Baseball, baseball player and bat ball swing at a baseball field during training, fitness and game practice. Softball, swinging and power hit with athletic guy focus on speed, performance and pitch
Baseball, baseball player and bat ball swing at a baseball field during training, fitness and game practice. Softball, swinging and power hit with athletic guy focus on speed, performance and pitch
Play (and Watch) Ball!

There is great joy in Mudville—and Batavia, New York.

Mind the Gap

You probably have a savvy fundraising plan for the year. That plan probably has holes.

Why Good Fundraising Letters Break All the Rules

Get out of the classroom. Start writing how you speak.

When Benefits Can't Be Measured

Some initiatives—like Little Free Libraries—may not have measurable impact. That doesn’t mean they’re not valuable.

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The Frustration with Innovation

Bright Shiny Object Syndrome and its effect on the nonprofit sector.

Philanthropy is power—for better and for worse

Considering the principle of “subsidiarity” as a way to untangle the complex relationship between philanthropy, power, and justice.

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Ashes and Alms

Lent is here. Alms Must Be Given. Or else.

The End of a Town Diner

A reflection on the Bridgeport Flyer.

A Country Built on Bookshops

Dr. Evan Friss’s 2024 book emphasizes the key part bookshops play in forming American civil society.

Look Inside Donors' Heads: The (Triangulated) Neuroscience of Charitable Giving

In this episode of the Givers, Doers, & Thinkers podcast, Jeremy Beer sits down with Russell James to discuss the power and prominence of autobiographical thinking in donors.

The Ripple Effect: Working Together for Generational Progress

A multi-stakeholder approach and shared vision are key to building resilient communities.

Sacred Spaces: An Interview with Robert Jaeger

Sacred spaces are at risk in our nation. Bob Jaeger is working to protect them.