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Embracing an Ecosystem Approach for Philanthropy

Funders are shifting from being at the center of social change efforts to working in close partnership with the…

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Flying through Interference

We believe that corporate changemakers need tools to properly diagnose interference and build enabling conditions for social impact strategies…

Economic Development Foundation Strategy
No Place Like Home: The Power of Place-Based Philanthropy
July 16, 2024
FSG
At FSG, we believe in the power of place-based philanthropy to address systemic, historic inequities rooted in place.
Corporate/CSR Economic Development Inclusive Markets
Financial Inclusion: Three Opportunities for Corporate Philanthropy in 2024
February 13, 2024
Erin Sullivan Lakshmi Iyer Chris Carlson
When it comes to financial inclusion and wealth building, companies have an incredible array of tools in this arena.
Corporate/CSR Economic Development Education & Youth
AI in Education & Workforce: Three Opportunities for Corporate Philanthropy in 2024
February 6, 2024
Fay Hanleybrown Kimberly Shin Waheera Mardah Chirlie Felix
With the rise of AI in education and workforce, companies have a critical role to play in ensuring that no one gets left behind.
Collective Impact Corporate/CSR Economic Development Foundation Strategy
Leveraging Historic Federal Investment: Roles for Communities, Companies, and Funders
April 11, 2023
Chris Carlson Erin Sullivan John Harper
How three key groups of stakeholders can help realize the potential of federal investment in a new wave of societal programs.
Economic Development Equity Foundation Strategy
Thriving through Connection: An Interview with Anita Patel of the Bush Foundation
February 2, 2023
Chris Carlson Anita Patel
Part of a series of conversations with rural leaders, this blog challenges funders to rethink assumptions about rural communities.
Economic Development Education & Youth Equity Foundation Strategy
Compassion and Connection: An Interview with A Better Chance, A Better Community (ABC2)
January 12, 2023
Chris Carlson Chester B. Williams
Part of a series of conversations with rural leaders, this blog addresses challenges faced by rural communities in northeastern North Carolina.
Corporate/CSR Economic Development Shared Value
Leveraging the Power of the Private Sector to Drive Economic Inclusion
December 20, 2022
A Q&A with Lynette Bell, President of Truist FoundationTruist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s purpose to inspire and build better…
Economic Development Equity Foundation Strategy U.S. Health
Addressing Health Inequities in Rural California: An Interview with Roque Barros, Jr.
December 12, 2022
Joelle Cook Roque Barros, Jr.
Part of a series of conversations with rural leaders, this blog discusses health inequities in Imperial Valley, California.
Economic Development Equity Foundation Strategy
Economic Development and Native Communities: An Interview with Martin Jennings
November 21, 2022
Joelle Cook Martin Jennings
Part of a series of conversations with rural leaders, this blog discusses economic development and Native communities in the U.S.
Economic Development Foundation Strategy
Growing Foundations, Growing Community: An Interview with the Kansas Association of Community Foundations
July 26, 2022
Chris Carlson Svetlana Hutfles
This blog is part of a series of conversations with rural leaders that FSG is publishing in conjunction with the release of our report: Rural America: Philanth…

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