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To Save Democracy, Fund Organizing
Philanthropies concerned with toxic polarization and growing political extremism should invest in community organizing.
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The Future of Elite Giving
The coauthors of For-Profit Philanthropy recommend policies to reestablish the public’s trust in philanthropy—but did it ever exist?
Artful Disobedience
A collection of multimedia art called for solidarity with Iranian women in the current uprising in Iran.
Reading List: Strengthening Democracy Through Social Innovation
Ahead of the 2023 Frontiers of Social Innovation conference, “The Role of Social Innovation in Democracy,” a collection of articles exploring ways philanthropy, nonprofits, and civic institutions can ensure a more just and democratic society
When to Call It Quits
As the third sector in Nicaragua comes under increasing government attacks, a founder had to make one of the most difficult choices.
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The Power of Digital Advocacy
An excerpt from Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era on how advocacy organizations have adopted digital tools for their work.
Philanthropic Investment in People Power
The California Endowment is spearheading renewed interest in an approach that supports communities to be the architects of their own equity efforts.
Open-access to this article made possible by The California Endowment.
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Housing Density for Whom?
Max Holleran’s Yes to the City examines millennials’ demands for more housing and a new road map for urban growth.