With collective assets of several billion and representing more than 1 million Americans, three coalitions have taken a stand against the assault on their First Amendment rights. Dawn Wolfe(@drwolfe.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/mujtwxv9 #CivilSociety #FreedomToGive #FirstAmendmentRights

The administration wasted little time using Charlie Kirk’s killing as an excuse to go after left-leaning funders. But over 150 grantmakers have stood up for a free civil society. Connie Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/3k49bhce #Philanthropy #CivilSociety

The Alaska Community Foundation's (ACF) actions underscore community foundations’ critical role in stabilizing local media outlets that lost federal funding. Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/y6vk8upx #Alaska #PublicMedia #CommunityFoundations #Philanthropy #JournalismFunding #RasmusonFoundation

A new grantmaking program from the Stonewall Community Foundation highlights the unique strengths of community foundations serving marginalized communities. Dawn Wolfe(@drwolfe.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/yc38wrep #LGBTQPhilanthropy #CommunityFoundations #StonewallFoundation

Philanthropic advisor Sadé Dozan recalls the history of narrative change in U.S. social movements and urges funders to back organizations doing this critical work today. Guest Contributor, Sade Dozan Reports: tinyurl.com/ycxax8du #NarrativeChange #Philanthropy #MediaJustice #StorytellingForChange

The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation has quietly reached $1 billion. Wendy Paris(@wendyparis.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/45j6vuc3 #BillionDollarPhilanthropy #StealthPhilanthropy #SubwayFortune #PCLB #EducationFunding #HealthAccess #Conservation #BigBets #PhilanthropyTrends

A new Pivotal partnership aims to turbocharge advancements in women’s health. Constance Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/4sdv22wm #MelindaFrenchGates #Pivotal #WellcomeLeap #WomensHealth #ReproductiveRights #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth #MedicalResearch #GenderEquity

IP's Ade Adeniji talked with the Chicago recording artist and actor Common about his Common Ground Foundation, what he’s learned about giving back over 25 years, and what’s next. Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/yhfekk79 #Common #HipHopPhilanthropy #CommonGroundFoundation

Women make up the majority of members in 70% of all giving circles, which are steadily popular and more democratic ways of giving. With more than 4,000 giving circles in the U.S., here's some women’s giving circles to know. Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/4vm6p555

What would it take to get ultra-high-net-worth people to give more? Conventional approaches aren’t working, writes Building Impact Partners’ Alex Johnston. Guest Contributor, Alex Johnston Reports: tinyurl.com/mtzhz72n #Philanthropy #UltraWealthy #WealthInequality #BillGates #GivingPledge #UHNW

Foundation leaders Vivian Tseng and Mike Pratt discuss the pitfalls grantmakers can fall into as the nonprofit sector faces “unprecedented political pressure.” Guest Contributors, Vivian Tseng and Mike Pratt Reports: tinyurl.com/2aubvsue #Philanthropy #CivilSociety #Nonprofits #SocialJustice

Inflexible grantmaking practices are hampering arts groups’ efforts to navigate this fraught moment. Experts have some ideas about how to turn the tide. Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/mthfnpjz #ArtsFunding #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Grantmaking #ArtsAdvocacy #CulturalEquity #DEI

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's death, IP Editor-in-Chief David Callahan considers how philanthropy and the nonprofit sector should respond to ominous developments. David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/y62yny64 #Philanthropy #CivilSociety #Nonprofits #Democracy #Authoritarianism #PoliticalViolence

PragerU now has educational partnerships in 10 states — and has its sights on many more. Constance Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/2vftj6fm #PragerU #EducationPolicy #RightWingFunding #Philanthropy #MediaInfluence #CurriculumWars #ClimateDenial #DEI

Michelle Barsa of the Omidyar Network on AI: As more people turn to machine companionship, what can funders do to build guardrails and prevent the worst harms? Guest Contributor, Michelle Barsa Reports: tinyurl.com/5dnsndw9 #AICompanions #TechAccountability #ChildSafety #ResponsibleAI

With a renewed contract and an injection of philanthropic dollars, Ready to Rise will continue its work to support youth in Los Angeles for another seven years. Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/mpsnxxfy #YouthJustice #JusticeReform #YouthDevelopment

