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Journalism for civil society. Reporting on leadership, climate justice, racial justice, health justice, economic justice, philanthropy, and equity issues.
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How Getting a Library Card Is a Salute to Democracy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Public libraries have always been an accessible institution for many Americans. But now, more than ever, we can appreciate how fiercely libraries strive to represent our values in their pursuit of aut...
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“A library card and the library itself is more than access to books. It’s a statement of belief in community and democracy.” nonprofitquarterly.org/how-getting-... #libraries #booksky #amreading
To build the democracy we never had, activating people power—animated by an inclusive vision for our economy, especially through labor unions—is essential. nonprofitquarterly.org/forging-a-pa... @darrickhamilton.bsky.social @demosorg.bsky.social
Forging a Path to Democracy with Labor and Solidarity at the Center - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
To build the democracy we never had, activating people power—animated by an inclusive vision for our economy, especially through labor unions—is essential.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
To build the democracy we never had, activating people power—animated by an inclusive vision for our economy, especially through labor unions—is essential. nonprofitquarterly.org/forging-a-pa... @darrickhamilton.bsky.social @demosorg.bsky.social
"When information doesn’t flow, neither can trust, creativity, or accountability." On November 13, join NPQ and strategic leader Karla Monterroso to discuss the seven levers of power npqleadingedge.org/shop/webinar...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"When information doesn’t flow, neither can trust, creativity, or accountability." On November 13, join NPQ and strategic leader Karla Monterroso to discuss the seven levers of power npqleadingedge.org/shop/webinar...
Read more from @karlaliliana.bsky.social: nonprofitquarterly.org/are-we-ready...
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Ending Gender-Based Violence Is Possible—If We Choose to Do the Work: "Survivor-centered systems make cultural change sustainable by ensuring survivors can rebuild their lives with dignity." nonprofitquarterly.org/ending-gende...
Ending Gender-Based Violence Is Possible—If We Choose to Do the Work - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a crisis. But, in tandem, a cultural shift, systemic change, and philanthropic transformation can help.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Ending Gender-Based Violence Is Possible—If We Choose to Do the Work: "Survivor-centered systems make cultural change sustainable by ensuring survivors can rebuild their lives with dignity." nonprofitquarterly.org/ending-gende...
Land Justice—and Why It Matters: "Achieving land justice remains a central part of advancing economic justice." nonprofitquarterly.org/land-justice... @steve-npq.bsky.social #landjustice
Land Justice—and Why It Matters - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Our economy and who has power in it is tied to land—who has access to it, who controls it, and who owns it. Economic justice cannot occur without land justice.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Land Justice—and Why It Matters: "Achieving land justice remains a central part of advancing economic justice." nonprofitquarterly.org/land-justice... @steve-npq.bsky.social #landjustice
Can nonprofits advance anticapitalist visions today? It can be done, but only if nonprofits strategically balance their present work with a longer-term vision. nonprofitquarterly.org/can-nonprofi... @rozsa.bsky.social #nonprofitsky
Can Nonprofits Fight Capitalism While Working Within Capitalism? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Can nonprofits advance anticapitalist visions today? It can be done, but only if nonprofits strategically balance their present work with a longer-term vision.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Can nonprofits advance anticapitalist visions today? It can be done, but only if nonprofits strategically balance their present work with a longer-term vision. nonprofitquarterly.org/can-nonprofi... @rozsa.bsky.social #nonprofitsky
Movement Is Justice: "Our epic context for land justice is this—to restore our communal movement over and around these ancestral homelands." nonprofitquarterly.org/movement-is-... #landjustice
Movement Is Justice - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Achieving land justice for Indigenous communities requires land return, but it’s more than that. It is about restoring movement and the right relationship to the land.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Movement Is Justice: "Our epic context for land justice is this—to restore our communal movement over and around these ancestral homelands." nonprofitquarterly.org/movement-is-... #landjustice
