The Opinions That Have Sparked Conversation This Year (So Far)
August 28, 2024 | Read Time: 1 minute
The final weeks of the summer are a good time to catch up on reading. With that in mind, here’s a sampling of standout Chronicle of Philanthropy opinion pieces you might have missed. From questions about donor power to challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, they offer varied viewpoints on the nonprofit world and philanthropy’s role in tackling some of the nation’s thorniest problems.
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OpinionWhat I Learned About Donor Power From Trying to Hire Nikole Hannah-Jones
I was dean at UNC-Chapel Hill when a donor pressure campaign blew up the appointment of the 1619 Project author. Clearer donor guidelines would have prevented this. -
OpinionWomen Leaders of Color Are Exhausted. Philanthropy Needs to Step Up.
From unfulfilled racial justice pledges to unionizing nonprofits, the pressures on woman leaders like me aren’t letting up. Donors need to recognize that and invest in our physical and mental health. -
OpinionMy Nonprofit Was Ghosted by MacKenzie Scott. It Still Haunts Me.
Left in the dark about where it went wrong, the author’s organization has become an underdog in its field as those who received Scott gifts flourish. -
OpinionDiversity Work Isn’t Working. It’s Time to Consider a New Approach.
Too often, diversity initiatives encourage an us-versus-them mentality. Philanthropy should invest in efforts that unify rather than divide. -
Q&ABad Bosses, Big Dreams, and Broken Philanthropy
Young leaders talk about what they want from their nonprofit careers -
Opinion | DEI Under AttackCivil Rights Are Under Siege. DEI 2.0 Is the Answer
Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks.
