Are You Addicted to “Philanthrobabble?”
Video: how the sector became so addicted to jargon and why a return to plain language can create clarity and build trust
As War Rages in Iran, Nonprofits Must Fight Islamophobia in the U.S.
Civic institutions can shift the anti-Muslim narrative by elevating positive stories, fostering cooperation, and modeling a more inclusive vision of America.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Congress and the Media Should Turn Up the Heat on Nonprofits
Aggressive oversight — not new laws — may be the only way to curb the growing use of charitable dollars for political ends.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
A Blueprint for Faster Giving: Lessons From My Pop-Up Foundation
A former foundation executive’s grassroots experiment shows what philanthropy can accomplish when it prioritizes urgency and trust over traditional institution‑building.
By Lisa Pilar Cowan
Contributor
Nonprofits’ Addiction to Jargon Is Eroding Public Trust
By leaning on abstract language to satisfy funders and signal expertise, organizations are losing the clarity and recognition they need to maintain public support.
By Matt Watkins
Contributor
The Real Reason Gen Z Isn’t Interested in Nonprofit Jobs
Young people want large-scale systemic change but reject elite social-service pathways that manage inequity rather than challenging it.
By Tim Krause
Contributor
Nonprofit CEOs Can’t Afford to Stay Invisible
When leaders don’t show up online, nonprofits miss opportunities to build trust and attract support. That's why every CEO should take these simple steps to start creating a personal brand.
By Michelle Flores Vryn
Contributor
Why Social Media Is Now the Place to Build Trust
The nonprofit world excels at communications strategies that are almost irrelevant. Here’s a playbook for how to regain credibility by working with online influencers.
By Renée DiResta and Rachel Kleinfeld
Nonprofits Can Turn Outrage Over ICE Into a ‘Big Tent of Decency’
As public opinion shifts on immigration enforcement, civil society has an opportunity to lead a movement rooted in dignity, not ideological purity.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Philanthropy Must Stand Up for Minneapolis — and Our Country
Call out excessive force. Share resources. Tell the truth. Minneapolis is only the tip of the iceberg.
By Tonya Allen
Contributor