Recession and local government budget squeezes have led city after city to turn to a tempting source of revenue: nonprofit property. How should you respond?
Who’s Afraid of a Small Blue Pill?
Certain foundations have been acting strangely calm lately—what are they on? Anthrop reveals the shocking truth.
Who Ya Gonna Call? (When Your Computer is Possessed)
Does your organization have its own ghostbuster? Here are some thoughts on figuring out how to gain more control over technology support.
From Passion to Practice: Providing Professional Development Opportunities for Constituents
The people most likely to care strongly about the success of your organization may be your largest untapped resource. The folks from Head Start share tips on supporting constituents as they become regular staff members of agencies.
Social Welfare After September 11
In 1991 off the New England shore, three systems combined to create the strongest single storm in recorded history. The colossal collision of “three pieces of energy” was a regenerated hurricane. This event, now known as the “Perfect Storm”—the title of a popular book and movie—was not acknowledged as a single phenomenon at the time. According to meteorologist David Epstein, “most meteorologists still refer to it as the no-name storm because it wasn’t given a name and it probably should have been.” Its power was unmistakable. Winds peaked at 100 miles an hour, and ocean waves of up to 100 feet and shore waves 30 to 40 feet high left devastation in their wake. Many of those who died in the course of this combined event were never found.
Directors’ and Officers’ Coverage: Is It Worth It?
Rates for liability coverage have increased sharply, independently of the risk-behavior of the insured or local regulations, yet boards of directors should still make sure they are covered.
Welcome | Spring 2002
September 11 focused national attention on the risks and complexities of survival in a global society. In its wake, the notion that any nation-state, even one with the economic and military might of the United States, can guarantee the safety and security of its citizens has all but collapsed—much has changed in six months. Yet,
The New Federalism
The three D’s of the conservative political revolution—disinvestment, dismantling, and devolution—spell out the challenge for nonprofits and their constituents.
A Threat to the Public’s Right-to-Know
“Being unaware of danger is not the same thing as being safe from danger.” In an effort to combat terrorism, the government has blocked access to information vital to the safety and general quality of life in many communities.
Will You Still Feed Me When I’m 64?
Social activists thinking about retirement? Unheard of! Small nonprofits offering pension plans? Crazy! Yet that’s what the National Organizers Alliance has made possible—Hanna shares how.
Managing Financial Uncertainty
The same principles that apply in normal times come to the fore during crises: don’t panic, but do plan.
Deciding Between New and Used Technology
If your budget doesn’t allow for new computer purchases, you need to think through the costs and benefits of buying or accepting used computers.