Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 3, 2024

Because the social sector field is collectively capable of achieving bigger social change goals when more resources step up to the plate, we have, of course, welcomed the explosion in “big bet” philanthropy in the past decade. Each phase of growth will require its own carefully thought through funding mix.

Finance 119

Finance Philanthropy Governance Health 119

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Philanthropy Fuels the Fire Philanthropy has added fuel to the fire that is saviorism disguised as progress. 15 Philanthropy has added fuel to the fire that is saviorism disguised as progress. 15 Philanthropy has added fuel to the fire that is saviorism disguised as progress. It was sobering.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Environmental Agriculture Nonprofit governance and management 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 26, 2025

In a recent conversation with NPQ , Scott reflected on the founding of Project South and the challenges of maintaining movement integrity in an era of increasing co-optation by philanthropy and electoral politics. We didnt even apply for a single grant during the early yearswe were clear on our values and the threat of capture, he explains.

Poverty 102

Poverty Philanthropy Agriculture Education 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Philanthropy simply cannot compensate for the ongoing failure of our government to meet the needs of its entire population.” But while demand-side, citizen-based efforts are important in the US and many other countries, they are only a small part of what is needed from philanthropy to help governments around the world better perform.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Poverty 130

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Marbleseed: Learning Why Organic Agriculture Requires System Change The origin story of Marbleseed includes a group of farmers committed to the regeneration of earth’s resources and nonchemical farming. Organic farmers on small, diverse operations already knew that the agricultural system was rigged.

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Environmental Food Public and Social Policy 98

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 5, 2024

14 In regions of Africa and South Asia, climate disasters such as floods and droughts increase poverty and food insecurity, prompting families to marry off their daughters at a young age as a survival strategy. Many women work in sectors like agriculture that require less formal education and are particularly sensitive to climate change.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Environmental Education Education 132

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Often, the very same nonprofit that is advocating for social justice policy may pay its own workers poverty-level wages. Nelson Colón of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation, and Clara Miller, president emerita of the Heron Foundation—come from philanthropy. Two of them—Dr. The other five work for nonprofit intermediary organizations.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 132

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

1 A version of this story was previously presented as part of remarks made at CHANGE Philanthropy, in 2021. These successes transformed our agricultural practices, so that rather than relying on large commercial farms, regenerative farming practices gained prominence, creating food sovereignty. The year is 2053.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Taxation 133