Launched in 2011, Cities United is a nati onal movement focused on eliminating the violence in American cities related to African American men and boys. The 130 mayors (and counting) participating in Cities United intend to reduce homicides in their cities by 50%, by the year 2025. Moreover, they are committed to restoring hope […]

To decarbonize at the speed and scale required to address the climate crisis, we need bold public policy to accelerate change. Corporations play a huge role in climate policy action – or inaction. They often are too narrowly focused on reducing emissions in their own operations, and fail to use their powerful influence to […]

We expand protected areas, support ecological research, and empower the public to become stewards and advocates for the natural world. Birds are am ongst the most easily appreciated organisms in nature, and they are also excellent indicators of ecosystem health. Our work is focused on building the capacity of nonprofit operations, both domestically and […]

[…] end, I am reminded of key themes from an event I attended earlier this month, "This Is What A Philanthropist Looks Like," offered by the San Francisco -based organization How Women Lead. © Christina Wocintechchat The event sought to define philanthropy in a broader context, beyond those who are seen as members of an […]

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[…] call to "get off your assets" through bold investments in service of our mission. With their support, we were able to grant $50 million through our Tides -led initiatives to frontline organizations advancing justice and equity. Together with our partners, we fought to protect our democracy, doubled down on our commitment to racial equity […]

[…] what the NACA teaching model can teach us all, and why she came to Tides to launch The One Gen Fund, a fund that identifies promising, early -stage innovations that create sustainable solutions for Indigenous communities grounded in language, culture, and holistic wellness.  How has your experience as an Indigenous woman influenced your work […]

[…] an excerpt from the full paper: Read the full paper here (PDF) Last August, Hurricane Harvey slammed the town of Friendswood, Texas, near Houston. Emergency vehicles couldn’t pass. First responders were paddling kayaks through the streets. The 9-1-1 system was overloaded. Local software engineer Joshua Lyman took to Twitter: "@twilio I'm helping set up […]