The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 1, 2024

Civil society no longer has the influence it once did to bridge divides. By Leslie Lenkowsky Keep up with everything happening in The Commons by signing up for our Philanthropy Today newsletter.

Civil Society 139

Civil Society Philanthropy Nonprofits 139

Candid

JULY 20, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. During the pandemic, family philanthropy grew significantly , tripling in FY2020 compared to FY2019.

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Civil Society Disaster Relief Governance 131

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Outside the General Assembly this week, civil-society groups, big philanthropies, and others gather to make their voices heard. AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File Outside the gates of the United Nations, climate activists march on Madison Avenue while protesting energy policy and the use of fossil fuels.

Civil Society 150

Civil Society Energy Philanthropy 150

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The following post is about the chaos that is now Twitter, the growth in the #fediverse, the damage being done in real time to disbursed communities of people and activists, the possibilities of digital civil society coming through to shine, and the need to think carefully and collectively. Digital civil society's moment is now.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Retail Finance Communication 52

Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Brazil’s culture of giving and philanthropy has been growing since the 1980s.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Philanthropy Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

We founded the Digital Civil Society Lab at Stanford in 2014 to examine and act on the ways digital dependencies effect civil society. [Photo by Lars Kienle on Unsplash. ALT - picture of red computer cables running from a server].

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Governance Associations Foundations 52

Philanthropy 2173

MARCH 17, 2020

We all live in digital civil society now. In January, the Digital Civil Society Lab released a report about how this is true, why it matters and what to do about it. In January, the Digital Civil Society Lab released a report about how this is true, why it matters and what to do about it.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Public Policy Governance 40

Philanthropy 2173

MAY 11, 2023

And then there's this (which I reprinted with permission in the Blueprint 2022 ) [link] My question is are there examples of philanthropy that are clearly rooted in a sense of transition from one state to another? There are funds named for transitions - or at least there is the Just Transitions Fund - but are there others?

Philanthropy 59

Philanthropy Civil Society Agriculture Energy 59

Philanthropy 2173

MARCH 27, 2020

I've been arguing for several years now that civil society is dependent on digital systems, which are not neutral, designed with civil society in mind, or inately democratizing. This is the entire premise of the Digital Civil Society Lab. That's another way of saying civil society is digital civil society.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Governance Activism Associations 40

Philanthropy 2173

AUGUST 16, 2021

Civil society suppression.the digital way On August 13, 2021, AlgorithmWatch , a German nonprofit focused on algorithmic accountability, shut down its work on Instagram because Facebook (owner of Instagram) threatened to sue the group for violations of its Terms of Service. All nonprofits and foundations should pay attention to this.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Advertising Associations Foundations 40

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 24, 2023

s possible threats to civil society and world stability. By Kay Dervishi Lincoln Agnew for The Chronicle Some foundations are betting on the potential of artificial intelligence to solve climate-change problems and develop life-saving drugs. Others are backing nonprofits alarmed by A.I.’s

Civil Society 179

Civil Society Foundations Nonprofits 179

Philanthropy 2173

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

It is derived from lessons learned preparing the Integrated Advocacy report and this article on media coverage of civil society and covid. Just as digital practices and public policy shape online expression and assembly, civil society also shape digital practices and policies. They are entwined with each other.

Public Policy 97

Public Policy Civil Society Philanthropy Governance 97

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

A report from Native Americans in Philanthropy advises philanthropy to maximize general operating support and diversify investment vehicles to meet today’s shifting demands. A survey from Council on Foundations, Philanthropy California, and Dalberg Advisors found that approximately 60 percent of U.S.

Civil Society 75

Civil Society Philanthropy Nonprofit Administration and Development Foundations 75

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

I want to think about what it means - if anything - for civil society. First, it seems that no one in civil society or the U.S. Fifth, philanthropy is playing a not insignificant role in these developments.

Nonprofit governance 87

Nonprofit governance Governance Civil Society Non-Profits 87

Philanthropy 2173

OCTOBER 9, 2020

In so doing, we have enclosed civil society within the bounds of the marketplace and public sector, obliterating any meaningful sense of an independent sector. Digital threats to democracy run much deeper than digitally influenced elections and include the demise of independent civil society.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Universities 40

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This undermines the independence and autonomy of the nonprofit sector, blurring the lines between philanthropy and political influence. Protecting donor privacy is not just about safeguarding individual rights; it's about upholding the values of a vibrant civil society.

Civil Society 89

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Governance 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To date, most funders investing in artificial intelligence—including McGovern, Schmidt Futures, and Open Philanthropy—have focused primarily on understanding AI’s potential risks, or supporting AI’s positive impacts on society, in the longer-term. Building government (and civil society) capacity to use AI.

Civil Society 97

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 97

Philanthropy 2173

APRIL 23, 2020

These days I'm not just writing and teaching about digital civil society, I'm watching as people all around me come to realize they're living it everyday. These are (simultaneously) problems of the fortunate, signs of grief, life-altering though not threatening, and opportunities.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Public Policy Governance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

This is an experience that a lot of people who have been participating in philanthropy for decades are unaware of— the lived experiences of people of color with wealth and the type of philanthropy that they have contributed over decades. It looks different. It’s not institutional. And a lot of it is just not visible. CS: Really?

