September 23, 2025
The nonprofit sector faces mounting pressures that demand both strategic thinking and bold action from leaders at every level, particularly around how we understand power and community building. Indah Nuritasari demonstrates how immigrant media organizations function as vital community infrastructure, while Marcus Littles, Michael Partis, and Marcus Pope challenge conventional notions of Black male leadership. Both pieces offer insights into leadership models that prioritize collective care over individual authority.
And as authoritarianism rises globally, foundation leaders and movement organizers must forge stronger partnerships. In a recent conversation, Manuel Pastor and Carmen Rojas explore practical strategies for responsive philanthropy that can effectively counter democratic threats.
In solidarity,
Coty Poynter
Managing Editor