As the family settles its succession drama, what can James Murdoch, Liz Murdoch and Prue Murdoch MacLeod’s giving histories tell us about what they might fund with their shares of the payout? Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/ye5jvjmy #MurdochFamily #WealthTransfer

A new grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America funds a skilled trades training pilot program for young people. Wendy Paris(@wendyparis.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/mr3s88py #HomeDepotFoundation #BoysAndGirlsClubs #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #STEM #YouthEmpowerment

Tynesha McHarris, the cofounder and co-executive director of the Black Feminist Fund responds to David Callahan’s recent piece on identity and philanthropy, calling for the “courage to confront power rather than sidestep it.” Guest Contributor, Tynesha McHarris Reports: tinyurl.com/amvp9j8e

The inaugural Bridgemaker Prize recognizes achievements of Art Bridges Foundation partner museums. CEO Anne Kraybill talks to IP about it and more. Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/bpafhwze #AliceWalton #ArtBridges #CrystalBridges #ArtsPhilanthropy #MuseumAccess #CommunityEngagement

The Robin Hood Foundation cofounder talks about his story and giving mindset alongside his wife, a doctor who spearheaded a cancer center after her own diagnosis. Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/4hr95vxw #EvaAnderssonDubin #DubinFamilyFoundation #RobinHoodFoundation

IP Editor-in-Chief David Callahan argues that identity-focused social justice giving has inadvertently empowered right-wing authoritarians and that funders need to find a new way forward. David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/mr3kumc7 #Democracy #Philanthropy #MajoritarianPolitics #Universalism

These five philanthropies are transparency paradoxes: They have 10-digit endowments but no presence on the internet. Here’s what we know about them. Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/yznypjc7 #StealthPhilanthropy #Philanthropy #Transparency #NonprofitSector #BigPhilanthropy

A new book about harnessing your talents to energize personal giving offers insight for donors and grant seekers — and leaves this reviewer wanting more. Wendy Paris on “A Talent for Giving”. Wendy Paris(@wendyparis.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/nhh552ne #EntrepreneurialPhilanthropy

Alice Walton’s new medical school aims to equip future doctors with a more holistic set of tools to improve health and wellbeing. Connie Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/46hmwep7 #AliceWalton #Philanthropy #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalEducation #WholeHealth

Trump has taken aim at mail-in voting. With the midterm elections on the way, philanthropy’s role in supporting the right to vote has become all the more critical, and it’s not just “democracy funders” who need to step up. Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/ummnm85j

This year, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), the largest U.S. funder of biomedical research and STEM education, has backed away from several notable DEI-focused programs. Laurie Udesky reports: tinyurl.com/29nua6mt #HHMI #STEM #ScienceFunding #DiversityInSTEM #EquityInScience #HigherEd

W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Rhea Williams-Bishop discusses how grassroots organizations have rebuilt health, education and food systems with an eye toward structural equality. Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/y7b6vz44 #HurricaneKatrina #HopeInHighWater #WKKelloggFoundation #Philanthropy

Ford Foundation chose Heather Gerken as its new leader. Meet the Yale law school dean, expert on democracy, introvert, “intellectual guru,” podcaster and fan of peer pressure (but not Justin Bieber). Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/bdhuhy4u #FordFoundation #HeatherGerken

Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) has built a network for collaboration, information-sharing, research and relationship-building. Sarah Henry reports: tinyurl.com/y42nk93w #Democracy #CivicEngagement #Philanthropy #PACE #FundersForDemocracy #Collaboration #TrustInDemocracy

The Trevor Project’s Emergency Lifeline Campaign for LGBTQ+ Youth has already raised approximately $18 million from more than 17,000 donors. Dawn Wolfe(@drwolfe.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/5acracsc #LGBTQYouth #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #CrisisSupport #YouthWellbeing #TrevorProject

In their zeal to catalyze bold innovations, are the richest donors chasing utopia and passing up the chance to save and improve lives right now? Philip Rojc on the Ellison Institute of Technology. Philip Rojc Reports: tinyurl.com/44rnzseu #Philanthropy #TechPhilanthropy #BillionaireGiving

Christina Gordon of the Women’s Foundation of Boston counters a “troubling narrative”: that just because many men and boys struggle, grantmakers should redirect resources from underfunded programs for women and girls. Guest Contributor, Christina Gordon Reports: tinyurl.com/372ahjfe #GenderEquity

