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Newsletter Archive
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Sept. 24, 2025
Nonprofit Jargon Divides. Here Are Words to Use Instead.
We introduce a new monthly column on language. Plus, Tim Shriver talks about political violence, toxic rhetoric, and ridding political speech of hate. -
Sept. 19, 2025
How to Make Data Visuals That Wow
Plus, community-foundation CEOs on effecting change locally; and a letter-writer is skeptical that soaring foundation assets will benefit nonprofits -
Sept. 18, 2025
Nonprofits Eye Added Security Amid Threats, Violence
Plus, the transformation of George Soros’s philanthropy; and Trump targets progressive foundations -
Sept. 17, 2025
Charlie Kirk, a Hopeful Movement, and Philanthropy’s Moment
Could a countercultural movement stop political violence? Plus, major funders put big dollars into civics education and national service. -
Sept. 17, 2025
100-Plus Philanthropies Push Back Against Trump Attacks
Plus, the foundations still offering emergency funding; and an Emmys comedy bit benefits Boys & Girls clubs -
Sept. 16, 2025
Fundraising With AI: How to Get It Right
Plus, will foundations help cover the costs of nonprofit mergers? Also, what GoFundMe’s entry into the DAF game means for everyday giving -
Sept. 15, 2025
A Smart Way to Win Planned Gifts? A Matching Campaign
Plus, $56 million goes to boosting civics; and how telling personal stories helped one nonprofit grow -
Sept. 12, 2025
Opinion: We’re in a Crisis — Stick to What You Do Best
Plus, the Kresge Foundation returns to Detroit; and how to build a global grassroots movement -
Sept. 11, 2025
Opinion: Charlie Kirk’s Killing and Civil Society
Plus, why mergers have become a lifeline for nonprofits; and how sharing inspiring personal stories helped one nonprofit grow -
Sept. 3, 2025
Why Conservatives Might Join Progressives to Rescue Local Public Media
A call for a cross-ideological philanthropic push to save stations nationwide. Plus, a battle over 44 words, our upcoming interview with Tim Shriver, and more.