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To Build Donor Trust, Nonprofits Should Answer Key Questions About Their Work
When nonprofits take the time to define their role, they can address some of the problems highlighted in a recent article from The Commons.
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Recent Article on Nonprofits’ Gaza Statements Draws Ire
The piece failed to acknowledge funders’ justifiable objections to language they view as antisemitic, readers say.
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Recent Letter Ignores Harm Caused by University Encampments
Incidences of antisemitism, harassment, and property damage were too easily dismissed by the author.
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Recent Op-Ed Poignantly Captures Why It’s Time for DEI 2.0
Committing to an aspirational vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion is exactly what philanthropy needs.
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Recent Op-Ed Misreads the Moment: Free Speech Is Worth Defending
Organizations must not fall into the trap of only protecting free expression when it advances their goals.
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Bob Bothwell’s Support for Progressive Nonprofits Was Ahead of Its Time
Bothwell regularly argued that nontraditional charities deserved respect, recognition — and inclusion in workplace giving campaigns.
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Melinda French Gates’s Apparent Embrace of Trust-Based Philanthropy Should Inspire Others
Her giving approach underscores the importance of human-centered grant making.
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Op-Ed on Campus Protests Misses the Point: Disruption Is the Goal
Disturbing the normal flow of university work calls attention to the institutions’ unjust practices.
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Impact of Proposed DAF Rules on Community Foundations Deserves More Coverage
If these regulations move forward, community-based nonprofits and the everyday donors who support them will feel the effects.
Recent Op-Ed Glosses Over Existential Threat Posed by Election Outcomes
Elections have very real consequences, and any discussion about protecting democracy must acknowledge that.