A New Playbook for Social Change

Veteran organizing strategist Deepak Bhargava's three-part blueprint for movements. Plus: the kickoff of The Commons in Conversation. [Philanthropy Today Logo]( This is a special weekly edition of Philanthropy Today featuring stories and content from [The Commons](. You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. If you no longer want to receive the Philanthropy Today newsletter, [unsubscribe](. Visit [The Commons]( for our latest content, sign up for [The Commons LinkedIn newsletter,]( and join the conversation in our [Commons LinkedIn group](. From The Commons OPINION [Advice for ‘Speak Truth to Power’ Activists: Build Power of Your Own]( By Deepak Bhargava [STORY IMAGE]( Democracy advocates are doubling down on the wrong strategies, writes a veteran organizing strategist. They should take lessons from abroad and the pre-1964 civil rights movement. Join Chronicle of Philanthropy CEO Stacy Palmer on LinkedIn for a preview of [The Commons in Conversation]( a new series of one-on-one conversations with nonprofit and philanthropy leaders working on solutions for the country’s deep divisions. Drawing on the work of [The Commons]( Chronicle editors and writers will talk with guests about ideas taking root in Hollywood, on Capitol Hill, and in cities and towns nationwide. We will feature major philanthropists, political players, and everyday Americans making change happen. [Get more details and register here]( for the kickoff with Stacy on Wednesday, August 28, at 12:30 p.m. ET. Give It a Listen In the last weeks of summer, when you might have an occasional spare minute, we want to highlight some conversations that have already happened in [The Commons]( - Renowned social-justice advocate john a. powell and structural-racism scholar Stephen Menendian (above) [talk about a hopeful new way to pursue racial equity](. - “Civic evangelist” and Citizen University CEO Eric Liu talks with Robert Putnam, famed author of Bowling Alone, [about the power of young people and local nonprofit leaders to cure our civic malaise.]( - Four young leaders who’ve come to the nonprofit sector [talk about their big dreams]( — and the broken philanthropy getting in the way. Of the Moment News and other noteworthy items: - A group of theologically conservative pastors are working in their congregations to reject polarization and religious nationalism, according to[a report]( from Michelle Boorstein of the Washington Post. - Fast Company [looks at a proposed new antidote to the loneliness crisis]( Hey Auntie!, a social network to connect Black women across generations. Founder Nicole Kenney — who’s worked with the NAACP and the Urban League of Philadelphia on strategic communications and advocacy — says the platform aims to create “emotionally significant bonds not based on blood or legal ties.” - How do unlikely alliances happen? On the [Heart of Giving podcast]( BBB Wise Giving Alliance CEO Art Wise talks with Rob Fersh, co-author with Mariah Levison of From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems. Fersh and Levison are the founder and CEO, respectively, of the Convergence Center for Policy Resolution. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Webinars [Today: August 15 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Well-crafted budgets demonstrate sound fiscal management, show how spending aligns with mission and goals, and engender trust. Join us for CRAFTING PROPOSAL BUDGETS THAT INSTILL CONFIDENCE to learn from Jeanette Hall, director of finance and operations, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation and Lynne Weikart, Ph.D., retired professor, CUNY. Editor's Picks INTERVIEW [A Hopeful New Way to Pursue Racial Equity]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( The Chronicle talks to social-justice advocate john a. powell and structural-racism scholar Stephen Menendian about how philanthropy can help end society’s marginalization of “others.” OPINION [Progress Is Won by Pursuing Justice, Not Waiting Patiently in Line]( By Nwamaka Agbo [STORY IMAGE]( Philanthropy that aims to save democracy says calls for justice are too divisive. But organized resistance led by Black Americans forged democracy’s greatest advancements. NEWS [Community Organizing and Our Precious Sense of Hope]( By Crystal Hayling [STORY IMAGE]( Those working on the ground help us listen deeply and dream big, writes the founder of the Democracy Frontlines Fund. [Chronicle of Philanthropy Logo]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Philanthropy]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037