Another Out-of-the-Box Idea to Fight Climate Change: Fund College Solar Panels
On-campus sustainability efforts inspire students in the same way that a recent op-ed writer uses concerts to mobilize fans to take climate action.
When It Comes to Declining Donations, There’s More to the Story
Tax law changes highlighted in a recent article caused even larger drops in giving.
Off Base or on Target? Readers Respond to Critique of Young Nonprofit Leaders.
Call for young people in the field to behave more like Olympians draws strong response.
Benefits Data Trust Story Draws Suggestions for Funders, Calls for Support
The A.I. nonprofit’s closure offers lessons for other grant makers on how to help nonprofits succeed.
Op-ed From MacKenzie Scott Reject Evokes Sympathy and Scolding
Some readers felt the author should accept that rejection is part of the grant process while another empathized with the author’s frustrations.
Coverage of Everyday Donors Overlooks the Rise of Giving Circles
Collective giving could help address declining donation trends and strengthen grassroots philanthropy.
To Build Donor Trust, Nonprofits Should Answer Key Questions About Their Work
When nonprofits take the time to define their role, they can address some of the problems highlighted in a recent article from The Commons.
Recent Article on Nonprofits’ Gaza Statements Draws Ire
The piece failed to acknowledge funders’ justifiable objections to language they view as antisemitic, readers say.
Recent Letter Ignores Harm Caused by University Encampments
Incidences of antisemitism, harassment, and property damage were too easily dismissed by the author.
Recent Op-Ed Poignantly Captures Why It’s Time for DEI 2.0
Committing to an aspirational vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion is exactly what philanthropy needs.