April 10, 2023 Here Are Five Grantmakers Funding the Rural Midwest April 10, 2023/ Martha Ramirez Over 25% of the Midwest’s population lives in rural areas. These funders focus their efforts there, despite the fact that philanthropy at large chronically underfunds rural America.Read More
April 03, 2023 “Moving the Needle.” A Look at the Dallas Foundation’s Approach to Place-Based Giving April 03, 2023/ Mike Scutari As the oldest community foundation in Texas, the Dallas Foundation has built out an extensive grantmaking and partnership footprint across the region. President and CEO Matthew Randazzo walks us through its work.Read More
April 19, 2022 As the Kendeda Fund Prepares to Sunset, Here Are Nine Questions for Executive Director Dena Kimball April 19, 2022/ Michael Kavate The leader of the sunsetting foundation, which was set up by her mother, Diana Blank, joined us for a rare interview. Hear about what she’s learned on the journey to spending it all.Read More
December 09, 2019 Does Charity Still Start at Home? Exploring the State of Place-Based Giving December 09, 2019/ John Freund As global and national causes command more attention, especially from next-gen donors, are local concerns getting sidelined within philanthropy? We spoke with funders and experts around the country to find out. Read More