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The Real Reason Gen Z Isn’t Interested in Nonprofit Jobs

The Real Reason Gen Z Isn’t Interested in Nonprofit Jobs

Young people want large-scale systemic change but reject elite social-service pathways that manage inequity rather than challenging it.

Nonprofit CEOs Can’t Afford to Stay Invisible

Nonprofit CEOs Can’t Afford to Stay Invisible

When leaders don’t show up online, nonprofits miss opportunities to build trust and attract support. That's why every CEO should take these simple steps to start creating a personal brand.

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Why Social Media Is Now the Place to Build Trust

The nonprofit world excels at communications strategies that are almost irrelevant. Here’s a playbook for how to regain credibility by working with online influencers.

Nonprofits Can Turn Outrage Over ICE Into a ‘Big Tent of Decency’

Nonprofits Can Turn Outrage Over ICE Into a ‘Big Tent of Decency’

As public opinion shifts on immigration enforcement, civil society has an opportunity to lead a movement rooted in dignity, not ideological purity.

Philanthropy Must Stand Up for Minneapolis — and Our Country

Philanthropy Must Stand Up for Minneapolis — and Our Country

Call out excessive force. Share resources. Tell the truth. Minneapolis is only the tip of the iceberg.

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Everyone’s Talking About ‘Affordability.’ Philanthropy Should, Too.

To build trust in the communities they serve, nonprofits need to speak plainly about the work they already do to help people afford their lives.

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The Case for Softer Leadership With Young Staff

In this age of rank-and-file unrest, nonprofit leaders must bridge differences of class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, and more, says a former executive. 

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Why Your Gen Z Workers Need Tough Love

Rigor, high expectations, and an insistence on excellence remain key to good mentorship — and good leadership for your organization.

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Budget Cuts Are an Opportunity — Not a Catastrophe

Tough financial decisions can help nonprofits sharpen their missions and build trust with funders. That’s why I embrace them.

A Tax Scholar Suggests Policy Fixes for Charitable Giving

A Tax Scholar Suggests Policy Fixes for Charitable Giving

As written, the new tax law could motivate some people to give who might not otherwise donate, but it could also cause a lot of confusion.