To Stop Gun Violence, Grant Makers Need to Follow the Covid-19 Collaborative Playbook
Rather than trying to devise its own solutions, philanthropy should collectively support approaches that combine changes in government policy with community action.
By Burgundi Allison and DAVID BROTHERTON
Local Foundations Need Solid Local Journalism if They Hope to Advance Their Missions
Local philanthropic funding can transform journalism in a community, but too few donors make the connection between the issues they care about and maintaining vibrant newsrooms in their cities and towns.
By Josh Stearns and Teresa Gorman
Nonprofits Should Consider the Potential Costs of Reducing Their Climate Impact
Nonprofits, unlike private companies, need to realize that trying to reduce their own greenhouse-gas emissions means fewer resources are available to care for the people they serve.
By Daniel Stein
Contributor
The Va. Race Shows Why Philanthropy Can’t Tune Out Voter-Engagement Groups When Major Elections End
Grassroots organizations need robust, year-round funding to do the consistent work necessary to solve problems in communities, change lives, and keep voters engaged.
By Nsé Ufot
Contributor
Governments That Depend on Nonprofits for Vital Services Need to Help Them Thrive
A report on New York human-service groups found that many are on the brink of collapse due to decades of government underfunding exacerbated by the pandemic. It offers lessons for how city and state governments can better support these nonprofits and their workers.
By Jamie Rubin
Contributor
Colin Powell’s Nonprofit Legacy: a Belief in America’s Promise
In the course of his life, Powell was a volunteer and mentor to young people of color. Through his nonprofit organization, America’s Promise Alliance, his ideas about how to help children and young people thrive were put into practice on a large scale.
By Leslie Lenkowsky
Contributor
Creating a Diverse Board Isn’t Easy, but It’s Well Worth the Effort
To achieve greater diversity, boards need to slow down, listen to different perspectives, and actively push fellow members to take difficult and occasionally uncomfortable steps.
By Ernest J. Wilson III
Contributor
Big Shifts for Philanthropy: What’s Coming in the Decade Ahead
Where is philanthropy headed over the next 10 years?
Measure on Donor-Advised Funds Misses Opportunity to Produce Genuine Societal Benefits
Rather than focusing on payout rates to nonprofits, ACE Act supporters should consider how donor-advised-fund assets are invested. Specifically, they should push for legislation that encourages DAF holders to make investments that help communities in need.
By Beth Sirull
Contributor
Is the Nonprofit World Afraid of Feelings?
A personal and emotional connection to a cause, along with a strong sense of urgency, are the most important motivators for giving. Yet fundraisers continue to prioritize data-driven approaches that often discourage people from donating more.
By Asha Curran and Woodrow Rosenbaum