Keeping a close eye on philanthropy
From the time I started in philanthropy, I have been on a mission to drive more resources (financial and non-financial) to grassroots organizations led by those most impacted by injustices. Groups like Grantmakers for Southern Progress… Read More
“Truth is ever to be found in simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things.” – Sir Isaac Newton Sometimes it is helpful for a genius to remind you what is important, especially one… Read More
Every summer for at least 15 years of my life, my siblings and I were shipped to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to spend time with our grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. We spent hot days on the… Read More
Recent headlines have been filled with stories of families that are separated at the border and asylum-seekers who are treated like criminals. For weeks, organizations have been in rapid response mode, sending people to the border… Read More
A recent post from the #DisruptPhilanthropyNOW! campaign shared an all-too-familiar story: A large national foundation abruptly ceased funding a local organization. In this case, the large national foundation is W.K. Kellogg (WKKF) and the local organization… Read More
What does it mean for funders to build power? As more and more grantmakers embark on or deepen journeys to embed values of equity, diversity and inclusion into their work, how can we incorporate a power-building… Read More
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