Author Archive:
David Mattingly
Covid-19 has changed philanthropy forever
Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, the funding community has wrestled with how to meet the moment as challenges continue to mount. An informal poll of Fund for Global Human Rights grantees found that, …
Philanthropists must step up and adapt to support local community action
‘HELLO!’ reads the stock flyer, ‘If you are self-isolating, I can help with picking up shopping, posting mail, a friendly phone call, urgent supplies.’ Printed by the thousands and distributed around neighborhoods by members of …
Funding at the intersection? Navigating the complex world of human rights funding
Last week’s International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) conference in San Francisco provided a timely opportunity not only to explore current threats and opportunities in the field but also to continue to define the role …