May 11, 2023 Remembering Harry Belafonte's Legacy of Giving — and His Critiques of the Philanthropic Establishment May 11, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Harry Belafonte, who died April 25, was an important backer of the Civil Rights Movement and other causes, and his family is carrying on the philanthropic legacy. The musician and activist also had some tough critiques of the sector.Read More
March 22, 2023 Philanthropy Must Change So Community Development Can Keep Changing for the Better March 22, 2023/ David Fukuzawa and Nancy O. Andrews, Guest Contributors Community development has come a long way since the 1960s, but according to guest authors David Fukuzawa and Nancy O. Andrews, reaching its full potential will require big shifts in how philanthropy funds it.Read More
July 06, 2021 “A Unique Lawyer.” Why a Foundation Supports Legal Action for Social Justice July 06, 2021/ Ade Adeniji The McDowell Foundation takes an unconventional approach—giving money to social justice organizations to support specific legal cases. We talk to its founder about how it works and the deeply personal motivations driving it.Read More