Philanthropy 89

Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Recruitment Foundations 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

In fact, city leaders often follow the pioneering innovations of civil society organizations. The initiation power of civil society organizations does not end with “small wins.” .” Diffusion between cities does not only happen on the level of city governments. Create synapses for within-city learning.

Civil Society 104

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 104

Philanthropy 2173

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It's beginning to look like SBF (Sam Bankman-Fried) and FTX (crypto currency exchange) are going to go down in history as the biggest case of "philanthropy-washing" in history. Here are the implications for civil society and philanthropy. How do civil society organizations justify being part of any it?

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Philanthropy Nonprofits 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 21, 2023

It has enabled me to work with an incredible group of people here at SSIR , the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, and Stanford University. As SSIR celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and with my retirement, the time is ripe to review our successes of the past and look toward the future.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Universities Philanthropy Leadership 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Imagine a civil society in which communities, individuals, and leaders (nonprofit, social movement, philanthropy, business, education, and more) regularly engage in the process of self-examination for the sake of improving our world.

Civil Society 108

Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Culture Health 108

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

And certainly, civil society organizations are fundamental to monitoring and educating the public about how the US government is spending our tax dollars. Earlier this month, Al Jazeera reported that “Western donors are cutting Arab civil society groups off financially for criticizing Israel’s atrocities in Gaza.”

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Philanthropy Law 145

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Anu Malipatil and Lucy Brainard of Overdeck Family Foundation explain why trust-based philanthropy and strategic capacity building are compatible, and they share their experiences helping organizations become more cost-effective, sustainable, and scalable. So what should philanthropic leaders do differently to confront these problems?

Civil Society 129

Civil Society Philanthropy Foundations Nonprofit Capacity 129

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

A market innovation like creating a sustainable seafood market is unlikely to create enduring systems change without building strong relationships with civil society. In philanthropy, “responsive” and “strategic” approaches are often understood to be at odds, even mutually exclusive. They can choose clear interventions (e.g.,

Civil Society 105

Civil Society Energy Collaborations Leadership 105

Philanthropy 2173

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

For the last decade(s) or so, there has been much attention to the blurring of lines between nonprofits and social businesses. Much of the pressure is self-inflicted by funders and nonprofits looking for sustainable revenue models. The rise of impact investing is part of this story.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Ethics Values Nonprofit Organizations 40

Philanthropy 2173

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Well, I guess there's a lot I could say through the lens of digital civil society about why I'm back here instead of running my mouth in a long twitter thread. But I'm going to move my thoughts on philanthropy, digital civil society, and democracy back here where they started.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Health Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy 2173

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For the 14th year in a row, I've written a Blueprint on Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society. The Buzzwords will also run in the Chronicle of Philanthropy - on or about December 15. This year's version - which covers 2023 - will go live on December 15, 2022. You can get your free copy here.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Philanthropy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2022 Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) will focus on opportunities to bridge the divides that exist in society. The conference will explore the role of civil society organizations in finding common ground, ways to facilitate collaboration, combatting disinformation, and other topics.

Civil Society 99

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 99

Fundraising Leadership

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In today’s climate, it is a tremendously undervalued tool for depolarization,” says Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday, a unique model of funding and community-based philanthropy in 85 countries, raising an estimated total of $7-10 billion over the last 10 years. “ GivingTuesday was my entry point into philanthropy.

Civil Society 94

Civil Society Philanthropy Leadership Culture 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 11, 2023

For example, another recent study on African conservation funding practices finds that 92 percent of African civil society organizations struggle to access sufficient core funding, 71 percent of them identified short-term project structures as a key barrier, and 52 percent find existing proposal and reporting requirements to be a barrier.

Civil Society 107

Civil Society Environmental Governance Public and Social Policy 107

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 12, 2023

By Lior Ipp If you’ve been working in philanthropy for longer than a week, you’ve probably come across a report, analysis, or opinion piece about systems change. It’s everywhere. There are peer groups, conferences, webinars, blogs, and even schools dedicated to systems change.

Civil Society 97

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Food 97

Philanthropy 2173

DECEMBER 21, 2020

My newest Blueprint is here: Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2021. The buzzword list is here: Buzzwords 2021 May 2021 be safer, more humane, more just.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Philanthropy 40

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

Don't offer them reasons to say no - Sean Kosofsky, The Nonprofit Fixer “I imagine the powerful role philanthropy can play in supporting bold solutions for systems change by resourcing new paths toward a more regenerative and racially just future. Your job is to raise money. After asking for a gift.

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Philanthropy must facilitate the rapid spread of solutions by investing in networks. In my more than 20 years in philanthropy, I’ve observed five essential network features that drive exponential climate solutions. This networking led to the inclusion of civil society, businesses, and local organizations to enhance equity in the plans.

Public and Social Policy 117

Public and Social Policy Energy Nonprofit Administration and Development Collaborations 117

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2022

Co-founded in 2017 by Wellcome and the Gates Foundation with commitments of $100 million each, CEPI works with vaccine developers, manufacturers, governments, philanthropies, civil society, and global health organizations to find solutions to diseases. Lilly Endowment commits $20 million to preserve Black churches.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Manufacturing Community Development Governance 52