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Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 5h

Threats against progressive funders and nonprofits have become more numerous and more virulent since the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Dawn Wolfe(@drwolfe.bsky.social reports: tinyurl.com/f6rxvfjp

#Democracy #FreeSpeech #DigitalSecurity #NonprofitLeadership #HumanRights #GrantsForDemocracy

Trolls Are Coming for Nonprofits and Funders. Here’s What to Know and What to Do About It

Egged on by the government, threats against progressive funders and nonprofits have become more numerous and more virulent since the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 11h

This summer, Congress voted to continue a key global AIDS program, but funding remains restricted, and diminished funding has already resulted in nearly 100,000 deaths. The good news is that AIDS-related philanthropy has risen slightly, but more is needed.

Paul Karon reports: tinyurl.com/2y6w2a9j

As the U.S. Dials Back AIDS Relief, Can Philanthropy Maintain Lifesaving Services?

PEPFAR-related service disruptions have already resulted in nearly 100,000 deaths. The good news is that AIDS-related philanthropy has ticked up, but more is needed.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 16h

The Haplotace, Walter Scott Family, and Denise And Michael Kellen Foundations all saw their assets explode after receiving enormous contributions.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/2wt3tmpm

#WealthTransfer #FamilyFoundations #NebraskaPhilanthropy #AlabamaPhilanthropy #NewYorkPhilanthropy

Three More Foundations That Got Much Larger in 2023

The Haplotace, Walter Scott Family, and Denise and Michael Kellen foundations all saw their assets explode after receiving enormous contributions.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 1d

Michael Kavate reports on three philanthropies whose endowments passed the $500 million mark in recent years thanks to major contributions. What’s ahead for them?

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/5ektuxfu

#WealthTransfer #Endowments #TexasPhilanthropy #NebraskaPhilanthropy

Three Newly Major Foundations from Texas, Nebraska and Delaware

Here is a trio of philanthropies whose endowments passed the $500 million mark in recent years thanks to major contributions. What’s ahead for them?

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 1d

With social isolation on the rise, Tiffany Benjamin of the Humana Foundation makes a case for a “two-for-one” solution to rebuild lost connections.

Guest Contributor, Tiffany Benjamin Reports: tinyurl.com/3u7r5msy

#HealthEquity #Loneliness #Aging #YouthDevelopment #CommunityBuilding

Bridging Broken Connections: The Benefits of Intergenerational Programs

With social isolation on the rise, Tiffany Benjamin of the Humana Foundation makes a case for a “two-for-one” solution: building ties between older adults and youth.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 5d

At a time when civil liberties and rights are under threat, it’s critical that philanthropy retains its voice and defends free speech, both to protect funders and democracy writ large.

Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/yfb7hkr4

#OSF #FordFoundation

Free Speech Is Under Attack. Here’s What Funders Are Doing — and What Else Is Needed

With civil liberties under increasing threat, it’s critical that philanthropy retains its voice and defends free speech, both to protect nonprofits and democracy writ large.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 5d

The Matthew Perry Foundation is focused on reframing how addiction is talked about and treated. Ade Adeniji reports from its inaugural Summit on Addiction & Recovery.

Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/khfxk5x4

#MatthewPerryFoundation

The Matthew Perry Foundation Zeroes in on Destigmatizing Addiction

Established after the actor’s death in 2023, the foundation is focused on reframing how addiction is talked about and treated. Ade Adeniji reports from its inaugural Summit on Addiction and Recovery.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 5d

Prebys Foundation CEO Grant Oliphant discusses how one of San Diego’s largest funders is balancing the need to provide short-term support while preserving its long-term grantmaking capacity.

Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/3prtjm39

#ArtsFunding #SanDiego #PrebysFoundation #CivilSociety

How the Prebys Foundation Provided a Lifeline to Arts Groups Affected by Federal Cuts

We take a closer look at how one of San Diego’s largest funders is balancing the need to provide immediate support with preserving its long-term grantmaking capacity.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 6d

The retired NBA All-Star Goran Dragić’s philanthropic focus is on youth sports and empowering disabled athletes, including through a unique partnership with two other foundations.

Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/bde4zcnd

#GoranDragic #YouthSports #NBA #Kenya #Slovenia

Former NBA All-Star Goran Dragić Empowers Kenyan Youth Through Sports

The retired point guard’s focus is on youth sports and empowering disabled athletes, including through a unique partnership with two other foundations.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 6d

IP's Michael Kavate rounds up advances — and declines — across the climate funding landscape on the heels of this year's Climate Week.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: lnkd.in/er29JiDD

#ClimatePhilanthropy #BezosEarthFund #ClimateJustice #ForestGuardians #YouthClimateAction

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Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 6d

Peter and Jennifer Buffett’s philanthropy hasn’t always been free from controversy. With a huge influx of resources down the line, here’s what it’s focusing on now and how Peter describes its stance looking ahead.

Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/2s3ff4zc

#NoVoFoundation

Inside the NoVo Foundation: Peter and Jennifer Buffett Set Their Sights on Upstate New York

The couple's philanthropy hasn’t always been free from controversy. But with a huge influx of resources coming down the line, here’s what it’s focusing on now and what we might expect looking ahead.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 6d

Global philanthropy doesn’t just need more funders, outgoing GAEA head Luis Alvarado writes. It needs more people able and willing to work across systems to “deliberately shape the conditions for transformation.”

Guest Contributor, Luis Alvarado Reports: tinyurl.com/bdaf9tjd

#GAEA

How the New Orchestrators Blend Capital, Soft Power and Systems Thinking

Global philanthropy doesn’t just need more funders, Luis Alvarado writes. It needs more people able and willing to work across systems to “deliberately shape the conditions for transformation.”

