The philanthropic sector has arrived at a moment of urgent opportunity. The challenges facing our society are systemic in nature—from climate change to disinformation—and more complex than ever before. As we evolve to meet these needs, Arabella is excited to share a series of impact reports this year, each of which will highlight a different aspect of our business.
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The past few weeks have been a painful, challenging, and terrifying time for Arabellans, particularly our Black staff like me. The loss of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and George Floyd, as well as many others, are losses we’re feeling acutely, though for many of us these feelings are all too familiar if no less horrifying. […]
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[Last updated June 2020] In recent days, the Arabella Advisors team has fielded multiple requests from clients and partners looking for ways to use philanthropy and impact investing to support equity, racial justice, and an end to all forms of violence against Black people. Even as we continue our own work on this front, we […]
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The coronavirus pandemic has upended the early childhood sector, with many parents losing access to childcare and many childcare centers struggling from loss of income. According to a study from Morning Consult and the Bipartisan Policy Center, more than 90 percent of parents with young children are now navigating changes in their child care provider’s […]
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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Arabella Advisors team has fielded multiple requests from philanthropists seeking to use direct giving and unconditional cash transfers to help those most affected. Donors can “give directly” in various ways, including via national and place-based nonprofit intermediaries who facilitate cash transfers, through grassroots crowdfunding campaigns, or by going […]
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced foundations and philanthropists across the country to reexamine existing processes to better support grantees and the communities they serve. The Kataly Foundation is supporting recovery and resilience with a trust-based, equity-focused approach that others may find instructive. The Kataly Foundation was created in 2018 by Regan Pritzker and Chris Olin. […]
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How the James Beard Foundation created a rapid-response fund to support independent, small business restaurants in communities across the United States. The coronavirus crisis has disrupted all sectors of the food economy, upending supply chains and turning grocery store employees into our front line of defense. The independent restaurant sector and its millions of employees […]
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