November 01, 2022 Political Will and Philanthropy Align to Address a Malnutrition Crisis November 01, 2022/ Liz Longley A perfect storm of global events is contributing to a malnutrition crisis. Two collaborative efforts to combat hunger launched recently, backed by several private funders. Here are the details. Read More
October 19, 2022 Global Gender Equity Requires Access to the Online Economy. Who’s Backing Digital Financial Inclusion? October 19, 2022/ Liz Longley Entrepreneurship among women is on the rise globally, but lack of digital financial tools is holding many of them back. Some heavy hitters are rallying around an effort to bring about greater digital financial equity. Read More
October 06, 2022 As Its Racial Equity Program Expands, Bloomberg Takes a Data-Driven Approach to the Wealth Gap October 06, 2022/ Liz Longley Bloomberg Philanthropies has brought its data-centric approach to problems ranging from climate change to public health. Now, as part of its Greenwood Initiative, the funder is compiling data on racial wealth inequality.Read More
September 27, 2022 Philanthropy Made a Flurry of Commitments During the UN Meeting. Here’s Where the Money is Headed September 27, 2022/ Liz Longley Philanthropy was more active than usual in last week’s United Nations General Assembly, as the secretary general called for a “rescue mission” to get Sustainable Development Goals on track. Here’s a rundown of the big pledges.Read More
September 23, 2022 Two Longstanding Partners Seed a New Fund to Stem the Rise of HIV Transmission September 23, 2022/ Liz Longley To bolster the world’s flagging campaign to halt HIV transmission, two funds have joined forces on a new effort to support the delivery of preventative medicine in up to five African countries.Read More
September 21, 2022 Bloomberg Weighs in on Philanthropy’s Role in SDGs, Fighting Noncommunicable Diseases September 21, 2022/ Liz Longley Michael Bloomberg just received his third reappointment as global ambassador for noncommunicable diseases and injuries. The mega-donor shared some insights with IP on how donors can impact global health and more.Read More
September 20, 2022 The Latino Donor Collaborative Model: Gaining Equity By Gaining Clout September 20, 2022/ Liz Longley Funded by its board of business leaders, the Latino Donor Collaborative seeks to challenge longstanding stereotypes and misperceptions about Latinos in the United States.Read More
September 13, 2022 Millions Need Reconstructive Surgery Globally. This Organization Takes a Local Approach to the Problem September 13, 2022/ Liz Longley ReSurge International trains, funds and scales reconstructive surgical teams in low- and middle-income countries. Rather than just parachuting in, the organization works to build up capacity on the ground. Read More
September 08, 2022 Informed By COVID, a Coalition of Funders Backs Community Health Workers in Africa September 08, 2022/ Liz Longley The Africa Frontline First Catalytic Fund is setting its sights on compensating and training community health workers, who play a crucial role in addressing public health problems. Two major foundations have already signed on.Read More
August 11, 2022 Getting to Know Manu Chandaria, the First Carnegie Medal Recipient From Africa August 11, 2022/ Liz Longley The latest round of Carnegie Medals for Philanthropy included the first recipient from Africa, Kenyan-born businessman Manu Chandaria. IP spoke with the donor about his upbringing, his business and his giving. Read More
August 05, 2022 Success Against a Resilient Foe: Philanthropy’s Long Fight to Eradicate Polio August 05, 2022/ Liz Longley Philanthropic funding has played a major role in a highly successful international effort to combat a disease that was once widespread across the globe. But the fight isn’t over yet.Read More
August 02, 2022 Malnutrition Impacts Millions of Young Children. Who's Funding a New Effort to Stop It? August 02, 2022/ Liz Longley Wasting is a low-body-weight condition that’s the deadliest form of malnutrition for children. There are low-cost solutions, and a group of private and public funders is pledging $250 million to the cause.Read More
July 22, 2022 From Bloomberg, a Recommitment to Improving Global Heart Health July 22, 2022/ Liz Longley Bloomberg Philanthropies is putting more major money behind a global effort to combat cardiovascular disease. It remains the top cause of death in low and middle-income countries, but draws in relatively little aid funding.Read More
July 19, 2022 Forty Years on, Newman’s Own Continues its Charitable Mission, with a Focus on Helping Kids July 19, 2022/ Liz Longley Since Paul Newman founded Newman’s Own in 1982, the company has directed all profits to charity. The brand and its foundation are going strong, with a heightened focus on helping kids. CEO Miriam Nelson catches us up. Read More
July 13, 2022 This U.N.-Created Fund Is Moving $1 Billion and Counting for Education During Times of Crisis July 13, 2022/ Liz Longley Education Cannot Wait is a U.N.-created fund with a mission to support children’s learning during times of crisis. Director Yasmin Sharif details how the organization works, and its plans for future philanthropic fundraising.Read More
July 01, 2022 Here’s How the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Is Growing Three Partnerships to Boost Global Health July 01, 2022/ Liz Longley The Greece-based Stavros Niarchos Foundation is expanding a major global health grantmaking initiative with commitments to three longtime partners based in New York City. Mental health is one focus area.Read More
June 29, 2022 Report: Four Trendlines in Corporate Philanthropy June 29, 2022/ Liz Longley As the pandemic drags on and debates around DEI practices continue, here are four trends in corporate giving to keep an eye on, drawn from an annual survey by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP).Read More
June 17, 2022 Six Things to Know About How a Foundation Involved Nurses in “Reimagining” Their Profession June 17, 2022/ Liz Longley Facing down a national shortage of nursing professionals, the American Nurses Foundation is funding a range of pilot projects developed and led by nurses, and meant to spark innovation in the field.Read More
June 15, 2022 Built on the Idea of Transparency, Candid Outlines Plans for MacKenzie Scott Windfall June 15, 2022/ Liz Longley Candid is one of dozens of philanthropy- and nonprofit-supporting organizations that have received funding from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett. The group just publicly shared what it plans to do with the money. Read More
June 10, 2022 Why Open Philanthropy’s Backing This Evidence-Based Solution for Safe Water June 10, 2022/ Liz Longley Open Philanthropy and GiveWell are bringing their close-knit effective altruist partnership to bear on the problem of unsafe water. Here’s how they’re helping provide community chlorine dispensers to several African countries.Read More