News
The MacKenzie Effect: How Billionaire MacKenzie Scott Is Changing the Giving Game
A $36 billion fortune made Scott one of the richest women in the world. How she’s giving it away makes her fascinating.
How ‘big bet philanthropy’ is transforming the sector
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.
How Transparent Philanthropy Can Liberate Billions of Dollars — and Do More Good
Increased transparency in philanthropy can help build trust with donors, encourage collaboration among organizations, and facilitate better decision-making.
A growing industry is emerging to make philanthropy simpler
Lever for Change featured in The Economist's 2024 Philanthropy Report
How Social Impact Giving is Shaking Up the World of Philanthropy
When it comes to philanthropy, it’s usually universities, museums, and hospitals that get major donations. But there’s a Chicago organization shaking up that paradigm.
Equality Can't Wait
In the latest issue of Social Investor magazine, Cecilia A. Conrad, CEO of Lever for Change and managing director at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, shares her work accelerating the impact of philanthropy.
No more excuses: We have what we need to create the America women deserve
Creating a world where women finally experience true equality, in every way
Can Competitions Be Equitable?
In this Inside Philanthropy article, our CEO, Cecilia Conrad, makes the case that competitions can be equitable and fair if they are designed with that goal in mind.
MacKenzie Scott funds members of our Bold Solutions Network
Last week, MacKenzie Scott announced $1.67 billion in grants to 116 organizations, following up on her Giving Pledge commitment to give away her personal fortune during her lifetime.
Business Journal: Birmingham scientist tapped for $30M grant selection committee
Local biological scientist Dr. Adrienne Starks has been selected to serve on a committee that will award $30 million to expand the power and influence of women in the United States by 2030.