‘The Right Time to Step Away’: How One Foundation Pivoted When Its Original Vision Wasn’t Working
The Barr Foundation thought it had a perfect plan to modernize Boston’s bus system — until it faced unanticipated roadblocks.
By Lisa Jacobson
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Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Plea to Philanthropy: Don’t Let Pandemic-Era Tutoring Programs End
Individualized support helped our own children. We’re committing $25 million to Oakland schools so all students have the same opportunity.
By Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry
Sabbaticals and the Case for More Rest for Leaders of Color
Social change isn’t possible when nonprofit leaders are exhausted. Extended paid leave helped me — and can help others.
By Cora Daniels
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The DNC, Kamala Harris, and Lessons for the Social Change World
The Democratic convention showed the power of cooperation and inspiration. Nonprofits should take note.
By Eboo Patel
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I’m a Deadhead and a Nonprofit Leader: The Two Have a Lot in Common
The Grateful Dead offers nonprofits lessons on how to adapt to change while staying true to their original vision.
By Eboo Patel
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Advice for ‘Speak Truth to Power’ Activists: Build Power of Your Own
Democracy advocates are doubling down on the wrong strategies, writes a veteran organizing strategist. They should take lessons from abroad and the pre-1964 civil rights movement.
By Deepak Bhargava
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Congressional Scrutiny of Foreign Donors Is a Good Thing for All Nonprofits
Recent legislation meant to promote transparency in giving by foreign philanthropists will boost the charitable world’s credibility.
By Craig Kennedy
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‘While I Breathe, I Hope’: A Black Nonprofit Leader and Daughter of the South Returns Home
A veteran fundraiser takes up a new job as CEO and pursues the American ideals that she, her family, and generations of Black philanthropists hold dear.
By Tycely Williams
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A Nonprofit Leader to Young Colleagues: Act Like an Olympian
Simone Biles and other Olympic athletes can show young nonprofit leaders featured in a recent Chronicle interview how to excel despite adversity.
By Eboo Patel
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Trust-Based Philanthropy Isn’t an Excuse to Ignore Metrics — It’s the Opposite
Measuring performance actually promotes trust and accountability, while helping both funders and grantees do their jobs better.
By Eric Weingartner
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