Four Takeaways from MacKenzie Scott’s 2024 End-of-Year Essay | Inside Philanthropy Five years into her unprecedented experiment in trust-based mega philanthropy, Scott is turning her attention to impact investing. What might that mean for her future giving?

What can we learn from MacKenzie Scott’s 2024 end-of-year essay? Inside Philanthropy highlights four takeaways that are reshaping philanthropy.

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“AI Opened a Window.” Omidyar Network's Mike Kubzansky on the Funder’s Strategic Evolution | Inside Philanthropy In late July, Omidyar Network CEO Mike Kubzansky announced the influential funder is undergoing a “strategic evolution.” He walks us through the backstory there, how it may affect current grantmakin...

AI is reshaping Omidyar Network’s approach to philanthropy.
Discover insights from Mike Kubzansky on Inside Philanthropy.
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Trust-Based Practices Top of Mind at Tech Billionaire Couple David and Angela Filo’s Foundation | Inside Philanthropy In 2000, the Yahoo! cofounder and his wife launched what is now called the Skyline Foundation. Executive Director Angie Chen walks us through how it’s evolved, its commitment to trust-based giving a...

Trust-based practices are top of mind at David and Angela Filo’s foundation.
Explore how they’re empowering grantees on Inside Philanthropy.
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A Closer Look at the Data-Driven Ed Philanthropy of John and Laura Overdeck | Inside Philanthropy The hedge fund billionaire couple, who are now divorcing, have brought a quant mindset to their education-focused giving. Here’s a look at what’s new at their Overdeck Family Foundation.

Explore the philanthropy of hedge fund billionaires John and Laura Overdeck.
Discover their initiatives and impact on Inside Philanthropy.
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A Closer Look at the Philanthropy of Tech Billionaire Couple Phillip and Susan Ragon | Inside Philanthropy Phillip and Susan Ragon are two of the Boston area’s most important philanthropists. We dig into how the Giving Pledge signatories move money through their family foundation.

Explore the philanthropy of tech billionaire couple Phillip and Susan Ragon.
Discover their key initiatives and impact on Inside Philanthropy.
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“The Election Isn’t the End Point.” A Deep Dive into the Carnegie Corporation’s Democracy Giving | Inside Philanthropy Geri Mannion has led the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s U.S. democracy program since 1998. In an expansive recent conversation, she walked us through the corporation’s multifaceted civic engagem...

The election isn't the end point.
Discover how the Carnegie Corporation’s democracy giving fosters long-term engagement and resilience on Inside Philanthropy.
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Giving USA Annual Report: With Real Giving Down in 2023, the Onus Is on Donors | Inside Philanthropy Giving USA found that due to ongoing inflationary pressure, real giving declined by 2.1% in 2023. Could funders have done more?

The latest Giving USA report shows a decline in real giving for 2023.
How can donors rise to the challenge? Explore the key findings on Inside Philanthropy.
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Nearing the End of a 10-Year Sunset, This Family Foundation Will Have Awarded $1.3 Billion | Inside Philanthropy In 2016, the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation announced it would spend down within a decade. President and CEO Joe del Guercio walks us through its ambitious strategy, how it’s been engaging wit...

Nearing the End of an Era: As it approaches the conclusion of its 10-year sunset, #ClarkFoundation is set to have awarded an impressive $13 billion.
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At a Critical Time, This Foundation’s Providing Fresh Support for Muslim Creatives | Inside Philanthropy The Doris Duke Foundation’s Building Bridges Program has sought to create a more inclusive society since 2007. Director Zeyba Rahman explains how the program’s support for U.S. Muslim creatives is e...

Exciting news: The #DorisDukeFoundation is boosting support for Muslim creatives at a critical time.

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#MikeScutari explores: Fresh Funding for #MuslimArtists; Foundations commitment; Perspectives from Community

“New Urgency.” How the Sundance Institute Helps Filmmakers Navigate an Evolving Field | Inside Philanthropy Robert Redford launched the Sundance Institute in 1981 to help independent filmmakers. Interim CEO Amanda Kelso talks about its program offerings, two big grants the institute recently received, and...

Navigating the evolving #filmindustry? The #SundanceInstitute, backed by #EmersonCollective & #MacArthurFoundation, empowers filmmakers to adapt and thrive.
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A Conversation with Julia Marciari-Alexander, Incoming Samuel H. Kress Foundation President | Inside Philanthropy This fall, Julia Marciari-Alexander will become the president of the New York City-based arts funder, the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Marciari-Alexander reflects on her career, why she's excited abo...

#JuliaMarciari-Alexander, new President of the Samuel H. #KressFoundation, aims to bridge #historicalart with today's digital age. Discover her strategy for enhancing #artaccessibility and engagement through digital innovation.
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“That’s Where We Come In.” How Chamber Music America Supports the Field’s Artists and Ensembles | Inside Philanthropy This NYC-based regrantor supports composers and small ensembles across a wide range of genres. CEO Kevin Kwan Loucks walks us through its grant programs, new plans to grow audience engagement, and m...

Join us in exploring how #ChamberMusicAmerica, under the leadership of CEO #KevinKwanLoucks, is fostering innovation and enriching the community. #MikeScutari offers a deep dive into their impactful #grantprograms and #audienceengagement initiatives. #DiversityInArts #SupportTheArts #EquityInMusic