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One School Choice Doesn't Fit All

The EdChoice 2024 Schooling in America Report shows that parents want more educational options—options that are more readily available than they realize.

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Bring Back America’s Third Places

Third places are disappearing, but communities have the power to protect them.

Design in the Necropolis

An image of Christ from Roman times illustrates how effective, tailored design draws an audience in.

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Giving is good for you, too

Charitable giving is certainly good for the beneficiary of that charity, but does it benefit the giver, too?

Brother, Can You Spare an ROI?

Obsession with numbers and metrics does the philanthropist—and his grantee—no favors.

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A review of Dr. Ashley Berner’s new book, Educational Pluralism & Democracy.

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Nonprofit CEOs fight on when the going gets tough, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

A Hero’s Welcome Home

A San Antonio Wounded Warrior is gifted a specially adapted, custom home.

Lessons from the 2024 Giving USA Report

A conversation between Jeremy Beer and Les Lenkowsky on the insights and implications of this year’s Giving Institute report.

Philanthropy and the Trustees

Philanthropists are overlooking a proven, potent method of systemic reform in higher education.

The Fourth Pillar Supporting Fundraising Success

Forget “digital-first,” adopting a “donor-first” mentality is the foundation of successful fundraising.