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Our Founder and CEO, Susan Hirsch, reflects on the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion for philanthropy, ourselves, and the communities we care about.
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To encourage the philanthropic response to devastating recent floods and hurricanes around the world, here is a recommended list of high-impact organizations.
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A stable democracy is vital for progress on all issues that philanthropists invest in. Here are nine recommendations to guide your democracy giving.
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Our Senior Director, Adrienne Bousian, wrote an open letter urging more individuals and families to invest in democracy now.
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An interview with long-time client, Nancy Richards Farese, about how philanthropists can make a difference on the urgent issue of democracy.
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Our expert team has researched and vetted the following organizations providing critical aid and relief to the people of Ukraine.
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Longtime Hirsch client, Nancy Richards Farese of the FThree Foundation, was recently featured in a compelling CNN article about her new book of photography and written word.
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Senior Director, Pedro Arista, shares three key learnings from implementing trust-based philanthropy in an Age of Mistrust.
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Our Founder, Susan Hirsch, reflects on ten beliefs about how philanthropy can evolve in 2022.
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What is the difference between charity and philanthropy? Learn about these two terms and how it can help empower your personal giving journey.