Grantmaking

Strengthening Democracy Means Funding Independent Media

Rory O'Connor | Posted 05.25.2011

Rory O'Connor

The amount of resources devoted to the public interest pales when compared to what for-profit players are still pouring into more commercial endeavors.

Philanthropy Turns Away from Aggressive Advocacy for the Poor

David R. Jones, Esq. | Posted 05.25.2011

David R. Jones, Esq.

The attack on Acorn comes as part of a systematic attempt to muzzle grass-roots organizing of poor and marginalized communities.

Resetting: An Unprecedented Meeting of Philanthropists

Jumpstart | Posted 11.17.2011

Jumpstart

This was an unprecedented event in the Bay Area; never before had Jewish and non-Jewish grantmakers gathered together in "Jewish space" to discuss needs and tactics.

Philanthropy by the Numbers

Paul Brest | Posted 11.17.2011

Paul Brest

NCRP makes a compelling case for philanthropy's role in addressing poverty and racism as deep systemic and structural problems

Philanthropy on Another Planet

Paul Brest | Posted 05.25.2011

Paul Brest

Although there are good reasons for a foundation to spend down its assets today, there are also legitimate reasons for it to continue its work in perpetuity.

Philanthropy at its Somewhat Myopic: Mistaking Means and Ends

Paul Brest | Posted 05.25.2011

Paul Brest

The most significant of NCRP's grantmaking requirements is that 50 percent of a foundation's grants be for general operating support (GOS) -- unrestricted support for an organization.