Climate science serves America – and beyond As climate science faces challenging times, Project Drawdown is stepping up with a fellowship for early- to mid-career scientists and engineers.

Applications close April 17th. Know someone who's a fit? Or a funder looking for where support is needed most right now? Take a look 👇
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#sciencejobs #climatejobs #climatephilanthropy

Climate Justice Groups Suffered in 2025, But MacKenzie Scott Gave Big. What’s Ahead? More than $1 billion in environmental awards by Scott were a particular boon to climate justice groups in a tough year. Yet major challenges remain.

More than $1 billion in environmental awards by Scott were a particular boon to climate justice groups in a tough year. Yet major challenges remain.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/rh34jhsb

#ClimateJustice #MacKenzieScott #YieldGiving #ClimatePhilanthropy #RacialEquity

Filings Shed Light on Major Low-Profile Green Funders, Including Drops in Funding Heir Nat Simons, investor Jeremy Grantham and venture capitalist John Doerr keep their giving quiet. The latest 990 data offers new details, and highlights recent grantmaking dips.

Heir Nat Simons, investor Jeremy Grantham and venture capitalist John Doerr keep their giving quiet. The latest 990 data offers new details, and highlights recent grantmaking dips.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/yef6ammf

#ClimatePhilanthropy #EnvironmentalFunders

Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.

We need an American #billionaire or two to step up and continue funding the NCAR! Get it out of the feds' hands.
#ClimateDerangementSyndrome #ClimatePhilanthropy #Science #USMedia #News

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MacKenzie Scott Makes a Statement with $1 Billion-Plus in Green Gifts The megadonor’s latest round marks a dramatic scaling up not just of her own giving in the space, but of climate philanthropy full stop. Here's who got a taste in 2025.

The megadonor’s latest round marks a dramatic scaling up not just of her own giving in the space, but of climate philanthropy full stop. Here's who got a taste in 2025.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/b9uh9tnp

#ClimatePhilanthropy #MacKenzieScott #ClimateJustice

What Does Gates’ $1.4 Billion Smallholder Commitment Really Add Up To? The foundation's latest big climate adaptation pledge leaves us asking whether this “new commitment” really marks a step forward.

The foundation's latest big climate adaptation pledge leaves us asking whether this “new commitment” really marks a step forward.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/4va42346

#ClimatePhilanthropy #GatesFoundation #SmallholderFarmers #ClimateAdaptation #GlobalDevelopment

Following COP30, Clues on Global Climate Giving In three telling reports released in the weeks around the United Nations climate conference, billionaire spending, rural outreach and foreign funders stand out.

In three telling reports released in the weeks around the United Nations climate conference, billionaire spending, rural outreach and foreign funders stand out.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/mr442ebf

#ClimatePhilanthropy #ClimateFunding #EnvironmentalJustice

Big Numbers, Murky Details: Four Philanthropic Pledges From COP30 Commitments from Bloomberg, a Walton, and a coalition of health funders make it seem like big funding is flowing for climate. But a closer look reveals the picture is mixed.

Pledges from Bloomberg, a Walton, and a coalition of health funders make it seem like big funding is flowing for climate. But a closer look reveals a mixed picture.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/2z3ar4ra

#ClimatePhilanthropy #COP30 #MethaneReduction #ClimateFinance

Bill Gates’ Climate “Breakup Letter”: The Bad and the Maybe Not So Bad The billionaire’s current positions reflect some deep disagreements with many in the climate movement. But are those differences irreconcilable?

Bill Gates’ current positions on climate reflect some deep disagreements with many in the movement. But are those differences irreconcilable?

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/45fvzhxn

#ClimateChange #BillGates #ClimatePhilanthropy #BreakthroughEnergy #Sustainability

Giving Green Announces $26 Million for High-Impact Climate Solutions, 2025-2026 Top Climate Nonprofits, and New Grantees | Giving Green We are thrilled to announce $26 million in grants to high-impact climate nonprofits—the largest grantmaking cycle in our fund’s history.

🎊📣 New climate giving research & Top Climate Nonprofits just dropped! 📣🎊

Plus, we’re proud to announce $26M in grants to high-impact climate nonprofits, our largest grant cycle yet.

