Lauren Evans
@laurenfaceevans.bsky.social
Journalist covering the intersection of humanitarianism and global development. Work in Devex, Foreign Policy, WIRED, etc.
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A new Substack post from me, about a stray dog, guilt and, oddly, Pizzagate.
What Does It Mean To Do "Enough"?
The puppy was still barking.
laurennicholeevans.substack.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A new Substack post from me, about a stray dog, guilt and, oddly, Pizzagate.
I started a Substack because I never write for fun anymore, and what is more fun than this??
Notes From The Ground | Lauren Evans | Substack
Click to read Notes From The Ground, by Lauren Evans, a Substack publication. Launched 20 hours ago.
laurennicholeevans.substack.com
June 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I started a Substack because I never write for fun anymore, and what is more fun than this??
For @devex.com, I wrote about how foundations invest their endowments. If several of the words in that sentence bore you, I get it, but stick with me.
Foundations own huge amounts of stocks. Are they using them for good?
Last year, mega-donor MacKenzie Scott pledged to do good not just with the money she gave away, but with the cash she invested in the stock market too. How many other foundations are following the sam...
www.devex.com
June 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
For @devex.com, I wrote about how foundations invest their endowments. If several of the words in that sentence bore you, I get it, but stick with me.
For @devex.com, I wrote about the potential future of philanthropy under Trump. A few points that stand out: (1/4)
1) The best predictor of philanthropy isn't policy, but the strength of the economy. If the economy improves (as Trump has ASSURED us it will), giving will go up.
1) The best predictor of philanthropy isn't policy, but the strength of the economy. If the economy improves (as Trump has ASSURED us it will), giving will go up.
December 11, 2024 at 6:26 PM
For @devex.com, I wrote about the potential future of philanthropy under Trump. A few points that stand out: (1/4)
1) The best predictor of philanthropy isn't policy, but the strength of the economy. If the economy improves (as Trump has ASSURED us it will), giving will go up.
1) The best predictor of philanthropy isn't policy, but the strength of the economy. If the economy improves (as Trump has ASSURED us it will), giving will go up.
I can't wait to post on this platform exactly as often as I posted on the other one! (almost never)
November 28, 2024 at 12:09 AM
I can't wait to post on this platform exactly as often as I posted on the other one! (almost never)