Trust in nonprofits and an evinced tension about their involvement in politics and elections
In straining to separate partisan politics from election-adjacent activities, answers to Independent Sector survey questions beg one.
15Dec2025
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Trends in reported data about lobbying by philanthropy and nonprofit-sector associations
As potential future legislative and regulatory battles beckon, a two-chart look at lobbying by three prominent groups in particular.
10Dec2024
1 Q, 5 A’s: college-educated, upper-income, and liberals’ higher trust in nonprofits and philanthropy
Quick reactions to some results of the Independent Sector survey with Edelman, in five short answers to one question.
2Oct2023
Independent Sector survey finds concern about partisan political bias in nonprofit civic organizations
“[A]cross the political divide.”
29Sep2023
Donor-advised funds and the myth of an independent sector
We see the tripartite—dependent—relationship between government, commercial interests, and nonprofits in the rise of institutional DAFs.
11Sep2023
Trust in nonprofits down since 2020, according to Independent Sector survey
High trust in nonprofits and philanthropy correlates with high socioeconomic status. Democrats trust philanthropy appreciably more than the general population.
20May2022
“Heaven forbid, Les”
Leslie Lenkowsky: “obvious solution” to “money not really being used for charitable purposes” is to end “tax deduction for all contributions.”
11Oct2021
Philanthropy Roundtable’s Elise Westhoff, CEP’s Phil Buchanan directly address recent sharp disagreements
Online Murdock Trust conversation features lively exchanges.
21Jun2021
“Everyday people” are best positioned to address societal challenges, Independent Sector survey finds
Philanthropy tied for third.
30Jun2020
What would Dean Zerbe’s Grandma do?
An exhortation—and legislation?—about charitable endowments.
24Apr2020