What I Learned About Donor Power From Trying to Hire Nikole Hannah-Jones
I was dean at UNC-Chapel Hill when a donor pressure campaign blew up the appointment of the 1619 Project author. Clearer donor guidelines would have prevented this.
By Susan King
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Education Success Starts With Family Involvement. Why Aren’t Donors Funding It?
Addressing post-pandemic learning loss should include far greater support for programs that involve parents and caregivers in their kids’ educations.
By Ambika Kapur and Stephanie Sharp
A Post-Affirmative Action World Demands More — Not Less — Funding for Black Leaders
In 2024, let’s resolve to double down support for leaders of color and stand up against perceived legal threats.
By Cora Daniels
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From ‘Data Lake’ to ‘Doom Loop,’ the Philanthropy Buzzwords We’ll Be Hearing in 2024
This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I. and other new technology while keeping the focus on human needs.
By Lucy Bernholz
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Donor Revolts, Fundraising Fallout, and Why the Ivy League’s Turmoil Matters to All Nonprofits
Following the resignation of Penn President Liz Magill, nonprofit leaders, academics, and funders weigh in on donor influence and free speech politics.
The Nonprofit World Is Obsessed With Scaling. But Is It Always the Right Choice?
Mega gifts from MacKenzie Scott and others are helpgroups scale their work. But effective expansion is about more than money.
By Kimberly Churches
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An Unlikely Event — the Israel-Hamas War — Could Finally Spark DAF Reform
Anonymous donations to controversial anti-Israel groups shine a spotlight on the urgent need for donor-advised fund reform. Will this finally motivate Congress to pass much-needed legislation?
By Craig Kennedy
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Art + Activism = Change. But It’s a Formula Philanthropy Largely Ignores.
Shifting cultural attitudes is the key to lasting social change. That’s why grant makers need to encourage and support alliances between artists and advocates.
By Ken Grossinger
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What Pro-Democracy Activists Can Learn From Their Adversaries
White Christian nationalists have pushed an agenda eroding democratic norms — and have gained momentum by meeting people’s spiritual and material needs. Pro-democracy forces need to take note.
By Rev. Liz Theoharis and Rahna Epting
A Nonprofit Mentoring Crisis Threatens Future Leadership of the Field
Nonprofit leaders have stopped giving advice and feedback to younger employees for fear of blowback. This is hurting the whole sector.
By Eboo Patel
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