A quick plug for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s new report, Cultures of Giving: Energizing and Expanding Philanthropy by and for Communities of Color. The report dives into the world of identity-based philanthropy—“a growing movement to democratize philanthropy from the grassroots up by activating and organizing its practice in marginalized communities, particularly communities of color.” The [...]
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Spittin’ in the philanthropic wind?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that a group of progressive nonprofits are asking the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to pick a new CEO that will dial back on strategic philanthropy and fund more of what they and their constituents want. Everyone is of course entitled to their opinion and the nonprofits have valid needs. [...]
The Charity Deduction and Tax Reform — Economic View – NYTimes.com
Economist and Nudge author Richard Thaler makes an interesting argument about problems with the current system of tax deductions for charitable giving and outlines potentially fairer solutions. I like his thinking but don't think nonprofits will. The Charity Deduction and Tax Reform — Economic View - NYTimes.com.
Tony Macklin 