Legislating for Climate Justice Starts With Listening
Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act shows that transformative policymaking is dependent on a genuinely inclusive process.
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Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders— Navigating the Pandemic
In the final episode of this special series, Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, and Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, share how they’re redefining the role of philanthropy in addressing public health crises and preparing for future pandemics. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders—Economic Opportunity in America
Larry Kramer of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and La June Montgomery Tabron of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation discuss the origins of wealth inequality and its impact on American democracy. They also share how their institutions are creating new pathways for all communities to access secure and vibrant futures. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders—Race and Diversity Today
Crystal Hayling of The Libra Foundation and Sonal Shah of The Asian American Foundation discuss how their organizations are transforming the way race is discussed in America and how to improve understanding about racial concerns that will lead to a more inclusive society. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.
The Case for Investing in Employee Ownership
Transitioning businesses to employee ownership has the potential to significantly reduce the overall wealth gap as well as the racial equity gap. But it will take capital investment to scale.
The Vertical Integration of Philanthropy
Why social impact organizations are acquiring mission-aligned nonprofits.
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Shrewd Awakening
After many years of excluding the disability community, philanthropy is starting to make changes. The Ford Foundation’s awakening on disability inclusion offers a model for the rest of the sector.
Endow Black-Led Nonprofits
Endowments are often lacking for social change nonprofits—even more so for Black-led organizations. By closing this gap, we could radically transform how we confront society’s most pressing issues.
Open-access to this article made possible by The Bridgespan Group.
Implementation Beyond Headline Victories
Championing initiatives is not enough. Philanthropy must fund their implementation and build power in communities to keep the ball moving.
Strengthening the Philanthropic Supply Chain
Optimizing the path from funder to fundee isn’t something philanthropy has thought about systematically, but the sector should take this moment to build some muscle into it, with an eye toward racial and economic justice.