Done the right way, reforming DAFs would not only help working charities, but would also allow community foundations to grow in stature and do what they do best.
Donor-Advised Funds and Community Foundations, Reimagined
Report Highlights Widespread Economic Hardship among Employed US Workforce
Unemployment is low, the stock market is strong, and corporate profits are at record highs, so why are so many working families experiencing hardship where basic needs are concerned? Maybe the formula for trickle-down prosperity is wrong.
A Year after Harvey, Crowd-Built Online Houston Flood Museum Launches
The Houston Flood Museum represents an innovative grassroots approach to collecting and sharing stories—in words, pictures, audio, and video—from people who lived through last year’s devastating hurricane.
James Beard Organizes Chefs on Farm Bill and Promotes Gender Equity
How one foundation, with help from others, is using advocacy for healthy food and gender diversity.
Report: Maria Death Toll Upped to Nearly 3,000 in Puerto Rico
A Puerto Rico government–commissioned report finds that nearly 3,000 lost their lives due to storm-related impacts in the six months after Hurricane Maria made landfall.
An Independent Amish Foundation Struggles to Get On Its Feet
A foundation aims to remove barriers between the Amish and the rest of society, bringing in voices that have been marginalized.
Will the Future of Voting Rights Be Decided in North Carolina?
On August 27th, a three-judge federal panel ruled that the current congressional district map for North Carolina was unconstitutionally drawn to favor Republicans over Democrats. It may need to be redrawn before the November elections.
Geopolitical Tug-of-War Leaves Relief Agency Gasping for Funds
In an attempt to make what Trump would undoubtedly call the greatest peace deal of all time, his administration threatens to undercut the lives of seven million refugees.
National Prison Strike Going Strong in Second Week
A nationwide prison strike continues, though the reaction from politicians and the mainstream press is somewhat lackluster.
UN Report Issues Call to Prosecute Myanmar Military Leaders for Genocide
Belatedly, the United Nations has recommended prosecution of military officials in Myanmar for carrying out a genocidal campaign against the Rohingya.
National Gallery Faces First Leadership Transition Since 1990s
After 26 years, the National Gallery, a Smithsonian museum on the National Mall, looks to hire a new director. Whoever is ultimately selected will face a wide range of challenges.
A Worker Co-op Movement Emerges in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, not typically known as a center of worker co-op development, a new wave of worker co-op development is now taking place, centered in Southeast Los Angeles County inner-ring suburbs.