Inside Philanthropy

Epstein Emails Shine a Light on DAFs and Billionaire Giving A review of hundreds of documents reveals a world where philanthropy is a vehicle for networking and reputation-burnishing.

A review of hundreds of documents reveals a world where philanthropy is a vehicle for networking and reputation-burnishing.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/mh427hpt

#DonorAdvisedFunds #DAFs #BillionairePhilanthropy #PhilanthropyDebate #WealthAndGiving #CharitableGiving #PhilanthropyReform

An Innovative Partnership Boosts Storytelling for Kids in Underresourced Schools The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is backing a partnership between First Book and The Moth to give more classrooms access to a storytelling curriculum.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is backing a partnership between First Book and The Moth to give more classrooms access to a storytelling curriculum.

Connie Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/yutxpm6x

#EducationEquity #YouthLiteracy #Storytelling #FirstBook #TheMoth

The Coming DAFpocalypse The Policy Director of IPS's Charity Reform Initiative predicts the number of donor-advised funds will shrink in the years to come.

The Policy Director of IPS's Charity Reform Initiative predicts the number of donor-advised funds will shrink in the years to come.

Guest Contributor, Dan Petegorsky: tinyurl.com/2fs779f4

#DonorAdvisedFunds #DAFs #Philanthropy #CharitableGiving #TaxPolicy #NonprofitSector #WealthAndGiving

A New Fund to Support Immigrant Families and Human Rights The Latino Community Foundation’s fund will back groups training legal observers, documenting human rights violations and providing direct assistance.

The Latino Community Foundation’s fund will back groups training legal observers, documenting human rights violations and providing direct assistance.

Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/bddbdb9r

#ImmigrantRights #ImmigrationJustice #LatinoCommunityFoundation

Billionaires Are Setting Up Massive 501c4s. Why? Julia Koch, Tom Pritzker and Ray Dalio have dropped hundreds of millions into the structures. Tax benefits and flexibility may be the draw.

Jane Koch, Tom Pritzker and Ray Dalio have dropped hundreds of millions into the structures. Tax benefits and flexibility may be the draw.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/yht3ptjv

#501c4 #PhilanthropyAndPolitics #MegaDonors #DarkMoney #TaxPolicy #PoliticalAdvocacy

Ray Dalio, Julia Koch and Tom Pritzker Have 501c4s That Act Like Foundations So far, these 501c4 social welfare funds, with more than $5 billion in assets, are not being used as vehicles for political action. Here’s what they back instead.

So far, these 501c4 social welfare funds, with more than $5 billion in assets, are not being used as vehicles for political action. Here’s what they back instead.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/bdf9jkxj

#501c4 #MegaDonors #PhilanthropyAndPolitics #DarkMoney

Why Big Giving Falls Short: A Conversation with Stupski Foundation CEO Glen Galaich Galaich discusses his new book, which argues that donors’ penchant for control, perpetuity and shutting out community members from decision-making is holding back social progress.

Galaich discusses his new book, which argues that donors’ penchant for control, perpetuity and shutting out community members from decision-making is holding back social progress.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/yn9pmpm5

#Philanthropy #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #CommunityDriven #FoundationReform

New Data Helps Mentorship-Focused Nonprofits Make Their Case to Philanthropy New studies prove, once again, mentorship’s ROI. Will the data lead to dollars?

New studies prove, once again, mentorship’s ROI. Will the data lead to dollars?

Wendy Paris(@wendyparis.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/2w54nbtz

#YouthMentorship #BigBrothersBigSisters #UpwardMobility #YouthDevelopment #MentorshipMatters #EducationEquity #MentalHealthSupport

Vice President, Development and Donor Engagement -- Silicon Valley Community Foundation at The 360 Group - Mountain View, CA For the past 20 years, the mission of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has been to advance innovative solutions to challenging problems. The organization has returned to its community foundation roots - engaging donors, corporations, government and community partners in efforts to make the Silicon Valley region and the world a better place. SVCF is seeking an experienced fundraising leader for its development and donor engagement department. Reporting to the Executive Vice Presi...

