Opinion

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Rebuilding America’s Third Places

A philanthropic agenda for opportunity and community flourishing.

Frank Thoughts About Francis

Lent lends itself to reflecting on charity and the beloved saint.


Saul (apostle Paul) preaches Jesus Christ as the son of God in early Church history in Athens, Greece. New Testament, Book of Acts. Illustration engraving published 1837. The original edition is in my archives. Copyright has expired and is in Public Domain.
The Apostle Paul’s Fundraising Letter: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Nonprofits

Like Paul, as a fundraiser you should cast a compelling vision, frame giving as a higher God-given purpose, and cultivate joy in your encouragement to give.

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Putting the U back in U.S.A.

Is there such a thing as a shared American identity?


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Nonprofits and the NFL

“My Cause My Cleats” should inspire football fans to recommit to their communities this Super Bowl Sunday.

How Politicized Philanthropy Is Corrupting Charity

A spike in politicized giving has soured some conservatives and centrists on philanthropy.


Stoke the Fire for America’s 250th

Classical academies should lead this coming year from their exceptional strength: we should lead from within.

Why the Death of Movie Theaters Matters

For civil society, the loss of movie theaters would be a tragedy.


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What Civil Society Is, and Why It Matters

There is a good reason (actually, there are seven good reasons).

Charity, Rated ‘R’

When attention becomes currency: navigating the ethics of ‘sex sells’ in philanthropy.




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