Ezra Klein on Philanthropy’s Role at a Precarious Time
America needs to renew a politics of plenty, says the New York Times columnist.
New Philanthropy Caucus Ensures Funders Have Friends on the Hill
The caucus might be able to help members of both parties coalesce around ideas that help nonprofits have more impact.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
How to Keep Messaging on Track When Every Day Is a Crisis
Nonprofits need to maintain long-term goals while battling short-term emergencies. This communications survival guide can help.
By Nat Kendall-Taylor
Contributor
How Nonprofit Jargon Ignores Real Fears of Violence
As they battle weaponized political rhetoric, public safety advocates default to technical terms that confuse the communities they aim to protect.
By Matt Watkins
Contributor
3 Legal Duties That CEOs and Board Members Must Know
Your nonprofit’s future depends on these 3 fiduciary duties. Learn what they are and how CEOs and board members can get them right.
By Elizabeth M. Schmidt
Contributor
Bill Gates Is Wrong: This Is No Time to Back Down on Climate
“Conservation is not a luxury of stable times. It is the test of whether civilization can save itself.”
By Daniel Katz and Anna Veldman
How to Stop Authoritarianism: What Every Funder Needs to Know
This two-step strategy has helped other countries halt democratic backsliding. It can work in the U.S. if we act quickly.
By Joe Goldman, Laleh Ispahani and Deepak Bhargava
‘Mutual Aid’ Steps In When Formal Systems Don’t Work
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Wikipedia’s Army of Volunteers Is Its Superpower
The massive online encyclopedia is driven not by a CEO or board but by 250,000 volunteers who rule by democratic consensus and help fund the group.
Tools for Times of Budget Cuts and Belt Tightening
A collection of case studies, fundraising advice, and other resources for managing nonprofit finances in tough times.
The Trick to Effective AI Use? Slow Down
AI can help nonprofits make clear-headed decisions, bolstering trust and equity. Here’s how.
By Sam Illingworth
Contributor
Simple Tips to Design Surveys That Drive Real Change
These ideas will help you create constituent surveys that yield better data.
By Zahir I. Latheef
Contributor
This Theater Finds Unity in Hard Truths
With celebrity casts, stripped-down performances, and townhall-like discussions, Theater of War Productions helps audiences find their shared humanity.
By Nandita Raghuram
Deputy Editor, Opinion
Want a Healthy Democracy? Here’s How to Support Local Leaders
Local officials are battling multiple crises created by federal actions. Their leadership is critical to halting authoritarianism and deserves more attention from philanthropy.
By Na Eng
Contributor
Arabella Advisors Dissolves After Years of GOP-Led Investigations
The shuttering of the philanthropy advisory firm follows months of uncertainty about its future.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
$2 Billion Later, Ford Scraps Its Institution-Building Program
The Ford Foundation considered Building Institutions and Networks, or BUILD, one of its “key” efforts.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations