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Around the world, we make grants that support the visionary people and organizations who work to challenge inequality in all its forms. Follow .

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    Dec 4

    This holiday season, let's rethink giving and move from .

    #GenerositytoJustice
    Giving shouldn't just be about charity. It should be about justice.
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    3 hours ago

    “We address the root cause of what is wrong with so much of this world — and that is patriarchy.” — of the speaks unapologetically on the eradication of gender-based violence.

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    3 hours ago

    “Darren is making room for a new era of champions.” Vital Voices Board Member, incredible actress and activist presents the Solidarity Award to , President of the .

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    1 hour ago

    TY for an incredible honor tonight. My message to all men: When injustice affects women, DO NOT stay silent. Engage in conversations about gender inequality, listen & learn, & speak out against sexism. And we have to fight these battles as our own. Because they are.

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    7 hours ago

    ", president of the & author of “” discusses Andrew Carnegie, the modern gospel of wealth and American philanthropy."

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  6. 7 hours ago

    Big congrats to 's incoming VP of Global Communications Michele Moore for being named as one of ' Hall of Famers.

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    Dec 6

    The $12.5 million Tipping Point Fund will fortify infrastructure and “shape the rules of the game,” says of .

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    Dec 6

    Tipping Point Fund, a donor collaborative with $12.5 million in initial funding, has launched with aims to scale field-building efforts in impact investing. Exciting news

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    Dec 6

    “What should be our role in responding to abuses of power within the organizations we support? In preventing them? Had we been doing enough?” of shares seven lessons for philanthropists in the era.

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    Dec 6

    Thrilled to welcome Michele Moore as 's new VP of Global Communications. I look forward to her leadership in our efforts to tell powerful stories of social change and the pursuit of justice.

    BREAKING: is proud to appoint Michele Moore as VP of Global Communications to lead our efforts to tell powerful social justice stories, and our work to strengthen civic space & shifting philanthropy from .
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  11. Dec 6

    BREAKING: is proud to appoint Michele Moore as VP of Global Communications to lead our efforts to tell powerful social justice stories, and our work to strengthen civic space & shifting philanthropy from .

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    Dec 6

    NGOsource member 's Darren Walker shares why there is more to than being generous

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    Dec 5

    "The fundamental question of how our democracy works at a micro level, whether it’s your city government, or national government, ought to be in inquiry now," says . Learn more 's democracy and digital rights work

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    Dec 3

    Exciting to see wide-ranging interests in 's take on the economic injustices generating worldwide protests. addresses interconnected global crises govt's fail to tackle--from poverty & climate change to conflict over natural resources.

    Human rights advocates should be as concerned with the economic injustices giving rise to recent worldwide demonstrations, as with the repressive responses to them, writes Ignacio Saiz
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    Dec 5

    Read 's case study on their intentional commitment to addressing equity through a disability lens.

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    Dec 5

    "Women and people of color inherently have differentiated networks and a different lens to evaluate deals. This is very important at the seed stage, as it leads to a deal flow that is differentiated." - Thanks &

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    Dec 5

    "But this giving season, it’s worth considering: while we are being generous, how can we also be more just?" - and

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    Dec 5

    Nine foundations and family offices launch the Tipping Point Fund (TPF) to strengthen infrastructure for .

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  19. Dec 5

    Big congrats to 's Insha Rahman for being featured in 's women of 2019!

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    Dec 5

    I just downloaded ‘s new book , and I can’t wait to read it during this holiday season.

    is not about charity. It is about dignity and justice. Let’s rethink giving from .
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  21. Dec 5

    BREAKING: A newly launched donor collaborative, The Tipping Point Fund, aims to position as one of the critical tools for policymakers and investors to contribute to a more equitable future for all.

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