In his mayoral campaign, Zohran Mamdani mobilized young voters as few politicians have done. There are lessons in this for nonprofit leaders. nonprofitquarterly.org/after-the-el... @lizclayroy.bsky.social @karthick.com @calendow.bsky.social #Mamdani #nonprofitsky @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
After the Election, Mamdani Can Govern Across Generational Divides - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
In his mayoral campaign, Zohran Mamdani mobilized young voters as few politicians have done. There are lessons in this for nonprofit leaders.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In his mayoral campaign, Zohran Mamdani mobilized young voters as few politicians have done. There are lessons in this for nonprofit leaders. nonprofitquarterly.org/after-the-el... @lizclayroy.bsky.social @karthick.com @calendow.bsky.social #Mamdani #nonprofitsky @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
While funding cuts to nonprofits get widespread attention, similar cuts in Indigenous nonprofits have received less coverage, and have required strategic readjustment. nonprofitquarterly.org/an-indigenou... @steve-npq.bsky.social @ndncollective.bsky.social
An Indigenous Nonprofit Responds to Budget Cuts with a New Strategic Vision - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
While funding cuts to nonprofits get widespread attention, similar cuts in Indigenous nonprofits have received less coverage, and have required strategic readjustment.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
While funding cuts to nonprofits get widespread attention, similar cuts in Indigenous nonprofits have received less coverage, and have required strategic readjustment. nonprofitquarterly.org/an-indigenou... @steve-npq.bsky.social @ndncollective.bsky.social
As the Trump administration eliminates violence prevention programs & deletes inconvenient research, Republican senators lay the groundwork for targeting progressive organizations through terrorism designations and RICO prosecutions nonprofitquarterly.org/senate-gop-r... @isaiahthompson.bsky.social
Senate GOP Ramps Up Attacks on Left-Wing Nonprofits - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
A US Senate hearing showcased the Right’s plan to attack and persecute progressive nonprofits.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
As the Trump administration eliminates violence prevention programs & deletes inconvenient research, Republican senators lay the groundwork for targeting progressive organizations through terrorism designations and RICO prosecutions nonprofitquarterly.org/senate-gop-r... @isaiahthompson.bsky.social
“A Third Reconstruction unapologetically embraces justice as the beating heart of an expansive multiracial democracy.” nonprofitquarterly.org/why-the-stru... @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social @demosorg.bsky.social @steve-npq.bsky.social
Why the Struggle for a Third Reconstruction Remains the Struggle for Our Times - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
At a time of racial justice backlash, a call for a full-throated multiracial democracy may seem audacious—it’s also a necessary movement to preserve US democracy at all.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“A Third Reconstruction unapologetically embraces justice as the beating heart of an expansive multiracial democracy.” nonprofitquarterly.org/why-the-stru... @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social @demosorg.bsky.social @steve-npq.bsky.social
"I had to prove myself over and over with [Black farmers]. I gained their confidence and respect." nonprofitquarterly.org/staying-and-... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social
Staying and Fighting: A Conversation with Shirley Sherrod - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
From Jim Crow to contemporary struggles, civil rights activist Shirley Sherrod has seen a lot. Here, she shares what she has learned from past struggles that might inform activists today.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"I had to prove myself over and over with [Black farmers]. I gained their confidence and respect." nonprofitquarterly.org/staying-and-... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social
School Drop-off and Pickup in the Age of ICE: "Going to school suddenly becomes a risk for parents and children as it has the potential to devastate the family." nonprofitquarterly.org/school-drop-... @alisonstine.bsky.social #ICE
School Drop-off and Pickup in the Age of ICE - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
As ICE targets parents at school arrival and dismissal times, what are the impacts to children, families, and the school community?
