Monday, February 13, 2017
Bloomberg and Rockefeller Are Crowding the Field of Urban Innovation Funding — and Making it More Interesting
Over the past few years, we've written quite a bit at Inside Philanthropy about philanthropic efforts to give cities a boost, work that comes at a moment when more Americans are choosing urban life. Funders have come in from different angles.
Bloomberg Philanthropies has focused heavily on governance and innovation, with a big focus on data, evidence-based programs, and leadership development.
The Knight Foundation has been interested in creating more engaged communities that attract talent and expand opportunity...