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A proposed new tax on foundation earnings could push foundations to align endowment investments with mission while helping grantees survive financial pressures, offering a financial strategy to navigate potential legislative changes affecting philanthropy.

Tue Jun 24 2025 Read More

Olivia Leland argues that now is the time for funders to back local leaders who are making lasting improvements to people's lives and the systems that shape them, emphasizing the critical importance of localization in philanthropic strategy.

Tue Jun 24 2025 Read More

In a powerful reflection for Alliance magazine, Kole Shettima and Erin Sines share lessons from supporting Nigeria’s accountability ecosystem - centering investigative journalism, fostering peer networks, and placing equity in their strategy. A must-read for funders and practitioners working to strengthen democratic governance and civic accountability.

Tue Jun 24 2025 Read More

Systems change and collective action with diverse networks present ongoing challenges for funders seeking transformative impact. New research by Laura Adams examines how organizations can navigate the complexities of working across different networks and communities to achieve systemic change.

Tue Jun 24 2025 Read More

Development organizations are grappling with resource constraints as global aid dynamics shift. Will Thompson, Rebecca Gong Sharp, and Marc Shotland offer guidance from trade theory and technology innovation to help organizations maintain impact while operating with reduced funding.

Tue Jun 17 2025 Read More

The feminist funding movement is generating compelling evidence about the power of trust-based philanthropy. New research from Fenomenal Funds across 44 women's funds demonstrates how investing in organizational infrastructure and allowing funds to direct their capacity building creates stronger, more resilient movements.

Tue Jun 17 2025 Read More
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