Stepping Up to the Line: Philanthropy’s Advocacy Role

Those of us who work in the philanthropic sector are not excused from this civic duty just because our organizations are legally limited or prohibited from lobbying.

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How Philanthropy Can Help End Homelessness

Philanthropy needs to play a role in order for us to achieve the goals in Opening Doors.

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Mobilizing Philanthropy to End Homelessness in Pacific Northwest

Bill Gates, Sr. told a group of funders gathered at his Foundation’s new Seattle campus on Friday to “be bold, be imaginative, and to work together” to end homelessness. 

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Ending Homelessess is About More Than Housing

Colleagues from other philanthropies sometimes ask me if the activities they fund meet the criteria for joining Funders Together to End Homelessness. I don’t ask just about housing. 

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Tested Techniques for Trying Times

Homelessness spending needs to remain a priority.

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Stepping Forward as a Catalyst for Change – An Open Letter to Funders

Philanthropy can take the lead in solving, rather than managing homelessness.

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Philanthropy’s Role in a New Fiscal Landscape

The outcome of the U.S. debt ceiling debate signals a major shift in future government spending patterns and holds significant implications for philanthropy. 

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Rhode Island: Leading the Way toward Ending Homelessness

Earlier this month, Rhode Island built on national momentum to staff the Rhode Island Interagency Council on Homelessness. 

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Reflecting on a Life: Bob Hohler

Yesterday, a few hundred of the fortunate people whose lives were touched by Bob Hohler gathered in Boston to remember him. 

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Opening Doors Aligns Efforts to Prevent and End Homelessness

This week is the first anniversary of Opening Doors: the Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness

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