Mike Scutari is a journalist for Inside Philanthropy, specializing in covering the world of philanthropy and nonprofit organizations. With a focus on the United States, particularly Chicago, Mike's articles explore the impact of philanthropic efforts, profiles of influential donors, and the evolving landscape of charitable giving.
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Mike's coverage is centered on philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and grantmaking. He seems to be interested in profiling individuals and organizations making an impact in these areas. His focus on citing data suggests that he might value pitches supported by relevant statistics or research findings.
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Alison Bellringer/shutterstock In 2017, IP’s Tate Williams spoke with organizer, trainer, previous IP guest contributor and Chorus Foundation
By: Mike Scutari
The Walder Foundation's Platform Awards directly support local artists with $200,000 over three years. Here's how the program came together, part of this funder's goal to punch above its weight.
By: Mike Scutari
The Marguerite Casey Foundation has sought to ensure that its investments don’t work at cross-purposes with its values. Rojas walks us through how its strategy came together.
Giving for Native artists and organizations constitutes a unique segment of the arts funding ecosystem. Prominent funding leaders tell us about the state of the field.
By: Mike Scutari
A new study published by the National Center for Family Philanthropy identified 10 obstacles that prevent individuals from giving. NCFP President Nicholas Tedesco walks us through some of the findings.
By: Mike Scutari
We connected with Mike Berkowitz, the head of the Democracy Funders Network, to discuss donor priorities, moving beyond a defensive posture, and how donors are leaning into joy.
By: Mike Scutari
Most foundations still plan to exist forever. But skyrocketing assets, unrelenting need and diminished individual giving make this the perfect time to look to the alternative.
By: Mike Scutari
Leaders from the Park Foundation, Wallace Global Fund and the James B. McClatchy Foundation discuss their civic engagement strategies, which included early money to frontline nonprofits.
By: Mike Scutari
In a freewheeling conversation, Falk discusses the prominent research and education funder’s approach to risk, how it’s creating equitable pathways in STEM graduate education and more.
Bloomberg Philanthropies has long backed the arts as one of its key priority areas, focusing on projects that complement other priorities, like public health, and with an eye toward “figuring out what metrics really matter.”
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