This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As a veteran who has experienced homelessness, I’ve seen how well this works firsthand. I was provided housing assistance – even though I had no current employment, and had budgeting…
How is global philanthropy working to respond and build resilience to crises in their regions? The war in Ukraine, economic instability and a sudden increase in the cost of living,…
Collaboration happens every day. From playgrounds and classrooms to workplaces and boardrooms, collaboration enables people to achieve shared goals. But collaboration alone won’t transform the systems that are failing youth…
The woman was desperate by the time she arrived in Lucy Schulson’s exam room. Patches of itchy blisters had spread across her skin. Other doctors had assured her it was nothing, a…
New York City this week announced it would launch what it described as the first-of-its-kind Abortion Access Hub — a phone line that confidentially connects callers to licensed abortion care providers within…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In our ninth annual research report, Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2022: Data to Drive Decisions, developed in partnership with Candid, we dive into how philanthropy and other funders supported natural…
What if we conceived resilience in terms of thriving, rather than merely surviving? Philanthropy is well-placed to help lift the ambitions of actors to see resilience as the necessary force…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The dust is finally starting to settle after a wild roller-coaster of a ride for U.S. climate policy. When all is said and done, three bills with major climate implications…
With the ever-growing use of artificial intelligence in technology, data collection is widespread and becoming second nature. Social media and smartphone usage make data collection much easier, in turn benefitting…
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on June 15, 2021, that she and her husband Dan Jewett had given US$2.7 billion to 286 organizations, including universities, arts organizations and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. After 10 years of living in a tent, William finally had a home. During that time, organizations in Fremont County, Colorado, had each tried to help William, but in November…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Effective meetings are critical for engaging family foundation board members. These convenings can provide the opportunity for family members and decision makers to discuss a variety of topics like values,…