The volunteer-staffed National Families Together Hotline will work to find the parents of detained children, almost as a private investigator would, and then staff will help connect parents to free legal services.
Former NAACP Head Ben Jealous Wins Democratic Primary for Governor of Maryland
Ben Jealous wins Maryland’s Democratic primary for governor. His opponents paint his positions of standing for the people as “extreme,” but, in light of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s win this week, we hope he is another sign that the landscape of what is politically feasible is changing.
DC Memorial to Honor Nation’s American Indian Veterans
A memorial for American Indian veterans, slated to open on the National Mall in 2020, achieved a milestone this week with the final selection of a memorial design concept.
Justice Kennedy Steps Down: Will Nonprofits Be on the Losing End of His Decision?
While Democratic and Republican politicians fight political battles over when the nomination of Justice Kennedy’s replacement should or should not be considered, those who will be most affected by the result should know this is their decision, too.
Cleveland’s Great Lakes Brewery to Become Employee-Owned
In part because of the work of a nonprofit technical assistance center at Kent State University, Ohio has been a leader in employee ownership. Now, the state’s largest brewpub is poised to join the ranks of Ohio employee-owned firms.
Improving Individual Health Requires a Village of Service Providers
Recognizing that improving health depends on improving overall quality of life, the American Hospital Association is advocating for the building of new partnerships and alliances.
Americans for Prosperity’s Nonprofit Status Challenged in New Hampshire
Under New Hampshire law, 501c4 organizations like AFP may advocate for issues like Right-to-Work, but not for specific candidates. Because the mailers called out specific representatives prior to the New Hampshire primary, the representatives say AFP is endorsing those reps’ opponents.
Measuring Fundraising Performance vs. Fundraiser Performance—Part 1
In this first part of a classic NPQ three-part series, Simone Joyaux fulfills a promise to write about measuring the performance of fundraisers.
Emmett Carson Steps Down at Embattled Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Emmett Carson, by many accounts, put growth above other considerations, so his assertion upon leaving the Silicon Valley Community Foundation that he remains proud that the foundation reflects the ethos of Silicon Valley holds a particular irony.
Janus, Worker Rights, and the Absurdity of Supreme Court Jurisprudence
A 5-4 Supreme Court decision makes “right to work” mandatory in the public sector, invalidating the laws of 23 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. Apparently, stare decisis means whatever five Justices say it means.
Nebraska AG: Board Members Convinced Goodwill CEO was Best in Class Even as Red Flags Waved
The board met monthly over lunch, but so much power was vested in the CEO and a strong executive committee that the board believed that the CEO was one of the “best in the country” even as most indicators showed declining impact.
The Small “d” Democratic Promise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Bold Win
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beat Rep. Joe Crowley this week with a bold and very different campaign against the Democratic Party establishment.