
Eboo Patel
Eboo Patel, the founder and president of Interfaith America, is the author of “We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy” and the host of the new podcast “Interfaith America with Eboo Patel.”
Stories by this Author
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Opinion
‘The Bear’ Should Be Required Viewing for the Nonprofit World
A TV show about creating a restaurant is a reminder of why we need to stop criticizing each other and recommit ourselves to a shared mission. -
Opinion
Want to Solve Polarization? Encourage More People to Volunteer
I’ve seen firsthand how volunteering can bridge deep political divides, says the author, who praises a new bipartisan report prescribing “Civic CPR” to bring the nation together. -
Opinion
Philanthropy Could Learn a Lot About Diversity by Studying What Sports Teams Are Doing Right
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative-action ruling, foundation and nonprofit leaders need to take a hard look at alternative ways to achieve diversity. The sports world offers important lessons about what works. -
Opinion
Philanthropy Needs to Support Builders — Not Bomb Throwers
In his new column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Eboo Patel, the leader of Interfaith America, calls for a greater focus on what’s working in the nonprofit world and how to do more of it. -
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. -
Opinion
Today’s Unyielding Social-Change Culture Would Have Stifled My Potential as a Nonprofit Leader of Color
When grant makers turned down the author’s request 20 years ago to fund his fledgling organization, he quickly attributed it to institutionalized racism. His mentors’ response: Don’t you dare blame outside forces for preventing you from succeeding. Instead, refine your work and build something better. -
Opinion
To Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy, Philanthropy Must Get Over Its Religion Hesitancy
Congregations and faith-based nonprofits are an untapped resource for persuading more people to get vaccines, but they need much greater philanthropic support.