The Diverse Reality of Philanthropy Can Counter Criticisms
Beth Breeze reminds us that we all have a stake in philanthropy, as both givers and recipients, and it’s time we reclaim it from a reputation of elitism.
Category: Grantmakers & Donors
Donors of Color are Mobilizing for Their Communities – Often at the Forefront of Emerging Trends
Donors of color are leading — or are playing an increasingly visible role in leading — many of the shifts we’re seeing today in the field of philanthropy.
Creating More Equitable Pathways to Higher Education
CMF’s Kyra Hudson describes innovative strategies that aim to improve college access, address the student debt crisis, and close the gap between educational attainment and needed workforce skills in Michigan.
Philanthropic Harm: How “Doing Good” Can Go Bad
Michael Moody shares a list of potentially harmful philanthropic practices in the hopes that it sparks further reflection and awareness in the field.
Philanthropy on the Blockchain: Giving DAOs and the Next Generation of Giving Circles
Emily Rasmussen explains the rise of DAOs — decentralized autonomous organizations — what they are, and how they are an important and innovative part of the evolution of collective giving.
Philanthropy and Government Play Increasingly Overlapping Roles in the Public Sphere
This piece from 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2021 raises questions about what roles each sector should play in addressing longstanding challenges.
How to Exclude Nonprofits Without Even Trying: Grant Eligibility Requirements Narrow Your Pool
Jeff Williams explains how traditional donor, nonprofit, and foundation practices are often rooted in misconceptions about the scale and breadth of the sector, leaving many nonprofits out to dry when it comes to grant eligibility.
Giving Thanks by Giving Back
This Thanksgiving, Michael Moody explores the connections between gratitude and giving, and how gratitude often fuels philanthropy.
Kids Are Philanthropists, Too!
Children are natural philanthropists. They’re creative thinkers and empathetic friends. But to truly engage them, and to change philanthropy for the better, we need to move beyond lemonade stands and canned goods drives.
Part 2: Levers for Change, Grounded in Trust
Recognizing that adjusting the mechanics of the work alone is not enough, two organizations working toward greater trust and transparency in philanthropy discuss the levers and tools they’re testing to effect change.