Phil Buchanan

In Conversation: The State of Nonprofits is … Precarious | The Center for Effective Philanthropy In this conversation, CEP's Phil Buchanan and Elisha Smith Arrillaga discuss the state of U.S. nonprofits, based on new CEP research.

Nonprofits doing invaluable work that benefits Americans of all political ideologies and party affiliations are under extreme pressure. We need to support them in this challenging time. cep.org/blog/in-conv...

Kind of incredible how much Trumpism really is just a dumber version of Pat Buchanan’s shtick.

A Wave Forming? Funders Taking Action in Response to a Challenging Context | The Center for Effective Philanthropy As foundations respond to the current challenging context, there are an increasing number that are offering up good examples of how to do so.

Foundations acting. Starting to see more and more examples of steps to address the brutal context we're in -- so we laid them out here in this post. Thanks to my colleagues Molly Heidemann and Kevin Bolduc for working with me on this. cep.org/blog/a-wave-...

Opinion | Who Will Defend the Defenders of the Constitution? The president and his allies are encouraging a campaign of menace.

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

The most effective way to protect the American system of checks and balances starts with courage from more people who believe in it, the New York Times editorial board writes.

It’s Time for a New Approach to the Current Context | The Center for Effective Philanthropy Phil Buchanan examines the assumptions some U.S. foundations are using to navigate the current context - and why they may be wrong.

I think it's time for re-examination of assumptions that have guided some foundations' response to the current context. cep.org/blog/its-tim...

This data is stark. That's why my colleagues turned this around less than two weeks after survey close -- and got it out into the world today. Funders: this is what nonprofits are experiencing and what they're looking for from you all. cep.org/wp-content/u...

Thanks James! All credit to our colleague Elisha Smith Arrillaga who has led this effort!

New research just out - on the effects of MacKenzie Scott’s big gifts: cep.org/wp-content/u...

5 Things We Just Learned About MacKenzie Scott’s Giving A study by the Center for Effective Philanthropy reveals the profound impact of MacKenzie Scott’s unrestricted grants on hundreds of nonprofits.

Another terrific CEP report about MacKenzie Scott's transformative giving. As our @kaboom-play.bsky.social CEO Lysa Ratliff told @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social, "It allowed us to move into what we needed to do to have a path to achieving our mission."

www.philanthropy.com/article/5-th...

Commentary: Hold The Champagne - The NonProfit Times At some point in an elementary school career every student will be asked to pick a President of the United States to emulate and prepare a report to present in front of the class. It’s a pretty good b...

This, from @paulclolery.bsky.social 11 days ago, reads as prescient: thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles...

How Funders Can Respond to an Unprecedented Threat to Nonprofits | The Center for Effective Philanthropy The Trump administration’s hostility for and threat to the nonprofit sector is clear; how should funders respond?

The White House memo of Friday is an astonishing assault on nonprofits. But we are not powerless. Institutional funders are definitely not powerless. My post, just up this morning. cep.org/blog/how-fun...

Opinion | To Obey Trump or Not to Obey The voluntarily surrender of the public’s power is how autocracies are built.

This is a powerful piece that illustrates the folly of the anticipatory obedience that we’re witnessing. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/o...

Standing Firm in Our Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Archstone Foundation Archstone Foundation remains unequivocally committed to our core values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to ensuring all older adults and caregivers receive the support, resources, an...

Appreciated this statement on DEI from Archstone Foundation CEO archstone.org/blog/standin...

Now is the Time to Lay the Foundation for Long-Term Civic Resilience | The Center for Effective Philanthropy Regardless of where you fund, don’t leave youth voices out of the conversation: now more than ever it's critical to systematically listen.

Appreciated my terrific colleague David McKinney’s call for us to focus on young people in this moment: cep.org/blog/now-is-...

Are we just going to quietly go about our business as the federal government is seized by those intent on violating not just every norm but also the U.S. Constitution? Where is the protest? The speaking out? The calling this what it is?

Not sure this will be of help, but passing it along. Should be writing about USAid being disappeared. Also impacting nonprofits here.

Health Programs Shutter Around the World After Trump Pauses Foreign Aid Lifesaving treatment and prevention programs for tuberculosis, malaria, H.I.V. and other diseases cannot access funds to continue work.

