Weekly Reads
“The best work I see happening in philanthropic institutions around DEI are absolutely championed by the leadership of those organizations. Outside of that, there’s been very little movement building work from [the] sort of like grassroots organizing that is putting pressure on philanthropy.” [more]
—Edgar Villanueva, on The Skoll Foundation blog
“How can we appreciate and encourage ‘good philanthropy,’ while simultaneously sounding the alarm about the dangers of concentrated wealth and its influence?” [more]
—Tate Williams, in Inside Philanthropy
“The heads of Ford, Hewlett, MacArthur, Open Society, and Packard ... are embarking on a major campaign to encourage all other grant makers to join them to help cover essential operating costs.” [more]
—The Chronicle of Philanthropy
“Evidence suggests that collaborations across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors are the critical factor in tackling complexity and creating community success. Building coalitions that utilize a more diverse set of firms, workers, and communities to reach their productive potential offers a compelling opportunity for growth.” [more]
—Johnson Center
“While urgency is important [after a disaster], in order to effectively improve broken communities and alleviate suffering, donors should be thoughtful in their response. Check out these ten ideas on ‘Giving Strategically after Disaster’...” [more]
—Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
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