Gail Yabuki, who gives alongside her husband Jeff Yabuki, spoke with IP's Ade Adeniji about their mental health giving, why they’re embracing a trust-based approach, and more. Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/2465upaz #MentalHealthMatters #Philanthropy #YouthMentalHealth

Endometriosis impacts around 10% of women and girls of reproductive age globally. It’s personal for philanthropist Anna Ainsworth, whose daughter suffers from the little-understood but widespread condition. Sarah Henry reports: tinyurl.com/jbaxt7nf #EndometriosisAwareness #WomensHealth

Open Philanthropy’s Matt Clancy discusses what the Abundance and Growth Fund is looking for in grantee applicants and where it’s potentially heading next. Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/bddeje57 #AbundanceMovement #OpenPhilanthropy #EconomicGrowth #HousingPolicy #Innovation #ScienceFunding

Jenna Tatum of the Building Electrification Institute (BEI) discusses why it’s counterproductive for funders to amp up support for city-based climate work only when progress doesn’t seem possible in Washington. Guest Contributor, Jenna Tatum Reports: tinyurl.com/3wjk6nhr #GrantsForClimateAction

Robert F. Kennedy’s antivax message was an unwelcome guest at a recent global vaccine summit co-hosted by the Gates Foundation. Constance Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/2smp9ymb #GlobalHealth #VaccinesSaveLives #Gavi #GatesFoundation #Immunization #PublicHealth

What three new reports and announcements tell us about changing giving patterns by foundations and other donors since 2022. Dawn Wolfe(@drwolfe.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/3wj39adj #LGBTQPhilanthropy #LGBTQFunding #QueerJustice #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #FundOurFutures #LGBTQRights

In light of the recently passed budget bill, which will cut billions of dollars for food assistance programs, community ownership models like this one may be a path forward. Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/9tkvtpdx #GrantsForFoodJustice #FoodInsecurity #SNAPCuts

Christy Walton’s support for the Vaccine Integrity Project is her most recent stand against Trump agenda. Constance Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/bddhw87u #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #VaccineAccess #ScienceBasedPolicy #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth #Philanthropy

Foundations holding collective net assets of nearly a quarter-trillion dollars are building a united front in defense of their right to give. Dawn Wolfe(@drwolfe.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/2wtw5cz9 #Philanthropy #CouncilOnFoundations #Nonprofits #FirstAmendment #DemocracyFunding

Commitments for Texas flood relief have been incoming from a range of donors and organizations, including private foundations, billionaires, corporations, sports franchises and smaller donors via GoFundMe. Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/4fzxk5v4 #GrantsForDisasterRelief

IP's Mike Scutari attended a European online discussion focused on funder/grantee power dynamics, how philanthropy should identify alternatives to neoliberalism and why some organizations may be inclined to refuse funding. Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/y8swuveb #WealthConcentration #Democracy

Inevitable Foundation cofounder and president Richie Siegel discusses its growing support for disabled filmmakers and the fraught state of funding for disability rights organizations. Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/4na89b2n #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledCreatives #RepresentationMatters

States United Democracy Center’s success with philanthropic funders shows there’s hunger for state-level work to protect voting rights. Dawn Wolfe(@drwolfe.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/396b7y84 #StatesUnited #VotingRights #ElectionIntegrity #DemocracyDefense #RuleOfLaw #Philanthropy

Emma Bloomberg draws on examples from her own work, calling on philanthropy to “focus less on the national news cycle” and fund community organizers and the infrastructure to support them. Guest Contributor, Emma Bloomberg Reports: tinyurl.com/4d2wdxyw #CommunityOrganizing #CivicEngagement

No matter who’s in power, rising interest payments on public debt and spending on seniors threaten to sharply constrain what government can do in coming years. IP Editor-in-Chief David Callahan asks whether philanthropy can make a difference. David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/yke84n8z

Recent years have seen legislative efforts to inhibit the right to protest, which is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/ymj97yyc #RightToProtest #CivicFreedom #Philanthropy #CivilLiberties #SocialJustice #Democracy

New Bezos Earth Fund leader Tom Taylor, a former senior vice president at Amazon, is tasked with spending the fund’s remaining $6.7 billion over the next five and a half years. What should you know about him? Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/3xnx5523 #BezosEarthFund