The philanthropy field seeks to advance long-term systemic change, yet much of its giving has been short-term, restricted, and episodic. These approaches are misaligned with the sustained, flexible funding nonprofit organizations need to make real and lasting impact.
Eileen Farbman, co-founder and board co-chair of the Kolibri Foundation, sits down with consultant Molly Schultz Hafid for an open and detailed walk-through of Kolibri’s journey from a traditional family foundation to one intentionally designed to share decision-making power with movement and community-rooted leaders.
Funders play a pivotal role in shaping the health and resilience of the nonprofit ecosystem. A PNY recent session discussed how funders can support grantees in exploring alternative operating models
There is a need to invest in community-based models to address the maternal health crisis, and there are opportunities for healthcare philanthropy engagement in this landscape. The Commonwealth Fund's Advancing Health Equity program, is addressing maternal health care disparities by funding birth equity research and initiatives.
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