Weekly Reads—February 10, 2026

Dive into PEAK’s weekly roundup of timely insights from the grantmaking community and beyond.

“This isn’t just a Minneapolis problem. Obviously, it has and it could spread to other cities. Funders in other cities need to have a plan in place in case rapid-response funding needs to happen. If they’re going to pool money, that’s great, but then who’s going to be giving out that money, and who’s going to be committing what kinds of funds? I think they can learn a lot from us about what types of support are needed. There’s everything from rental assistance to providing legal support services.” [more]
Nonoko Sato, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, for The Chronicle of Philanthropy

“We must invest in the creation, ongoing maintenance, and fierce protection of long-term civic systems; in the manifold and unseen scaffolding which allows for response efforts, communication, and coordination during times of crisis. Because in addition to helping us move through acute harm, community-rooted leaders and civic engagement groups are leading us to more safe and just futures.” [more]
Borealis Philanthropy

“Leaders in Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, and Minneapolis are acting with moral clarity and courage, bold in both word and deed, by standing with organizers and everyday citizens who are building democratic power and bearing the greatest risks. Other cities are facing similar, escalating threats, and more will follow if we allow it.” [more]
Shelley Trott, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, for CEP