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November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
School Drop-off and Pickup in the Age of ICE: "Going to school suddenly becomes a risk for parents and children as it has the potential to devastate the family." nonprofitquarterly.org/school-drop-... @alisonstine.bsky.social #ICE
Lessons in Trust-Based Philanthropy from MacKenzie Scott and Laurene Powell Jobs nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-in-t... @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social
Lessons in Trust-Based Philanthropy from MacKenzie Scott and Laurene Powell Jobs - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Laurene Powell Jobs and MacKenzie Scott both call for trust-based philanthropy recognizing that true generosity empowers rather than directs.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Lessons in Trust-Based Philanthropy from MacKenzie Scott and Laurene Powell Jobs nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-in-t... @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social
Authoritarian movements seek legitimacy by invoking a “Christian America,” but a growing number of faith leaders and faith-rooted institutions are pushing back. nonprofitquarterly.org/voices-from-... @deepaiyer.bsky.social @buildingmovement.bsky.social
Voices from the Frontlines of Christian Organizing - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Authoritarian movements seek legitimacy by invoking a “Christian America,” but a growing number of faith leaders and faith-rooted institutions are pushing back.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Authoritarian movements seek legitimacy by invoking a “Christian America,” but a growing number of faith leaders and faith-rooted institutions are pushing back. nonprofitquarterly.org/voices-from-... @deepaiyer.bsky.social @buildingmovement.bsky.social
In this premiere episode of Real Solutions podcast series, we hear from 10 advocates from organizations around the country fighting for a fair & just society. belonging.berkeley.edu/real-solutio... @obi-belonging.bsky.social @saratexas.bsky.social @saqibbhatti.bsky.social @acrecampaigns.bsky.social
Real Solutions
Welcome to Real Solutions, a special 8-episode podcast series from the Othering & Belonging Institute featuring people leading efforts across the country that show what bold policy solutions would mov...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In this premiere episode of Real Solutions podcast series, we hear from 10 advocates from organizations around the country fighting for a fair & just society. belonging.berkeley.edu/real-solutio... @obi-belonging.bsky.social @saratexas.bsky.social @saqibbhatti.bsky.social @acrecampaigns.bsky.social
"More than an eighth of the 876 billionaires in the United States…have agreed to give away at least half their fortunes by the time of their death." nonprofitquarterly.org/the-giving-p... @steve-npq.bsky.social
The Giving Pledge at 15—Philanthropic Catalyst, Empty Promise, or Both? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
In 2010, a group of US billionaires led by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett pledged to give away half of their assets by the time they die. But not all pledges have been honored.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"More than an eighth of the 876 billionaires in the United States…have agreed to give away at least half their fortunes by the time of their death." nonprofitquarterly.org/the-giving-p... @steve-npq.bsky.social
Philanthropy Should Support Frontline Leadership in Times of Crisis nonprofitquarterly.org/philanthropy... @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social
Philanthropy Should Support Frontline Leadership in Times of Crisis - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Philanthropy should support frontline leaders in times of crisis, become more movement-oriented, and learn from frontline communities.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Philanthropy Should Support Frontline Leadership in Times of Crisis nonprofitquarterly.org/philanthropy... @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social
Movements like the “No Kings” protests are more than events. They’re on-ramps for civic engagement. nonprofitquarterly.org/no-kings-pro... @angelymercado.bsky.social #nokings
“No Kings” Protests Open Doors to Civic Engagement - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Movements like the “No Kings” protests are more than events. They’re on-ramps for civic engagement and coalition building.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Movements like the “No Kings” protests are more than events. They’re on-ramps for civic engagement. nonprofitquarterly.org/no-kings-pro... @angelymercado.bsky.social #nokings
How to Develop a Community Housing Vision for Puerto Rico nonprofitquarterly.org/how-to-devel... #housing #puertorico
How to Develop a Community Housing Vision for Puerto Rico - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Bad Bunny’s recent 31-concert residency in Puerto Rico highlighted the archipelago’s housing and displacement crisis. But what’s the solution? A community ownership approach could make housing more af...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
How to Develop a Community Housing Vision for Puerto Rico nonprofitquarterly.org/how-to-devel... #housing #puertorico
