Can Nonprofits Help Stop Political Violence?
Common Ground USA executive director Nealin Parker — a veteran of conflict zones abroad — talks about the red flags she sees in the United States, and how organizations are trying to build peace.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Bookbinding: Can Reading Groups Help Close America’s Divides?
Community foundations test the idea, asking supporters to host gatherings to discuss books exploring how the country can come together. Plus, tips to build your organization’s own book circle.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The Native American Activist Taking On Hollywood — and Winning
Crystal Echo Hawk aims to change how America — and funders — see her people. And Melinda French Gates just asked her to give away $20 million however she sees fit.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
To Hell and Back: Polarization and the Nonprofit
Three leaders whose organizations were battered by the country’s divisions talk about the risks they faced and the tough choices they had to make
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How Much Is Philanthropy Spending Toward a More Perfect Union?
This and other questions start to get answers in new projects that map a growing movement to strengthen democracy, close divides, build civic health, and more.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Can Ordinary Citizens Solve Our Toughest Problems?
An effort in Bend, Ore., backed by big funders looks for answers to youth homelessness.
By George Anders
Contributor
A Hollywood Director Tells How He Built a Rom-Com Around Political Strife
In a new video interview as part of the Chronicle’s The Commons, filmmaker Erik Bork explains why he chose to revisit deep tensions after the 2020 election — and how his surprising movie, “The Elephant in the Room,” could help reduce today’s polarization.
By George Anders
Contributor
My Journey as a Black Christian DEI Leader at a Jewish Nonprofit
Her colleagues gave the author a new understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. After the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, it was her perspective of allyship that changed.
By Whitney Weathers
Contributor
‘Money Is Power’: 44 Ultra-Wealthy Philanthropists Are Top Political Donors This Election Cycle
Megadonors like Ken Griffin, Paul Singer, Michael Bloomberg, and Reid Hoffman are collectively giving hundreds of millions to candidates and super PACS to influence voters.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Carnegie Returns to Its Roots With Millions in Grants to Public Libraries
Carnegie Corporation of New York, founded by steel magnate and library builder Andrew Carnegie, thinks the public institutions can mend today’s societal fractures.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations