December 2023
Articles and News
Why Is Philanthropy Afraid to Talk About Reparations?
“If we aren’t authentically teaching and talking about the harm created by our nation’s history of racism, how can we start to heal? To be clear, philanthropy’s role in reparations is not to replace the federal government in providing the scale of redress and racial healing the nation needs. Nor are philanthropic grants to Black-led organizations reparations. However, philanthropy has a massive opportunity to support the network of organizations that are fighting for reparations and working to build a culture of racial repair.” The companion study is linked below. (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Brooklyn Org's rebrand ditches ‘foundation’ from its name for being 'old' and 'controlling'
The change comes at a time when an increasing number of Americans are giving philanthropy the side-eye. This year, 26% of people said they distrust philanthropy, up five percentage points from last year, according to a survey conducted by Independent Sector, a membership organization of nonprofits and grantmakers, and Edelman Data and Intelligence. (Independent)
What is the point of philanthropic foundations? Part 1: definitions
This is the first of a three-part essay mini-series exploring the nature and role of philanthropic foundations. In this part we take a look at why defining what a foundation is presents such a challenge. (Why Philanthropy Matters)
Studies and Resources
Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations and Building a Culture of Racial Repair
This report, written by The Bridgespan Group and Liberation Ventures, invites philanthropists, foundations, and other funders to see reparations for Black people—and building a culture of repair—as a necessity to reach that goal. (Bridgespan Group)
First Day Podcast - Donors of Color: The Next Chapter
In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. is joined by Una Osili, Ph.D and Sitashma Thapa to dive into a groundbreaking research study focusing on charitable giving trends by race and ethnicity. (Lilly Family School of Philanthropy)
