The closer donors get to the work, the more likely they are to see their philanthropy not as a transaction, but as a relationship, Keith Brewster writes – one that deserves to be fostered, nurtured, and, inherently, invested in.
This is our first story in a new series that will celebrate those rare individuals, the unsung heroes, who are the heart and soul of their organizations.
Stories, both personal and traditional, can help us imagine new ways of doing things when we can’t think of any options but the ones that keep failing, writes storyteller Dan Yashinsky. He shares a few examples.
It’s time for a “full scale-up” of integrated approaches to support youth, writes Ian Boeckh, who believes we can build a more connected and responsive mental health system for the next generation.
Writing fellow Gabrielle McMann looks at the impact on kids and families when few camps serve children with developmental disorders or disabilities.
Philanthropy is a natural habitat for storytelling, Dan Yashinky writes. An organization’s companion stories can communicate, chronicle, and celebrate the compassion and thoughtfulness inherent in this work.
Too often, religious organizations aren’t considered natural partners for secular philanthropic and charitable organizations. It’s a missed opportunity, contributor Toula Drimonis writes.
Boards that continue to recruit yesterday’s leadership profile will unintentionally constrain their organizations’ future capacity. Contributor Stephen Murgatroyd outlines the core capabilities non-profit boards should prioritize when appointing executive directors in 2026.