🔎Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdem7mh4

#ClimatePhilanthropy #EffectiveGiving #Decarbonization

Trump Calls Climate Change the “Greatest Con Job Ever.” What Paths Are Open to Philanthropy? In the face of Trump's actions, climate funders and philanthropy-supporting organizations are taking steps to adapt.

In the face of Trump administration actions, climate funders and philanthropy-supporting organizations are taking steps to adapt.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/yzm7fnuk

#ClimatePhilanthropy #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalJustice #PermittingReform #ClimateAction

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IP's Michael Kavate rounds up advances — and declines — across the climate funding landscape on the heels of this year's Climate Week.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: lnkd.in/er29JiDD

#ClimatePhilanthropy #BezosEarthFund #ClimateJustice #ForestGuardians #YouthClimateAction

There’s More Funding Than Ever Going Toward This Search for Climate Breakthroughs The Climate Breakthrough Award celebrates its 10-year anniversary with its biggest group of winners yet. What makes this funding stand out?

The Climate Breakthrough Award celebrates its 10-year anniversary with its biggest group of winners yet. What makes this funding stand out?

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/mr933mwe

#ClimatePhilanthropy #ClimateBreakthrough #PackardFoundation #ClimateAction

Harnessing Capital for Climate Impact Via Donations and Investments · Luma Curious about how your money can be used to fight climate change more effectively? This New York Climate Week, join Giving Green and Carbon Collective…

🌍 Giving Green is back at #ClimateWeekNYC! We’re teaming up with Carbon Collective Investing to host discussions about harnessing capital for climate impact through #climatephilanthropy & #impactinvesting.

📅 Sept 25
🕒 3–5 PM
🍻 Light bites + drinks

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Where to Give for Climate Impact in 2025: Giving Green’s Priorities | Giving Green Learn about Giving Green's top research and grantmaking priorities for 2025, early findings from our new and updated research, and how to take action.

Where can #climatephilanthropy drive impact in 2025 & beyond? 🌍

Giving Green just announced our 2025 research & funding priorities, including new reports on #cleanenergy, aviation, & shipping coming in this Giving Season.

Learn more here ⬇️
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Meet the Head of the New Ballmer Outfit Set to “Become the World’s Largest Climate Funder” Tom Steinbach is a master billionaire whisperer who has spent his career at the summit of climate philanthropy. How will he direct Rainier Climate’s billions?

Tom Steinbach is a master billionaire whisperer who has spent his career at the summit of climate philanthropy. How will he direct Rainier Climate’s billions?

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/4r467ha8

#ClimatePhilanthropy #RainierClimate #TomSteinbach #BallmerGroup

The Time Traveler’s Guide to Philanthropy: Funding the Future, Backward Are funders thinking about progress the wrong way around? Savanna Ferguson of Climate Breakthrough wants to reorient philanthropy’s perspective.

Are funders thinking about progress the wrong way around? Savanna Ferguson of Climate Breakthrough makes a case for reorienting philanthropy’s perspective, and what that means for grantees.

Guest Contributor, Savanna Ferguson Reports: tinyurl.com/5hdxszhx

#SystemsChange #ClimatePhilanthropy

The One Big Beautiful Bill cut wind and solar tax credits—but from a global decarbonization perspective, the most important federal infrastructure survived.

Read the blog > founderspledge.com/news/what-do...

#ClimatePhilanthropy #ClimatePolicy #FoundersPledge

Foundations can do more than fund climate orgs; they can strengthen the whole movement. 💪

On Invested in Climate Ep. 116, Pisces Foundation’s David Beckman shares how strategic philanthropy builds power. 🎙️

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#ClimatePhilanthropy #ClimateAction

With Trump 2.0, These Climate Donors Are Thinking Differently Some donors are doubling down on policy; others are focusing on new funding models.

📰 FEATURED TODAY 📰 @wsj.com shares insights on our latest report "𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙄𝙣: 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚"
Read it here >> www.wsj.com/articles/wit...

#ClimatePhilanthropy #FoundersPledge #WallStreetJournal

It’s Been a Hot Summer, Especially for Climate Philanthropy News | Inside Philanthropy As heat records topple, funders have committed hundreds of millions for methane and green industrial policies, and the top climate foundation has a new strategy. Here’s what’s going on.

It’s been a hot summer for climate philanthropy news! Discover the latest initiatives and trends on Inside Philanthropy.
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