Dawn Wolfe
@drwolfe.bsky.social
Staff writer for Inside Philanthropy. Swordfighter. Believer in bringing back the 90+% marginal tax rate. She/Her
For @insidephilanthropy.com: Unauthorized immigrants aren't entitled to public defenders because *immigration violations are civil violations.* Obviously, immigration lawyers are needed more than ever. The #DefendOurNeighborsFund is helping provide them. @aclu.org @unitedwedream.org #philanthropy
With Immigrants Under Attack, This New Fund Is Raising Money to Get Them Lawyers
In an era of renewed government hostility, the Defending Our Neighbors Fund aims to help immigrants obtain qualified legal assistance as they face deportation.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
For @insidephilanthropy.com: Unauthorized immigrants aren't entitled to public defenders because *immigration violations are civil violations.* Obviously, immigration lawyers are needed more than ever. The #DefendOurNeighborsFund is helping provide them. @aclu.org @unitedwedream.org #philanthropy
For @insidephilanthropy.com, good news about Deaconess Foundation's continued, public support of social justice funding. #philanthropy #courageiscontagious
The question is: will a regime that rages against supposed "anti-Christian bias" attack a Christian funder?
The question is: will a regime that rages against supposed "anti-Christian bias" attack a Christian funder?
This Faith-Based Funder Is Standing Firm on Racial and Economic Justice
The Deaconess Foundation, a ministry of the United Church of Christ, is sticking to its commitment to social justice at a challenging time.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
For @insidephilanthropy.com, good news about Deaconess Foundation's continued, public support of social justice funding. #philanthropy #courageiscontagious
The question is: will a regime that rages against supposed "anti-Christian bias" attack a Christian funder?
The question is: will a regime that rages against supposed "anti-Christian bias" attack a Christian funder?
Reposted by Dawn Wolfe
A number of popular protein supplements contain levels of lead that could pose health concerns, according to a new report that tested samples of 23 powders and shakes.
Report Finds Lead in Naked Protein Powders and Other Popular Brands
Experts said the levels were not high enough to cause immediate harm, but raised the risk of long-term health effects.
nyti.ms
October 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A number of popular protein supplements contain levels of lead that could pose health concerns, according to a new report that tested samples of 23 powders and shakes.
For @insidephilanthropy.com, here's a report about right-wing online and government threats against #foundations and #nonprofits -- and what to do to protect yourself. #philanthropy #doxxing #cybersecurity. @solidaire.bsky.social @borealisphil.bsky.social
Trolls Are Coming for Nonprofits and Funders. Here’s What to Know and What to Do About It
Egged on by the government, threats against progressive funders and nonprofits have become more numerous and more virulent since the killing of Charlie Kirk.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
For @insidephilanthropy.com, here's a report about right-wing online and government threats against #foundations and #nonprofits -- and what to do to protect yourself. #philanthropy #doxxing #cybersecurity. @solidaire.bsky.social @borealisphil.bsky.social
Bird speaks for me.
October 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Bird speaks for me.
For @insidephilanthropy.com, a look at what the recent Eradicate Hate Global Summit reveals re: the funding landscape for combating hate-fueled violence. Spoiler: fundraising for this work is harder than countering Nazis. #philanthropy
@theheinzendowments.bsky.social @jonesday.bsky.social
@theheinzendowments.bsky.social @jonesday.bsky.social
Anti-Hate Summit Highlights the Funding Struggle As Violence Escalates
The Eradicate Hate Global Summit was a reminder that securing funding remains a challenge for organizations confronting hate-based violence.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
For @insidephilanthropy.com, a look at what the recent Eradicate Hate Global Summit reveals re: the funding landscape for combating hate-fueled violence. Spoiler: fundraising for this work is harder than countering Nazis. #philanthropy
@theheinzendowments.bsky.social @jonesday.bsky.social
@theheinzendowments.bsky.social @jonesday.bsky.social
#GoodNewsFriday In response to attacks on the 1st Amendment, 3 separate coalitions representing #philanthropy, #nonprofits, and a million Americans have drawn a line in the sand. @publiccitizen.bsky.social @borealisphil.bsky.social @solidaire.bsky.social @insidephilanthropy.com
Philanthropies and Nonprofits Speak Out Against Attacks on First Amendment
Three coalitions representing over 800 funders and nonprofits have taken a stand against the assault on their First Amendment rights.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#GoodNewsFriday In response to attacks on the 1st Amendment, 3 separate coalitions representing #philanthropy, #nonprofits, and a million Americans have drawn a line in the sand. @publiccitizen.bsky.social @borealisphil.bsky.social @solidaire.bsky.social @insidephilanthropy.com
I was never angry about sports, but the point really hits home today.
