Inside Philanthropy

What’s changing with rural philanthropy? While the funding gap persists, Jerry Kenney gives us three encouraging developments. Guest Contributor Jerry Neal Kenney Reports: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eYd55hPg #RuralPhilanthropy #GrantsForRuralAmerica #PlaceBasedFunding #RegionalDevelopment #PhilanthropyInfrastructure #RuralDevelopmentHubs #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #CommunityCapacityBuilding #EquityInPhilanthropy #NationalToLocal #IntermediaryLeadership #RuralFunders

In a guest post, Raikes Foundation cofounder Jeff Raikes says there are opportunities for philanthropy to accelerate positive changes at the state and local level all over America, but they will require vision, nuance, and most of all, perseverance. Jeff Raikes, Guest Contributor Reports: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/edcMw_-v Related IP Resources: Raikes Foundation - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dXKZBzPk Civic & Democracy Funders - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gwAtpf5r State of American Philanthropy: Giving for Democracy and Civic Life - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gKb573ds Donor Advisory Center: Democracy and Civic Life - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/giCnqFj9 #MinnesotaMiracle #StateLevelChange #ProgressivePolicy #PowerBuilding #CommunityOrganizing #PhilanthropyForChange #GrassrootsLeadership #LongTermFunding #EquityInAction #FundTheMovement

The Leon Levine Foundation President and CEO Tom Lawrence discusses the impact of a huge gift from Levine’s estate and the foundation’s plan to sunset in 50 years. Mike Scutari reports: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/egyrHT_k Related IP Resources: Leon Levine Foundation - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eah8F5Pg Report: Giving for Mental Health - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ecH_FWRf Grants for Jewish Causes - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/et5idNpT Report: Funding for Jewish Causes - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eYYzXQNT #Philanthropy #SpendDownStrategy #LeonLevineFoundation #ImpactInvesting #GrantsForEducation #GrantsForHealthcare #JewishPhilanthropy #OperationalSupport #NonprofitPartnerships #SouthernPhilanthropy

The Egypt-born, Harvard-educated money manager Fayez Sarofim was a top art collector and part owner of an NFL team. His will established a giant new Houston foundation. Michael Kavate reports: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/er3i5G2b Related IP Resources: Grant Finder: Sarofim Foundation - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eTCTFfgy Grants for K-12 Education - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eQhAgS5f Grants for Arts & Culture - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ebk_pckz Grants for Public Health - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ep63DQdC #Philanthropy #HoustonGiving #MegaDonors #EducationFunding #ArtsPhilanthropy #HealthEquity #TexasFoundations #LegacyGiving #GrantmakingStrategy #LongTermSupport

From horse rides to the polls and heavy metal, Protect the Sacred is working to animate the youth vote in Native communities. Connie Matthiessen reports: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eRc3vTcJ Related IP Resources: Grants for Indigenous Rights - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eXaCws5C Civic & Democracy Funders - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gwAtpf5r State of American Philanthropy: Giving for Democracy and Civic Life - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gKb573ds Donor Advisory Center: Democracy and Civic Life - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/giCnqFj9 #NativeYouthVote #CivicEngagement #ProtectTheSacred #IndigenousLeadership #VoterRegistration #DemocracyInAction #NativeAmericanRights #GrassrootsPower #YouthOrganizing #PhilanthropyForJustice

With civic infrastructure and NGOs facing threats around the world, Florencia Guerzovich writes that the vital people who make grant money go further are often hidden in plain sight. M. Florencia Guerzovich Reports: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eZmTCvGv Related IP Resources: Civic & Democracy Funders - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gwAtpf5r State of American Philanthropy: Giving for Democracy and Civic Life -https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gKb573ds Donor Advisory Center: Democracy and Civic Life - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/giCnqFj9 Grants for Global Development - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eDTmnPdm #Philanthropy #CivicInfrastructure #SystemsChange #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #GrantsForResilience #InvisibleWeavers #SocialInnovation #GlobalSouthLeadership #CommunityPower #RelationalCapital

Funders were hopeful about making progress on homelessness. Then the pandemic hit. How have approaches evolved? And how will the Trump administration impact the crisis? Martha Ramirez reports: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eKg3zxXu Related IP Resources: Grants for Housing & Homelessness - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ebxCU-Ch Report: Giving for Housing and Homelessness - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eXz7zBmR Donor Insights for Housing & Homelessness - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eBMRTMHY #HomelessnessCrisis #HousingFirst #AffordableHousing #PhilanthropyForHousing #EndingHomelessness #HousingJustice #SystemsChange #PublicPrivatePartnership #RacialEquity #NarrativeChange

IP's Wendy Paris talks to Laura West, the first-ever executive director of the WYETH FOUNDATION, which has more than $300 million in assets. Read More: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eR-gXfUG Related IP Resources: Grants for Arts & Culture - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ebk_pckz Visual Arts Grants - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g76BW5ub Report: Giving for Visual Arts - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eH-ztPZw #AmericanArt #ArtsPhilanthropy #WyethLegacy #ArtHistoryMatters #MuseumFunding #GrantsForArts #CulturalPreservation #NonprofitArts #VisualArtsSupport #ArtScholarship

Dek: GroundBreak’s 2024 pilot project proved how easy it can be to get first-time buyers into their own homes. Now, the coalition is moving just under $40 million in the fight against wealth inequality. Dawn Wolfe reports: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/exztYZQj Related IP Resources: Grants for Housing & Homelessness - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ebxCU-Ch Bush Foundation - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e9ZuvwQE GHR Foundation - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eBZWAwjp Minnesota Grants for Nonprofits - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eTbQUJGB #RacialWealthGap #HomeownershipEquity #PhilanthropyForHousing #GenerationalWealth #DEIinPhilanthropy #TrustBasedFunding #AffordableHousing #FinancialEquity #FirstTimeHomebuyer #SystemicChange

Parents, educators and potential employers value social emotional learning (SEL) skills. Why do conservatives — and the Trump administration — find them so threatening, and how can philanthropy make a difference? Constance Matthiessen Reports: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eYpHQUPX Related IP Resources: Gates Foundation - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eTAtgAQa NewSchools Venture Fund - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dWj9xWS3 Raikes Foundation - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dXKZBzPk Grants for K-12 Education - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eQhAgS5f Grants for Early Childhood Education - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gKamS6_e #GrantsForEducation #SocialEmotionalLearning #DefendSEL #StudentWellbeing #EducationJustice #PhilanthropyMatters #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #K12Equity #CASEL #EducationForAll