How Grant Makers Can Better See What’s Coming
Too often we are caught off-guard because we give more weight to evidence that supports our work and discount as aberrations that which does not.
6 Steps Foundations Can Take to Advance Racial Equity
The world of philanthropy has shown renewed interest in curbing racism and hate, and several grant makers have teamed up to urge more collective action.
By Keecha Harris and Valerie Jarrett
Presidential Contenders Should Focus on National Service
As America celebrates Independence Day, it’s the ideal time to focus on ways to provide young people the opportunity to build their skills and volunteer by connecting with people of different backgrounds.
By Laura Lauder
Contributor
Philanthropy Must Keep Pushing to Get a Correct Census Count
The Supreme Court decision to temporarily block the government from adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 census is not a reason for foundations and charities to pause in their efforts on this vital issue.
By MARIAM NOLAND and LORIE SLUTSKY
Luz Vega-Marquis, who announced this week she will retire in 2020, has faced turnover from employees who say they felt mistreated, diminished, and even traumatized.
By MARC GUNTHER
Contributor
Instead of using terms like “at-risk,” “low-income,” and “disadvantaged,” define people first by their aspirations and contributions, as in “a black student striving to overcome a threatening environment and graduate.”
By Trabian Shorters
Contributor
‘Giving USA’ Shows Tax Changes Didn’t Matter Much to Donations
Charity fundraising was anemic in 2018, but fresh evidence says other factors had far more impact than a measure that affected the charitable deduction.
By Suzanne Garment and LESLIE LENKOWSKY
The Smartest Way to Promote Diversity: Pay for Overhead at Charities Led by People of Color
Many grant makers that are supporting ambitious efforts to curb the racial bias that perpetuates disparities in housing, employment, education, and beyond fail to realize that they could make a real difference simply by paying charities for the full cost of their work.
By Claire Knowlton and Trella R. Walker
The Legacy of a Pioneering Scholar on Charitable Giving
The late Harvard economist Martin Feldstein had a profound impact on the study of philanthropy. His ideas and research going back decades are still being used today.
By LESLIE LENKOWSKY and PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Asking and Listening: Key to Social Change Communications Is Focusing on the People We Serve
Policy making is stronger when it is shaped by the people it’s supposed to help — and that takes new ways to communicate and build connections.
By Anne-Marie Slaughter
Contributor