ideals; they’re the bedrock upon which transformative change is constructed. Often positioned with concepts of justice (JEDI) or belonging (DEIB), DEI is one…

Candid Blog | In honor of Women’s History Month, read nine books from leading authors on gender issues and disparities, movements combatting sexism, and women empowerment.

Black History Month has become the time to reflect on all the progress black Americans have made, but the sobering reality is that when it comes to wealth – the…

For many small businesses, especially those owned by women and people of color, navigating the existing COVID economy presents new opportunities and challenges — particularly when it comes to the…

Four years into the pandemic, disabled people interviewed by The 19th described feeling isolated and hopeless.

Philanthropists and the leaders they support share a common goal: to achieve meaningful impact for the communities they serve. However, understanding if you’re making a difference in the social and…

The impact of systems change donation. Learn how to encourage donors to support nonprofits that go beyond direct service.

“I get that listening is important, but what role am I actually supposed to play to make it happen?” A program officer from a large private foundation recently asked my…

Three simple but effective steps—and accompanying tools—to refresh your corporate philanthropy and CSR strategy.

We are facing a moment of crisis and reinvention in American democracy. But the current crisis is not limited to disagreements about ethics, corruption, executive power, or the skewing of…