Cora Daniels
Cora Daniels is senior editorial director at the Bridgespan Group and part of the firm’s research initiative to advance racial equity in philanthropy, including its “Dreaming in Color” podcast. She is the author of several books, including “Impolite Conversations: On Race, Politics, Sex, Money, and Religion.”
Stories by This Author
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Opinion
Dreams for My Daughter — and Our Democracy — on Election Day
The fight for a multiracial democracy where all people can fully participate must continue long after Election Day. -
Opinion
Sabbaticals and the Case for More Rest for Leaders of Color
Social change isn’t possible when nonprofit leaders are exhausted. Extended paid leave helped me — and can help others. -
Opinion
Can Melinda French Gates Reignite Post-Dobbs Rage Giving?
Supporting women and girls of color should always be an urgent matter. French Gates is showing what that means. -
Opinion
Endowments Can Power Racial Justice Groups — if Only Philanthropy Would Fund Them
Giving to endowments helps groups led by people of color build long-term financial stability. But two new studies show the practice is rare. -
Opinion
During Black History Month, Philanthropy Should Focus on the Future
While we can’t forget the past, a futurist approach ensures Black-led organizations can flourish for decades, not just a few years. -
Opinion
A Post-Affirmative Action World Demands More — Not Less — Funding for Black Leaders
In 2024, let’s resolve to double down support for leaders of color and stand up against perceived legal threats. -
Opinion
Why Is Philanthropy Afraid to Talk About Reparations?
Donors committed to racial repair need to support reparations for Black people forcefully and unapologetically. -
Opinion
What Would Philanthropy Look Like if Black Women Were in Charge?
In her introductory column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Cora Daniels explores the innovative approaches of Black women leaders and why the sector should follow their lead. -
Opinion
Ahead of Mother’s Day, Let’s Remember and Support Moms Behind Bars
The growth rate for incarcerated women, the majority of whom are mothers, has skyrocketed in recent decades. But too often movements to overhaul criminal justice don’t focus on the challenges facing women in prison. With more philanthropic investment, that can change.