NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 6, 2025

Since 1973, I have started or led 14 nonprofit enterprises in the arts, community development, and civic engagement sectors. The statement speaks to a learned helplessness, meekly concluding: Our democracy depends on a strong, vibrant and independent civil society. This may sound supportive, but lacks a call for action.

Public and Social Policy 96

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management 96

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 8, 2025

This reliance on external drivers did not sit comfortably with Neugebauer, whose background is in community development and social innovation. Bringing in money and resources to organizations is a really important thing to do, but we miss this opportunity to build a foundation of civic and community engagement, she told NPQ.

Children 65

Children Philanthropy Education Education 65

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 3, 2025

Cassie is a registered Democrat who works in public media and has a background in nonprofit organizations and community development. When Cassie and Terri initially agreed to talk with me about their friendship, I thought I’d end up writing about political differences.

Leadership 101

Leadership Energy Activism Civil Society 101

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 8, 2025

FCPR has long prioritized support of AfroPuerto Ricans, such as through its work in Loza, a municipality of about 23,000 people known for its Black arts community. REBIA emerged out of this institutional commitment to racial equity.

Public and Social Policy 65

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Law Public and Nonprofit Management 65

Candid

MAY 8, 2025

Thats where community-led impact comes in. Across rural America, civil society and the public and private sectors are coming together to actively engage local leaders in planning, delivery, and refining efforts to drive lasting positive change. Here are some dos and donts for supporting community-led impact.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Children Construction Collaborations 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

Akilah Watkins, who previously led the Center for Community Progress and has been a leader in the CEO Circle, a group of community development leaders of color, became president and CEO of Independent Sector in January 2023. I don’t want that just to stay in community development.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Community Development 98

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

These laws, purportedly designed as a check on foreign interference, limit civil society organizations and restrict democratic practice by cutting off funding from foundations to movement organizations. If foundations see themselves as part of civil society, they must stop doing this.

Philanthropy 97

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Poverty Civil Society 97