Ga. Senate Race Shows Why the Fraying Line Between Charity and Politics Must Be Repaired
As election-related activities such as get-out-the-vote efforts in Georgia become more common in the nonprofit world, greater scrutiny is needed of practices that allow people to give to 501(c)(4) groups and avoid paying taxes on those contributions.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
Ford Foundation’s Efforts to Elevate Disability Rights Holds Lessons for Other Grant Makers
After facing criticism about its lack of attention to disability inclusion, Ford set out to integrate the issue into all its work. Its successes and setbacks show what it takes to change a cultural mind-set.
Effective Altruism and Sam Bankman-Fried Share a Fundamental Flaw — They Both Ignore Human Nature
The FTX head’s indifference to individual investors is also reflected in his embrace of effective altruism — a problematic strategy that seeks to repress factors such as personal connection and sympathy when making giving decisions.
By Rebecca Richards
Contributor
An Open Letter to Elon Musk: For the Sake of the Public Good, Turn Twitter Into a Nonprofit
By choosing the nonprofit route, Musk could burnish his legacy, improve societal discourse, and provide a powerful model for other wealthy innovators to follow.
By Andy Posner
Contributor
We Know That Bridging Deep Differences Is Possible. Our Organizations Do It Every Day.
A coordinated effort is needed in communities across the country to bring together people of different political parties, faith traditions, and racial and ethnic identities. A new undertaking from four major nonprofits aims to lead the way.
Removing the Tax Exemption for Religious Congregations Is the Wrong Move for Our Polarized Nation
Recent suggestions to reconsider the tax deduction for religion contributions fail to appreciate the unmeasurable but critical benefits these organizations bring to a divided society in which connecting with others is increasingly illusive.
By Howard Husock
Contributor
Good News for Local News as More Nonprofit Outlets Show What’s Possible
Local journalism is coming back to life in many communities thanks to increased giving from foundations and individual donors. But the success of these nonprofit newsrooms is far from guaranteed and will depend on continuing philanthropic support.
By Sarabeth Berman
Contributor
The Midterms Show Why Philanthropy Needs to Help Build a Pipeline of Young Progressive Candidates
Donors on the left shouldn’t wait for the next election cycle to give nonprofits the resources they need to train and nurture new political talent — and to catch up with far better financed organizations on the right.
By Svante Myrick
Contributor
To Tackle the Climate Crisis, Philanthropy Needs to Get Religion
Religious groups are taking a leading role in fighting climate change but have gone largely unnoticed by grant makers. As the U.N Climate Conference gets underway this week, now is a good time for donors to recognize the power of religious institutions to mobilize communities to protect the planet.
4 Ways to Make Donor-Advised Funds Simpler and Fairer
At a time of increased criticism about how the philanthropic world operates, congressional legislation aimed at reining in DAFs needs to go further. Among other things, it should address issues such as the funds’ lack of transparency and their tax advantages over foundations.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor