Howdy, Tony! I’m Sara, NPQ’s interim CEO and EIC. Alas, I came on board in 2024, so I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Mich N, but we do have an incredible team making the magic happen! You can meet them, plus our chosen familia, aquí: nonprofitquarterly.org/about-us/#st...
Felicitaciones y yeehaw to this new cohort of civic leaders and workers. It's energizing and a joy to see so many of our sector's truth-tellers continuing to stand ten toes down for multiracial democracy truth-telling and thought leadership.
Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
Minnesota is the best of us.
Thousands of protesters shut down parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul on Friday as hundreds of businesses closed their doors. David Guttenfelder/The New York Times
genuinely stunning image
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/n...
In a Harlem Church, a Free Three-Course Dinner, No Questions Asked
Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated last night, was the Speaker of the Minnesota House in the 2023-2024 session, when Democrats ran the state government.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
What role should journalists be playing at this moment when so much is at stake? @saratexas.bsky.social’s article is a clarion call to us all, journalists, writers, citizens: nonprofitquarterly.org/when-journal...
Get insight into what #nonprofits can and should be doing in the current political environment with @gtak.bsky.social and @amysampleward.bsky.social when you listen to the newest #NonprofitRadio:
NEW report out today! The Center for Effective Philanthropy is releasing today its final report in our 3 year study on the impact of #MacKenzieScott's giving on #nonprofits! cep.org/report-backp...
“The security, prosperity, and safety of the American people…are enhanced by the work of nonprofits and NGOs. Removing this vital funding or dismantling these organizations will not just diminish the United States here at home and around the world, it will cost lives” - @dianeyentel.bsky.social
Just updated the megathread on the r/Nonprofit Reddit community with today's news that nonprofits need to know related to the federal funding freeze and the other chaos being caused by the Trump administration and Elon Musk reddit.com/r/nonprofit/... #NPsky #NonprofitSky
Funder community urgently needed to assist with bridge loans & unrestricted general operating grants so #nonprofits can continue their work while awaiting outcome of litigation.
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
Hey #nonprofits: Systems change starts w/ US.
That's the theme of this wk's podcast w/Vu Le & Robert Egger!
✨ Does social enterprise actually do good?
✨ Should NP orgs be political?
✨ Is it silly to try to measure social change?
And lots more!
@nonprofitaf.bsky.social @robertegger.bsky.social
An absolutely necessary read for activists & funders who hope to survive the project that is 2025: “Left Organizing Is in Crisis. Philanthropy Is a Major Reason Why. Progressive #philanthropy lacks good strategy, so too many of our orgs are hollow and that left us unable to prevent a 2nd TFA term.”
Hi #npsky #nonprofitsky. I had a great conversation today with Jan Masaoka (wrote "Jas" before!) about volunteerism in light of the recently-announced merger of Idealist & VolunteerMatch. Would love thoughts, opinions, etc. Chat me if you wan to keep private. nonprofitquarterly.org/idealist-and...
“our sector often falls into the third group: the leaders and organizations who say they are for equity and justice, but whose words and actions continue to advance injustice. These are the white moderates that MLK warned us about, and our sector is full of them.”
For @insidephilanthropy.com, here's a new organization working to center the voice of #nonprofits in the conversation around philanthropic reform, aka the harms done when what should be charitable dollars are warehoused instead. @bensoskis.bsky.social #philanthropy #nonprofits #wealthinequality
🌟 Next-gen philanthropists are shaking things up! They're redefining giving traditions and advancing repair! 💰 #Philanthropy #NextGen #reparativephilanthropy #decolonizingwealth
Via @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social www.philanthropy.com/article/next...
Job! fordfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FordFo.... #fordfoundation #Philanthropy
💼 With billionaires shifting their support, institutional funders must hold the line for democracy and equity. Inside Philanthropy explains why.
📖 Read more: www.insidephilanthropy.com/ho...
#Philanthropy #InstitutionalFunders #SocialImpact #Democracy #Equity #Justice
💰 How generous are healthcare’s richest billionaires? Inside Philanthropy dives into their giving priorities and impact. 🌟✨
@kavate.bsky.social reports: www.insidephilanthropy.com/ho...
#Philanthropy #Healthcare #SocialImpact #BillionairePhilanthropy #HealthcareInnovation #Equity
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Board nonprofitlawblog.com/5-new-year-r... #nonprofits
A group of retired Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here
"We believe in each other and have faith in ourselves, and we have faith others are going to support us”
@isaiahthompson.bsky.social, @alisonstine.bsky.social
In 2025, media like @npquarterly.bsky.social will:
1) Defend safety, security, and well-being of vulnerable communities & civil sector orgs
2) Strengthen grassroots organizations & coalitions building an inclusive, multiracial democracy
We're expanding our board to prepare. Join us?
bit.ly/3ORHRmP
Best of the Nonprofit Law Blog 2024 nonprofitlawblog.com/best-of-the-... #nonprofits #law #thingsyoushouldknow
A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors
One of the best things I ever did for myself was stop comparing my life trajectory to people who have support systems. I won’t say I never had help, but I’m just now truly understanding the difference between “assistance” and “support”.
