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Letters to the Editor

Correspondence from Chronicle readers.

Posts from Letters to the Editor
Opinion

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.
Opinion

Recent Article on Nonprofits’ Gaza Statements Draws Ire

The piece failed to acknowledge funders’ justifiable objections to language they view as antisemitic, readers say.
Opinion

Recent Letter Ignores Harm Caused by University Encampments

Incidences of antisemitism, harassment, and property damage were too easily dismissed by the author.
Opinion

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.
Opinion

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.
Opinion

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.
Opinion

Melinda French Gates’s Apparent Embrace of Trust-Based Philanthropy Should Inspire Others

Her giving approach underscores the importance of human-centered grant making.
Opinion

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.
Opinion

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.
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