Technology and data systems have the potential to transform nonprofit service delivery. Successful integration requires security, transparency, and maintaining the human touch. nonprofitquarterly.org/digital-tran... #nonprofitsky
Digital Transformation, A Nonprofit Primer - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Technology and data systems have the potential to transform nonprofit service delivery, but only if nonprofits carefully own, manage, and control its use.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Technology and data systems have the potential to transform nonprofit service delivery. Successful integration requires security, transparency, and maintaining the human touch. nonprofitquarterly.org/digital-tran... #nonprofitsky
Collective management can and does work in nonprofits, but there are some tricks of the trade to make worker self-managed nonprofits effective in practice. nonprofitquarterly.org/building-a-c... @steve-npq.bsky.social #nonprofits
Building a Collective Future: A Conversation with Niloufar Khonsari - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Collective management can and does work in nonprofits, but there are some tricks of the trade to make worker self-managed nonprofits effective in practice.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Collective management can and does work in nonprofits, but there are some tricks of the trade to make worker self-managed nonprofits effective in practice. nonprofitquarterly.org/building-a-c... @steve-npq.bsky.social #nonprofits
Millions turned out for massive “No Kings” protests nationwide. In Boston, amid the speeches, federal workers shared with NPQ their struggles to protect public services. nonprofitquarterly.org/at-no-kings-... @fedworkersunited.bsky.social @steve-npq.bsky.social #NoKings #Boston
At “No Kings” Rally During Government Shutdown, Federal Workers Speak Out - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
At the “No Kings” protest in Boston federal workers shared their struggles to protect public services during the government shutdown.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Millions turned out for massive “No Kings” protests nationwide. In Boston, amid the speeches, federal workers shared with NPQ their struggles to protect public services. nonprofitquarterly.org/at-no-kings-... @fedworkersunited.bsky.social @steve-npq.bsky.social #NoKings #Boston
How to Help International Nonprofits, Including the Mexican Nonprofits That Came to Texas’s Aid nonprofitquarterly.org/how-to-help-... #nonprofitsky
How to Help International Nonprofits, Including the Mexican Nonprofits That Came to Texas’s Aid - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
When tragedy struck Texas last summer, volunteers from Mexican nonprofits came to help. Here’s how to support them and other nonprofits around the globe.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
How to Help International Nonprofits, Including the Mexican Nonprofits That Came to Texas’s Aid nonprofitquarterly.org/how-to-help-... #nonprofitsky
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@npquarterly.bsky.social we published an article on Boston's #NoKings rally. I spoke with several federal workers @fedworkersunited.bsky.social who shared stories about how funding cutbacks are affecting EPA, HHS, the Dept. of Education, and USDA. Read more@: nonprofitquarterly.org/at-no-kings-...
@npquarterly.bsky.social we published an article on Boston's #NoKings rally. I spoke with several federal workers @fedworkersunited.bsky.social who shared stories about how funding cutbacks are affecting EPA, HHS, the Dept. of Education, and USDA. Read more@: nonprofitquarterly.org/at-no-kings-...
At “No Kings” Rally During Government Shutdown, Federal Workers Speak Out - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
At the “No Kings” protest in Boston federal workers shared their struggles to protect public services during the government shutdown.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
@npquarterly.bsky.social we published an article on Boston's #NoKings rally. I spoke with several federal workers @fedworkersunited.bsky.social who shared stories about how funding cutbacks are affecting EPA, HHS, the Dept. of Education, and USDA. Read more@: nonprofitquarterly.org/at-no-kings-...
@npquarterly.bsky.social we published an article on Boston's #NoKings rally. I spoke with several federal workers @fedworkersunited.bsky.social who shared stories about how funding cutbacks are affecting EPA, HHS, the Dept. of Education, and USDA. Read more@: nonprofitquarterly.org/at-no-kings-...
“The most effective organizations will be the ones that center lived experience, pool resources, and push for systemic change rather than piecemeal programs.” nonprofitquarterly.org/can-nonprofi... @rozsa.bsky.social
Can Nonprofits Restrain Trump’s Autism Agenda? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Trump administration policies will restrict services to autistic people. Millions will be affected. Nonprofits, however, can get informed and support the autism community.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
“The most effective organizations will be the ones that center lived experience, pool resources, and push for systemic change rather than piecemeal programs.” nonprofitquarterly.org/can-nonprofi... @rozsa.bsky.social