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Sara Hudson

@saratexas.bsky.social

Interim CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Nonprofit Quarterly. Writer. Auntie. Children's books stan. Pro-Black, pro-justice, pro-libraries, pro-kindness. she/her/ella

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Sara Hudson@saratexas.bsky.social · 8mo ago

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.

NPQ (Nonprofit Quarterly)@npquarterly.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Nonprofits have defended justice, community, and democracy for centuries. Will you help us welcome our 2026 Civic Columnists, who embody this ancestry?@joegoldman.bsky.social @protectdemocracy.org @dimplea.bsky.social, @nineequa.bsky.social @borealisphil.bsky.social's Sade Dozan @stateinnovation.org

Taniel@taniel.bsky.social · last yr.

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 🧵.

Catherine McNeur@catherinemcneur.bsky.social · 2y ago

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...

When Journalism Becomes a Weapon: A Call for Ethical Reporting - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

A call from NPQ's editor in chief for ethical reporting and journalism to defend democracy, civil society institutions, and civil rights.

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Tony Martignetti@tonymart.bsky.social · 2y ago

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:

728: Prudence In Our Political Environment – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

This Week:  Prudence In Our Political Environment  Following from our December episode, “Is It Paranoia Or Prudence?,” Gene Takagi and Amy Sample Ward return with updates from the grass roots on DE…

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Sara Hudson@saratexas.bsky.social · 2y ago

“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

NPQ (Nonprofit Quarterly)@npquarterly.bsky.social · 2y ago

Breaking News: President Trump has ordered a sweeping review of federal funding for all nongovernmental organizations in order to “stop funding to #NGOs that undermine the national interest” nonprofitquarterly.org/trump-issues... #nonprofitsky #npsky

Leslie Barnes@leslieabarnes.bsky.social · 2y ago

Funder community urgently needed to assist with bridge loans & unrestricted general operating grants so #nonprofits can continue their work while awaiting outcome of litigation.

Democracy Forward@democracyforward.org · 2y ago

In a win for communities nationwide, a judge blocked the Trump federal funding freeze. "This order is a lifeline that provides the breathing room needed for our clients to continue to provide services people across this country rely on,” @skyeperryman.bsky.social, CEO of Democracy Forward. (1/2)

Breaking News: Judge Blocks Trump's Federal Funding Freeze
Hildy Gottlieb@hildygottlieb.bsky.social · 2y ago

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

Creating the Future - Episode #5: Creating Change within the Nonprofit Sector | RSS.com

Episode #5, in which Vu Le and Robert Egger explore changes that need to happen within the nonprofit sector itself, so that organizations can create more visionary improvement in communities.Vu Le is ...

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Mollie Mol@mollierodriguez.bsky.social · 2y ago

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.”

Excerpt of Nina Luo’s epic read on today’s Leftist capital P. philanthropy crisis: “Finally, Trust-Based Philanthropy, which attempts to bring funders and grantees into deeper relationships through long-term grants, fewer grant restrictions, and fewer reporting burdens, is a vast improvement on some of the failings of previous models. However, especially in its most rudimentary forms, TBP still does not produce the conditions necessary for good strategy. TBP often makes funders feel good by having people of color, current/former movement leaders and various people with impacted identities serve as advisers, senior staff, board members, and decision-makers. We agree that people don't have good strategy just because of an elite education or fancy job; similarly, people don't have good strategy just because of an identity or past nonprofit job. The hyperfocus on representation of identities in TBP serves as a release valve for white guilt but does not automatically translate to work that actually changes power relations or material conditions for people. In Elite Capture, academic Olúfémi Táíwò explains three challenges with this "politics of deference," as often practiced in TBP. First, deference can be a form of abdication of responsibility. Second, deferring continuously, rather than struggling through principled disagreement, is actually antithetical to the kind of coalition-building politics we need to win. And finally, and most importantly, it misidentifies the problem as who gets to speak inside a room when the problem is what's happening to the vast majority of people outside that room. Our ultimate duty is to build multiracial working-class power so we can win a world where philanthropy is no longer needed, not to make the institution of philanthropy somewhat more equitable. TBP helps us do the latter, but unfortunately, doing the latter in no way guarantees the former.”
Astra Taylor@astra.bsky.social · 2y ago

She offers constructive criticisms of Trust Based Philanthropy, citing @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social: The hyperfocus on representation of identities in TBP serves as a release valve for white guilt but does not automatically translate to work that changes power relations or material conditions.

Isaiah Thompson@isaiahthompson.bsky.social · 2y ago

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...

Idealist and VolunteerMatch to Merge - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Image by Joel Muniz from Unsplash Idealist and VolunteerMatch, two nonprofits dominant in the space of digital volunteer recruitment, are merging, according to an announcement this week. The merger is...

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NonprofitAF@nonprofitaf.bsky.social · 2y ago

“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.”

Nonprofit and philanthropy and our white moderate tendency to obey tyranny in advance

Next week, because the universe has a perverse sense of humor, we have MLK Jr. Day on the same day...

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Dawn Wolfe@drwolfe.bsky.social · 2y ago

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

The Philanthropy Project Centers Nonprofit Needs in Push for Reform

Launched in December, the project provides a clearinghouse for nonprofit workers seeking to engage in philanthropic reform efforts.

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Edgar Villanueva@villanuevaedgar.bsky.social · 2y ago

🌟 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...

Next-Gen Philanthropists Who Defy Giving Traditions — and Their Families

A growing number of progressive young donors — and heirs to mining, oil, and other fortunes — are reshaping their family’s philanthropy. They are finding support through organizations like Resource Ge...

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Inside Philanthropy@insidephilanthropy.com · 2y ago

💼 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

Billionaire funders bend the knee to Trump | Inside Philanthropy

As billionaire philanthropists bend the knee to the new Trump administration, institutional funders must hold firm. Learn more with IP.

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Inside Philanthropy@insidephilanthropy.com · 2y ago

💰 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

How Generous Are Healthcare’s Richest? A Look at Five Sector Billionaires | Inside Philanthropy

The wealthiest Americans in healthcare engage in relatively little philanthropy given the scale of their fortunes, based on a review of public records.

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Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 2y ago

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”

Dozens of Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew reusable period pads for girls in Africa and beyond

A group of retired Black women in Philly, many already skilled quilters and artists, gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here.

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Sara Hudson@saratexas.bsky.social · 2y ago

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

NPQ Board Interest Form - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

NPQ is expanding its board to strengthen our ability to support the justice-centered nonprofit sector in 2025 and beyond.    NPQ envisions a world in which we live in an active democracy whose values ...

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Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 2y ago

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

Arkansas Law Criminalizing Librarians Ruled Unconstitutional

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.

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Ashley C. Ford@smashfizzle.bsky.social · 2y ago

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”.