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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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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.
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We have compiled the following list of organizations providing critical support for Afghan people—both locally in the Bay Area and beyond.
This month’s selection of thought-provoking readings and resources that we’ve found useful for navigating the philanthropic response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as developments in community-powered philanthropy and democracy.
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This month’s selection of thought-provoking readings and resources that we’ve found useful for navigating the philanthropic response to the coronavirus pandemic.