A senior fundraising leadership role at one of the nation’s largest community foundations.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation - Vice President, Development & Donor Engagement
Mountain View, CA
🔗 tinyurl.com/2875vm67

Salary: $230K–$260K
Location: Mountain View, CA
Full-time

#NonprofitJobs

Director of Advocacy and Communications at Prospera International Network of Women’s Funds Job Summary: The Director of Advocacy and Communications provide strategic leadership to advance Prospera s global advocacy strategy through high-impact advocacy, public affairs, and communications initiatives, underpinned by robust research and evidence. This role shapes the organization s external voice, strengthens its influence on policy and funding landscapes, and ensures consistent, compelling messaging across all channels, while ensuring the strategic use of data to inform decision-mak...

A global leadership role advancing feminist philanthropy and advocacy.

Prospera International Network of Women's Funds - Director of Advocacy & Communications
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Salary: $92K–$124K
Location: Remote (global team; travel up to 30%)
Full-time

#NonprofitJobs #FoundationJobs

This Top Challenge is Only Going to Get Tougher Even though no other problem worries Americans more than economic insecurity, philanthropy still isn't deeply dialed in here. AI is fast raising the stakes.

Even though no other problem worries Americans more than economic insecurity, philanthropy still isn't deeply dialed in here. AI is fast raising the stakes.

David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/3t5tcyu3

#EconomicInsecurity #EconomicInequality #WorkingClass #AffordabilityCrisis #InclusiveEconomy

Philanthropy Steps Up As Immigration Policies Threaten Basic Services ICE targeting of communities around the country has led one coalition of funders to declare a public health emergency and others to pivot nimbly.

ICE targeting of communities around the country has led one coalition of funders to declare a public health emergency and others to pivot nimbly.

Connie Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/24zp5pwk

#ImmigrantRights #PublicHealthEmergency #ICEEnforcement #SafetyNetClinics

Report: Nonprofit Sector Is Facing “Existential Threats” Nonprofits are grappling with increases in demand amid decreased funding, the Center for Effective Philanthropy reports.

Nonprofits are grappling with increases in demand amid decreased funding, the Center for Effective Philanthropy reports.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/5n82w5f4

#NonprofitCrisis #FoundationPayout #PhilanthropyAccountability #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #CapacityBuilding #RapidResponseFunding

The Rise of the 50-Year Plan: Why Philanthropy Must Think Longer Term Making change can take decades. Creating a vision for the long haul can help funders stay the course.

Making change can take decades. Creating a vision for the long haul can help funders stay the course.

Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/33wzjav7

#LongTermPhilanthropy #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #MultiYearFunding #SpendDownVsPerpetuity #RacialJusticeFunding

Associate Director of Donor Relations at Western Resource Advocates - Boulder, CO Salary Range: $97,750.00 To $115,000.00 Annually Position Summary This is a newly adjusted role that will work under the direction of the Development Director. Our growing individual giving needs provided a new opportunity to divide a previous role into two new leadership roles, separating major gifts and annual giving. The Associate Director of Donor Relations will be responsible for the revenue strategy for major donors and prospects and will lead the setting and meeting of goals and metric...

Lead major gifts strategy at a leading Western climate and conservation advocacy organization.

Western Resource Advocates - Associate Director of Donor Relations
Boulder/Denver, CO
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Salary: $97,750–$115,000
Location: Denver-Boulder metro (hybrid/remote options)
Full-time

Executive Director of Development, UCLA Anderson School of Management (HYBRID) at University of California Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA Executive Director of Development, UCLA Anderson School of Management UCLA Development UCLA Anderson is a global innovator in management education, developing transformative leaders who navigate a tech-driven world with purpose and precision. We are seeking an Executive Director of Development to serve as a strong partner to the Senior Associate Dean of External Affairs in an environment of excellence and a culture characterized by sharing success, thinking fearlessly and driving change. This...

