Not all foundations are created equal. Not all foundations cease operations equally, either.
Memphis-Based Plough Foundation Prepares to Close Its Doors in Four Years
Employees Become Co-Owners of “The Old Farmer’s Almanac”
In New Hampshire, Yankee Publishing, a family-owned firm since 1935, sold 30 percent of the company to its employees; over time, employees will gain full ownership.
Community Finance Leaders Bust Myths about Rural Poverty
Two community development finance leaders weigh in on common misunderstandings about rural America and how to promote effective change.
Parkland Students Outline Gun Safety Vision in Comprehensive Plan
Student survivors of the Parkland shooting outline a holistic vision to address the causes of US gun violence.
Communities and States Mobilize to Block New Restrictions on Immigrants
As the White House seeks to implement the so-called “public charge” rule that favors wealthier and more educated immigrants, a coalition of advocacy groups has sued the government over the proposed change.
Napa Museum Plan to Deaccession Art Works Raises Art Community’s Ire
A Bay Area museum plans to deaccession the majority of its collection to stabilize its finances, prompting over 100 artists to sign an open letter protesting the move.
Board Building, but to What End?
Advice columns on how to be a good board member often contain useful pointers, but it is important to get lost in the check lists and lose sight of your nonprofit’s mission.
A Swedish Teenager Crosses the Atlantic to Fight for the Planet
Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, calls attention to the climate crisis by engaging in a near-zero carbon emission trip across the Atlantic.
Universal Basic Income Gains Traction
While not without its drawbacks, a universal basic income, by setting an income floor for all Americans, has the potential to help create a more just society.
As Amazon Burns, Brazil’s Indigenous Communities Take to the Streets
Indigenous women in Brazil marched on the capital, advocating for better healthcare, environmental protection for the Amazon, and sovereignty.
Equity, Health, Resilience, and Jobs: Lessons from the Just Growth Circle
In Atlanta, one of the nation’s most unequal cities, an informal network known as the Just Growth Circle seeks to break down divides and foster equitable development.
San Antonio Nonprofit to Buy Legacy Businesses as Social Enterprise Strategy
In a social enterprise twist, a nonprofit seeks to preserve family-owned businesses by buying them, preserving jobs while generating earned income to support its operations.