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Small Firms Are Still a Big Missed Opportunity in Development Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

But when we look at philanthropy in the US and Europe, the list of private foundations that have a primary focus on SME growth is extremely small, just over a dozen. Why is philanthropy still hesitant? And certainly, lifting the ultra-poor out of poverty is a noble and necessary use of philanthropic dollars. There are 3.4

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Diaspora Philanthropy 3.0

Stanford Social Innovation Review

One of the most promising new ideas is to improve the amount and the quality of diaspora philanthropy, while concurrently ensuring that younger generations of those whose parents and grandparents immigrated from the Global South engage in this important work. Its members lead major companies such as Google, Microsoft, Adobe, YouTube, and IBM.

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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

Candid

Hardest hit by flooding was the Central Appalachia region, where years of disinvestment by government and philanthropy left the region ill prepared. What can philanthropy do? Insurance companies also treat flooding differently, so philanthropic funding is needed even more. A third grant provides $7.5

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New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

NonProfit PRO

Project Resource Optimization (PRO), an initiative created to drive more effective giving in a time of government aid rollbacks, has joined forces with the Rapid Response Fund created by Founders Pledge and The Life You Can Save to efficiently channel resources where they are needed most. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

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Our Task Ahead: Reclaiming Revolutionary Struggle in Atlanta and the South

NonProfit Quarterly

In a recent conversation with NPQ , Scott reflected on the founding of Project South and the challenges of maintaining movement integrity in an era of increasing co-optation by philanthropy and electoral politics. We didnt even apply for a single grant during the early yearswe were clear on our values and the threat of capture, he explains.

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In a new era for the nonprofit ecosystem, collaboration is key to survival

Candid

An analysis by Candid found that over 14,000 nonprofits would deplete their reserves within three months without government grants, putting an estimated 2.8 As government support dwindles—for free school lunches, community health clinics, housing initiatives, etc.—needs Rethink philanthropy: Fund grantees deeply.

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Democracy in Peril: In South Africa, Will Philanthropy Back Economic Justice?

NonProfit Quarterly

To support South African democracy, philanthropy faces two challenges. The other is that global philanthropy itself is under threat as South African “populist” opposition advocates for so-called “ foreign agent laws.” A Government of National Unity As a response to the dwindling support, the ANC agreed to form a coalition government.