Attacking Traditional Philanthropy Is Wrongheaded and Out of Sync With Most Americans’ Giving
Systemic social and economic change is not and should not be the primary focus of philanthropic support. Expanding the reach of our nation’s great charitable institutions and supporting local causes is still the best way to help people achieve the American Dream.
By Howard Husock
Contributor
Chronicle Journalists Reflect on a Year of Social Distancing
In mid-March, our newsroom joined office workers nationwide to head home to do our work — and take care of our families and friends. Here’s what keeps us motivated.
Pooled Journalism Funds Could Help Save Local Newspapers
As investment companies like Alden Global Capital continue to decimate newsrooms, philanthropic and civic leaders should come together to provide the consistent resources they need to survive and thrive.
By Julie Sandorf
Contributor
How Our Foundation Is Helping Small Businesses Make It Through the Pandemic
Providing no-strings-attached funding to neighborhood businesses will save jobs, bolster the local economy, and offer hope to struggling entrepreneurs. Now we need more grant makers to take on this task.
By Jane Wurwand
Contributor
Covering the Role of Women in the Nonprofit World Is ‘Timely and Necessary’
A nonprofit consultant questions why the Chronicle assigned a man to report a January cover story on women.
Disaster Group Says Diversity Is High Priority
The board of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster says its CEO was not fired because of his advocacy of a far-reaching diversity effort.
Our Nation Cannot Heal Without First Acknowledging Who Made Us Sick
Too many of our ultrarich citizens and philanthropists have enabled, abetted, or turned a blind eye to extremism.
Working With Local Government Leaders Is the Right Path for Philanthropy
Foundations can serve as a neutral host in gathering key players from around a region and also fund research that drives decisions and builds support for projects.
As Attacks on Reproductive Rights Grow, Philanthropy Needs to Step Up Support for a Counternarrative
Well-funded abortion disinformation campaigns have become a basis for increasingly restrictive state laws. Grant makers should join forces with a cadre of scrappy nonprofits to fight back.
By Nina Sachdev
Contributor
To Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy, Philanthropy Must Get Over Its Religion Hesitancy
Congregations and faith-based nonprofits are an untapped resource for persuading more people to get vaccines, but they need much greater philanthropic support.
By EBOO PATEL and Robert P. Jones