The closing of Portland, Maine’s Venture Hall after receiving a large and prestigious grant follows accusations of sexual misconduct by one of its cofounders.
Agency Closes after Cofounder is Called to Account
Olympics Sexual Abuse: Gymnasts Demand Nonprofit, University Accountability
The stories are horrifying, and Dr. Larry Nassar is headed for prison. But will the culture of not asking questions at Team USA Gymnastics, the US Olympic Committee, and Michigan State University—which allowed abuse to persist for decades—change or stay the same?
Caught in the Crossfire: A Johnson Amendment Story
Local city councilmember finds himself juggling between two rival community-based nonprofits, leading him to violate the city charter.
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Thrives with New Business Model
A partnership between a conservatory, an arts nonprofit, and Milwaukee Public Schools brings art education to the schools while boosting the conservatory’s financial bottom-line.
Will Facebook’s Latest Algorithm Change Help or Hurt Nonprofits?
Nonprofits may get fewer eyeballs, as Facebook, to retard the spread of “fake news,” changes its algorithm to favor posts from friends over those from organizations. Then again, aren’t nonprofits in the friend- and relationship-building business?
American Indian Museum Tackles Challenging Issue of Cultural Appropriation
The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian examines the history of representation of American Indians in the US in an exhibit simply titled “Americans.”
Apple Commits to Malala Fund
Apple just announced with great fanfare that the company became the Malala Fund’s first “Laureate partner.” But if Malala’s history is any guide, she may not be quiet if Apple fails to live up to her vision.
New Nonprofit Startup Accelerator Folds after Receiving Large Grant
How exactly does a nonprofit go from being awarded a $475,000 grant to closing in less than two weeks? The story of this Bangor, Maine nonprofit remains a bit of a mystery.
The Shutdown’s Potential Fallout for Nonprofits and Communities: A Heads-Up
Government shutdowns are often passed off as non-events with little impact unless you are a government employee, but that’s not exactly the case.
Nonprofit Legal Firm Ordered to Pay for its Defense of Anti-Fracking City Ordinance
In what could be a precedent-setting ruling, a nonprofit law firm is ordered to pay $52,000 to a gas and oil company for defending one rural township’s ban of fracking.
Los Angeles Philanthropists Invest in City’s Public Schools for the Long Haul
Ten years ago, the Lundquists made waves when they decided to invest $50 million into a nonprofit designed to boost existing Los Angeles public schools. Now, they’re investing another $35 million. A long-term approach, they contend, is key to achieving results.
Kimbal Musk Plans to Bring “Learning Gardens” to Scale
Ambition appears to run in the Musk family, as Big Green’s CEO seeks to bring learning gardens to every school in the country.