Will Jeff Bezos’ Billions for Montessori-Inspired Schools Help Early Childhood Education?
The Amazon founder pledged $2 billion to support struggling families and develop a preschool network–but he still hasn't presented concrete plans.
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Residents of Politically Divided Counties Give Less to Charity
New research finds higher levels of philanthropy in ideologically homogeneous areas.
The People Risking Life and Limb to Protect the Environment
An interview with environmental and indigenous rights philanthropist Alex Soros. By Rhett A. Butler A card with a…
Facebook Can’t Rescue Our Underfunded Science
Mark Zuckerberg’s $3 billion donation is generous, but philanthropy won’t compensate for our government’s failures. By Mike White…
Is Pay-for-Success the Future of Government Spending?
Governments around the country are exploring pay-for-success funding solutions. By Dwyer Gunn (Photo: netzanette/Flickr) A few years ago,…
What If Foundations Moved From Grand Theories to On-the-Ground Practice?
Turning outward, beyond the boundaries of foundation logics and program areas is not only sensible, it’s common-sense risk…
Can Science Save Development Aid?
Randomized controlled trials are the popular centerpiece of an emerging data-driven approach to figuring out precisely the best way to end poverty. Can a return to the scientific method fix the global aid industry?
Need for Speedrunning
Gamers have found a way to get a younger generation excited about raising millions for charity. And they don’t even need to put down their controllers.
Silicon Valley Is the Best and Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Art
When tech workers are considered the true “creative class,” artists don’t appear to win.
A Discussion About Local Grantmaking in Silicon Valley
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation responds to a story from Pacific Standard partner site Capital & Main.