Wealth and Philanthropy in Russia
February 4, 2019Increasingly, wealthy Russians are giving to charity, but their choice, writes Schimpfössl, is often informed by political and social expediency....
Features
Commentary and Opinion
Building the Power of Immigrants and Youth of Color
January 24, 2019Maricela Gutiérrez, the executive director of Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network (SIREN), highlights the political power of new immigrant and youth voters as seen in the 2018 midterm elections and the need for ongoing community organizing, policy advocacy, and voter engagement among immigrant youth and youth of color....
Connections
February 17, 2019
A vibrant free press is an essential element of a healthy democracy, and news organizations, technology companies, and citizens all must work to restore faith in journalism and the news media, a report from the Aspen Institute's Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy argues. The report, Crisis in Democracy: Renewing Trust in America...
5 Questions for…
Rebecca Masisak, CEO, TechSoup
December 28, 2018
PND asked Masisak, CEO of nonprofit technology solutions provider TechSoup, about the genesis of its recently announced direct public offering, as well as her views on the role of technology in building a more effective philanthropic sector....
Newsmakers
February 6, 2019
PND asked Cha, who officially stepped into her role as president in January, about new initiatives at the fund, its priorities for 2019, and the evolving role of philanthropy in bringing about a more just and equal society....
NPO Spotlight
American Alliance of Museums
February 5, 2019
The American Alliance of Museums has worked since 1906 to strengthen leadership, advocacy, and collaboration in the museum field through the development of standards and best practices, advocating for issues that affect all museums, and providing opportunities for museum staff and volunteers....
On the Web
February 14, 2019
Since Parkland profiles the more than twelve hundred children and youth killed by guns in the United States since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, a year ago....
Off the Shelf
Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance
January 25, 2019
Villanueva argues that the "decolonizing" of wealth and facilitating healing from trauma requires acknowledging our history, deep grief over how the colonizer mindset has affected us all; taking steps to align foundations' investment strategies more intentionally as a means of generating greater social impact; and addressing the issue of reparations....
