As Digital Editor at Alliance Magazine, Roohi occupies a unique niche at the intersection of climate policy, educational equity, and institutional philanthropy. Her work dissects how funding flows shape global systems, with particular emphasis on:
Roohi prioritizes stories that:
"Effective philanthropy journalism requires understanding both checkbooks and change mechanisms." - Roohi in 2024 Media Leaders Summit
We've tracked Elika Roohi's evolution from Alaska Press Club fellow to digital editor at Alliance Magazine, where she now shapes global conversations about philanthropic strategy. Her work exemplifies the power of narrative-driven analysis in complex funding ecosystems.
Roohi's journey began with ground-level reporting on rural Alaskan communities, honing her ability to translate systemic issues into compelling stories. This foundation informs her current focus on international philanthropy's role in addressing climate change and educational equity. At Alliance, she spearheads the ClimatePhilanthropy2030 initiative, positioning the publication as a thought leader in funding environmental solutions.
This 2025 analysis dissects the first African-led climate funding pact, revealing how ten foundations are redefining continental philanthropy. Roohi contrasts traditional Western models with IPASA's mission-aligned framework, emphasizing local leadership in climate adaptation strategies. Her methodology combines stakeholder interviews with funding flow analysis, demonstrating how institutional commitments translate to grassroots impact.
Roohi's 2023 profile of MacKenzie Scott's $14 billion giving spree revolutionized coverage of mega-philanthropy. By focusing on Conrad's operational insights rather than Scott's celebrity, she revealed the Lever For Change model's ripple effects across 1,600 nonprofits. The piece remains a masterclass in extracting strategic lessons from unconventional funding approaches.
This 2022 investigation into Scandinavian philanthropy's ESG innovations established Roohi as a comparative systems analyst. She documents how Nordic foundations leverage public-private partnerships to address demographic shifts, using case studies from Sweden's aging population to Norway's green energy transition.
Roohi prioritizes institutional decision-making processes, as seen in her IPASA coverage where she analyzed governance structures rather than individual donor motivations. Pitches should emphasize systemic levers like funding criteria changes or collaborative models between multiple organizations.
Her ClimatePhilanthropy2030 work demonstrates particular interest in funding mechanisms that address environmental justice. Successful pitches might explore topics like decarbonization investment in Global South communities or intersectional approaches to climate adaptation.
The Nordic education system analysis shows Roohi's preference for cross-border comparisons. Pitches could examine how different nations allocate philanthropic resources to vocational training or STEM initiatives, particularly in post-pandemic recovery contexts.
"Roohi's work redefines how we understand philanthropic impact in the Anthropocene era." - Global Philanthropy Forum
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