Public Voice
PSFG draws upon our recognized expertise from more than 20 years of leadership in the field to “speak truth to power” and elevate narratives that can lead to a more peaceful, just, and equitable world. Below are recently-published examples of how PSFG uses our public voice:
Funding Peace and Making Impact with Alexandra Toma
September 12, 2024 | Alexandra Toma and Shane Ray Martin, Deal Talk (podcast)
Breaking Down the Barriers to Peace
June 4, 2024 | Soheila Comninos, Alexandra Toma, and Patrick Hiller, Alliance Magazine
Interview with Cath Thompson (Peace and Security Funders Group)
January 25, 2024 | Cath Thompson and Alec Saelens, Solutions Insights Lab
Social Cohesion Primer
October 1, 2023 | Peace and Security Funders Group, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement, and Council on Foundations
Key Elements for Funders to Build a Culture of Crisis Preparedness
April 18, 2023 | Cath Thompson and Soheila Comninos, Human Rights Funders Network
Reflections on Discovery Journey on Crisis Preparedness for All Funders
March 7, 2023 | Cath Thompson, Soheila Comninos, and Kristy Delgado, Human Rights Funders Network
On First Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Philanthropy Must Commit to Deeper, More Strategic Funding
February 23, 2023 | Alexandra Toma, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Interview on Press the Button: Early Warning
October 4, 2022 | Alexandra Toma and Istra Fuhrmann, Press the Button (Ploughshares Fund podcast)
Nuclear Weapons Are an Ever-Present Danger — and Grant Makers Need to Pay Attention
September 27, 2022 | Istra Fuhrmann and Alexandra Toma, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Without Peace, All Other Efforts Will Fail
May 31, 2022 | Alexandra Toma, Philanthropy News Digest
Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
April 8, 2022 | Alexandra Toma, Skoll World Forum
The War in Ukraine Requires a Major Philanthropic Response and Overall Increase in Peace and Security Funding
March 1, 2022 | Alexandra Toma, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Reflections on Philanthropy and Peacebuilding
July 14, 2020 | Catherine Thompson and Alexandra Toma, Candid
In Transformational Moments, Supporting Local Peace Work is More Urgent than Ever
June 1, 2020 | Catherine Thompson, Inside Philanthropy
A 2020 Resolution for Peace and Security Funders
January 9, 2020 | Alexandra Toma and Stephen Heintz, Inside Philanthropy
Make An Impact on the Refugee Crisis With These Action Items
June 20, 2019 | Alexandra Toma, Giving Compass
Peace and Security Funding for All
June 4, 2019 | Catherine Thompson, Alliance Magazine
Transparency: One Small Step for Funders, One Giant Leap for Equity
May 7, 2019 | Genevieve Boutilier, Alliance Magazine
Peace and Security Philanthropy Isn’t Just About Conflict; It’s Also Key to Curbing Climate Change
February 14, 2019 | Catherine Thompson, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
A Prerequisite for Progress: Why Funding Peace and Security is So Important
September 21, 2018 | Genevieve Boutilier, Inside Philanthropy
How to Make Peace a Relevant Cause for Millennials
September 17, 2018 | Genevieve Boutilier, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
To Achieve Lasting Security, Invest in Young Peacebuilders
August 13, 2018 | Catherine Thompson and Ghazal Keshavarzian, Peacebuilding Deeply
The Case for Funding Peacebuilding
May 21, 2018 | Catherine Thompson, Peacebuilding Deeply
America is a Global Leader— Here’s How Congress Can Maintain That Status
September 21, 2017 | Alexandra Toma, TheHill.com