Emily Marble


A Country Built on Bookshops

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

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Philanthropy for All: Time Is Money

Your giving should go beyond just your wallet.


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An Open Letter to the Nonprofit CEO

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

Philanthropy for All

Resist the temptation to focus on the mega-rich. Instead, think hard about what you have to give.


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Falling in Love . . . With Your Prospects

So you want to court a donor . . .

Auditoriums Aren’t Everything

When it comes to fundraising events, bigger isn’t always better.