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Eboo Patel, the founder and president of Interfaith America, is the author of “We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy” and the host of the new podcast “Interfaith America with Eboo Patel.”

As War Rages in Iran, Nonprofits Must Fight Islamophobia in the U.S.

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.

Nonprofits Can Turn Outrage Over ICE Into a ‘Big Tent of Decency’

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.

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Why Your Gen Z Workers Need Tough Love

Rigor, high expectations, and an insistence on excellence remain key to good mentorship — and good leadership for your organization.

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To Navigate This Crisis, Take a Note From Springsteen

New biopic shows the importance of authenticity as the nonprofit sector faces an existential reckoning.

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The Church Americans Often Mock Could Teach Us to Heal

After the Kirk assassination in Utah and the attack on a Mormon church, the Mormon commitment to serving others emerges as a powerful answer to hate, division, and violence.

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Yes, We’re in a Crisis. No, You Shouldn’t Change Your Nonprofit’s Priorities.

What a concert played in the wake of 9/11 can teach the sector about how to respond to the current crisis.

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The Power of Doing Good When So Much Is Bad. Try It.

In chaotic times, volunteering remains a potent force for connection, transformation, and hope.

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‘Top Chef’s’ Recipe for Making DEI More Palatable

The long-running show offers lessons on how to reframe diversity initiatives so they unite rather than divide.

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Harvard, Public Trust, and a Warning for the Nonprofit Sector

Elite universities have alienated many Americans, leaving these institutions vulnerable to government attacks. The social change world is next.

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The Pluralism Pope: A Light for Our Dark Divisions

In word and deed, the pontiff preached a gospel of pluralism that is illuminating for advocates working to bring Americans together.