Philanthropy in a Time of Crisis: 5 Takeaways
We are living in an era of extraordinary threats and challenges: the weakening of democracies around the globe and the rise of authoritarianism, rapid and unregulated technological change, accelerating inequality that is undermining social cohesion and trust, and a climate emergency that poses an existential threat to humanity. In the latest webinar in Arabella’s Future […]
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From Crisis to Opportunity: How Philanthropy Can Help Secure the Future
We invite you to join Arabella Advisors as we continue our Future of the Social Sector series with our next virtual convening: We live in an era of intertwined existential challenges: climate change, the rise of authoritarianism, deteriorating social cohesion, and unbridled technological change that is upending our economy, politics, and social relations. Are philanthropy […]
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Gabrielle Wyatt and The Highland Project
For the latest episode of our From Idea to Impact podcast, Arabella President Rick Cruz spoke to Gabrielle Wyatt, social entrepreneur, educator, activist, and Founder of The Highland Project. Their conversation covered Black leadership and the power of education and activism. Here is some of what Gabrielle shared: “I had an educator who believed in me and said, […]
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Mobilizing Philanthropy to Support Ukraine: Takeaways from Our Donor Briefing
In the month since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, the world has looked on with alarm, horror, and a rising desire to help in any way possible. Funders in the West are eager to deploy their resources in a way that will help defend Ukrainian democracy and sovereignty, protect civilian lives and […]
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Gabriel Jones and Chicago Frontlines Funding Initiative
In the first episode of season two of the “From Idea to Impact” podcast, Arabella Director Alex Matias spoke to former Arabellan and friend, Gabriel Jones. Their conversation covered environmental justice, power, philanthropy, and more. Here is some of what they shared: “I sort of entered the environmental justice world largely through research and academic perspective. […]
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Arabella Advisors Appoints Rick Cruz as President, Announces Transition of Sampriti Ganguli
Arabella Advisors is delighted to announce that Chief Revenue Officer Rick Cruz has been appointed as the company’s first-ever president. Rick will take on day-to-day leadership of the firm effective immediately, as Sampriti Ganguli prepares to step away from her current position as Arabella’s CEO on April 15, 2022. Sampriti will continue to serve on […]
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