‘It’s Hard to Hate Up Close’: Philanthropy, Polarization, and the Art of Conversation
A StoryCorps program is one of hundreds that promote one-on-one dialogue to bridge divides. Philanthropy is all in, but the evidence is mixed.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
The Israel-Hamas War Is Tearing Nonprofits Apart. But Some Are Bridging Staff Divides
Many nonprofit leaders will not speak publicly — or to staff — about the war for fear of reprisal or institutional meltdown. But some are learning how to navigate employee disagreements.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Equity Advocates Harm Their Cause When They Insist on a Raised Fist, Not an Extended Hand
Collaboration — not resistance — is the best path to lasting social change. For proof, just look at the debate over pandemic school closures.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Granddaughter of Megadonor Digs Into Rural Philanthropy in New Podcast
One theme: the surprising overlap between urban and rural needs
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
What Will It Take to Close America’s Divides? A New Chronicle Project
The Chronicle’s CEO introduces a major new effort to explore how foundations and nonprofits are working to close the country’s divides.
10 Words and Phrases You Should Never Use
Philanthropy loves big words. Americans don’t. So why is the nonprofit world filled with philanthro-speak?
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The ‘Better Together Film Festival,’ a Tongue-in-Cheek Tour of Our Divides, and Other News
A roundup of new reporting, research, and discussions about America’s divides featuring commentary, news, reports, podcasts, and more.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
What Philanthropy Elites Can Learn From Appalachia
“We’ve got to stop hyperintellectualizing things,” says L.B. Prevette, a North Carolina leader of a program founded by New York Times columnist David Brooks to build community.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Caring More for People Than Our Ideologies
Too often, philanthropy seeks to influence people we do not love. That’s dangerous, says a former faith outreach director in the Obama administration
By Michael Wear
Contributor
Dear Philanthropists: Democracy Isn’t Cheap
Our political institutions and elections are badly in need of renovation, argues a leading advocate and author
By Danielle Allen
Contributor