The Power of Investing in People: Six Lessons From the Detroit Innovation Fellowship
The Detroit Innovation Fellowship identifies, connects, and supports local innovators working to address neighborhood challenges faced by Detroit residents.
Category: Community Philanthropy
In Conversation: The Center for Arab American Philanthropy
We speak with Katy Hayek Asuncion about how the Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s efforts support national philanthropy in the midst of local communities.
National Service, Local Action: Stories from AmeriCorps
AnnMaura Connolly shares the stories of three Americans who recognized a need and stepped forward to lead community change, spurring countless others into action where it’s needed most.
Change Can Start Anywhere. It’s Up to Philanthropy to Get Onboard.
Dennis McMillian shares the story of Aurora Johnson, who saw an opportunity to bring services and resources to an underserved, rural Alaskan community.
Local Action: Philanthropy’s Answer to “Where Do I Start?”
This article explores how individuals and organizations find opportunities to get involved — to plug into the communities they care about, and spur others to action as well.
Giving More by Giving Together
While data on the growth of collective giving groups has not been collected extensively, the pattern of increasing collaboration remains clear.
Governments and Nonprofits: New Partnerships or Paradigm Shifts?
This piece from our 2018 Trends report highlights the evolving partnerships between government and philanthropy.
The Globalization of Philanthropy
This piece highlights the globalization of philanthropy — how communities around the world are adopting similar structures, policies, and strategies.
The Continued Rise of Collective Giving
A 2017 report from the Collective Giving Research Group investigates the current scope and scale of collective giving groups in the U.S. to understand their impact on donor giving and civic engagement.
Increasing Focus on Place-Based Work and Systems Change
This feature from our 2017 Trends report highlights a resurgence in interest in philanthropy’s role in place-based change.