This Nonprofit Whispers in Hollywood’s Ear About Polarization. They Hope You Tune In.
Bridge Entertainment Labs aims to be the entertainment consultancy for the bridge-building field.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Trump Posed an Existential Threat. This Nonpartisan Group Pushed Back
The Partnership for Public Service has long worked with Republicans and Democrats to strengthen the federal work force. After Trump’s return to office, it found itself in direct conflict with an administration bent on dismantling the civil service and upending its mission.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Craigslist Founder Signs Giving Pledge and Narrows Focus
Craig Newmark's philanthropic strategy is shaped as much by what didn’t work as by what did — leading to an approach that favors scale, networks, and trusted intermediaries over scattershot giving.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How a Notorious Billionaire’s Foundation Is Saving Lives in Rural America
A 16-year effort by Leona Helmsley’s philanthropy to improve rural health care offers lessons for other grant makers.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Wikipedia’s Army of Volunteers Is Its Superpower
The massive online encyclopedia is driven not by a CEO or board but by 250,000 volunteers who rule by democratic consensus and help fund the group.
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