May 18, 2023 Six Questions for Cathy Cha, President and CEO of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund May 18, 2023/ Martha Ramirez We spoke with the leader of this prominent California social justice funder to discuss her career, her experience as the daughter of Korean immigrants, threats to American democracy, and more.Read More
July 28, 2022 A Fund's Unique Mission Helps Refugees and Immigrants Chart a Better Path to the Future July 28, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen The WES Mariam Assefa Fund supports efforts in the U.S. and Canada to give immigrants and refugees a leg up — and a decent paycheck.Read More
January 21, 2022 Two Immigration Nonprofits Decided to Merge. Here's How Their Funders Reacted January 21, 2022/ Michael Kavate Last month, the American Immigration Council and New American Economy announced they were combining their operations. Such nonprofit mergers are rare. According to some funders, maybe they shouldn’t be.Read More
September 07, 2021 Carnegie's Geri Mannion Talks Democracy, Immigration and Her Philanthropic Career September 07, 2021/ Ade Adeniji From a humble Bronx background, Geri Mannion rose to become a star program officer at the Carnegie Corporation. We talk to the foundation veteran about her rise, and her work on timely issues like democracy and immigration.Read More
May 10, 2021 The Four Freedoms Fund Has Backed Immigrant Rights for 18 Years. Here’s How, and What’s Next May 10, 2021/ Martha Ramirez The Four Freedoms Fund, established 18 years ago in the wake of 9/11, is a leading philanthropic hub for the immigrant rights movement. A recent report highlights its history, accomplishments and goals for the future.Read More