The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Jared Blumenfeld says the Waverley Street Foundation supports community-based climate groups that have been largely overlooked by past climate philanthropy. By Jim Rendon Courtesy of the Waverley Street Foundation Jared Blumenfeld became Waverley Street’s president in 2022 after a long history in the environmental movement.

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Foundations Environmental Philanthropy 345

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 17, 2025

Certainly, because many nonprofits are being hamstrung by frozen or withdrawn government grants and must respond to many other policy challenges, philanthropy can play an exceedingly valuable role by investing counter-cyclically to ameliorate these headwinds. Funding for environmental and climate advocates provides a vivid example.

Environmental 104

Environmental Civil Society Philanthropy Participation and motivation 104

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In Ukraine: Eco-Crimes and Anxiety as the War Drags On What the Youth Climate Justice Movement Needs from Philanthropy 3. What the Youth Climate Justice Movement Needs from Philanthropy Funding Climate Mitigation: A Conversation with Michael Thatcher and Daniel Stein 4.

Insurance 105

Insurance Environmental Philanthropy Education 105

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 8, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Plus, the founder of Politico is giving $20 million to start a new journalism institute, and five universities landed big gifts.

Environmental 264

Environmental Universities 264

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

As advisors to donors and nonprofits, we know firsthand the impact this wealth can have, and were optimistic that much of it will be deployed through philanthropy or values-aligned investing to address our worlds most pressing problems. Can Women Get Philanthropy Unstuck? In short, philanthropy has a math problem.

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Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

SEYLLOU, AFP, Getty Images Since 2013, smallholders in Senegal have been learning farming practices adapted to climate changes. billion Gates Foundation grant will expand such climate-related help across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

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Foundations Environmental Children Health 279

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 28, 2023

By Stephanie Amoako and Gregory Berry Despite pledging billions to help communities around the world, the Gates Foundation has no formal mechanism for tracking the potential environmental and social harms of their investments. Such accountability systems are critical to effective philanthropy.

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Foundations Environmental Philanthropy 246

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

Environmental 105

Environmental Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy Leadership 105

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Researchers argue that companies and nonprofits can prosper when they make sustainable, social, and environmental impact central to their missions. By Leonard L.

Environmental 312

Environmental Nonprofits 312

Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Racial justice philanthropy has historically been most applauded when led by wealthy white individuals who often support organizations that are not led by the communities they serve. Nearly all 113 BIPOC donors interviewed shared experiences of discrimination and bias in their careers and in the philanthropy space. of a total of $1.34

Environmental 69

Environmental Philanthropy Foundations Collaborations 69

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A Collective, People-Centered Approach to Conservation Until the early 2000s, fortress conservationsetting up private conservation areas, displacing local and Indigenous groups, and violating their human rightswas the predominant strategy in the environmental field. Magnify attention and mobilize resources through collaborative philanthropy.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 14, 2023

She is the first Black woman executive director for a national legacy environmental organization. Prest Carla Taylor, Greenpeace Greenpeace USA announced Ebony Twilley Martin as executive director.

Environmental 363

Environmental Foundations 363

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Women’s Earth Alliance trains, funds, and supports local environmental leaders. By Ben Gose Anthony Wanjiku The Women’s Earth Alliance trains, funds, and supports local environmental leaders.

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Environmental Nonprofits 277

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

By Margaret Klein Salamon Kena Betancur, AFP, Getty Images Environmental protesters delayed the match between USA’s Coco Gauff and Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova during the U.S. Donors shouldn’t be afraid to fund protest actions like the one at the U.S. Open last week. They are effective — even if they're unpopular.

Environmental 362

Environmental 362

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As close observers of the world of family giving, we are convinced this is an historic moment for families and the future of philanthropy as well. What makes this moment perhaps the most notable time in the history of family philanthropy is that it is a time of crucial choices—with huge potential consequences and opportunities.

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Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Collaborations 131

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Jessie Bluedorn saw firsthand how an innovative small-scale approach to environmental justice could alter lives. By Sara Herschander. Courtesy of. That has inspired her grant making.

Environmental 130

Environmental 130

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A long-time investor and champion of investing for impact, Jean Case, CEO of Case Impact Network, will join Orr Group TALKS to discuss Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and its intersection with philanthropy, as well as explore how nonprofit organizations can adopt these principles to achieve greater impact.

Environmental 189

Environmental Governance Philanthropy Nonprofits 189

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

These farming families can play a significant role in mitigating climate change if they’re equipped with tools to maximize the environmental gains their land can deliver. The magnitude of the problem warrants philanthropy and aid at scale.

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Agriculture Finance Poverty 126

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 18, 2023

Lawsuits are not as risky or costly as many grant makers believe — and are one of the best strategies for achieving lasting effects on a wide range of environmental issues. By Bruce Reznik Mel Melcon, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images A lawsuit against Los Angeles County helped spur efforts to stop polluting the Los Angeles River.

Governance 306

Governance Environmental 306

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This article is the third installment of NPQ’s series on Community-Driven Philanthropy. But this is a step in the right direction that all of institutional philanthropy needs to take notice of and needs to start moving in this direction.”. This “who” needs to change. In short, as with any journey, more steps must be taken.

