Know an organization that works tirelessly to defend and advocate for low-wage workers’ rights? Nominate them for the 2025 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award.
This $10,000 award is open to any organization working in the field of law and social policy to advance low-wage workers’ rights in the United States. Anyone can make a nomination, and self-nominations are allowed. All nominations must be submitted using EOF’s online application. Find requirements, timelines, and more in our FAQ.
Industrial Policy Implementation Showcase: Learning Lessons and What’s Next for Philanthropy
January 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, 320 East 43rd Street, New York City, NY
Join the Ford Foundation, Economic Opportunity Funders, Funders for a Just Economy, and Workshop on January 23 in New York for an all-day funder convening. Building on other Ford-hosted Industrial Policy events (April 2023 and December 2023) this convening will showcase the Foundation's grantees and external partners and their best practices and challenges to implementing the equity and labor provisions of the Biden Administration’s major economic policies: the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Additional details and registration will be available soon. For, now please save the date!
A solid understanding of budget and tax policy within our current political and economic climate is crucial for anyone working in philanthropy. Since 2004, EOF has hosted an Annual Budget and Tax Briefing to provide funders with the opportunity to learn about and discuss pressing political developments, federal and state budget and tax battles and opportunities, and how the current landscape impacts families, workers, and communities.
Support EOF and this signature event by becoming a sponsor for our 2025 Budget and Tax Briefing!
Sponsorship levels start at $1,500 and provide the opportunity to support the engagement of national, regional, and local philanthropy in budget and tax policy.
Supporting Communities Recovering from Hurricane Helene
Economic Opportunity Funders is saddened by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene in communities across the southeastern United States. There is much that philanthropy can do to support those trying to respond and recover. See a few select resources below.
The Bipartisan Policy Center published a new elections resource hub with concise, factual, and easy-to-share resources on elections-related topics ahead of November. The hub includes information on mail voting, election security, vote processing, and more.
U.S. Democracy Hub
The Democracy Funders Network has launched the U.S. Democracy Hub, a comprehensive, illuminating, and free-to-use data platform for understanding the U.S. nonprofit democracy field. Built in partnership with Impala, a leading tech company in the social impact sector, the U.S. Democracy Hub offers unparalleled visibility into the U.S. Democracy field, providing funders, nonprofits, researchers, and journalists with accessible data and high-level insights of the sector's size, financial sustainability, staffing, and support from institutional philanthropy.
Preparing for the 2025 Tax Debates
In December 2025, key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are set to expire, kicking off a race to develop new tax legislation and opportunity to change course towards a more equitable tax code. See some select resources below on the importance of these debates and implications for philanthropy.
Fair Share America is a groundbreaking, federal and multistate initiative building long-term civic engagement and political power to deliver lasting tax justice. They are uniting hundreds of state and federal partners including labor, educators, care economy, democracy, climate justice movements and more, who see our tax code as a unifying force to build stronger communities.
What's Next After the Fearless Foundation Settlement
American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) and Fearless Foundation announced a settlement. At issue was the Fearless Strivers grant program, which awarded $20,000 grants to Black woman-owned businesses through the Fearless Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established by Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm that aims for the advancement of Black woman entrepreneurs. As part of the agreement to settle the case, Fearless announced it will permanently close the grant program. See some select resources below on philanthropy's response.
Coming Together, Not Apart: How Philanthropy Supports Connection in a Time of Dangerous Division
The Council on Foundations today released the first in a three-part series exploring philanthropy’s investment in connecting across differences. The report includes insights from 133 foundations and in-depth interviews with 43 philanthropic leaders, with survey sampling conducted in partnership with Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) and the New Pluralists. Download your free copy to learn more about how your peers are engaging in this work, the challenges they face, and how you can invest in connecting across differences.
Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Help Public Agencies Engage Equitably with Underserved Communities
Building Evidence to Strengthen Nonprofit Programming
Using data to refine and expand programming is essential for nonprofits, but it can be challenging for organizations with limited resources. Over seven years, The Annie E. Casey Foundation invested in the Building Evidence to Advance Equity initiative, helping nonprofits use data to better serve youth and families of color. Learn more here.
100 Moments of Impact: The Kresge Foundation 2023 Centennial Report
This year marks a momentous milestone for The Kresge Foundation: their Centennial — a century dedicated to fostering opportunities across the United States and the world. In this year’s special annual report, readers will find a collection of 100 moments of impact from throughout Kresge’s history.
