Why Philanthropy Is Not a Profession
The values and passions that motivate donors and grant makers are tough to teach and codify.
By Howard Gardner
Contributor
Mr. Trump, Let’s End the Hypocrisy and Deny Tax Breaks to Churches
A push to allow religious groups and other charities to get involved in partisan politics is really a back-door way to promote Christian conservative causes.
By DOUG WHITE
Contributor
Don’t Leave Nonprofits Out of Philanthropy History
Looking at the organizations that benefit and how money is doled out shows that too little has changed.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
Letters to the Editor: Criticizing Foundations Is Not Only Way to Produce Change
The board chair of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy defends its expanded mission, and the Heron Foundation’s leader commends her Ford Foundation counterpart for taking a seat on Pepsi’s board.
As the White House Changes Hands, Philanthropy Must Change Too
Foundations need to make it easier than ever for nonprofits, especially those that work at the grass roots, to focus on their missions and move nimbly.
By Liz Sak
Contributor
In Times of Change, Board Members Must Be Advocates
Charity trustees are in a special position to make the case to state, local, and federal leaders about what matters most to the people their organizations serve.
By ANNE WALLESTAD
Contributor
Learning to Fight the Bully: Tactics for the Trump Era
Nonprofits can expect the same threats to free speech and association that charities in Russia and elsewhere face.
By MARK ROSENMAN
Contributor
4 Steps for Building Nonprofit Resilience in the Trump Era
Strong leaders can take advantage of challenging times by building their organization’s ability to weather changes.
By TOM WATSON
Contributor
Philanthropy’s Preoccupation With Airing Failures Is a Mixed Blessing
Too often donors seem to forget that real people and communities were hurt as grant makers took approaches that didn’t work out.
By Benjamin Soskis
Contributor
For Philanthropy, Trump Era Is Time to Double Down to End Injustice
Nonprofits waging battles need unrestricted, long-term grants that give them the flexibility to deal with the threats ahead, write Jennifer and Peter Buffett and Pamela Shifman of the NoVo Foundation.
By PAMELA SHIFMAN and Peter Buffett