September 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I was never angry about sports, but the point really hits home today.
What a horrible way to die. No one should be put through that, and no one should lose a loved one that way. My deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and cared about him, no matter who they are. Grief comes for all of us equally.
September 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
What a horrible way to die. No one should be put through that, and no one should lose a loved one that way. My deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and cared about him, no matter who they are. Grief comes for all of us equally.
CW: suicide prevention
The federal regime has stopped supporting LGBT youth-specific support via the 988 suicide hotline. Fortunately for queer youth, @pivotalventures.bsky.social and other funders have stepped up to support @thetrevorproject.bsky.social. #philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com
The federal regime has stopped supporting LGBT youth-specific support via the 988 suicide hotline. Fortunately for queer youth, @pivotalventures.bsky.social and other funders have stepped up to support @thetrevorproject.bsky.social. #philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com
Trevor Project and Funders Step Up Following LGBTQ+ Youth Hotline Services Cut
The Trevor Project’s Emergency Lifeline Campaign for LGBTQ+ Youth has already raised approximately $18 million from more than 17,000 donors.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
CW: suicide prevention
The federal regime has stopped supporting LGBT youth-specific support via the 988 suicide hotline. Fortunately for queer youth, @pivotalventures.bsky.social and other funders have stepped up to support @thetrevorproject.bsky.social. #philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com
The federal regime has stopped supporting LGBT youth-specific support via the 988 suicide hotline. Fortunately for queer youth, @pivotalventures.bsky.social and other funders have stepped up to support @thetrevorproject.bsky.social. #philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com
Here's some #GoodNewsThursday: @open-society.bsky.social's latest grantmaking and fellowships in the Global South, featuring three programs focused on #African nations. For @insidephilanthropy.com
#philanthropy #Africa #democracy
#philanthropy #Africa #democracy
Why OSF Decided to Take a “More Humble Approach” to Philanthropy in Africa
The grantmaker announced three major programs in Africa this summer. Here's what stands out about OSF's approach.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Here's some #GoodNewsThursday: @open-society.bsky.social's latest grantmaking and fellowships in the Global South, featuring three programs focused on #African nations. For @insidephilanthropy.com
#philanthropy #Africa #democracy
#philanthropy #Africa #democracy
The key words here are "intermediaries under their control." The idiotic ideas that wealth=wisdom and that wealth should confer power are the particular scourge of our age. One of them, at any rate. The other is that some people's religion should equal anyone else's law. @insidephilanthropy.com
A new report by the Institute for Policy Studies found that Giving Pledge signatories prefer making gifts to intermediaries under their control instead of working nonprofits.
Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/436cyvms
#FirstNations #NativeLed #NativeJustice #IndigenousRights #RacialEquity
Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/436cyvms
#FirstNations #NativeLed #NativeJustice #IndigenousRights #RacialEquity
The Giving Pledge Just Turned 15. So Why Aren’t We Celebrating?
A new report by the Institute for Policy Studies offers a downbeat outlook on the pledge as "unfulfilled, unfulfillable."
tinyurl.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The key words here are "intermediaries under their control." The idiotic ideas that wealth=wisdom and that wealth should confer power are the particular scourge of our age. One of them, at any rate. The other is that some people's religion should equal anyone else's law. @insidephilanthropy.com
@revolvefund.bsky.social has made roughly $2million in recoverable grants--and helped grantees raise an additional $60 million--in just under 5 years. That's a HUGE #ROI, and all of it benefits underserved people. For @insidephilanthropy.com @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social #philanthropy
How Revolve Fund’s $2 Million in Recoverable Grants Netted $60 Million for Recipients
Using recoverable grants, the fund has helped its nonprofit and for-profit grantees attract far more than its initial investment in just five years.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@revolvefund.bsky.social has made roughly $2million in recoverable grants--and helped grantees raise an additional $60 million--in just under 5 years. That's a HUGE #ROI, and all of it benefits underserved people. For @insidephilanthropy.com @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social #philanthropy
For @insidephilanthropy.com, it's Good News Friday!, a.k.a. an update on the Minneapolis/St. Paul GroundBreak initiative and the impact it has already had on two local families. #philanthropy #housingcrisis @bushfoundation.bsky.social @huntingtonbank.bsky.social
How the GroundBreak Coalition Is Taking on the Racial Home Ownership Gap
GroundBreak’s 2024 pilot project proved how easy it can be to get first-time buyers into their own homes. Here's the latest on the philanthropy-backed coalition's work.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
July 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
For @insidephilanthropy.com, it's Good News Friday!, a.k.a. an update on the Minneapolis/St. Paul GroundBreak initiative and the impact it has already had on two local families. #philanthropy #housingcrisis @bushfoundation.bsky.social @huntingtonbank.bsky.social
For @insidephilanthropy.com, a look at @statesunited.org and the #funders supporting its work. @palfrey.org @democracyfund.bsky.social @pivotalventures.bsky.social
"I think we can’t take for granted that we will have another free and fair election.” -- @joannalydgate.bsky.social
"I think we can’t take for granted that we will have another free and fair election.” -- @joannalydgate.bsky.social
This Democracy Defender Works at the State Level — With Foundation Support
States United Democracy Center’s success with philanthropic funders shows there’s hunger for state-level work to protect voting rights.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
July 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
For @insidephilanthropy.com, a look at @statesunited.org and the #funders supporting its work. @palfrey.org @democracyfund.bsky.social @pivotalventures.bsky.social
"I think we can’t take for granted that we will have another free and fair election.” -- @joannalydgate.bsky.social
"I think we can’t take for granted that we will have another free and fair election.” -- @joannalydgate.bsky.social
First there were 73. Three months later there are more than 700... foundations, that is, all of them saying they have a 1st Amendment right to give as they wish, 47's orders be damned. For @insidephilanthropy.com @palfrey.org @deepakbhargava.bsky.social #philanthropy
Over 700 Funders and Sector Groups Now Asserting Their Right to Give Freely
Funders holding collective net assets of nearly a quarter-trillion dollars have now signed onto the statement defending their First Amendment right to give.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
First there were 73. Three months later there are more than 700... foundations, that is, all of them saying they have a 1st Amendment right to give as they wish, 47's orders be damned. For @insidephilanthropy.com @palfrey.org @deepakbhargava.bsky.social #philanthropy
Remember when W. was (correctly) excoriated for his "Heck of a job, Brownie?" comment after Hurricane Katrina? Where's the outrage now?
Texas was devastated by deadly floods. In the aftermath, FEMA Acting Administrator David Richardson is nowhere to be found. In any other administration, this would be an epic scandal. But with Trump, it's treated as business as usual.
Read my latest:
Read my latest:
Have you seen this man?
In the wake of deadly floods in Texas, FEMA Acting Administrator David Richardson is nowhere to be found.
www.thehandbasket.co
July 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Remember when W. was (correctly) excoriated for his "Heck of a job, Brownie?" comment after Hurricane Katrina? Where's the outrage now?
This isn't just a good idea because it's necessary; retaking local control of all sorts of social programs also removes the financial leverage that 47's regime had against them.
“We understand that we need to feed people. We really need to be solving why people are hungry in the first place, and so we’re really wanting to solve for those issues ourselves," said Camryn Smith, co-founder and executive director of Communities in Partnership.
Kresge and Others Back a Community-Rooted Strategy to Tackle Food Insecurity
As billions of dollars are cut from public food assistance programs, community ownership models like equitable food oriented development offer hope for a better way.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
July 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This isn't just a good idea because it's necessary; retaking local control of all sorts of social programs also removes the financial leverage that 47's regime had against them.
