Harvard’s Nieman Lab asked “the smartest people in journalism and digital media” for predictions for the coming year. A central theme: the rise of multi-party collaborations.
A 2018 Nonprofit Sampler of NPQ’s Most Popular and Influential Content
NPQ expanded its offerings to nonprofits, philanthropy, and social activists significantly over the past year. This retrospective of some of the best, most critical content of 2018 provides a short guided tour of what we will continue to provide for you over the coming year.
A DIY Vision for Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Civil Society for 2019
Happy New Year! Last week, we highlighted seven critical trends that marked the civil sector in the US in 2018. But what will 2019 bring? Or, more importantly, what will you bring to it?
Another Charitable Donation Clawback: A Heads-Up to Nonprofit Fundraisers
Another Ponzi scheme clawback of money—this time, hundreds of thousands donated over a ten-year period—reminds us that money is not just money, but also influence and entrée, even when it is given philanthropically.
Financial Instability Threatens Nursing Homes across South Dakota
Perhaps it is time to consider the costs we all bear from for-profit corporations in the nursing home field.
Thrift Stores Expand Despite Rising Economy: Is Planet Awareness the Reason?
Sales at nonprofit thrift stores are notably more brisk, sparking an expansion in the field, but the larger market shift that appears to be at play is interesting in itself
In New Jersey, a Community-Building Vision Emerges
In a new publication titled Thriving Cities, a network of 250 community-based organizations in New Jersey outlines their vision for building community and achieving greater economic justice.
Support for Employee Ownership Climbs Nationally
Building on the passage of last year’s Main Street Employee Ownership Act by Congress, prospects for continued employee ownership growth in the US look bright.
The Workforce Crisis in Child Care Grows More Dire
The pay and benefits for those working in childcare programs have created a wage ghetto and an erosion of a critical workforce at the same time. What must be done?
Young Adults May Drive Support for Medicare for All
A recent poll found that 70 percent of Americans, including 52 percent of Republicans, support universal healthcare under the name “Medicare for All.” Support was even higher among Americans under the age of 35.
The Bridge to Next Year: 7 Critical 2018 Civil Society Trends from NPQ
Social trends do not observe calendars, of course, but as NPQ looks back over some of the powerful trends rocking this country and its nonprofits and philanthropic sector this year, we see 7 trends that are actively continuing to develop These trends, therefore, can and should be seen as opportunities for breakthroughs and NPQ will be here right by your side while we seize the day.
2018 Top Nonprofit Webinars
Here are Nonprofit Quarterly’s top ten webinars in 2018 as judged only by number of views, the list includes new videos as well as a few classics that are still as relevant as ever.