May 17, 2023 Can an Aging Population Stay Healthy? Two Global Funders Hope to Unlock the Secrets of Resilience May 17, 2023/ Liz Longley Humans are living longer, but in our later years, we become more vulnerable to injury and age-related diseases. Wellcome Leap and the Singapore-based Temasek Trust are funding a new program to extend “healthspans.”Read More
May 01, 2023 How Christy Turlington Burns Uses Awareness and Advocacy to Put Mothers First May 01, 2023/ Liz Longley We checked in with the model and social entrepreneur about Every Mother Counts, a public philanthropy she founded that uses advocacy, awareness building and grantmaking to center mothers in maternal health work.Read More
April 19, 2023 Beyond Borders: A Regional Look at MacKenzie Scott’s Global Giving April 19, 2023/ Liz Longley Though most of Scott’s giving so far has taken place in the U.S., her global philanthropy is also expansive. Three regions in particular have received lots of attention: Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and South Asia.Read More
April 04, 2023 Bloomberg’s Commitment to Curb Tobacco Use Now Totals $1.5 Billion. Here’s the Latest Move April 04, 2023/ Liz Longley Since 2005, Bloomberg Philanthropies has been pouring funding into efforts to reduce tobacco use, with a global reach. Here, we recap the program’s focus so far, including a closer look at a recent $420 million pledge.Read More
March 29, 2023 With a Big Grant in Uganda, the Hilton Foundation’s Commitment to Refugees Is Growing March 29, 2023/ Liz Longley The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has grown significantly in the past few years, including an expanding program dedicated to helping global refugees. Here’s a closer look at a key grant in Africa. Read More
March 16, 2023 How Effective is Effective Altruism? A Deep Dive Into Two of Open Philanthropy’s EA-Inspired Programs March 16, 2023/ Liz Longley Effective altruism has had a rough year, but remains a major force within philanthropy. We take a closer look at two of this EA-driven outfit’s programs: farm animal welfare and biosecurity and pandemic preparedness.Read More
February 01, 2023 “You Have to Show Up.” The Howard G. Buffett Foundation’s Expansive Support for Ukraine February 01, 2023/ Liz Longley The Howard G. Buffett Foundation has moved nearly $150 million to Ukraine since the war began. Buffett himself has spent a lot of time in the country, learning about needs and responding with a wide-ranging set of grants.Read More
January 31, 2023 With Big Backing From MacKenzie Scott and More, Co-Impact Targets Global Gender Inequality January 31, 2023/ Liz Longley Co-Impact seeks to improve health, education and economic outcomes for women across the Global South by tackling underlying forces at play. Here’s why the philanthropic collaborative has been a big draw for funders.Read More
January 10, 2023 A Matter of Trust: With a Big Boost from MacKenzie Scott, GiveDirectly is on the Rise January 10, 2023/ Liz Longley GiveDirectly, a leader in the push to give unconditional cash donations to those in need, has grown significantly since the pandemic hit. Part of that growth is a result of some huge gifts from MacKenzie Scott. Read More
December 12, 2022 Child Marriage Severely Limits Opportunity for Girls. This Powerhouse Trio Is on the Case December 12, 2022/ Liz Longley Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates and Amal Clooney joined forces this fall to take on child marriage, a human rights violation that affects an estimated 23 girls a minute. Here’s what each philanthropist is bringing to the table.Read More
December 01, 2022 As Shelling Continues in Ukraine, an Arts Funder Backs Efforts to Preserve its Cultural Heritage December 01, 2022/ Liz Longley Although international law forbids it, destruction of sites with cultural significance is common during war. In Ukraine, hundreds of such places have been damaged. Getty recently backed an effort to protect the nation’s heritage.Read More
November 16, 2022 Five Insights into the State of Global Philanthropy November 16, 2022/ Liz Longley The Council on Foundations’ latest State of Global Giving Report analyzed funding data from 2015 and 2019 and surveyed field leaders about the years since. Here are five key takeaways. Read More
November 07, 2022 A New Alliance Channels Asia's Growing Philanthropic Heft November 07, 2022/ Liz Longley Top grantmakers from Asia and the U.S. have joined forces on a new Philanthropy Asia Alliance, and are already backing six on-the-ground projects. The alliance highlights Singapore’s role as a hub for Asian philanthropy.Read More
November 01, 2022 Political Will and Philanthropy Align to Address a Malnutrition Crisis November 01, 2022/ Liz Longley A perfect storm of global events is contributing to a malnutrition crisis. Two collaborative efforts to combat hunger launched recently, backed by several private funders. Here are the details. Read More
October 19, 2022 Global Gender Equity Requires Access to the Online Economy. Who’s Backing Digital Financial Inclusion? October 19, 2022/ Liz Longley Entrepreneurship among women is on the rise globally, but lack of digital financial tools is holding many of them back. Some heavy hitters are rallying around an effort to bring about greater digital financial equity. Read More
October 06, 2022 As Its Racial Equity Program Expands, Bloomberg Takes a Data-Driven Approach to the Wealth Gap October 06, 2022/ Liz Longley Bloomberg Philanthropies has brought its data-centric approach to problems ranging from climate change to public health. Now, as part of its Greenwood Initiative, the funder is compiling data on racial wealth inequality.Read More
September 27, 2022 Philanthropy Made a Flurry of Commitments During the UN Meeting. Here’s Where the Money is Headed September 27, 2022/ Liz Longley Philanthropy was more active than usual in last week’s United Nations General Assembly, as the secretary general called for a “rescue mission” to get Sustainable Development Goals on track. Here’s a rundown of the big pledges.Read More
September 23, 2022 Two Longstanding Partners Seed a New Fund to Stem the Rise of HIV Transmission September 23, 2022/ Liz Longley To bolster the world’s flagging campaign to halt HIV transmission, two funds have joined forces on a new effort to support the delivery of preventative medicine in up to five African countries.Read More
September 21, 2022 Bloomberg Weighs in on Philanthropy’s Role in SDGs, Fighting Noncommunicable Diseases September 21, 2022/ Liz Longley Michael Bloomberg just received his third reappointment as global ambassador for noncommunicable diseases and injuries. The mega-donor shared some insights with IP on how donors can impact global health and more.Read More
September 20, 2022 The Latino Donor Collaborative Model: Gaining Equity By Gaining Clout September 20, 2022/ Liz Longley Funded by its board of business leaders, the Latino Donor Collaborative seeks to challenge longstanding stereotypes and misperceptions about Latinos in the United States.Read More