As a Rocky Mountain Institute advisor puts it, to move the dial on climate change, “You need to start shutting down high-carbon infrastructure on a schedule, and you need to stop building new carbon infrastructure. Ultimately, there is no other way.”
Unreal Donation Leaves Small Oakland Nonprofit in a Tailspin
Sometimes, especially when receiving art donations with uncertain value, it pays to take a financial look before you leap, as a small Oakland nonprofit learns the hard way.
Report Identifies Barriers to Nonprofit Advancement for Women of Color
By examining the impact of both race and gender on career advancement, the latest “Race to Lead” report provides better understanding of the unique workplace experiences of women of color.
Canadian Child Poverty Reduction Shows Importance of Family Income Supports
The early outcomes of Canada’s poverty reduction strategy may offer insight for policymakers worldwide in seeking to strike the right balance between fueling a market economy and investment in social programs.
Arkansas Bill Would Extend Sunshine Rules to Public-Linked Support Nonprofits
Arkansas’s higher education support foundations aren’t too transparent, but a new bill, if passed, would make them more so.
Withdrawn Capital Improvement Funds Worry Connecticut Nonprofits
Does squeezing Connecticut’s nonprofit safety net undermine service delivery?
Windows of Collaborative Opportunity: Considerations of Governance
Community activists may need to throw out many of the old ways of thinking about public-private collaborations in favor of more fluidity and agility. This article suggests the notion of collaborative windows of opportunity is more important (and potentially fleeting) than we may have previously assumed.
Wise Nonprofit Vows a Livable Wage Floor for Direct Care Workers
EveryStep, an Iowa nonprofit providing direct care to vulnerable people, shows leadership and wisdom, declaring it will no longer pay less than a livable wage to its dedicated workforce.
Oakland Teacher Contract Marks Another Gain for #RedforEd Movement
After a seven-day strike, Oakland teachers reach a four-year agreement with the city’s school district. As in Los Angeles, the contract includes a provision asking the school board to join their L.A. counterparts in calling for a statewide charter school moratorium.
“Special Ed” Model Still Failing Badly
Reasons why “special ed” doesn’t benefit students with disabilities abound; solutions do not.
Broadway vs. Community Theatre: Is Battle over “Mockingbird” to Be Lee’s Legacy?
Apparently, the ghost of Harper Lee is causing much angst for community theaters as they are threatened with legal action.
Demand for Student Journalism Programs Remains Strong
A recent national study reveals a growing interest in high school journalism programs in spite of continuing attacks against the media and job cuts at news outlets nationwide.