New and innovative ideas for leaders of foundations (more)
I had a mandate to create an investment portfolio wholly devoted to impact that would not sacrifice returns. After a decade, it outperformed its benchmarks of traditional market indexes and demonstrated that socially positive investments are long-term value investments.
Many modern philanthropists are building impact that lasts, though it may not look like the brick-and-mortar projects of previous eras. These five dimensions are a helpful guide.
Lessons from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis on defending our neighbors and democracy
Building power in communities now will protect them from the next threat to democracy.
When the village cannot wait, philanthropy must learn from community.
Recognition, distortion, and the organizing infrastructure behind Minnesota's response to Operation Metro Surge.
This article series, produced in partnership with and sponsored by the McKnight Foundation, brings together foundation leaders, community partners, and a mutual aid organizer to reflect on what happened during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.
Lessons from Brazil on how science philanthropy can and should act in the face of political hostility.
How philanthropy can walk alongside national governments to scale development solutions that deliver over time
