Everyone’s Talking About ‘Affordability.’ Philanthropy Should, Too.
To build trust in the communities they serve, nonprofits need to speak plainly about the work they already do to help people afford their lives.
By Matt Watkins
Contributor
The Case for Softer Leadership With Young Staff
In this age of rank-and-file unrest, nonprofit leaders must bridge differences of class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, and more, says a former executive.
By Greg Berman
Contributor
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.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Budget Cuts Are an Opportunity — Not a Catastrophe
Tough financial decisions can help nonprofits sharpen their missions and build trust with funders. That’s why I embrace them.
By Drew Martin
Contributor
Here is what you need to know about DEI, the new tax law, strategic planning in an age of uncertainty, navigating budget shortfalls, and taming chaos in the development office.
Under pressure from the Trump administration, some grant makers are urging nonprofits to eliminate references to race in applications.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Short-term advances can keep charities afloat till a grant comes through. Will foundations subsidize them?
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
In Today’s Climate, Strategic Planning Feels Like a Luxury
Contingency planning is now the name of the game.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
CFO as Storyteller: A Powerful Voice for Your Future
Chief financial officers must go beyond spreadsheets and offer the strategic clarity your nonprofit needs to chart a sustainable course.
By Jennifer Hahn
Contributor
Social Justice Nonprofits Rethink Media Strategy During Trump 2.0
With the Trump administration clamping down on DEI activities, social justice nonprofits that would ordinarily see public relations as a key strategy are increasingly wary.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
A Call for Year-Round Community Service on the Nation’s 250th Anniversary
The idea of the America Gives program is to encourage lasting community involvement beyond 2026.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
How Museums Can Help Rebuild Trust in a Divided America
Most Americans view museums as nonpartisan and vital sources of education.
By Devon Akmon
Director
The Talent Crisis Hurting Nonprofits — and America
Teach for America founder and Teach for All CEO Wendy Kopp says young people are being forced to turn away from public service and take jobs that insulate them from America's inequity. Here's how to win them back.
By Wendy Kopp
CEO, Teach for All
Stop Treating Impact Investing as a Side Hustle
To ensure endowment investments routinely align with mission, foundations need to tear down the wall between CEOs and CIOs.
By Freada Kapor Klein and Mitch Kapor
6 Resolutions to Help Your Nonprofit Thrive in 2026
These practical steps will help you foster a healthy organizational culture during uncertain times.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofits — and Tips to Make Them Work
Whether you want to sharpen your leadership, fundraising, or grant-seeking skills this year, here is guidance on how to improve.