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Philanthropic Mechanisms: A Guidebook for Donors
How individuals choose to organize and deploy their philanthropic capital can be a daunting decision. Philanthropic giving has no...
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Philanthropic Mechanisms: A Guidebook for Donors
How individuals choose to organize and deploy their philanthropic capital can be a daunting decision. Philanthropic giving has no...
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We facilitate pathways to strategic philanthropy through our Philanthropy Leadership Collective, the Philanthropic Investors Forum, and visioning and foundation management.
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Thriving Beyond Service: Strategic Philanthropy for the Military-to-Civilian Transition
For many veterans and their families, the transition from military service to civilian life—the military-to-civilian transition (MCT)—can present practical, logistical, and emotional challenges that affect their ability to thrive post...Read Report
Rebuilding After the Los Angeles Wildfires: Philanthropy’s Ongoing Role in Recovery
In January 2025, tens of thousands lost their homes, businesses, schools, and other essential community places to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Months later, individuals and families continue to feel the traumatic impacts of...Read ArticleImage
Kellen Silver
Senior Associate, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic PhilanthropyKellen Silver is a senior associate on the Environmental and Social Innovation team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. In this role, he supports research and programming related to gun violence prevention and economic prosperity in the United States.
How Corporate Philanthropy Can Build Stronger, More Resilient Communities
Corporate philanthropy has evolved significantly in recent years, moving in many cases from basic charitable giving to more strategic and integrated approaches that align with a company’s values and the unique needs of the communities they...Read ArticleImage
Shiva Inalsingh
Senior Associate, Corporate PLC, Milken Institute Strategic PhilanthropyShiva Inalsingh is a senior associate on the Corporate Philanthropy Leadership Collective team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. He applies his knowledge in the corporate foundation and nonprofit sectors, analyzing how strategic partnerships and collaboration bolster social impact goals and revitalize communities
Uterine Leiomyosarcoma: A Giving Smarter Guide
This Giving Smarter Guide describes the current state of research, clinical practice, and treatment approaches for uterine leiomyosarcoma (uLMS) and identifies critical areas where philanthropy can significantly advance scientific knowledge...Read ReportIP
A Call to Action for Science Funding Solutions at Global Conference 2025
At the Milken Institute’s Global Conference, we saw robust debate about the future of science in the United States. Members of the current administration focused outlined their goals to advance science which included “to achieve and...Read ArticleImage
Cara Altimus, PhD
Managing Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic PhilanthropyCara Altimus, PhD is a managing director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, leading the science and health innovation portfolio. A PhD neuroscientist, Altimus advises individual philanthropists and foundations on the state of research for various areas including neurodegenerative disease and mental health, identifying opportunities where their capital can make the biggest impact.
Advancing Africa’s Digital Economy: A Prize in FinTech to Advance Financial Inclusion
Approximately 350 million adults in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to essential financial services, trapping them in a cycle of economic instability that hinders their ability to open bank accounts, save for emergencies, and achieve...Read Report
Priorities for Strategic Climate and Environmental Philanthropy
Climate disasters—including intensified droughts, wildfires, storms, and flooding—are on the rise globally, with cascading negative impacts on communities and ecosystems.Read Report
Leading Corporate Philanthropies: Executive Profiles and Talent Management
Corporate philanthropy—the efforts companies make to give back to their communities and the world—plays a unique and vital role within the philanthropic sector.Read Report
Navigating Turbulent Times: Practical Approaches for Corporate Philanthropy
Corporate philanthropies are often called to respond swiftly to unexpected crises, from natural disasters to geopolitical conflicts, that demand immediate support for affected communities.Read Report
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