In this conversation with NPQ, Kristin Powell discusses how Black Futures Lab organizes rural Black communities through long-term deep canvassing.
Building Rural Black Political Power: A Conversation with Kristin Powell
Liberatory Leadership: A Transformative Model for a Changing World
A new NPQ series on liberatory leadership as a practice begins with an introduction to the framework.
Former Maryland Governor Calls on States to Place Trump Officials on Trial
How can nonprofits and activists respond to the rising threat of authoritarianism? A former Maryland governor calls on states to hold Trump officials criminally liable.
Without DOJ Funding, Community Violence Intervention Programs Face Uncertainty
Among the groups impacted by the recent massive loss of Department of Justice funding are community violence intervention programs that use a public health framework to address gun violence.
Federal Jobs, Science, and Anti-Intellectualism: Climate Scientists Speak Out
Behind climate change skepticism lies a deeper challenge—a growing contempt for knowledge and science. This is not a new trend in US society, but it is intensifying.
Nonprofits Need Equity Too: The Case for Providing “Enterprise Capital”
Standard foundation funding is either project-specific or, at best, given as annual operational grants. By contrast, a lump-sum, multiyear investment allows nonprofits to plan and build.
Impact of International Aid Cuts on African Communities
Cuts to USAID could trigger widespread humanitarian disasters, cripple healthcare systems, increase global instability, and diminish US influence abroad.
Gender Equality Advocates Advance Pay Equity at State Level
Advocates are achieving gains in pay equity, pay transparency, and salary disclosure at the state level.
What the Supreme Court’s Standing Ruling Means for Nonprofit Litigation
A recent Supreme Court ruling didn’t just reject a lawsuit—it redrew the map for how nonprofits can challenge actions of the federal government, making a major statement about who is allowed to bring such cases to court.
Banking and Community: A Conversation with Oscar Perry Abello
Community banks play a vital role in supporting community investing. By strengthening local banks, local communities can generate more equitable economic outcomes.
Standing Strong: Native CDFIs Mobilize to Protect Economic Sovereignty
In March, Native CDFIs—like all CDFIs—faced threats from a Trump administration executive order. Advocacy was successful, but the struggle for Native sovereignty continues.
Why Communities Must Reclaim the Power of Banking
Big banks didn’t always dominate finance. The fact that they now do has reduced local community investment. Restoring community banking could help remedy that.