DEI 1.0 was crazy. A viral Atlantic essay shows nonprofits a way out.
Tyler Austin Harper's "Confessions of a Token Black Professor" gives sector leaders the raw material for an honest reckoning — and a framework for what comes next.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Why the World Cup Is a Master Class in Religious Pluralism
The U.S. men's team doesn't lecture about inclusion — it builds it. That's exactly the lesson foundation and nonprofit leaders need right now.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Build, Don’t Fight: Advice for Graduates Pursuing Nonprofit Careers
Amid uncertainty and division, here are five lessons for those entering the sector — and for those already in it.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
As War Rages in Iran, Nonprofits Must Fight Islamophobia in the U.S.
Civic institutions can shift the anti-Muslim narrative by elevating positive stories, fostering cooperation, and modeling a more inclusive vision of America.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Nonprofits Can Turn Outrage Over ICE Into a ‘Big Tent of Decency’
As public opinion shifts on immigration enforcement, civil society has an opportunity to lead a movement rooted in dignity, not ideological purity.
By Eboo Patel
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Why Your Gen Z Workers Need Tough Love
Rigor, high expectations, and an insistence on excellence remain key to good mentorship — and good leadership for your organization.
By Eboo Patel
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To Navigate This Crisis, Take a Note From Springsteen
New biopic shows the importance of authenticity as the nonprofit sector faces an existential reckoning.
By Eboo Patel
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The Church Americans Often Mock Could Teach Us to Heal
After the Kirk assassination in Utah and the attack on a Mormon church, the Mormon commitment to serving others emerges as a powerful answer to hate, division, and violence.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Yes, We’re in a Crisis. No, You Shouldn’t Change Your Nonprofit’s Priorities.
What a concert played in the wake of 9/11 can teach the sector about how to respond to the current crisis.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
The Power of Doing Good When So Much Is Bad. Try It.
In chaotic times, volunteering remains a potent force for connection, transformation, and hope.
By Eboo Patel
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