Philanthropy & Funding
Donor Intent Is Critical to Strategic Philanthropy
Far from constraining foundations, donor intent protects them from short-term thinking and liberates their creativity.
Tag: Strategic Philanthropy
Health
The Psychedelic Revolution in Mental Health
Rick Doblin launched the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies in 1986 to research and advocate for the use of LSD, magic mushrooms, and Ecstasy to treat mental illness. After more than three decades of labor, he has found his moment.
Government
How Can Philanthropy Help Rehabilitate US Democracy?
Those with wealth and privilege are uniquely positioned to support the building and reimagining of our tattered and under-resourced democracy-preserving institutions.
Foundations
How Corporate Philanthropy Buys Influence
Companies use charitable giving to disguise political lobbying.
Podcast
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Giving Across Generations: Maximizing Impact Through Family Philanthropy
Families that use successful multi-generational giving strategies can make an impact on important issues, foster a tradition of philanthropy, and deepen their relationships. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Suzanne Wheeler from Mariner Wealth Advisors and Mary Jovanovich from Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.
Government
How Philanthropy Can Help Governments Accelerate a Real Recovery
Philanthropic dollars can play a unique role in catalyzing the public sector’s transformation toward data-driven leadership and decision-making.
Foundations
How to Make Society’s Risk Capital Riskier
Philanthropy must hire outside the box, write the first check, and take unsolicited applications.
Environment
How Philanthropy Must Address the Climate Emergency
Breaking down silos means starting from intersectionality and emphasizing climate justice.
Foundations
The Rise of the Corporate Social Investor
The strategic alignment between business and corporate foundations, impact funds, and accelerators shows enormous potential for achieving social impact. But they can align in different ways, each with its strengths and weaknesses. A feature story in the Summer 2020 issue.
Business
The Dawn of Responsible Finance
Since the Great Recession, leaders in finance and investing have aimed to make their industries more equitable, sustainable, and socially productive. Has the fight for financial reform found its moment amid the economic crisis sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic? A Case Study in the Summer 2020 issue.