Opinion
We Know That Bridging Deep Differences Is Possible. Our Organizations Do It Every Day.
A coordinated effort is needed in communities across the country to bring together people of different political parties, faith traditions, and racial and ethnic identities. A new undertaking from four major nonprofits aims to lead the way.
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We Know That Bridging Deep Differences Is Possible. Our Organizations Do It Every Day.
A coordinated effort is needed in communities across the country to bring together people of different political parties, faith traditions, and racial and ethnic identities. A new undertaking from four major nonprofits aims to lead the way. -
Removing the Tax Exemption for Religious Congregations Is the Wrong Move for Our Polarized Nation
Recent suggestions to reconsider the tax deduction for religion contributions fail to appreciate the unmeasurable but critical benefits these organizations bring to a divided society in which connecting with others is increasingly illusive.
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Philanthropy Today
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More Charitable Solicitations Would Be Welcome, Many Americans Say
Plus, inflation won’t affect most people’s year-end giving — and some donors will give more. Also, the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund is giving $123.5 million to prevent homelessness
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Our Annual Philanthropy 50: Top Donors Returned to Pre-Pandemic Causes in 2021
Despite the continuing Covid threat and racial-justice problems, the nation’s wealthiest donors have largely returned to old standbys — handing out big sums to universities, medicine, and their own foundations. But there are exceptions and some interesting new faces. -
Why a Young Billionaire Who Led Trip to Space Gave $125 Million to Children’s Hospital
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How Inflation, Economy Could Impact Your GivingTuesday
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Two CEOs Share Insights on Leading in Challenging Times
Barron Segar, president and CEO of the World Food Program USA, and Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation discuss how they’ve been guiding their organizations through a host of recent crises, from threats of famine to recession fears, and share insights on fundraising, talent management, and planning amid uncertainty. -
A Grant Makers Association and a Center for Nonprofits Merged: Here’s What They Learned
Mississippi’s association of grant makers and its center for nonprofits joined forces to form the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy. The new group is founded on the premise that nonprofits and grant makers have shared goals. The new leader shares lessons from the merger.
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Nonprofits Consider Leaving Twitter Over Platform’s Uncertain Future
Some organizations have paused or reduced both advertising and communications over concerns about the changes that have occurred in the weeks since Elon Musk bought Twitter.
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