Philanthropy 142

Philanthropy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 142

Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, other pressing issues have captured the public eye; funders have shifted their focus to addressing systemic issues such as racial justice, economic inequality, environmental issues, and health equity, says Rouland.

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Education Education Disaster Relief Health 106

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 26, 2024

Simon has been director of leadership programming at Grist, a nonprofit news site focused on environmental news and commentary, and a senior editor at Kinsey & Company and at Fast Company. At Grist, Simon demonstrated innovation and thoughtful strategy in broadening and expanding the audience and developing significant new products.

Philanthropy 130

Philanthropy Environmental Leadership Production 130

Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By contrast, environmental and animal welfare organizations have the lowest representation of Black leadership. Majority Black-led organizations are also most common in the human services subsector, followed by public benefit.

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Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Environmental 22

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Looking for more people-centered work, Rebecca Balter found her calling in supporting organizing in the South and environmental-justice efforts. By Sara Herschander. Courtesy of Rebecca Balter.

Environmental 279

Environmental 279

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Plus, University of Texas at Austin has landed $50 million for a new environmental studies field station, and MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million to a nonprofit that backs BIPOC-led businesses that provide jobs, training, and support to people who struggle to find employment.

Environmental 278

Environmental Universities Nonprofits 278

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

Prest Samanta Helou CLEANWash Mobile, a worker-owned cooperative, is prioritizing job safety, fair wage and hour laws, environmental protection, and community health initiatives for the hand-carwash industry in Los Angeles.

Foundations 279

Foundations Environmental Law Health 279

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

I was a senior program officer with the trust at that point, and was new to philanthropy and fairly new to housing. Although new to both housing and philanthropy, I knew that where and how we live is integral to our health, education, and economic mobility. The problem is bigger than any one issue. Good and Hard Lessons Learned.

Philanthropy 116

Philanthropy Homelessness Public and Social Policy Foundations 116

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 18, 2023

Image Credit: Ankush (Yogletics) on pexels.com Philanthropy should fund climate mitigation in rural communities like lives depend on it—because they do. Late last month, a long-track tornado tore through Mississippi and Alabama, killing 26 people and decimating the entire town of Rolling Fork, MS. percent ($9.7

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Philanthropy Poverty Environmental Governance 105

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Trends in philanthropy make this a question worth asking. The same point may be made about philanthropy: A warmer climate, harsher weather and unrelenting news coverage will have a psychological impact on us all. At the same time, philanthropy can pursue the same end. Justice and human rights fare best in a temperate climate.

Psychology 83

Psychology Governance Philanthropy Sociology 83

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Low-income individuals live with higher rates of chronic disease , are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards , have substandard housing, and often lack access to nutritious foods and adequate medical care. Philanthropy can play a crucial role in supporting underserved and marginalized communities in their rebuilding process.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 111

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Now, they’re expanding their philanthropy to news organizations that report on food, agriculture, and the environment and, in turn, amplifying the family’s other efforts. Journalism is welcoming the new infusion of philanthropy. Notably, Walton family journalism philanthropy is focused in overlapping areas.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 136

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 14, 2024

How Has Education Philanthropy Responded? For the past four years, the Schott Foundation for Public Education has worked with Candid to measure the grantmaking priorities of those in K-12 education philanthropy. If there was a racial justice reckoning in 2020, K-12 education philanthropy as a sector was slow to act upon it.

Education 119

Education Education Philanthropy Foundations 119

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In-kind donations of goods are also great for environmentally-focused organizations, as they allow supporters to stay sustainable through recycling. Certain companies may be willing to donate the use of their software to your nonprofit through corporate philanthropy initiatives. Volunteer hours. Catering and entertainment.

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Philanthropy Nonprofit Leadership Food Leadership 219

NonProfit Hub

MAY 21, 2019

Thus, corporate philanthropy is on the rise. Now, corporations are using philanthropy as a business tactic. Increasingly, philanthropy is being used as a form of public relations or advertising. The post Corporate Philanthropy: Adapting to a Changing World appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Think global, act local.

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Philanthropy Foundations Environmental Advertising 77

Candid

JUNE 17, 2021

Produced by the Giving USA Foundation and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , Giving USA 2021: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 20 20 (key findings, 5 pages, PDF) estimates that charitable giving totaled $471.44 Tempel Dean of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. billion in 2019.

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Philanthropy Universities Foundations Environmental 116

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

That vision at Cummings is called REEJ, which stands for racial, economic, and environmental justice. At Cummings, Ramsey indicated that there are solutions teams that are built around racial, economics, and environmental justice. Further measures were taken along the way. It is worth learning and going on the journey.

Foundations 70

Foundations Environmental Management Non-Profits 70

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

1 Philanthropy’s Conflicting Commitments Over the course of the last two and a half years, Marguerite Casey Foundation has supported efforts across the country to reimagine safety, increase access to public dollars, and seed in everyday people’s imagination the belief that our government dollars should be used to improve their lives.

Public and Social Policy 139

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy 139