A high-impact advancement leadership role at one of the world’s leading business schools.

UCLA Anderson School of Management - Executive Director of Development
Los Angeles, CA
🔗 tinyurl.com/4ynryd7f

#NonprofitJobs #FoundationJobs #PhilanthropyCareers

Chief Executive Officer - Community Foundation of Louisville at The 360 Group - Louisville, KY Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville (CFL) mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. With nearly $1 billion in assets, over 2,200 charitable funds, and collaborations with local partners and fundholders, CFL connects real investments with relevant causes. The key priorities of CFL's mission are to remove barriers to accessing capital and resources and to open opportunities for all. The Community Foundation of Louisville see...

Lead one of the region’s most influential philanthropic institutions at a pivotal moment.

Community Foundation of Louisville - Chief Executive Officer
Louisville, KY
🔗 tinyurl.com/a5d5yxum

Salary: $325K–$400K
Location: Louisville, KY (On-site)
Full-time | Executive leadership

#NonprofitJobs

Vice President of Programs at Asian Americans / Pacific Islanders in Philanthrop - Oakland, CA, CA THE OPPORTUNITY Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) is the only national membership-based organization in philanthropy dedicated to advancing racial equity by expanding and mobilizing resources for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Anchored by national staff and strong membership and chapter networks, AAPIP works to build power, strengthen leadership, and move money in service of a more just and equitable society. AAPIP seeks a h...

A senior leadership opportunity at the only national membership organization in philanthropy dedicated to advancing racial equity for AANHPI communities.

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy - Vice President of Programs
Oakland, CA
🔗 tinyurl.com/eu7mh6yy

#NonprofitJobs

What to Know About How Rising Black Billionaires David and Lisa Grain Give The private equity investor and retired orthodontist are channeling their wealth into education, healthcare and a growing slate of arts and media gifts.

The private equity investor and retired orthodontist are channeling their wealth into education, healthcare and a growing slate of arts and media gifts.

Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/2rhu9btn

#GrainFamilyFoundation #BlackPhilanthropy #EducationEquity #HBCUSupport

Four Relatively Modest Funders That Give Like Billion-Dollar Foundations These grantmakers give as much as (or more than) far larger institutions are required to, but they’re not spending down. Here’s a closer look.

These grantmakers give as much as (or more than) far larger institutions are required to, but they’re not spending down. Here’s a closer look.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/ycxrdv6y

#BillionDollarFoundations #HighPayoutPhilanthropy #GiveWhileYouLive #FamilyFoundations

Senior Director of Major Gifts at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute - Dallas, TX Senior Director of Major Gifts Fully Remote TX Description To be considered for the Senior Director of Major Gifts position, you MUST submit a Cover Letter with your application. Paylocity only accepts one attachment. Please include the Cover Letter within your Resume attachment via link below. Applications must use this Link to Apply or copy /paste this link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Apply/3867142 The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (Meadows Institute) seeks a ...

Help scale high-impact mental health policy work across Texas.

Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute - Senior Director of Major Gifts
Dallas, TX
🔗 tinyurl.com/4562dc3f

Salary: $115K–$135K
Location: Texas preferred (Fully Remote; travel up to 20–30%)
Full-time

#NonprofitJobs #FoundationJobs

Chief Development Officer at Vet Voice Foundation - OR Position: Chief Development Officer Reports to: CEO, Vet Voice Foundation Location: Remote (U.S. based) Status: Full-time, exempt Salary: $165,000 $185,000, commensurate with experience Benefits: Competitive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision stipend (100%), paid vacation, sick, and personal leave, a 401k program including an employer match, and professional development support. About Vet Voice Foundation Founded in 2009, Vet Voice Foundation is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit ...

