May 25, 2023 Philanthropy Needs to Rethink Its Approach to Civic Engagement May 25, 2023/ Louise Lief, Guest Contributor Much of philanthropy frames civic engagement in a narrow way, with a focus on voting and elections. Guest contributor Louise Lief discusses what’s wrong with that, and what a better, broader approach looks like.Read More
February 12, 2020 Social Justice Philanthropy Restructures to Focus on Power February 12, 2020/ Louise Lief, Guest Contributor Funder affinity groups are playing a growing role across the sector by promoting new philanthropic models that aim to accelerate social change. And increasingly, they are laser-focused on issues of power. Read More
August 07, 2019 From "Keep Out" to "Please Come in." Opening Up Grants Processes Leads to More Equity August 07, 2019/ Louise Lief, Guest Contributor Many foundations do not accept unsolicited grant proposals, making it harder for smaller nonprofits, especially those representing communities of color, to get a hearing. Here’s how some funders are trying to become more accessible. Read More