This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Native American communities are often overlooked. Though they represent nearly 3 percent of the US population, they have historically received roughly 0.5 percent of philanthropic dollars. To help address this,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With the holiday season here, consumers are understandably desperate for a “normal” holiday season. For many, that includes big family dinners and Black Friday shopping sprees. Retail and service sector…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Two new studies link declines in outdoor activities and park use during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic to reductions in mental health measures for teens and young adults…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It has been a pleasure to be a part of the Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium. I, and many others, hope that events like these will influence those that we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Foundations have an important role to play in the philanthropic landscape and we understand that each foundation is unique in how it defines its mission, goals, strategies, and so much…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Did you know that college students who are also parents are 10 times less likely than their childless peers to receive their bachelor’s degree? As Congress considers historic investments to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COP26 summit in Glasgow underscored the importance of climate resilience as a key policy goal around the world. As governments, businesses, and other entities look for capital to help meet their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In Tampa, Florida, a food bank is giving away what they’re calling “paper turkeys” — gift cards — instead of real turkeys. In Colorado Springs, Colorado, one food bank doesn’t…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Courtney Bryan is the executive director of the Center for Court Innovation, a New York City-based nonprofit that pilots innovative programs, conducts original research, and provides expert assistance to justice…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic and we have all witnessed the incredible effects mask wearing has on slowing the transmission of the coronavirus. The United…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When people think of ways to help the world’s poor, a few obvious ideas come to mind: giving them cash; preventing diseases like malaria through the distribution of bed nets…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Climate change is commonly discussed as though it’s a uniquely atmospheric phenomena. But the crisis is deeply entwined with the ocean, and this has largely been neglected in international climate…