The public can’t assess whether large-scale philanthropy makes a difference when donors won’t provide details. And that is a big problem when concerns about inequality and capitalism are on the rise.
By BENJAMIN SOSKIS
Contributor
After #MeToo, Next Steps for Nonprofits
As Harvey Weinstein’s conviction Monday marked a key moment in the #MeToo movement, it is an important reminder to nonprofit leaders and fundraising executives that they need to redouble their efforts to protect employees from abuse.
By SARAH BEAULIEU
Contributor
Financial Leaders at America’s Foundations Have the Power to Reshape Philanthropy
A hotter planet, increased gun violence, America’s crippled democracy, and an ever-precarious economy are stretching our households and communities to the breaking point. That’s why we need financial executives to join forces with grant-making colleagues to ensure all of a foundation’s assets advance social-justice missions.
By TYLER NICKERSON
Contributor
A ‘Mischaracterization’ of the Movement Toward More Equitable Evaluation (Letter to the Editor)
Equitable evaluation does not suggest that data hurts equity efforts, nor does it suggest any particular type of data is better.
Philanthropy Must Declare a Climate Emergency
The new commitments from Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates are insufficient. It is up to everyone in philanthropy to make climate the top priority in their investments, grants, and other actions.
By Ellen Dorsey
Contributor
3 Paths Philanthropy Must Take Now to Tackle Climate Change
Jeff Bezos, Bill and Melinda Gates, and other donors can make a difference — but only if they take risks and pursue action immediately on three steps to protect the planet.
By Fred Krupp
Contributor
Is It Possible for Michael Bloomberg to Be Too Generous?
As the former New York mayor throws his fortune into the race for the Democratic nomination, he faces new scrutiny about the fusion of his political and philanthropic giving. Those are important questions. But it will be a welcome change from the debate four years ago that was mostly about how the candidates gave away other people’s money.
By Suzanne Garment and LESLIE LENKOWSKY
How Foundations Can Make a Difference After Puerto Rico’s Latest Natural Disaster
Nonprofits on the island are more organized and better coordinated to accept aid after the January earthquake than they were after the hurricanes so grant makers can be assured their help will get to the right places.
By Leticia Peguero
Contributor
How Philanthropy Can Compete for Tech Talent to Change the World
Giving engineers, data scientists, and others access to data, tools, and peers working to change the world will help us compete with business and government.
By Eric Braverman
Contributor
How to Connect With Donors: What the N.H. Primary Teaches Nonprofits
Don’t brag, keep your comments brief, avoid prescreening questions, and keep your sense of humor. Those are among the lessons you’ll learn if you take advantage of the opportunity to watch as campaign events move to your town — and you also have a chance to promote your cause.
By Alan M. Cantor
Reporter