How to Make Peace a Relevant Cause for Millennials
Working behind the scenes, nonprofits brought the nuclear-war dilemma to life on the popular television show Madam Secretary. Here’s what more we need to do, says a young grant maker.
By Genevieve Boutilier
Contributor
Grant Makers Boost Climate-Change Commitments by $3 Billion
The pledge, announced at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, raises questions about how best to deploy the infusion of cash without inflaming deep divisions over the issue.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Stop Sitting on the Sidelines, Nonprofits, and Get Out the Vote
It’s civically and morally irresponsible for nonprofits to avoid asking their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to cast a ballot in the midterm elections, says Billy Shore of Share Our Strength.
By Bill Shore
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What Foundations Can Learn From New Research on Voting
Providing more voter education, improving voter access, and reducing inequities are key next steps where philanthropy can make a difference.
By ari simon, kate wolford, Mcknight and Kresge
Philanthropy’s Leadership Is Essential in the Push for Faster Climate-Change Solutions
As a major global gathering of activists is set to open in San Francisco next week, we must press for swift action, because when it comes to climate change, going slowly is the same as failing.
By CHRIS DECARDY
Contributor
We Need Corporate America in the Fight for Justice
At a time when the president is working to undermine national cohesion and foment racial discord, businesses must do more, says Jeff Raikes, a philanthropist and former head of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
By Jeff Raikes
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Amid Healthy Critiques of Big Philanthropy, Don’t Lose Sight of Its Crucial Role
New books are making clear what needs to be fixed, but let’s work to be sure Americans still understand why their generous contributions are essential to nonprofits making a difference.
By PHIL BUCHANAN
Contributor
A Smart Way for Business Owners and Nonprofits to Curb Financial Inequality
Employee stock-ownership plans offer benefits to both owners and employees — and local charities can gain, as can grant makers that want to help the poor and middle class.
By National Center For Employee Ownership
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Successes of Calif.’s Grass-Roots Activists Offer Lessons for All Grant Makers
A new book, State of Resistance, is must reading for foundations that want to understand what to do now to influence what’s next across the United States.
By Cathy Cha, Robert K. Ross, Haas Fund and Robert Ross
Sex Abuse Is Draining Nonprofits of Dedicated Workers. Here’s a Solution.
More training sessions and policy changes won’t end sexual misconduct at nonprofits. Foundations need to realize they’re making poor investments when they give to groups that tolerate misconduct.
By SARAH SCHACHT
Contributor