August 19, 2026 | By: Laura Bekes
Community engagement can feel overwhelming when organizations are not sure where to begin. This post offers a practical starting point: focus engagement where community voice can meaningfully shape decisions. By starting with shared purpose, preparing before asking for input, and closing the loop with transparency, organizations can build engagement practices that are respectful, useful, and more likely to lead to lasting partnership.
June 24, 2026 | By: LFA Co-CEOs - Emily Boer Drake and Jessica Xiomara Garcia
Philanthropy has no shortage of bold equity commitments. What's harder to find is the intentional, sustained practice of listening and being accountable to what you hear. Grantmakers, are you asking yourselves if your grantmaking is directed by communities or merely toward them? There's a difference, and it shows up in your strategy, your evaluation design, and who's in the room when decisions get made. In this mid-year reflection, LFA's Co-CEOs share three examples of foundation partners who are doing exactly that, and what the rest of the field can learn from them.
May 20, 2026 | By: Katie McGeehan
What does good leadership look like in uncertain times? This piece explores how authenticity, connection, and accountability can help leaders meet the moment while advancing efforts toward more equitable systems. Read the full post for actionable approaches for leadership at individual, team, and systems levels.
April 23, 2026 | By: Minh Ha
What does it really take to make capacity building meaningful—and worth the investment? From setting realistic, equity‑minded goals to building trust through transparency and unlocking the power of peer learning, this post explores the ingredients that turn good intentions into lasting impact. Read the full post to see how these principles come to life.
March 19, 2026 | By: Keerti Kanchinadam
Endings are never easy—especially in philanthropy. In our latest blog post, we explore how foundations can turn the end of a grant into a powerful moment of care and trust. Their secret? Honoring the people behind the partnership. We outline five actionable steps, including defining your "duty of care" and providing non-monetary support, to ensure your positive impact and human relationships endure long after the financial investment ends. Read the full post and get the playbook for sunsetting grants the right way.
