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.

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 three D’s of the conservative political revolution—disinvestment, dismantling, and devolution—spell out the challenge for nonprofits and their constituents.

“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.

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.

The same principles that apply in normal times come to the fore during crises: don’t panic, but do plan.

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.

Cho reports on what immigrant communities are doing to combat racism, hate crimes, job discrimination, resource inadequacy, and unjust incarceration—long-standing concerns for all people of color and low-income families.

Notes from the frontlines of protest: the atmosphere of intolerance for dissent has palpably intensified as demonstrators face bureaucratic obstacles, ramped-up charges, intimidation, and the use of force.

Learn what the new USA PATRIOT Act could mean for your nonprofit.

Even before the smoke had cleared at Ground Zero, charities were being raked over the coals for “mismanagement” of donations—the real mistake, according to the author, was failing to stand up to the media’s attacks with confidence and vision.