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Opinion
Separation of Church and State Is More Important Than the Good Works of Religious Organizations
Religious groups should either remove themselves fully from politics or start paying taxes, argues philanthropy scholar.
The Nursing Shortage Isn’t Only About Burnout
A dearth of nursing education faculty is preventing more people from entering the field — an issue that needs greater attention from donors, say a college dean and a foundation president.
Donor-Advised Funds Are Already Simple And Fair
DAFs don’t need fixing and aren’t used by wealthy people to warehouse their money, former foundation president argues.
Readers Offer Reflections and Praise for Nonprofit Advocate Pablo Eisenberg
Chronicle of Philanthropy readers share their stories about how Pablo Eisenberg, who died last month, affected their work in the field.
It’s Time for Nonprofit Boards to Adopt Codes of Conduct
Beyond following what the law dictates, boards need a formal mechanism for addressing a range of ethical issues that are too often handled in an ad hoc manner.
Opinion
Fundraising Expenditures Are Just One of Many Standards We Use to Evaluate a Charity’s Performance
The leaders of two charity evaluation organizations refute the idea that they judge nonprofits as superior if they spend less on fundraising.
Humanizing the Hiring Process Must Include Accessibility for People Who Are Disabled
A leader in the disability movement takes issue with the lack of discussion about that community’s needs in article about how nonprofits can improve hiring practices.
Philanthropy Leaders Should Stop Bashing the Capitalism That Built Their Organizations
A recent article on foundation efforts to remake capitalism shows why that goal is off the mark, according to a philanthropy scholar.
Abortion Advocacy Directly Affects People’s Lives and Is Critical to Building Strong Families
The leader of a reproductive equity funding collaborative takes issue with an op-ed that suggests supporting social services is more important than donating to policy-change efforts.
I Was a Leader of the Anti-Abortion Movement — Until I Engaged With the Other Side
An evangelical minister says he might never have changed his position on abortion if a pro-choice advocate and philanthropist hadn’t been willing to listen to his views and eventually help him understand the flaws in his thinking.