A senior fundraising leadership role at a national nonprofit mobilizing veterans to defend democracy and strengthen civil-military norms.

Vet Voice Foundation - Chief Development Officer
Portland, OR
🔗 tinyurl.com/5dwx8smc

Salary: $165K–$185K
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Full-time

#NonprofitJobs

Inside the Secret World of Family Offices A growing number of billionaires and centimillionaires are establishing family offices to manage legacy goals and make charitable donations.

A growing number of billionaires and centimillionaires are establishing family offices to manage legacy goals and make charitable donations.

Wendy Paris(@wendyparis.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/jfme6f3k

#FamilyOffices #UltraHighNetWorth #PhilanthropyInfrastructure #NextGenDonors

What Philanthropy Can Do to Restore Trust and Civic Life Guest author Jeff Raikes discusses why backing community voice and connection matters now more than ever.

Guest author Jeff Raikes discusses why backing community voice and connection matters now more than ever.

Guest Contributor, Jeff Raikes Reports: tinyurl.com/bdesksu9

#DemocracyDefense #CivicEngagement #PeoplePowered #CivicInfrastructure #TrustInInstitutions #PhilanthropyForDemocracy

Gastric and Esophageal Cancers: Reflections on Two Decades of Funding the Search for Cures The DeGregorio Family Foundation is the only foundation solely focused on supporting the perennially underfunded field of gastric and esophageal cancer research.

The DeGregorio Family Foundation is the only foundation solely focused on supporting the perennially underfunded field of gastric and esophageal cancer research.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/2sfxax34

#CancerResearch #GastricCancer #EsophagealCancer #MedicalPhilanthropy #UnderfundedDiseases

Bloomberg’s Mayors Challenge Is One of His Longstanding Bets on Cities. What’s It Backing? Twenty-four cities were selected as winners in the 2025-26 challenge, a global competition aiming to support and amplify innovative urban strategies.

Twenty-four cities were selected as winners in the 2025-26 challenge, a global competition aiming to support and amplify innovative urban strategies.

Connie Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/327cnxt3

#BloombergPhilanthropies #MayorsChallenge #CityInnovation

Five Years Since Its Launch, Here’s How New Pluralists Is Combating Polarization We looked at what the funder collaborative's supporting and how it's addressing tough questions of impact and scale.

We looked at what the funder collaborative's supporting and how it's addressing tough questions of impact and scale.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/2n7dbcmb

#NewPluralists #Pluralism #BridgeBuilding #CivicEngagement #SocialCohesion #CrossIdeological #Belonging #DemocracyFunding

Will Stephen Schwarzman Create a Philanthropy Bigger Than the Ford Foundation? The private equity mogul's roughly $40 billion fortune may go toward powering up his foundation. What can we expect?

The private equity mogul's roughly $40 billion fortune may go toward powering up his foundation. What can we expect?

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/3rcuatm5

#StephenSchwarzman #MegaFoundation #WallStreetPhilanthropy #PrivateEquity #AIGiving #HigherEducationFunding

More Light at the End of the Tunnel? These two developments suggest that philanthropy can work with the laws of political gravity to help turn the page on Trump.

These two developments suggest that philanthropy can work with the laws of political gravity to help turn the page on Trump.

David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/3byz9ccd

#DemocracyDefense #CivicOrganizing #MovementFunding #PublicSectorReform #GovernmentAccountability #PhilanthropyStrategy

With the Donor Pool Shrinking, Nonprofits Should Look to Crypto Leaning into cryptocurrency donations is one way to get at the problem of small donor decline, guest author Kevin Long writes, especially among young people.

Leaning into cryptocurrency donations is one way to get at the problem of small donor decline, guest author Kevin Long writes, especially among young people.

Guest Contributor, Kevin Long Reports: tinyurl.com/bdtbwcsv

#CryptoPhilanthropy #DigitalAssets #NonprofitFundraising #NextGenDonors