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Journalism sees rise in philanthropic spending over last five years
Philanthropic spending has substantially increased in journalism over the last five years, especially publications that serve marginalised communities in the US. That’s according to a new report published by NORC at the University of …
US nonprofits increasingly reluctant to lobby policymakers and politicians, survey finds
Charities and nonprofit organisations in the US are increasingly reluctant to lobby policymakers and politicians, according to a new study released. The survey, conducted for Independent Sector, a membership organisation of nonprofits and grant makers in the …
US Soccer signs philanthropy expert from New York City arts scene
Though the US women’s football team suffered heart ache after being knocked out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup by Sweden, its governing body has signed a major name to boost philanthropic revenues in its …
Reflections from the ground: Participatory grantmaking in my community
From 2021 to 2023, the WES Mariam Assefa Fund partnered with the Tamarack Institute to implement and facilitate a participatory grantmaking pilot project in the Peel region of Ontario, Canada. The focus of this grantmaking …
US philanthropic giving declined in 2022, report finds
Philanthropic giving in the US declined significantly in 2022 and was the first dip recorded since 2009, at the height of the last global financial crisis. A report compiled by Giving USA shows that …
The future of the past: Intergenerational trauma and transitional justice
Recently I completed a research project for the Fund for Global Human Rights on the present and future of transitional justice: the things societies can do to address mass human rights abuses in their history. …
Hewlett Foundation president Larry Kramer announces plan to step down
Larry Kramer, president of the Hewlett Foundation, is stepping down from his role after over a decade at the helm. He will move on to his new role as president and vice chancellor of the …
The role PSOs play is much broader than funders understand: Dave Biemesderfer, United Philanthropy Forum
Alliance in collaboration with WINGS has been commissioned by Propel Philanthropy to conduct a 10-part interview series on the work of Social Impact Infrastructure Organisations and the benefits they bring to the sector. This interview …
When it comes to the global financial architecture, it’s time to shift the power
There’s only one thing people hate giving away more than money. Power. In fact, the power to give away money is something people with large amounts of it tend to greatly enjoy. But power is …
Leadership changes and layoffs by Soros remind us that – like the Gates Foundation – OSF is family philanthropy
What’s happening at the Open Society Foundations? That’s a question likely to be on the minds of people in the philanthropy universe and well beyond. A joint announcement by the Chair and President of OSF …