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March 19, 2026
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Philanthropy Is Getting Closer to the Community

Across the philanthropic sector, foundations are rethinking how they engage with the communities they serve. Rather than operating at a distance through traditional grantmaking alone, many grant makers are exploring new ways to strengthen relationships with nonprofits and the communities they support.

April Anthony
March 12, 2026
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Succession Planning: Building a Team That Can Keep Winning

In many nonprofit organizations, succession planning is one of the most overlooked leadership responsibilities. Boards, CEOs and staff are often deeply focused on mission delivery, fundraising and daily operations. The question of “what happens next” rarely rises to the top of the agenda until it suddenly becomes urgent.

Becky Bumgardner
March 5, 2026

The Ethos of Care: Why Human Dignity Is the Common Denominator in Leadership.

Before we talk about care, it would help if we first define the word ethos. Ethos is the lived character of a care organization. It is the operating morality that determines whether care is the product or service we provide, or a standard we live by.

David Middleton
February 26, 2026

What Do the Olympics and Nonprofit Collaboration Have in Common?

I watched at least a few minutes of the Winter Olympics every day of the Games. I was continually struck by the resilience of the athletes—some who were competing as teams, but many who were competing as individuals.

Shannon Williams

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