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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 new study offers a rare window into the hidden effects of aggressive fire suppression that go beyond fuel accumulation. The practice may even change the course of forest evolution.

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…

On World Water Day, U.N.’s latest report warns of a global water crisis. But the biggest takeaway is that we can still halt it.

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…

Many developing nations have little cold storage and lose much of their perishable food before it gets to markets. Climate-friendly refrigeration can provide huge environmental and social benefits.

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…