A Conversation with Terry Considine (Part 2 of 2)
In formulating and implementing grantmaking strategies, “the long-term is a series of short terms,” according to Considine, and “we can’t look at the long term in a way that gives…
Philanthropy
Addressing Declining Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy
The Center for Effective Philanthropy and the Council on Foundations co-hosted an interesting webinar discussion last week about declining trust in nonprofits and philanthropy in America. Introducing the webinar, the Center noted that “[f]raying trust in…
Opposition “Anti-Marxist Liberals” in Yoram Hazony’s Conservatism
In his book, political theorist Yoram Hazony argues that conservatism should return to what he considers its older, deeper, Anglo-American religious and nationalist roots—as opposed to continuing to be a…
Inside Philanthropy Survey Finds Support for Reform of Philanthropy’s Legal Structure
A recent nonscientific survey of nearly 350 philanthropy professionals conducted by Inside Philanthropy found that an overwhelming majority of respondents supported changing the laws that govern philanthropy. Surprisingly, 51 percent…
Differences, and the Risk of Similarities, Between Government and Private Grantmaking
Claire Dunning’s forthcoming Nonprofit Neighborhoods: An Urban History of Inequality and the American State describes and critiques the increasing levels of government support for neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations in Boston beginning…
A Conversation with Retiring Murdock Trust CEO Steve Moore (Part 1 of 2)
In the first part, Steve Moore and I talk about the foundation’s namesake, Jack Murdock, and his fellow Tektronix founder Howard Vollum; the opportunities and challenges of planning for a…
A Conversation with Retiring Murdock Trust CEO Steve Moore (Part 2 of 2)
In the second part, Moore addresses what’s changed in the nonprofit sector overall and its philanthropic component in particular since he began at the Trust, seeking short- and long-term results…
“Independent” Sector?
Independent Sector is, by its own description, “the only national membership organization that brings together a diverse community of changemakers at nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs working to strengthen civil…
Trust in Nonprofits Down Since 2020, According to Independent Sector Survey
According to Independent Sector’s third annual report of survey findings that explores trust in American nonprofit organizations and philanthropy, 56% of Americans said they have high trust in nonprofits—down a…
Memorial Day 2022
In recognition of ultimate sacrifice of many to secure the freedoms, peace, and security that Americans enjoy at home, here is small selection of pictures of national cemeteries, including Arlington…