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What Philanthropy Can Learn About Race From a Megachurch

Black and white members of the nation’s third-largest church came together in a program they designed — not one imposed on them by grant makers.

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Did the Nonprofit World’s Identity Obsession Pave the Way for Trump’s Victory?

The progressive social sector needs to take a hard look at the gap between its views on identity and those of the people it claims to represent.

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For Philanthropy, This Actually Isn’t 2016 All Over Again

After a decade of evolving, funders may be more prepared to figure out their post-election game plan than they realize.

The Internet Archive Is a Cautionary Tale for Growing Nonprofits

The Internet Archive Is a Cautionary Tale for Growing Nonprofits

A legal battle involving the organization behind the Wayback Machine shows why a nonprofit’s ambition shouldn’t come at the expense of its users.

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Philanthropy, Like the Democratic Party, Needs to Reassess Its Priorities

To move forward during the second Trump term, funders must take a long, hard look in the mirror.

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Joel Fleishman’s Vision for Philanthropy Should Inspire Us All

A cheerleader for the foundation model, Fleishman understood what philanthropy could accomplish when done right.

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A Climate Solution Hiding in Plain Sight

Climate justice isn’t just a theory — it’s one of the most effective ways to heal the warming planet and respond to climate deniers in the Trump administration.

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Service After Serving: Why Veterans Are So Well-Suited for Nonprofit Roles

This Veteran’s Day and beyond, organizations should recognize and tap the unique skills that those who served bring to the table.

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Funding the Resistance Is Not a Winning Strategy. Here’s What Is.

Billions spent fighting Trumpian populism hasn’t worked. Practicing a pluralistic approach to grant making will.