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Democracy Alliance is urging members to commit eight-figure donations to a new liberal media fund, according to details shared with Semafor.

Laura Foote of YIMBY Action offers more perspective in the debate over what funders' role should be in housing advocacy. Read more with Inside Philanthropy.

Still, despite these encouraging signs, it takes time and a concerted effort to move the needle on educating funders about new media. "Everybody has their own media diets, and a lot of the donors and philanthropists in this movement are older, to be reall

The SETI Institute has been looking for extraterrestrial life for 40 years, often with limited support. Now, a $200 million bequest from Qualcomm cofounder Franklin Antonio has given it some much-needed breathing room.

Promising $1 billion in grants, the tech giant-lately under fire from a growing chorus of critics-has laid out big plans for advancing economic inclusion.What should we make of this move?

WhatsApp's Brian Acton is turning to philanthropy full-time, tapping a $6.6 billion fortune and Silicon Valley chops to start a nonprofit focused on nonprofits and tech. A guest contributor offers some wise words.