July 2025
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Volume 37, Issue 9Cover Stories
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LeadershipIan Bassin: Devising Playbooks for Civil-Society Groups to Fight Authoritarianism
The founder of Protect Democracy says nonprofits fighting for democracy need to use everything at their disposal — litigation, voting restrictions, policy development, and public messaging. -
Leadership
Damon Hewitt: A Leader Who Fights the Free-Speech Battle for Nonprofits
The president of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has won a significant battle against the Trump administration’s bid to extinguish DEI efforts nationwide. -
Leadership
Nonoko Sato: A Leader Helping Nonprofits Plan for Uncertainty
The CEO of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is helping nonprofits raise revenue, be good employers, and build strong boards. -
Leadership
Foundation Leaders Increase Payouts and Defend Philanthropy’s First Amendment Rights
Tonya Allen, Deepak Bhargava, and John Palfrey are united in their determination to give according to their values. -
Leadership
Eli Lehrer: A Policy Wonk Building a ‘Conservative Agenda for Democracy’
The think tank founder sees a more nuanced picture of Donald Trump than many charity leaders. -
Leadership
Sulma Arias Knows How to Win Over People With Different Points of View
The organizer, who immigrated to the United States from El Salvador at age 13, has an ability to understand people who don’t think like she does. -
Leadership
Abigail Disney: An Heiress Who Pushes the Wealthy to ‘Fight Like Hell’ for Democracy
The philanthropist is using her “weird voice and weird position” as an heir to the Disney fortune to challenge rich Americans who are afraid to step up. -
Leadership
Gabriel Salguero: A Faith Leader Whose Activism Is an Extension of His Preaching
He isn’t afraid to speak out about the second Trump administration’s rippling impact on his congregation and others. -
Leadership
Tyler TerMeer: An Equity Champion Uniting Groups to Withstand Administration Attacks
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation chief is finding commonalities and building bridges among organizations with different missions. -
Leadership
Luciana Bonifacio: A Fundraiser Working With Other Nonprofits to Seek Private Gifts
The chief development officer of Save the Children is in pivot mode from government to private philanthropy.
Features
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Fundraising
Is the Good News From ‘Giving USA’ Momentum for 2025?
Charitable giving was up in 2024. But nonprofits are grappling with a very different — and challenging — fundraising landscape this year. -
Grant Making
As Washington Brawls, Betting on Communities to Fix What’s Broken
National funders back efforts to repair sewage, schools, civic health, and more. Is that a better investment than trying to stop polarization in politics?
Departments
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The Face of Philanthropy
A Nonprofit Offers Better Floors for Better Health
A Rwandan group offers an affordable alternative to dirt floors, which contribute to the spread of respiratory and parasitic diseases. -
Technology
Nonprofits Are Turning to AI to Save Time and Money
Organizations are experimenting with ways the technology can craft grant proposals, analyze donor data, improve programs, and more. -
Advice
You Need Conservatives. Here’s How to Engage Them in Your Mission.
Insights and tips from a conservative who believes nonprofits will fail in their mission if they muster support only from people who think — and vote — like they do.
Opinion
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Opinion
Our Funding Was Frozen by the Trump Administration. Here’s How We’re Fighting Back.
We learned that staying silent amid baseless lies and attacks only makes matters worse. -
Opinion
Why Philanthropy Should Help Build a Better State Department
Decades of global philanthropic aid missed the mark. It’s time for a new strategy. -
Opinion
Word Jumble: When Nonprofits Talk Fancy, America Tunes Out
Our language is packed with elite-sounding jargon. It is ineffective — and dangerous — amid today’s heightened distrust of institutions and growing hostility to the sector.
