The Decline in Small-Dollar Giving Hurts Bottom Lines — and Democracy
Mega-donations make headlines but send the message that philanthropy is for the wealthy. We need to celebrate the little gifts that add up to even more.
By Amy Schiller
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Billionaire Owners Aren’t Saving the News Media, but Donors Can Play an Important Role
The nonprofit Philadelphia Inquirer is now investing in news at a time when so many others have cut to the bone, but smaller nonprofits are struggling.
By Rodney Benson and Victor Pickard
My Essay on Why I Stopped Donating Went Viral. Here’s What I’ve Learned Since.
Some of my giving practices have changed, but most of all I’ve come to see the donor-fundraiser relationship as a two-way street.
By Theodore Wagenaar
Contributor
Want Proof Funding Pluralism Works? Consider the Story of a Youth Immigrant Soccer Team.
In a deeply divisive year, philanthropy should invest in the leaders putting pluralism into practice — one community at a time.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Immigrants Are Under Attack. Where’s Philanthropy?
As border legislation stalls in Congress, grant makers should invest in local groups that are winning victories for migrants and strengthening democratic institutions.
By Rini Chakraborty
Contributor
Racial Justice Programs Under Fire: Foundations Are Running Scared When They Should Double Down
Perceived legal threats following the Supreme Court affirmative action ruling are causing grant makers to backslide, fueling notions that racial justice work is discriminatory or illegal.
To Help Grantees Win Infrastructure Dollars, Business as Usual Won’t Cut It
Philanthropy has an unprecedented chance to support communities that were often harmed and rarely benefited from federal infrastructure projects.
By Michael McAfee
Contributor
During Black History Month, Philanthropy Should Focus on the Future
While we can’t forget the past, a futurist approach ensures Black-led organizations can flourish for decades, not just a few years.
By Cora Daniels
Contributor
Fewer People Want to Lead Nonprofits. What’s the Answer?
A new study finds that aspiring leaders, especially those of color, aren’t being pulled into leadership through support and positive role models but are more often pushed into top positions to escape difficult work circumstances.
A Warning From the Gates Foundation: The Wealthy Must Give More
In an exclusive guest essay, CEO Mark Suzman calls on megadonors to change and deepen their giving to preserve hard-fought gains in health and prosperity.
By Mark Suzman
Contributor