An existential crisis or moment of opportunity: philanthropy in North America
Over the past year and a half, America has reckoned with the pandemic, a breakdown of race relations, rising wealth inequality, the looming threat of climate change and a disorderly transition of power. U.S. philanthropy has responded with more funding, more flexibility, and greater urgency in promoting racial justice, action on climate change and reforms to its own practice. But is it enough? And is the outlook different in Canada?
This event is part of Alliance’s special 25th anniversary series, exploring what the future of philanthropy holds in six different regions across the world, including the Arab region, Africa, Europe, Asia & the Pacific and Latin America. This webinar, in partnership with United Philanthropy Forum, focuses on North America.
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Will the consequences of the pandemic force a change in philanthropic practice in the U.S and Canada?
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After last summer’s Black Lives Matter movement, have funders changed their practices in meaningful ways?
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Why has criticism of elite philanthropy grown in recent years?
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Is MacKenzie Scott’s grantmaking shaking up institutional philanthropy in North America? Are other funders thinking about trying to align their practices with her priorities and approach?