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
Contributor
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
Contributor
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
Contributor
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
Contributor
I Spent 3 Years in Solitary Confinement. Why Isn’t Philanthropy Doing More to End This Torture?
A movement to end solitary confinement is gaining momentum, but criminal justice donors feel their money is better spent elsewhere. That’s a mistake.
By Johnny Perez
Contributor
ChatGPT Poses Ethical Quandaries for Nonprofits. Here’s How to Confront Them.
When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach.
By Kenna Barrett
Contributor
What Palestine Needs From U.S. Philanthropy
Donors committed to human rights must stop turning a blind eye to the assault on Gaza.
By Muhi Khwaja
Contributor
Student Journalists Are Under Attack. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Help
University-based reporters are critical to reversing the decline in local news, but budget cuts and political battles increasingly threaten their work, demanding greater donor support.
By Meg Little Reilly
Contributor
The Nonprofit World Should Embrace, Not Fear, Congressional Interest in Donor Transparency
Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor