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Will philanthropy sit on the sidelines as the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty fights to eliminate capital punishment?

Written by: Troy Price

Date: January 23, 2018

Editor’s note: This post is part of an ongoing series of posts featuring NCRP nonprofit members. “The American people, fully informed as to the purposes of the death penalty and its liabilities, would in my view… Read More

PICO is using “Five Levers of Change” to support action at state and local levels

Written by: Troy Price

Date: January 09, 2018

Editor’s note: This post is part of an ongoing series of posts featuring NCRP nonprofit members. What would happen if every congregation of faith in this country had the tools to free their communities of systemic… Read More

How MapLight is using journalism, data and advocacy to fight money in politics and misinformation

Written by: Troy Price

Date: January 02, 2018

Editor's note: This post is the first in a series of posts featuring NCRP nonprofit members. Undisclosed donations. False information. Compromised elections. Corrupted democracy. The rise of online propaganda, political bots and fake news has jeopardized… Read More

Outrageous headlines from philanthropy you won’t see elsewhere

Written by: NCRP

Date: April 01, 2017

Here at NCRP, we pride ourselves on doing good research that translates into effective tools for the sector. What many folks may not know is that we frequently hear about important news and happenings from around… Read More

Creatively funding social movements

Written by: Caitlin Duffy

Date: February 24, 2017

How can foundations be more flexible in supporting grassroots groups and leaders? What are some creative approaches to meeting the increasingly urgent need for philanthropy to support frontline advocacy and organizing for justice? To explore these… Read More

How is one of the country’s largest community foundations responding to the needs of its residents?

Written by: Lisa Ranghelli

Date: June 22, 2016

Updated: 6/22/2016, 11:45 EDT Our newest Philamplify report looks at Oregon, a state founded on racial exclusion that today has increasingly vibrant, diverse communities across its urban and rural landscapes. Nearly 25 percent of Oregon’s residents… Read More

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