Advice for ‘Speak Truth to Power’ Activists: Build Power of Your Own
Democracy advocates are doubling down on the wrong strategies, writes a veteran organizing strategist. They should take lessons from abroad and the pre-1964 civil rights movement.
By Deepak Bhargava
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Can 50 Nonprofits Really Build Something Together? A Hopeful Idea Begins to Spread
Inside an effort dubbed “mutual aid on steroids” that’s getting a tryout in cities like Atlanta, Chicago, and Lexington, Ky.
By Drew Lindsay
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‘While I Breathe, I Hope’: A Black Nonprofit Leader and Daughter of the South Returns Home
A veteran fundraiser takes up a new job as CEO and pursues the American ideals that she, her family, and generations of Black philanthropists hold dear.
By Tycely Williams
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A Nonprofit Leader to Young Colleagues: Act Like an Olympian
Simone Biles and other Olympic athletes can show young nonprofit leaders featured in a recent Chronicle interview how to excel despite adversity.
By Eboo Patel
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How Trust Helps Tame Wildfires
As fires rage in the West, a nonprofit-led effort brings together federal officials and ranchers who once sued the government over its fire management
By Geoff Nudelman
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A Silicon Valley Funder Diversified Its Board. Big Changes Followed
Recruiting former grantees onto the board has helped the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund better connect to communities and boost fundraising.
By Jim Rendon
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Bad Bosses, Big Dreams, and Broken Philanthropy
Young leaders talk about what they want from their nonprofit careers
By Nandita Raghuram
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Political Violence, Threats to Civic Society, and a Game Plan for Philanthropy
Increasing attacks on pro-democracy advocates show that politicians aren’t the only ones at risk from violent political rhetoric.
By Joe Goldman
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Born of Political Violence, This Group Helps Nonprofit Causes Find ‘Surprising’ Allies
Tim Dixon talks about the work of More in Common, which he co-founded after the murder of British politician Jo Cox, a close friend.
By Drew Lindsay
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The Trump Rally Shooting: Nonprofits, Foundations Respond
Those working to close divides in America talk about what the attempted assassination means — and what needs to be done
By Drew Lindsay
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