We might suggest that any nonprofit that lists only one board member, with that board member being paid by the organization, isn’t a nonprofit at all.
Why State Regulators Must Regulate: Arizona “Foundation” Goes Rogue
Homelessness as a Given? The Loss of Urgency
There are 8,000 unsheltered homeless people in the San Fernando Valley alone.
Barr Foundation Funds Boston Globe’s Educational Reporting
In the age of concern about anti-democratic trends in philanthropy, we must consider also how philanthropic investments in the news protect the public voice.
“Bless the Poets”: First Native US Poet Laureate Calls Us All to a Different Future
Joy Harjo is the first Native American US Poet Laureate. Her appointment this week was a message from the Library of Congress and a long time coming.
72 Philly Cops Benched after Nonprofit Exposes Racist, Violent Facebook Posts
Violent, racist, and inflammatory, thousands of social media posts by police officers disclose enough blatant disregard for the public to cause departments to take action.
Is United Way a Funder in Need of a New Funding Model or Just Retirement?
The United Way model has lulled many into a stupor, and the wake-up call may be harsh.
New York State Passes “Nation’s Strongest” Climate Legislation
The new law creates thousands of new jobs and mandates investment in energy efficiency and clean energy in the frontline communities that will be affected first—and worst—by the climate crisis.
Build Sea Walls? Study Finds US Cities Face Looming $42 Billion Price Tag
How much will global heating-induced sea level rises cost? A study finds that just building sea walls for coastal cities with over 25,000 residents would require spending $42 billion by 2040.
Financial Cautionary Tales for Nonprofits
Kate Barr of Propel joins us for a special webinar to share cautionary tales about common nonprofit financial traps. A stitch in time will help avoid embarrassing, reputation-damaging meltdowns.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Big Green Nonprofits: Negotiating the Challenges
Achieving equity in large “Big Green” nonprofits requires an approach that creates space for cultural change, along with an appreciation for the multi-layered complexity of the organizations.
Historic Reparations Hearings Finally Held by Congress
A bill to establish a congressional commission regarding reparations for Black Americans finally gains momentum more than two decades after the measure was first introduced.
Sterling College: A Nonprofit Rebranding without Reserve
The homepage of Vermont’s Sterling College reads, “This is a climate emergency.” That sets the school’s intention to work for sustainability in all things, including among its students.