Dec 15, 2021
McKenzie Scott sent shockwaves through the philanthropy world with her transformational gifts over the past two years. But what is it like to be a smaller organization on the receiving end of a game-changing donation? We talk to an expert in the field—David La Piana—on the promise and pitfalls of this kind of...
Oct 27, 2021
Alan Davis, President of the Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund, revisits age-old “rules of thumb” around sustainable payout levels for donor-advised funds and private foundations. As chair of the Crisis Charitable Commitment, he challenges funders to step up their philanthropic efforts to meet the moment. Is there...
Sep 22, 2021
Whether its project-based green bonds, social bonds, or sustainability-linked bonds, fixed income is increasingly becoming the “go-to” for mature companies looking to fund their transition to a sustainable future. Bernstein Sustainable Credit Portfolio Manager Shawn Keegan discusses the brave new world...
Aug 18, 2021
In an uncommon year, American generosity proved resilient. That’s according to Laura MacDonald, chair of the Giving USA Foundation. She digs into the numbers from this year’s latest report while Bernstein’s Margaret Borrasso offers her read for fundraisers and development officers putting trends into practice. For...
Jun 30, 2021
At the intersection of HBCUs and venture capital lies HBCUvc—a nonprofit dedicated to reimagining the venture capital ecosystem by expanding access to more Black and Brown investors. Jaisa Minor, Head of Partnerships at HBCUvc, joins James in conversation today with HBCUvc benefactors Brantly Fulton, Lab Fund...