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Grassroots Grantmaking
Grassroots Grantmaking

Grassroots Grantmaking

From trust-based philanthropy to participatory philanthropy, keeping up with the latest in participation.

Frontlines
Rethinking Resources

Rethinking Resources

As traditional funders freeze, what’s next? An exploration into the uncertain future for grassroots movements.

Heirs & Billionaires
Unlocking Abundance

Unlocking Abundance: DAF Reform

Nearly two trillion dollars sit in DAF accounts. How can more money reach communities?

Frontlines
Common Ground

The Future of Fiscal Sponsorship

Fiscal sponsors steward billions in philanthropic dollars. But they could do so much more.

Citizen Science

Citizen Science

Community-Driven Journalism

Community-Driven Journalism

Beyond Elections
Everyday Democracy

Everyday Democracy

Exploring the durable power of participatory governance models in conflict-ridden and failed states.

Beyond Elections
How We Gather

How We Gather

The “how” of public meetings is just as important as what is discussed. How can they function better?

Proxonomics
Participatory Investing: Nuts & Bolts

Participatory Investing: Nuts & Bolts

Exploring the “how” of participatory investing, from designing a fund to facilitating community conversations.

Proxonomics
SoJo Series

Solutions Journalism: Solidarity Economy

Our collection of solutions journalism on grassroots economic models around the world.

Beyond Elections
Tech and Democracy

Tech and Democracy

What tool should I use to survey my community? Diving into what’s out there today.

Repairing Development
Localizing Loss & Damage

Localizing Loss & Damage

Proxonomics
Participatory Investing: Accountability Games

Participatory Investing: Accountability Games

How do institutions in US cities negotiate with communities to invest untaxed dollars?

Working It: Creative Control

Working It: Creative Control

Stories of sex workers taking control of their representation in media

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Beyond Elections
Beyond Elections

Beyond Elections

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Proximate Brasil

Proximate Brasil

A collaboration between Proximate and Philó to explore participatory problem-solving in Brazil

Grassroots Grantmaking
Community Philanthropy

Community Philanthropy

Frontlines
Peer to Peer Learning

Peer to Peer Learning

Heirs & Billionaires
Next-Gen Philanthropy

Next-Gen Philanthropy

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Proximate East Africa

Repairing Development
Event Series

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Grassroots Grantmaking
Grassroots Grantmaking

Grassroots Grantmaking

From trust-based philanthropy to participatory philanthropy, keeping up with the latest in participation.

Frontlines
Rethinking Resources

Rethinking Resources

As traditional funders freeze, what’s next? An exploration into the uncertain future for grassroots movements.

Repairing Development
Repairing Development

Repairing Development

Exploring the state international development and movements to shift power and reform it.

Heirs & Billionaires
Unlocking Abundance

Unlocking Abundance: DAF Reform

Nearly two trillion dollars sit in DAF accounts. How can more money reach communities?

DAF Reform
Frontlines
Common Ground

The Future of Fiscal Sponsorship

Fiscal sponsors steward billions in philanthropic dollars. But they could do so much more.

Grassroots Grantmaking
Equity Overhaul

Equity Overhaul

Equity Overhaul explores the state of equitable grants management in the United States.

Frontlines
Homegrown Horizons

Homegrown Horizons

Regions
Deepening Philanthropy

Aprofundando a Filantropia

A perspective into participatory and trust-based philanthropy from Brazil. In Portuguese and English.

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Citizen Science

Citizen Science

Community-Driven Journalism

Community-Driven Journalism

Beyond Elections
From Protest to Participation

From Protest to Participation

Beyond Elections
Everyday Democracy

Everyday Democracy

Exploring the durable power of participatory governance models in conflict-ridden and failed states.

Beyond Elections
How We Gather

How We Gather

The “how” of public meetings is just as important as what is discussed. How can they function better?

Proxonomics
Participatory Investing: Nuts & Bolts

Participatory Investing: Nuts & Bolts

Exploring the “how” of participatory investing, from designing a fund to facilitating community conversations.

Beyond Elections
Rebuilding States

Rebuilding States

Proxonomics
SoJo Series

Solutions Journalism: Solidarity Economy

Our collection of solutions journalism on grassroots economic models around the world.

Beyond Elections
Tech and Democracy

Tech and Democracy

What tool should I use to survey my community? Diving into what’s out there today.

Repairing Development
Localizing Loss & Damage

Localizing Loss & Damage

Proxonomics
Participatory Investing: Accountability Games

Participatory Investing: Accountability Games

How do institutions in US cities negotiate with communities to invest untaxed dollars?

Regions
Aprofundando a Filantropia

Aprofundando a Filantropia

Perspectivas e provocações sobre a mudança de poder no campo da filantropia brasileira. Em português e inglês.

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Working It: Creative Control

Working It: Creative Control

Stories of sex workers taking control of their representation in media

Brasil

Brasil

A collaboration between Proximate and Philó to explore participatory problem-solving in Brazil

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East Africa

East Africa

A collaboration between Proximate and Mama Hope to explore participatory problem-solving in East Africa

Samip

Samip

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Heirs & Billionaires

Unlocking Abundance

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Q&A
Behind the Donor Revolt for Charity Reform

Bella DeVaan of the Charity Reform Initiative on the coalition's latest work

Meg Massey
DAF Reform
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Repairing Development

Repairing Development

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Column
Want Effective Philanthropy? Look to the Global South

The debate around a recent SSIR cover story misses the global perspective

Isabelle Clérié
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Beyond Elections

Everyday Democracy

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Field Note
Citizen Participation Does Build Trust in Government

So why don’t most European laws that address climate change integrate public participation?

Proximate
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Beyond Elections

Everyday Democracy

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Field Note
Citizens’ Sssemblies Picking up Steam in UK

Richard Wilson, of Iswe Foundation, predicts in The Guardian that in its first 100 days, the Labour government will announce a citizens’ assembly.

Proximate
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Grassroots Grantmaking

Grassroots Grantmaking

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Q&A
How Canada’s Foundation for Black Communities is Using PGM

The funder is investing $9 million to set an example for Canada’s philanthropic sector

Sherlyn Assam
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Beyond Elections

Everyday Democracy

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Analysis
When Will the United States Start Taking Citizens’ Assemblies Seriously?

Citizens’ assemblies are increasingly popular in Europe and Canada. But not in the United States. How come?

Pam Bailey
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