Together or Alone: Can Philanthropy Effectively Tackle Systems?

In the last few years, our country has experienced turbulent times that have left indelible marks on our collective psyche. We witnessed the COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis that gripped the world with uncertainty and fear. Shortly thereafter, the murder of George Floyd...

Have you seen that pizza video — you know, the one produced by the Human Services Council of NY that shows how hard funders can make it for nonprofits to get funded in ways that align with their work?  In the comedic short video, the “funder” wants to buy a bunch...

In extremely challenging times — which we are inarguably in for those of us in the social justice nonprofit and philanthropic spaces — it is often helpful to look back to draw lessons on how to move forward. As a Black woman leading one of the longest-standing civic...