Loren McArthur
Loren McArthur is an independent consultant and philanthropic adviser.
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Opinion4 Underfunded Strategies to Lift the Working Class and Strengthen Democracy
Philanthropy should invest big in projects that give more Americans a voice in policy decisions that affect their lives. -
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One Year After the Capitol Insurrection, Philanthropy Must Step Up Efforts to Restore National Solidarity and Trust
Saving our democracy will require remaking a civil society that not only reckons with the legacy and harms caused by racism but intentionally brings together workers of all races, unites urban and rural communities, and creates opportunity for all Americans. -
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Philanthropy Must Confront This Era of Catastrophe With a Moonshot Response
If grant makers don’t act quickly and boldly to address the twin crises of climate change and threats to democracy, the future costs may be insurmountable. The philanthropic world needs to come together in a massive and coordinated effort to confront these existential threats. -
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Philanthropy Can’t Replace Our Broken Government — but It Can Help Rebuild It
The Trump administration’s failures during the pandemic have revealed government’s essential role in protecting the public welfare. Philanthropists should work to restore that role, rather than simply stepping in to try to fill the breach. -
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How Philanthropy Can Help Hold Corporations Accountable to the Public Interest (Opinion)
Businesses contribute to many of America’s most challenging problems, including economic inequality, climate change, the opioid epidemic, and gun violence, to name just a few. That’s why foundation support for employee activism, investor pressure tactics, lawsuits, and much more is essential.
