Giving circles, funding circles, collective giving – there are many names for this growing movement of grassroots philanthropy, where a group of individuals come together as a collective to pool resources and give money. While these groups have existed informally for hundreds of years in many...
The January 6, 2021 U.S. capitol insurrection brought hate and violence to the forefront in our country. The rise of the racist fringe subculture, surges in domestic terrorism and race-based hate crimes have led many in...
The January 6, 2021 U.S. capitol insurrection brought hate and violence to the forefront in our country. The rise of the racist fringe subculture, surges in domestic terrorism and race-based hate crimes has led many in...
Considering diverse perspectives and experiences is critical to effective grantmaking and foundation programming. Practicing equity requires slowing down to reflect on the ways we can facilitate a more equitable and inclusive grantmaking process. This training is designed for mid-to senior-level...
Family foundations have always been a force in rural communities. Two major factors influence this consistent presence: First, the wealth of many philanthropic families was developed and generated in rural environments, in industries like timber, mining, agriculture and manufacturing. Second,...
This grantmaking training is designed for mid- to senior-level foundation staff or trustees who are at the beginning of thinking about how to apply equity in the practice of grantmaking and program development. The context is designed to focus on the individual role and the practice of equity in grantmaking.
Skagit County in Washington state was hit by severe weather starting in November 2021, leaving many agricultural producers and workers deeply impacted by the storm and flood damage. The county’s sizable migrant farmworker and undocumented populations were hit particularly hard due to their...
