Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives, India. Barr Foundation, Massachusetts, USA. Benwood Foundation, Inc. Tennessee, USA. Bill & Melinda...more
Called Healthy Greenville 2036, it's one of the largest discretionary grant pools in the county's history, according to Lisa Stevens, chair of the board...more
But this type of philanthropy creates challenges in a democracy, argues ... in some cases, philanthropic dollars replace or supplant government functions. ... As the founder and editor of a news site...more
That reality is behind the Aetna Foundation's three-year-old grant program to support community-based nonprofits that work on social determinants...more
Almost 15 years ago, as leaders in the Western New York health field began ... a tiny nonprofit designed to help nurture the effort got its first wellness grant. ... Its charge: Turn the Medical...more
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.