This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Catastrophic floods — such as those caused by Hurricane Harvey — are on the rise, especially in the East and Midwest. Climate change, which brings supercharged storms and sea-level rise as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Wealth managers are sitting on a philanthropic goldmine. Today, the top 10 private banks hold an astonishing $7.9trn under management. And this trend looks to continue: the assets of wealthy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the context of a changing climate, how can we ensure that schoolchildren who live in rural areas are consistently able to attend school? In the past few years, Zimbabwe…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy is greatly rewarding and can be a lot of fun. But how do you turn good intentions into a lasting change? Why give? There are many reasons, ranging from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Canadian Minister for International Development Karina Gould announced on Monday that Canada is committing CAD $485 million in new aid to help lower-income countries access the vital medical tools needed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This year, as COVID-19 raged and our nation faced a collective racial reckoning, we’ve seen increased charitable giving both to Black communities and to Black-led organizations that are implementing new…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Smell loss – called anosmia – is a common symptom of COVID-19. For the past nine months, the two of us – a sensory scientist and an infectious disease epidemiologist…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. No health worker should have to choose between treating their patients and keeping themselves and their families safe. However, as the global shortage and inequitable distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) continues,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Being food-insecure – unable to get enough nutritious food to meet your needs – can take a toll on your health. So Dayton Children’s Hospital has begun to screen its…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Our experiences at the Ford Foundation point to the benefits and challenges of learning by doing. As we’ve looked within, we have focused on improving and amplifying a series of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Natural disasters in recent years have left many districts facing months and years of recovery, and recently record-breaking numbers of tornadoes have touched down in the Midwest. Other parts of the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The word charity holds high regard in the minds of most. It is associated with selflessness, helping those in need, and improving one’s community. While we’d like to think that…