The brilliant New York Human Services Council has just released a second funny video about nonprofit-land—and it stings. Finally, a reality TV series about nonprofits!
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A CEO’s Stakeholder Plea Calls on the Non-Cash Capital of Nonprofits
More nonprofits need to recognize the potential of engaging their stakeholders and what is required to mobilizing them. This is one model worth watching.
A Chaotic Saga: Nobel Prize in Literature Plagued by Continuing Controversy
Austrian novelist Peter Handke’s Nobel in Literature drew boycotts, a protest, and a petition because he’s seen as an apologist for the Muslim genocide during the 1990s Balkan wars.
Univ. of Phoenix Must Pay $191M for Deceptive Advertising—Mostly to Students
Some markets are too important to leave to profitmaking entities. Higher education, where many have been left with no jobs and heavy debt as a result of fraudulent marketing, may be one of them.
Denmark Comes Clean on Pigs: Will the US Follow?
Can you raise pigs without the widespread use of antibiotics that fuel drug-resistant germs? Denmark, which raises 32 million pigs a year, suggests you can.
A $10 Million Grant from Ford Foundation to One Museum—But Why?
Why did the Ford Foundation’s equity grants initiative give such a very big grant to one Michigan museum?
Why NPQ Readers Give…in Their Own Words
Some NPQ readers tell us what they really think of us. Now, we need you to chime in!
Will Employee Ownership Decrease Wealth Inequality?
Not all employee ownership is the same. To reduce wealth and income inequality, company culture must change, which Keeling believes is only likely to happen when workers own a substantial share of the company.
An Austin Nonprofit’s Call for a Bit More Thought with Holiday Donations
Some nonprofits are besieged with donations less motivated by sacrifice than the dumping of unused goods. This Texas organization asks donors to think before passing along that ancient prom dress.
Police Violence Leads to Lower Birth Weights, Harvard Sociologist Finds
A study finds that police violence contributes to the stark and enduring black-white disparities in infant health and the intergenerational transmission of disadvantage.
Houston Police Chief Blames NRA-Compliant Senators for Inaction on VAWA
In Houston, after the shooting of an officer, the police chief calls out senators for succumbing to NRA pressure and failing to extend the Violence Against Women Act.
California Goes All Out to Boost College Completion Rates
The roadblocks to college completion are many and varied. In California, the state is designing a multifaceted response that aims to meet the complexity of the problem.