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United States

12.11.24

Seeds of Possibility

If our partners are doing the transformative work of envisioning a better world for all of us, then as funders,...

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Global

04.03.24

Advocacy as a Catalyst for Change

As a sector we talk a lot about systems change work, but...

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Kenya

10.26.23

Why Funding African Research Requires a Systems Approach

IF's Shikha Goyal and Abdelrahman Hassan share why funding African research requires a systems approach.

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United States

08.16.23

Who Belongs on Campus

Creating college communities that are open and welcoming to parenting students is one way colleges and universities can continue making...

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Kenya

07.28.23

Investing in Communities Means Investing in Child Care Options for Families and Children

Everyone working to promote childcare can take a more holistic perspective to support, measure, and advocate for better outcomes for children and families. A co-authored piece with our partners in...

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Global

04.13.23

Leading to Local

A new set of giving practices has been on the rise amongst philanthropists: more partnerships, fewer regulations, faster disbursement of funds, and a more conscious look at power and other...

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Global

03.09.23

Imaginable Futures Charts New Path After Split from Omidyar Network

In the three years since it split from the Omidyar Network, Imaginable Futures has been working to redefine itself as a global education funder.

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Kenya

01.17.23

It’s Time to Take African Researchers Seriously

With local research talent so well-placed to help improve African education, we need to level the playing field. African researchers are eager to tackle the problems their communities are facing.

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Global

01.10.23

The Funders Group Wants Philanthropy to Take the Lead on Nonprofit Worker Wellbeing

Changemakers are burned out, as we’ve been hearing for the past few years. Now, leaders from a dozen philanthropies are trying to make a difference through the Funders & Wellbeing...

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Kenya

12.13.22

What Youth Say They Want For Their Future

The Youth Advisory Board was formed to help us unpack and understand...

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