Soccer Triumph Shows Grant Makers: Youth Sports Can Shape the Future
Sports programs for youngsters have the potential to contribute to health, education, and community revitalization in communities where the need is greatest. Philanthropies should put a high priority on expanding those programs.
By ED FOSTER-SIMEON
Contributor
Helping Government Workers Learn Is Crucial to Social Change
Savvy grant makers have recognized that instead of lobbying to advance a specific solution, they must recognize the needs of government workers and adapt programs to incorporate their concerns.
Story on Marguerite Casey Foundation Was an ‘Unfortunate’ Attack on a Female Leader of Color
Freeman Hrabowski, chairman of the fund’s Board of Directors, says the grant maker couldn’t have achieved so much success in carrying out its mission unless it had a healthy internal culture.
How Grant Makers Can Support Small Charities
General operating support should truly mean no restrictions, says Zeeba Khalili, learning and evaluation officer at the Marguerite Casey Foundation.
Editor’s Notebook: How We Make Decisions About Advertising
Why the Chronicle chose to publish a full-page ad from the Federation for American Immigration Reform attacking the Southern Poverty Law Center.
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
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