Coverage of Everyday Donors Overlooks the Rise of Giving Circles
Collective giving could help address declining donation trends and strengthen grassroots philanthropy.
To Build Donor Trust, Nonprofits Should Answer Key Questions About Their Work
When nonprofits take the time to define their role, they can address some of the problems highlighted in a recent article from The Commons.
Recent Article on Nonprofits’ Gaza Statements Draws Ire
The piece failed to acknowledge funders’ justifiable objections to language they view as antisemitic, readers say.
Recent Letter Ignores Harm Caused by University Encampments
Incidences of antisemitism, harassment, and property damage were too easily dismissed by the author.
Recent Op-Ed Poignantly Captures Why It’s Time for DEI 2.0
Committing to an aspirational vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion is exactly what philanthropy needs.
Recent Op-Ed Misreads the Moment: Free Speech Is Worth Defending
Organizations must not fall into the trap of only protecting free expression when it advances their goals.
Bob Bothwell’s Support for Progressive Nonprofits Was Ahead of Its Time
Bothwell regularly argued that nontraditional charities deserved respect, recognition — and inclusion in workplace giving campaigns.
Melinda French Gates’s Apparent Embrace of Trust-Based Philanthropy Should Inspire Others
Her giving approach underscores the importance of human-centered grant making.
Op-Ed on Campus Protests Misses the Point: Disruption Is the Goal
Disturbing the normal flow of university work calls attention to the institutions’ unjust practices.
Impact of Proposed DAF Rules on Community Foundations Deserves More Coverage
If these regulations move forward, community-based nonprofits and the everyday donors who support them will feel the effects.