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How philanthropy can help us be better as a nation

Written by: Rick Williams

Date: October 07, 2019

Rick Williams, Sobrato Family Foundation’s chief executive, reflects on his 20 years in philanthropy and suggests 10 priority action items for the sector to help America reach its full potential. As I announce my retirement and… Read More

Philanthropy for change, not charity

Written by: Wes Moore

Date: October 07, 2019

For Robin Hood, community-grounded policy efforts are essential in its fight against poverty in New York City. You don’t have to look very far to see that we are in a critical moment in the poverty… Read More

Responsive Philanthropy October 2019

Written by: Aaron Dorfman

Date: October 07, 2019

Dear Reader, Now is not the time for business as usual. Frontline activists and organizations across the country and the world continue to fight for dignity, security, inclusion and a thriving future for all. From the… Read More

Member Spotlight

Date: June 17, 2019

What’s the one thing you want funders to do differently to support the pro-immigrant and -refugee movement? A number of NCRP nonprofit members working on immigrant rights and justice offer advice to foundations and donors who… Read More

Funders and donors can build, share and wield power to bolster the pro-immigrant movement

Written by: Lisa Ranghelli

Date: June 17, 2019

Together, the Movement Investment Project and Power Moves offer a roadmap for grantmakers about how to support a vibrant ecosystem of pro-immigrant organizations. We in philanthropy seem doomed to repeat history. But it doesn’t have to… Read More

Divest/invest at the intersections: Immigrant justice and criminal justice reform

Written by: Lorraine Ramirez

Date: June 17, 2019

Now more than ever, grantmakers can’t afford a siloed approach to criminal justice reform. The divest/invest frame offers an immigrant justice lens to systemic problems and potential solutions to end the criminalization of immigrants, refugees and… Read More

As the South Grows

Read the latest reports on philanthropy in the South.

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Responsive Philanthropy June 2021

Check out our latest issue of Responsive Philanthropy!

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Responsive Philanthropy Archive

Read past issues of Responsive Philanthropy.

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Black Funding Denied

Community foundation support for Black communities

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