What Makes Philanthropic Impact Endure?
Many modern philanthropists are building impact that lasts, though it may not look like the brick-and-mortar projects of previous eras. These five dimensions are a helpful guide.
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No City Stands Alone
Lessons from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis on defending our neighbors and democracy
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Protecting Our Neighbors
Building power in communities now will protect them from the next threat to democracy.
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Giving Can Be Simple (And During a Crisis, It Must Be)
When the village cannot wait, philanthropy must learn from community.
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The Gyms on the Corners
Recognition, distortion, and the organizing infrastructure behind Minnesota's response to Operation Metro Surge.
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When Minnesota’s Civic Gyms Stayed Open
This article series, produced in partnership with and sponsored by the McKnight Foundation, brings together foundation leaders, community partners, and a mutual aid organizer to reflect on what happened during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.
Science Philanthropy in a Democracy Under Pressure
Lessons from Brazil on how science philanthropy can and should act in the face of political hostility.
Accompanying Governments to Scale
How philanthropy can walk alongside national governments to scale development solutions that deliver over time
The New Gilded Age Needs Civic Leaders, Not Just Philanthropists
What a new generation of entrepreneurial donors should learn from legacy institutions and leaders.