Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

CNN recently reported that “California has spent billions to fight homelessness. The Problem With Problem-Solving Solving problems to improve people’s lives has been philanthropy’s raison d’être. However, some criticisms have arisen regarding the approach philanthropies take in problem-solving. Real progress seems elusive.

Philanthropy 124

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 124

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by social inequality, with higher rates of poverty and unemployment. This can make it difficult for BIPOC-led organizations to address the needs of their communities effectively, and can also limit their ability to attract and retain talented staff and volunteers.

Leadership 106

Leadership Poverty Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity 106

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Often, the very same nonprofit that is advocating for social justice policy may pay its own workers poverty-level wages. Nelson Colón of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation, and Clara Miller, president emerita of the Heron Foundation—come from philanthropy. The other five work for nonprofit intermediary organizations.

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 113

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Robust research demonstrates that high-quality housing in a thriving community is associated with improved physical and mental health, educational and developmental outcomes for children, and financial security and economic mobility for families.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Poverty Health 100