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For decades, philanthropy has debated its norms and impact without a unifying narrative. A new film series addresses this gap by highlighting leaders who are rethinking the field through candid, story-driven conversations about race, power, accountability, and impact, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of philanthropic practice.

Tue Dec 16 2025 Read More

Florencia Guerzowich argues that the future of governance support depends on what funders choose to see. She calls for a rebalancing away from technocratic prescriptions toward supporting the connective, coalition-building work that keeps societies stitched together, emphasizing the importance of relationships and networks in effective governance.

Tue Dec 16 2025 Read More

A new report by the Pro-Democracy Campaign, the Organizing Lab, and the Democracy & Power in Action Fund makes a strong case for supporting grassroots organizing. Analyzing 2024 data from groups that made over 5 million voter contacts, the study confirms what organizers have long known: personal connection, listening, and local engagement are key to activating millions of disengaged Americans.

Tue Dec 16 2025 Read More

The Collaborative Effect, led by Vital Impact, Redstone Strategy Group, and Philanthropy Together with Hewlett Foundation support, offers the most comprehensive analysis of grantee experiences with mid-sized collaborative funds in the U.S. The study highlights how collaboratives build trust, shift power, and deliver outsized impact. A webinar recording is available for those wanting a deeper look.

Tue Dec 16 2025 Read More

Abigail Disney calls for the end of quiet and polite philanthropy. She argues that funders must be more vocal and courageous in defending democratic values and supporting those on the frontlines of social change.

Tue Dec 09 2025 Read More

Six Global South funds are modeling a more rooted and relational approach to moving money. The Socio-Environmental Funds of the Global South demonstrate what becomes possible when funders support agroecology and community-led development differently, centering local leadership and long-term relationships. Check out also TAI's own study on socio-environmental funds.

Tue Dec 09 2025 Read More
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