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Opinion

Who Can Rescue Democracy? Local Funders Have the Edge

National philanthropy cannot pull democracy out of the ditch. Renewal — with community foundations leading the way — must come from the ground up.

By Daniel Stid
Contributor

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Opinion

To Protect American Democracy, Pretend It’s Already Gone

By Cora Daniels
Contributor

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Foundation Giving

Are Funders Doing Enough to Help Beleaguered Nonprofits?

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

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Tom Golisano Pledges $253 Million to 6 Children’s Hospitals

By Maria Di Mento
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Foundation Giving

Donors Gave $125 Million for Foreign Aid After U.S. Cuts

By Thalia Beaty. Associated Press
Contributor

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Beyond the Bequest: How Legacy Societies Deepen Donor Ties

By Lisa Schohl
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Planned Giving Offers Steady Support for America’s Favorite Charities

By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising

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How to Talk About Bequests Without Being Morbid? A Legacy Challenge

By David L. Wheeler
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6 Proven Ways to Capture Grants That Increase Capacity

By M.J. Prest
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Opinion

A man with a mustache and glasses, wearing a light shirt, laughs loudly while placing a hand on the shoulder of a woman with dark curly hair and glasses, who is also laughing with her mouth wide open. They are outdoors with other people and green trees in the background.

Opinion

Who Can Rescue Democracy? Local Funders Have the Edge

By Daniel Stid
Contributor

Isometric illustration of diverse people, many holding phones, standing on fragmented pieces of an American flag, symbolizing national division.

Opinion

To Protect American Democracy, Pretend It’s Already Gone

By Cora Daniels
Contributor

Opinion

A Bipartisan Plan to Raise the Foundation Payout Rate

By Craig Kennedy
Contributor

The Commons | Opinion

The Counterculture That Could Stop Political Violence

By Manu Meel
Contributor