This is appalling. Cruelty seems to be the point. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/h...

Nonprofits Under Threat: Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette in Conversation | LinkedIn "Nonprofits are facing significant, arguably unprecedented, challenges," wrote CEP President Phil Buchanan in a recent post on the CEP blog. In that post, Phil names three key developments that have him worried, and calls on donors to act. To talk more about these concerns - and how we can all act to defend U.S. nonprofits in a challenging moment - Phil will chat with CEP colleague, co-host of the Giving Done Right podcast, and Vice President, Programming and External Relations, Grace Nicolette. Join us for this informal conversation right here on LinkedIn!

Join @gracenicolette.bsky.social and me today for a discussion of threats to nonprofits. www.linkedin.com/events/72900...

Thanks for your counsel on this, my (literal) brother

Standing Strong for DEI | The Center for Effective Philanthropy What happens when a term becomes so politicized that identifying with it — or not — carries too much baggage for a funder?

Don't be cowed or intimidated. Stand up for DEI which, when done well, is both the right thing and the smart thing to do -- driving superior performance and results. cep.org/blog/standin...

Loved this conversation with the brilliant Dr. Sephus. She is showing us what commitment to making a difference -- and giving back -- looks like.

To say breezephilanthropy.bsky.social, @gracenicolette.bsky.social, & I had a fun discussion re critics of philanthropy is 2 understate things massively. Beth is brilliant, funny, & crucially, her message re the need for more generosity could not be more important. link.chtbl.com/givingdoneri...

Season 4, Episode 15 - Giving Done Right Podcast

🎧NEW SHOW out today! What do the critics of philanthropy in society get right v. wrong? Isn't it hypocritical that many critics lob their critiques from endowed chairs at universities? @philxbuchanan.bsky.social and I asked Beth Breeze ALL our hard questions: givingdoneright.org/season-4-epi...

Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital U.S. Nonprofit Sector is Under Threat and Must Be Protected | The Center for Effective Philanthropy Nonprofits are facing significant, arguably unprecedented, challenges and it’s crucial that donors, whatever their ideologies or particular programmatic goals or priorities, pay attention. Three devel...

Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital U.S. Nonprofit Sector is Under Threat and Must Be Protected, a must-read by @philxbuchanan.bsky.social cep.org/blog/calling...

Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital U.S. Nonprofit Sector is Under Threat and Must Be Protected | The Center for Effective Philanthropy Nonprofits are facing significant, arguably unprecedented, challenges and it’s crucial that donors, whatever their ideologies or particular programmatic goals or priorities, pay attention. Three devel...

Nonprofits are under what feels to me like unprecedented stress right now. I explain why, and what we might do about it, here: cep.org/blog/calling...

Season 4, From the Archives - Giving Done Right Podcast

An encore episode today...this was one of the most listened-to shows from prior seasons. @philxbuchanan.bsky.social and I got to ask Paul Niehaus of @give-directly.bsky.social all of our tough questions about giving cash to the poor and effective altruism. givingdoneright.org/season-4-fro...

The Giving Done Right Podcast Welcome to Giving Done Right, a podcast on everything you need to know to make an impact with your charitable giving.

Catch up on Season 4 of the Giving Done Right podcast. This is our longest season yet -- and most far-reaching in terms of guests and topics covered. givingdoneright.org

Bold Leadership and Uncommon Decency: In Memory of Mike Bailin | The Center for Effective Philanthropy Phil Buchanan remembers former CEP Board Member and long-time friend, Mike Bailin, for his impact in the social sector and his kindness.

Just re-posting this tribute to an amazing philanthropic leader that we put up on the CEP Blog just before the holidays. We all miss Mike Bailin. cep.org/blog/bold-le...

YouTube video by Effective Philanthropy Giving Done Right Podcast clip | Season 4, E14, Clip 2 - Julián Castro

"Now is the time to show support, to show solidarity" www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_vO...

I found this conversation @gracenicolette.bsky.social and I had with @juliancastrotx.bsky.social of the Latino Community Foundation sobering and inspiring -- and very much enlghtening. bit.ly/4gcrsWA