Weekly Reads
“In undercutting philanthropy’s basic First Amendment protection, this ruling makes it harder to support historically marginalized groups, and jeopardizes our work to promote equity and justice. Now, more than ever, our sector is called upon to advocate for equitable policies and systems that help us build a nation where all people thrive.” [more]
Akilah Watkins, Independent Sector
“In today’s climate, the scrutiny of Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim nonprofits reaches even further than before. Now, organizations are being scrutinized for engaging in constitutionally protected activities and speech that may run counter to political views held by lawmakers. The Charity and Security Network warns about the impact of ‘the parade of horribles… that uses the targeting of charities as a vehicle for larger political motives.’” [more]
Deepa Iyer, Building Movement Project
“As these testimonials show, nonprofit financial health does not equal human health. And programmatic health depends on human health. A smaller team with a bigger workload per-person can address short-term financial solvency — but it decreases the quality and quantity of programs and services for communities, and it increases the likelihood of employee burnout. This is low-road nonprofit economics that results in a downward spiral. Funders who ensure or allow this to continue are guilty of creating sweatshop nonprofits.” [more]
Rusty Stahl, Fund the People, for the Center for Effective Philanthropy
“In March 2024, several people from [a cross section of roles and teams at] the Barr Foundation traveled to Seattle, Washington to attend the PEAK Grantmaking convening… We sought to each share one lesson from the convening that resonated for us and how we seek to incorporate it into our own work. Focusing on one thing was a challenge for many of us, but we hope that each of the reflections below help spark thoughts about the work that all of us in philanthropy can do to generate positive change.” [more]
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