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 7d

Mike Scutari remembers collector and philanthropist Agnes Gund, who passed away at 87, and who launched the Art For Justice Fund to reduce mass incarceration in the U.S.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/ywbvtxnx

#ArtsPhilanthropy #AgnesGund #ArtForJustice #CriminalJusticeReform #ArtsFunding

Agnes Gund Was Much More than Your Archetypal “Old World” Arts Patron

The collector and philanthropist, who passed away this month at 87, launched the Art for Justice Fund to reduce mass incarceration in the U.S.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 7d

The Eradicate Hate Conference highlights the fundraising struggle for organizations working to stop, and heal from, hate-based violence.

Dawn Wolfe reports: tinyurl.com/2mhzfs8m

#HatePrevention #EradicateHate #ViolencePrevention #NonprofitFunding #Democracy #HumanRights #Pittsburgh #TreeOfLife

Anti-Hate Summit Highlights the Funding Struggle As Violence Escalates

The Eradicate Hate Global Summit was a reminder that securing funding remains a challenge for organizations confronting hate-based violence.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 7d

Every year, dozens of foundations grow from minor to major as bequests land in their coffers. Here’s the story of three such cases.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/58b9t86p

#WealthTransfer #LosAngelesNonprofits #MarylandPhilanthropy #HoustonCharities #NonprofitFunding

Meet Three Foundations That Got Dramatically Larger in 2023

Every year, foundations explode in size as bequests land in their coffers. Here’s the story of three such cases.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 7d

Few foundations have fundamentally changed how they operate over the past eight months. Why is that? And what would fighting harder look like? IP Editor-in-Chief David Callahan reviews options:

David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/5b29mtkp

#TrumpAdministration #OpenSociety #FordFoundation

How Should Funders Respond to an “Existential Threat?”

Few foundations have fundamentally changed how they operate over the past eight months. Why is that? And what would fighting harder look like?

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 9d

The Department of Justice’s apparent move to begin investigating OSF has prompted some pushback from funding leaders.

Connie Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/4rh99u85

#Democracy #CivilSociety #OpenSociety #FordFoundation #FreedomToGive #NonprofitsUnderThreat

Targeting OSF, Trump Aims for a Chilling Effect on Liberal Funders

The Department of Justice’s apparent move to begin a criminal investigation of the Open Society Foundations has prompted some condemnation from funding leaders.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 13d

Giving foundations and nonprofits a set expiration date has long been a wise approach to philanthropy, Jeff Raikes writes. Today’s challenges, he argues, make it more important than ever.

Guest Contributor, Jeff Raikes Reports: tinyurl.com/5n93chyp

#GivingInTime #BillGates #RaikesFoundation

No Time Like Now: “Giving in Time”

Giving foundations and nonprofits a set expiration date has long been a wise approach to philanthropy, Jeff Raikes writes. Today’s challenges, he argues, make it more important than ever.

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Borealis Philanthropy @borealisphil.bsky.social · 15d

In an op-ed published by @insidephilanthropy.com, our VP of Advancement Sade Dozan laid out the argument for narrative change as a key strategic investment for those funding movements for justice and liberation. For one, it’s been used in every movement.

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Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 13d

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Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 13d

The Climate Breakthrough Award celebrates its 10-year anniversary with its biggest group of winners yet. What makes this funding stand out?

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/mr933mwe

#ClimatePhilanthropy #ClimateBreakthrough #PackardFoundation #ClimateAction

There’s More Funding Than Ever Going Toward This Search for Climate Breakthroughs

The Climate Breakthrough Award celebrates its 10-year anniversary with its biggest group of winners yet. What makes this funding stand out?

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 13d

We talked with President and CEO Rip Rapson about the foundation’s decision to relocate its headquarters to Detroit and a tranche of new funding to enhance the city’s Livernois-McNichols corridor.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/35evbpja

#KresgeFoundation #Detroit #PlaceBasedGiving

Back in Detroit: A Closer Look at the Kresge Foundation’s Ambitious Relocation

We talked with President and CEO Rip Rapson about the foundation’s decision to relocate its headquarters to Detroit and a tranche of new funding to enhance the city’s Livernois-McNichols corridor.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 14d

We checked in with grantees of the $500 million philanthropic coalition to see how they're using the money.

Wendy Paris(@wendyparis.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/md3r3eee

#PressForward #LocalNews #JournalismMatters #CommunityMedia #Philanthropy #NewsInfrastructure #MediaEquity #BlackOwnedMedia

How Press Forward Is Supporting Small Newsroom Infrastructure

We checked in with grantees of the $500 million philanthropic coalition to see how they're using the money.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 14d

The pop star and entrepreneur's Clara Lionel Foundation is partnering with the arts heavyweight to put Caribbean creativity on the world stage.

Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/5y25z79m

#Rihanna #ClaraLionelFoundation #MellonFoundation #CaribbeanArts #ArtsAndCulture

Rihanna’s Latest: Investing in Caribbean Arts with the Mellon Foundation

The pop star and entrepreneur's Clara Lionel Foundation is partnering with the arts heavyweight to put Caribbean creativity on the world stage.

Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 16d

IP's Michael Kavate talks to two legal experts about the Trump administration's potential strategy against Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations and other nonprofits.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Report: tinyurl.com/2u9cnh88

#FreedomToGive #FordFoundation #OpenSocietyFoundations

How Might the Trump Administration Target Ford, OSF or Other Nonprofits?

Here’s what two legal experts had to say about the administration’s potential strategy, what nonprofits can do, and what still stands in the way of broad repression of the civil sector.