Our Beats

We look at the news through the lens of money: how it’s given away, how it’s invested, and how it’s distributed by government.

Philanthropy Exploring how institutional giving is evolving - or resistig change

Community Philanthropy

Community Philanthropy

Community Philanthropy

Grassroots Grantmaking

Grassroots Grantmaking

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

Unlocking Abundance

Unlocking Abundance

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

Economy The emerging field of participatory investing

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

Democracy Reimagining what democracy looks like between and beyond election cycles

Beyond Elections

Beyond Elections

Beyond Elections

State of Assembly

State of Assembly

State of Assembly

Tech and Democracy

Tech and Democracy

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

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

Development

Repairing Development

Repairing Development

Repairing Development Exploring the future of global development

Homegrown Horizons

Homegrown Horizons

Homegrown Horizons

Frontlines How money moves at the ground level - and how it's managed and stewarded by those closest to the work.

Rethinking Resources

Rethinking Resources

Rethinking Resources As funders freeze, what will sustain the grassroots next?

The Future of Fiscal Sponsorship Fiscal sponsors steward billions in philanthropic dollars. But they could do so much more.

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