American Indians, hit as hard by the opioid crisis as rural whites, develop their own legal and medical responses to the crisis.
American Indian Nations Respond to Opioid Epidemic in Their Communities
No One Ever Said Fundraising Had to be Dead Serious: A Silly Engagement Idea Goes Viral
Maybe our donors and constituents need to build a sense of community with joy at the center—did you ever consider that?
Legal Theorists Promote a New Approach: Dictatorship for Democracy
Gillette and Skeel advocate takeover boards for bankrupt communities. We’ve seen the dismal results in Detroit, Flint, and Atlantic City—and now Puerto Rico. Don’t let this happen to you!
University of Louisville Still in “Clean Up” Mode in Wake of Foundation Scandal
Nearly five months after a so-called “forensic audit” detailed up to $100 million in losses through mismanagement and over-spending at the University of Louisville Foundation, the university still hasn’t decided whether to sue former President James Ramsey anyone from the foundation.
Nonprofits Play Lead Role in Fastest Growing Job Sector, But Will We Grow It as a Wage Ghetto?
A Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report notes that elder care, a sector where nonprofits play an outsized role, is one of the nation’s fastest growing industries. Will nonprofits make this industry the centerpiece of a more equitable economy? Or will we allow the industry, as BLS predicts, to remain a wage ghetto?
Study Finds $20M in Insider Loans and Transactions at 138 Jewish Charities
The Jewish Federations of North America are, collectively, the fifth biggest charity in the United States. Haaretz’s study of 138 Jewish federations registered in the US from 2012 to 2015 reveals many insider deals—and little transparency.
How Not to Let Politicians Exploit Nonprofit Issue Advocacy
As nonprofits become more accustomed to participating in the full range of allowable advocacy activity, they will need to keep an eye out for any exploitation.
Amid Harvey Fallout, Texas Gulf Coast Region Red Cross CEO Resigns after Only 6 Months
The new CEO of the Texas Gulf Coast Red Cross opts out, citing disagreements with organizational decisions made.
Renowned DC Chef Leads Relief Effort in Puerto Rico
After providing over two million meals to residents in Puerto Rico, a chef may have found a new calling: disaster relief specialist.
Big Brother, Meet Citizen Score: China to Cull Online Data to Create Individual Rating System
China is developing a national program to monitor and rate the behavior of its citizens, where access to loans, jobs, schools, and visas will depend on one’s “citizen score.”
Colorado Town Rediscovers Value of Meeting People Where They’re At
Community organizing approach gives voice to the voiceless, helping city tap into the assets of its diverse communities and align programs with community needs.
Changes in Giving Patterns: Understanding the Dialectics
This article discusses trends in individual grantmaking as a lens through which to explore the efforts of so-called “experts” to corral giving, and asks, “Can we make donors act differently, and should we even want to?” Why not promote peer-based giving circles instead?