Largest U.S. Journalism Award Goes to Coverage of Black Liberation, Uvalde Aftermath
Amidst news industry turmoil, the Heising-Simons Foundation’s American Mosaic Journalism Prize, which awards $100,000 grants to freelancers, is significant.
By sara.herschander
Contributor
During Black History Month, Philanthropy Should Focus on the Future
While we can’t forget the past, a futurist approach ensures Black-led organizations can flourish for decades, not just a few years.
By Cora Daniels
Contributor
End Donor Dominance: Readers Respond to Op-Ed Criticizing Trust-Based Philanthropy
Readers say commentary misrepresents giving approach as lacking accountability; contend the opposite is the case.
Fewer People Want to Lead Nonprofits. What’s the Answer?
A new study finds that aspiring leaders, especially those of color, aren’t being pulled into leadership through support and positive role models but are more often pushed into top positions to escape difficult work circumstances.
Diversity Work Isn’t Working. It’s Time to Consider a New Approach.
Too often, diversity initiatives encourage an us-versus-them mentality. Philanthropy should invest in efforts that unify rather than divide.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
From TV’s ‘The Gilded Age’ to the Fight for Reparations: Lessons for Philanthropy in 2024
What binge watching a popular television show taught me about philanthropy’s ongoing efforts to move away from antiquated notions of charity.
By Lisa Pilar Cowan
Contributor
A Post-Affirmative Action World Demands More — Not Less — Funding for Black Leaders
In 2024, let’s resolve to double down support for leaders of color and stand up against perceived legal threats.
By Cora Daniels
Contributor
From ‘Data Lake’ to ‘Doom Loop,’ the Philanthropy Buzzwords We’ll Be Hearing in 2024
This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I. and other new technology while keeping the focus on human needs.
By Lucy Bernholz
Contributor
Donor Revolts, Fundraising Fallout, and Why the Ivy League’s Turmoil Matters to All Nonprofits
Following the resignation of Penn President Liz Magill, nonprofit leaders, academics, and funders weigh in on donor influence and free speech politics.
Despite Momentum, Many Nonprofits Still Struggle With Basic DEI Principles
One in four nonprofits still lack clear diversity, equity, and inclusion goals as progress stagnates, survey shows.
By sara.herschander
Contributor
Opinion | Reader Say Israel-Hamas War Coverage Lacks Balance
Criticizes Chronicle for focusing too much on the views of wealthy donors.
10 Ways to Engage Donors of All Generations
Offer hands-on ways to contribute, build ties with existing donors’ younger family members and friends, and more tips from experienced fundraisers and consultants.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
Donors of Color Declining; Improving Trust Could Help
The drop mirrors overall giving trends. Hispanic and Asian-American households had the biggest decreases.
By Rasheeda Childress
Contributor
Growing Pains at Ibram X. Kendi’s Antiracist Center Don’t Signal a Larger Trend, Experts Say
None of the center’s supporters have raised public concerns about its work, and growing pains are common for new organizations.
By Thalia Beaty. Associated Press
Contributor
Fed Up with How College Students are Behaving? Fund a Campus Pluralism Center
Donors frustrated with the response on college campuses to the Hamas attack on Israel should consider endowing centers that teach students how to cooperate across differences.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Why Is Philanthropy Afraid to Talk About Reparations?
Donors committed to racial repair need to support reparations for Black people forcefully and unapologetically.
By Cora Daniels
Contributor