This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Just about every indicator of drought is flashing red across the western U.S. after a dry winter and warm early spring. The snowpack is at less than half of normal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For many health care institutions, the shift toward values-based payments is accelerating efforts to address housing, food, safety, and other community needs. You might expect this is good news for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The consumer landscape in the US is changing; as Latinos become a more prominent part of the consumer market, companies must adapt to the diversifying cultural dynamics. According to Forbes, “there…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We’ve witnessed the dangerous coalescing of domestic violence and homelessness — both of which were problems before the pandemic but have become more urgent since the arrival of the virus.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. During the pandemic, the very nature of work evolved almost overnight in many industries. Few were forced to adapt as quickly and dramatically as food businesses. Farms, food, and beverage manufacturers, grocery stores, and restaurants…
A challenge for people with promising ideas is to have someone believe in their work and offer the first grant. Philanthropy has the freedom to provide this risk capital, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With the arrival of spring, Platte Farm Open Space, in the diverse, working-class neighborhood of Globeville in north Denver, comes alive with native grasses, pollinator gardens that attract bees and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As a single mom, Heidi needed a job that paid her enough to provide for her family and offered flexible hours so she could balance work with responsibilities at home.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Difficulty getting dental care is the norm in much of the United States, especially in rural areas. One problem is that there aren’t enough providers. Mid-level dental providers, or dental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Over just the past few years, corporate philanthropy has increased throughout the country. Although this is certainly due to voices calling for companies to be more involved within their community,…
The Gifford Foundation is small, but its dedication to listening gives it a very big presence in Syracuse, New York. Executive Director Sheena Solomon sees listening to community members and…
Small foundations have the agility and openness to make bets on new ideas and mavericks, and help revitalize entire fields — while unleashing creativity and sparking new collaborations. Meet a…