Nonprofits cannot pretend that cybersecurity doesn’t matter. A cautionary tale and some timely resources for you on nonprofit cybersecurity.
“Random Acts of Innovation” in Nonprofit Journalism: So 5 Minutes Ago
Sometimes getting the basics right is as important as being innovative, as the past decade’s record of development in the nonprofit journalism sector attests.
Why Low Overhead Is Such a Bad Proxy for Efficiency
A Wall Street Journal op-ed illustrates once again the foolishness of confusing low overhead with efficiency. Indeed, many of the most efficient nonprofits have higher overhead because overhead is needed to be effective.
Grinnell Student Workers Boost Union Cause by Changing the Narrative
Undergraduate students at Grinnell College in Iowa are fighting for the right to unionize but are stymied by both university control of the narrative and by President Trump’s conservative appointees to the National Labor Relations Board.
Coworking Comes to Religion, Helping Churches Save on Costs
The idea of multiple groups working in a common space has its counterpart in the nation’s religious community, with multiple religious groups sharing a common space for worship.
Lost Community Trust? Here We Go Again…
First, it was Echo Housing in Evanston, Illinois. Now, it is UNISON in Milwaukee that’s facing loss of trust.
Remaking the Economy: Who Will Own the Land?
If you are interested in racial and economic equity—in community development, rural development, food security, the environment, and a host of other issues—you should understand the basics of land justice.
Permanent Latinx Gallery Planned at Smithsonian
Last week, the Smithsonian announced the establishment of its first permanent gallery dedicated to Latinx history and culture. Supported by a $10 million donation from the Molina family, the 4,500-square-foot gallery will open in 2021 and be housed at the Museum of American History.
A Credit Score to Immigrate? Bizarre Proposed Rule Would Trump Human Rights
A rule requiring credit checks for immigrants perpetuates economic discrimination against vulnerable populations.
Smoke and Mirrors: The Case of the Missing Members at US Pain
Where did 75,000 of patient advocacy Group US Pain’s members go? Left with 15,000 of a previously claimed 90,000 members, a similarly reduced social media following, a history of financial irregularities, and some odd 990 reports, this group was quite successful in pulling down money from opioid producers.
Bay Area Counties Move to End Probation Fees
In the San Francisco Bay Area, two courts have banned assessing fees to parolees for probation programs. In Alameda County, these fees had averaged $6,000 per person, a financial blow that put former prisoners in debt and often led to recidivism.
The Exclusive Inclusivity Trap in Cleveland
December 2, 2018; Crain’s Cleveland Business and Plain Dealer Unhappy with a struggling regional economy, a group of Cleveland leaders wants to build a community-wide, inclusive community development process and strategy that can succeed where others have failed. According to Peter Krouse, writing for Cleveland.com, the as-yet-unnamed group sees inclusivity as a key to