Now Is the Time for Philanthropy to Give More, Not Less
Increased funding must focus squarely on promoting social justice — and provide immediate support to those who have been most negatively (and disproportionately) harmed by the public-health crisis.
By AARON DORFMAN and Ellen Dorsey
Foundations Can’t Lose Sense of Urgency Against Trump in 2018
Too many foundations and major donors may feel like the worst of the crisis in democracy is behind us. Nothing could be more dangerous, writes Aaron Dorfman, CEO of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.
By AARON DORFMAN
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5 Questions Grant Makers Should Ask About the First 100 Days of Trump Era
Among them: Are nonprofits getting what they need, as quickly as they need it. And are foundations using their bully pulpit well enough?
Baltimore Surveillance Effort Betrays a Community Fund’s Mission
The Baltimore Community Foundation shouldn’t just shuffle money around; it needs to stand up for the needs of all residents, especially minorities and others targeted by police monitoring.
By AARON DORFMAN
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How White Foundation Leaders Can Promote Racial Justice
After challenges in Ferguson, Mo., and elsewhere, it’s time for everyone to work to end bias.
By AARON DORFMAN
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‘Strategy’ Is Not a Bad Word: It Is Essential Even to Grass-Roots Movements
Achieving social change involves taking a long view while acting with a sense of urgency.
By AARON DORFMAN and PHIL BUCHANAN
Foundations Need to Think Hard About Their Blind Spots
Consider the grant portfolio of a foundation dedicated to improving the environment. This imaginary foundation supports national nonprofit groups that are pushing climate-change legislation in Congress. To make significant gains toward an environmentally sustainable future, the foundation believes,…
By AARON DORFMAN
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Promises of Aid to Rural Areas Ring Hollow
If Sen. Max Baucus treats his re-election campaign next year as casually as he is treating his campaign to double philanthropic giving to rural America, he could be vulnerable to a serious challenger. The Council on Foundations last month held a conference on rural philanthropy in response to the…
By AARON DORFMAN
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