One more reminder that demography is not destiny. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Donors are pouring money into DAFs managed by community foundations at a furious clip. Three community foundation leaders share tips on how nonprofits can put their work in front of philanthropic advisors and donors. Mike Scutari reports: bit.ly/3yBNQEt

We recently published an in-depth paper on trends in neuroscience research funding as part of IP’s State of American Philanthropy project. Author Mike Scutari takes a look at some of the report’s key findings. bit.ly/3Yr5VPJ

With an eclectic mix of funders and a holistic and long-term plan, Liberation Ventures is pursuing a bold goal: #reparations for Black Americans. Inside Philanthropy connected with co-founder and managing director Aria Florant to learn more. buff.ly/3F0P3Zf

And this on why he and his wife give: "I don’t think of it in terms of giving back or an obligation. We do it because it gives us immense pleasure to try to help solve some of the gaps and problems in this country. We just feel unbelievably privileged."

In 2019, Public Welfare Foundation announced a plan to move the vast majority of its grantmaking resources to Black and POC-led nonprofits. Its leadership unpacks the process and shares its results to date. Dawn Wolfe reports: bit.ly/3F856EX

Despite increased talk during #WomensHistoryMonth, #philanthropy still has a long way to go on funding #genderjustice, particularly around gender-based violence. This Inside Philanthropy guest article discusses what needs to be done. buff.ly/3Fa8WgR

More and more people are opting not to have children, even as the greatest wealth transfer in history gets underway. Inside Philanthropy guest author Dan Rothblatt discusses why donors without children are poised to change modern-day #philanthropy. buff.ly/3SXIWuJ

“We hope the world...will follow Panama’s lead." The first of its kind in Latin America, the Declaration protects 54 percent of the country's marine ecosystems, endangered flora and fauna, and fishing resources. bit.ly/3F0CNIg

Nonprofit workers are suffering. There’s a lot that funders, especially, can and should do to create better, more sustainable sector jobs. This new toolkit lays out some action items for both funders and grantees. Dawn Wolfe reports: bit.ly/427vc4J @ClassismExposed

What funders can do to help create better nonprofit sector jobs. Also today: How one regional fund supports a growing Latino population - eepurl.com/imMYWc

There’s a historic transfer of wealth on the horizon, and that includes the fortunes of donors who made their money managing hedge funds. Inside Philanthropy took stock of the top philanthropists that emerged from the industry. buff.ly/3mU8dKt

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education found that the stock market peaked in late 2021, just as donors were reaching for their checkbooks. Inside Philanthropy digs into the findings, including the return of familiar giving habits. buff.ly/3JHoYS1

BIPOC artists have historically received just a sliver of grantmaking in Pittsburgh. National and local foundations are partnering to move unrestricted funds to the city’s Black-led arts organizations. Dawn Wolfe reports: bit.ly/3mNWUTO

Picasso—who died 50 years ago—was among the 20th century’s greatest artists. He was also an abuser, with a nauseating fondness for much younger women

What is your philanthropic identity? Fidelity Charitable®'s Elaine Martyn and Jason Franklin are helping donors answer this question with a new primer: “Discovering Your Philanthropic Identity: Giving Approaches, Strategies, and Philosophies." Learn more: buff.ly/3ITVrDS

The wealth gap between the “haves” and the “have nots” in #highered continues to grow at an alarming rate. A new book looks at how how trustees at wealthy schools — and their alumni — can reverse the trend. buff.ly/3WQGAQ4

By the numbers, government spending dwarfs #philanthropy. Inside Philanthropy guest author Loren McArthur argues that by pushing forcefully for a more progressive tax system, funders can harness that scale to advance equity-oriented goals. buff.ly/3IZrr9z

"When boards don’t work well ... they can kill momentum toward important social progress." Center for Effective Philanthropy has the eight warning signs that a board is off track from its work. hubs.ly/Q01SHNjt0