Friday Rewind

The Friday Rewind offers a snapshot of PhilanthroNews —  that means news stories, articles, events of note, or information updates — from around our network and throughout the broad world of philanthropy. Whether you take a quick skim of the material or a deep dive through each item we hope to help inform your work and inspire your thinking.

1. The housing and homelessness sector has some of the most passionate and driven advocates. And because of their tireless work advocating for better policies and much needed federal funding, as well as implementing programs that center families and individuals who are most vulnerable, the harmful consequences of this situation, while still at emergency status, have been mitigated. But this work must continue full speed ahead — and then some — if we are to truly end this crisis. This is where philanthropy is needed. If we are dedicated to providing access to safe and affordable housing to all and ending homelessness, philanthropy must step up to the plate and lead from behind to be part of the solution. Read more from CEP here
2. “Keeping It Ethical” is Independent Sector’s weekly blog series highlighting the 33 Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice. This week the blog discusses the process for reimbursing travel expenditures for employees and their relatives/acquaintances – check out the post to learn more! Read more here
3. The goal of this map from Hard to Count 2020 is to highlight the areas of the country that are hardest to count, and to provide information to local, regional/statewide, & national organizations who are working to make sure these hard-to-count areas & populations are fully counted to help ensure a fair and accurate census. Look at your region here to determine where work is needed to get an accurate count!
4. There are powerful forces pulling philanthropy to shore up a faltering public sector at the same time that more super-wealthy people are pushing into civic life with deep pockets and big ideas. Even as they build great parks and fund desperately needed services,  philanthropists should also back efforts—including social movements—to press for changes that put citizens back in the driver’s seat of American life. Read more here
5. By 2050 in the United States, people of color will represent half the total population and more than half the working-age population. Studies show that the benefit of closing the racial equity gap is valued at $1 trillion in earnings today! Join Standard Social Innovation Review on April 23 for a complimentary SSIR Live! program, where they will examine why and how foundations can advance racial equity through both grant capital and investment capital