What Role Should Consultants Play in the Nonprofit World?
As foundations and charities seek to figure out how to transform their operations in the wake of the pandemic, they will hire outside help. Let’s better understand how consultants can contribute in ways that make a difference, says a scholar who has been studying these firms.
By Leah Reisman
Contributor
Bay Area Activist Enlists Tech Giants to Help End Homelessness
A Bay Area activist has persuaded tech giants like Cisco and government leaders to join forces to end homelessness by building homes rather than shelters. Now Covid might upend some of their gains.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Philanthropy Can’t Achieve Its Goals Unless Democracy Works
In 2019, philanthropy and democracy celebrated a new milestone in their long partnership: the nation’s more than 100,000 foundations distributed the highest dollar amount on record, more than $75 billion to support public goods including cutting-edge medical research, early-childhood education,…
By STEPHEN HEINTZ
Contributor
Despite the Down Economy, Some Nonprofits Aim to Grow
The nonprofit sector as a whole may be struggling, but plenty of ambitious organizations still want to expand — and some are succeeding.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Levi Strauss Foundation Has Focused on Racial Justice for a Decade
The Levi Strauss Foundation has supported social-justice organizations for a decade with its Pioneers in Justice program.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Editor’s Notebook: Philanthropy’s Quickened Pace
Racial justice grant making is taking off but a debate is raging over whether philanthropy is doing enough fast enough.
How a Small Nonprofit Came Back From the Brink in the 2008 Recession
A group that serves disadvantaged youths in New York City was on the verge of expanding when its revenue suddenly dried up in the economic collapse. It’s now a $34 million organization.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
To Combat Racism, Nonprofits Need to Knit Generations Together, Leader Says
Ben Jealous says young people play a critical role in fighting racism.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor