How can grantmakers cross the divide between philanthropy and business? Looking at the push and pull between sectors from the vantage point of those working in independent and corporate foundations, this guide examines efforts to partner with and influence the business world. Grantmakers weigh the case for engaging business, share strategies for working with companies, and identify skills for promoting corporate philanthropy. They also explore ways to bridge cultural and philosophical differences between the sectors.
Making grants through an intermediary is often the simplest way to fund internationally, and sometimes the most effective. GrantCraft asked a handful of experienced grantmakers and experts about the keys to finding, working with, and getting the most from international intermediaries. How does the relationship between donor and intermediary really work?
In a moment when the nonprofit sector is experiencing existential threats from federal government action, what accountability do philanthropic institutions hold to be credible, reliable, trustworthy partners to their nonprofit partners on the front...
Rockefeller Brothers Fund originally published this piece on January 15, 2025. Written by RBF's Stephen Heintz, President and CEO, and Mark Adiedo, Vice President, People and Culture/Chief Diversity Office.
Erica Hamilton, CEO & Founder of The Memo I Never Got and Michelle Kedem, Founding Partner of On-Ramps share their learnings and invite you to join them on February 6th to dive into this topic more.
Despite an increase in philanthropy’s orientation toward systems change, the know-how and direction of what it takes to achieve transformational change remains nascent
The results of the 2024 Presidential election have made clear that the fight for a more equitable, democratic, and sustainable society is a continuous effort both in our sector and the communities we serve.