Perfect summation of our current situation: according to Dear Leader, protestors who use face masks are criminals. Trigger-happy himbos who wear full face coverings while kidnapping people from the street, courtrooms and classrooms, however, Must Be Obeyed.
July 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Perfect summation of our current situation: according to Dear Leader, protestors who use face masks are criminals. Trigger-happy himbos who wear full face coverings while kidnapping people from the street, courtrooms and classrooms, however, Must Be Obeyed.
For @insidephilanthropy.com, a look at what a recent report and two wildly successful fundraising campaigns tell us about #LGBT #philanthropy. Synopsis -- seriously, #foundations? $.20 per $100 awarded? @lambdalegal.org
Recent LGBTQ+ Funding News Shows Shifts in Giving
What three new reports and announcements tell us about changing giving patterns by foundations and other donors since 2022.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
For @insidephilanthropy.com, a look at what a recent report and two wildly successful fundraising campaigns tell us about #LGBT #philanthropy. Synopsis -- seriously, #foundations? $.20 per $100 awarded? @lambdalegal.org
A question to those who know re: a non-Substack newsletter platform. People have posted about this before and of course I lost the link. Whatever it is needs to be fairly easy to use for relative non-techies and allow but not require monetization. Tks in advance for any advice!
July 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A question to those who know re: a non-Substack newsletter platform. People have posted about this before and of course I lost the link. Whatever it is needs to be fairly easy to use for relative non-techies and allow but not require monetization. Tks in advance for any advice!
As I'm mired in shame about the destruction of USAID and so much else about being a US citizen right now, at least there's a bit of good news to share: April's announcement of round 2 of the Black Feminist Fund's Sustain Fund. For @insidephilanthropy.com #philanthropy
Black Feminist Fund Provides a Rare Lifeline for Global, Black-Women-Led Nonprofits
Amid an uncertain future for international women's rights organizations, the fund announced $16 million in multi-year, unrestricted grants in April.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
As I'm mired in shame about the destruction of USAID and so much else about being a US citizen right now, at least there's a bit of good news to share: April's announcement of round 2 of the Black Feminist Fund's Sustain Fund. For @insidephilanthropy.com #philanthropy
For @insidephilanthropy.com, a report on the discrimination faced by #LGBT Orthodox Jews -- and a grant helping one nonprofit do something about it. @ujafedny.bsky.social
#philanthropy
#philanthropy
New Grant Highlights the ‘Trifecta’ of Challenges Facing Queer Orthodox Jews
A recent grant from the United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York highlights the threats facing LGBTQ Orthodox Jews in today’s political environment.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
July 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
For @insidephilanthropy.com, a report on the discrimination faced by #LGBT Orthodox Jews -- and a grant helping one nonprofit do something about it. @ujafedny.bsky.social
#philanthropy
#philanthropy
For @insidephilanthropy.com, I looked at how @mothercabrini.bsky.social is addressing the #nursingshortage and #burnout epidemic among nurses in #NewYork. IMHO, this is a great use of #philanthropic $$.
#philanthropy
#philanthropy
The Health Foundation Tackling the Nursing Shortage in New York
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation announced a $51 million program to improve patient outcomes in safety-net hospitals.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
June 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
For @insidephilanthropy.com, I looked at how @mothercabrini.bsky.social is addressing the #nursingshortage and #burnout epidemic among nurses in #NewYork. IMHO, this is a great use of #philanthropic $$.
#philanthropy
#philanthropy
For @insidephilanthropy.com, here's a look at @lambdalegal.org's stunningly successful Unstoppable Future campaign to fight the assault against #LGBT rights. #Philanthropy, where are you?!? @horizonsfoundation.org
Lambda Legal Raises $285 Million for ‘Unstoppable Future’ Campaign
Lambda Legal’s Unstoppable Future campaign has announced an eye-popping fundraising haul.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
For @insidephilanthropy.com, here's a look at @lambdalegal.org's stunningly successful Unstoppable Future campaign to fight the assault against #LGBT rights. #Philanthropy, where are you?!? @horizonsfoundation.org