When philanthropy leaders speak out, we all listen. Who are the “we” that we are talking about? “We” are the educators, the activists, and the people from all fields and disciplines who apply for funding to do work that furthers our missions.

Big bet philanthropy, the practice of making multimillion-dollar investments in a single organization with the intention of transforming a sector, issue, or organization, has gone mainstream.

It was 15 years ago that the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded and caught fire, killing 11 crew members and triggering the largest marine oil spill in history.

In this edition of our quarterly newsletter, we share about our two open challenges totaling $150 million in funding opportunities, a knowledge piece about emerging best practices in prize philanthropy, and our headline-making news about previous and upcoming challenges.

Given the rise in global displacement across the globe, in honor of World Refugee Day, we gathered our Larsen Lam ICONIQ Impact Award finalists for a discussion on how to best support the lives and well-being of refugees– and we are delighted to share these key learnings with our community of nonprofits, funders, and partners who are also committed to addressing this pressing global challenge.

While pursuing $20 million challenge grants, two organizations focused their long-term vision and learned about racial equity. After receiving the award, they’re expanding innovative, effective work.

In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, this list showcases organizations working in the mental health space. It also offers resources for organizations looking to improve organizational wellness and opportunities for donors looking to expand their philanthropic goals.

By organizing challenges and pre-screening small nonprofits, Lever for Change has helped a handful of billionaires shift some giving towards global grassroots organizations.

In this edition of our quarterly newsletter, we share highlights from the first few months of 2024, including headline-making news and celebrations with past awardees.

This month, Cecilia highlights the Yield Giving Open Call, Ahlan Simsim, the LEGO Foundation, members of our network in Asia, and the case for greater transparency in philanthropy.