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Opinion
Trust in Science Has Eroded Since the Pandemic Began. How Should Philanthropy Respond?
Both historical mistreatment of people of color and widespread misinformation have diminished confidence in medical science. Grant makers can foster a culture that acknowledges and addresses science’s imperfections. -
Leaders of Color
Racial-Justice Leader Who Left Her Job Alleging Racial Bias by Board Starts New Nonprofit
Anne Price, former head of Insight Center for Community and Economic Development, says the new group will focus on improving the economic conditions of Black women. -
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Nonprofits Led by People of Color Get Less Funding Than Others
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. -
Careers
New Report Details How to Level the Playing Field for Women Fundraisers
A key recommendation is to create a code of conduct that lays out expectations for donors and for organizations to back fundraisers up when they’ve been sexually harassed. -
Opinion
Advancing Health Equity Should Include Supporting Those Living With Rare Diseases
More than 25 million Americans suffer from rare diseases, yet research and advocacy to combat these illnesses receive limited philanthropic support. Grant makers have an obligation to make addressing rare diseases part of their efforts to ensure that everyone has access to care. -
Grant Making
Ford Foundation Creates First-of-Its-Kind Fund to Tackle Disability Bias in Technology
Expanding its work on disability rights and inclusion, the Ford Foundation Tuesday announced a first-of-its-kind national fund targeting discrimination in technology against people with disabilities. -
Advice
5 Ways Foundations Should Help Grantees in Uncertain Economy
Grant makers should act now by releasing more money, being flexible, and supporting nonprofit workers, among other steps. -
Opinion
Donors Leery of Supporting Grassroots Organizing Need to Rethink How They Approach Such Work
The perceived messy work of building movements often scares away grant makers, but these efforts are critical to creating equitable societies. Donors need to adopt new practices and strategies to measure and support them. -
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Seeking to Boost Grants to Groups Led by People of Color, New Research Effort Gets Under Way
The goal is to create a straightforward, accessible survey so nonprofits would no longer have to provide specialized diversity information for each of their donors. It would also make it easier to measure how much money is going to minority-led groups. -
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
How to Advance Racial Equity: One Foundation Shares Lessons
The staff and board of the James Irvine Foundation participated in 18 months of training to embed racial equity into their programs, operations, and grant making.