September 22, 2023 Six Questions for Victoria Philips, A Nonprofit Consultant Who's Worked on Two Continents September 22, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Victoria Philips grew up in Nigeria and went on to found an NGO in South Africa. Now based in San Diego, Philips runs a nonprofit consultancy. We connected with her to learn about her journey and get her perspective on philanthropy.Read More
August 03, 2023 Big Changes Underway at Kavli, Starting With a Program to Aid Scholars Escaping Global Strife August 03, 2023/ Paul Karon For decades, the bulk of the Kavli Foundation's funding went to establishing scientific institutes with multimillion-dollar endowments. Now, a new president is reshaping the science funder's strategy.Read More
January 25, 2023 Philanthropy Can Better Support the Youngest Migrants and Refugees by Investing in Cities January 25, 2023/ Peter Laugharn and Vittoria Zanuso, Guest Contributors Millions of children have been forced to move in recent years due to conflict, climate change and more. Guest authors outline how directly funding cities is a powerful way to help refugees, including through a new pooled fund.Read More
July 28, 2022 A Fund's Unique Mission Helps Refugees and Immigrants Chart a Better Path to the Future July 28, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen The WES Mariam Assefa Fund supports efforts in the U.S. and Canada to give immigrants and refugees a leg up — and a decent paycheck.Read More
July 25, 2022 Charities Aiding Immigrants and Refugees Fare Better When They Raise Money from Private Sources July 25, 2022/ Holly Hall Ongoing crises and political developments have challenged nonprofits serving immigrants and refugees, but sometimes also pose fundraising opportunities. Unsurprisingly, well-established operations tend to have a leg up.Read More
December 07, 2020 “Be Vigilant.” Immigration Funders Look Toward 2021 with Cautious Optimism December 07, 2020/ Philip Rojc Immigrant advocates are gearing up for long-haul advocacy to hold the Biden administration to its promises and roll back Trump-era policies. For the funders backing them, the past four years have been as illuminating as they’ve been grim.Read More
January 24, 2019 May We All Feast Together: A Giving Circle That Aims to Empower Women Overseas January 24, 2019/ Julia Travers Dining for Women is an intriguing example of a giving circle with a wide reach. Thanks to its chapter dinners, it has granted millions to women and girls in developing countries. We hear about DFW’s giving model from several members of its team.Read More