Social Justice Donors vs. Mainstream Wealthy Donors: A Comparative Analysis
A new report reveals social justice donors’ intentional focus on systemic issues, broader giving, and strategic philanthropy, in stark contrast with general wealthy donors.
Category: Grantmakers & Donors
Democracy, Equity, and Power
In this special 15th-anniversary issue on democracy, equity, and power, we explore the implications of the current climate at the intersection of philanthropy, social justice, and nonprofit support.
Celebrating 15 Years of Knowledge Building for Transformation
This special anniversary issue presents the most-read articles from the journal’s 15-year history, each with author commentary in newly written prologues, as well as a book review and new article for 2024.
Inside The Foundation Review, Volume 15, Issue 4
The articles in this issue of The Foundation Review run the gamut from reports on tightly defined research and evaluation to broad theoretical discussions about the nature of philanthropy and foundations.
Equitable Evaluation Framework™
For this issue of The Foundation Review, authors were encouraged to explore their personal experiences with using the Equitable Evaluation Framework™.
The Benefits of Reciprocity
Author Sofia Michelakis argues that wealth should not be defined solely by financial capital, but rather more holistically, incorporating human capital and the value of reciprocity, for the benefit of all.
Policymakers are Paying Increasing Attention to Moving More Money Faster
The U.S. Congress appears increasingly interested in philanthropy’s spending habits — from donor-advised funds and foundation payout rates to the influence and reach of wealthy individual philanthropists.
Hanh Cao Yu Named Editor-in-Chief of Special Issues for 15th Anniversary of The Foundation Review
Hanh Cao Yu, Ph.D., former chief learning officer at The California Endowment, will serve as editor-in-chief of special issues for The Foundation Review journal of philanthropy in 2023-2024.
Indigenous and Afro-descendent Ancestral Practices and Community Philanthropy in the Americas
Indigenous communities in the Global South have long practiced reciprocal assistance to strengthen mutual trust, pool assets, build capacity, and help community members adapt to changing conditions and opportunities.
Disaster Philanthropy is Transitioning for the Long Haul
As the frequency of natural disasters increases dramatically, philanthropic actors are rethinking how they engage over the long term to support community resilience, ecological health, and a justice-focused response.