Cost of living and minimum wage disparities in the Washington, D.C. area further illustrate the need for an increase in the federal minimum wage.
Nonprofits and the Wage Landscape: Choose your Position
Soccer Star Rapinoe’s Protest in Solidarity with Kaepernick Preempted
As the furor over Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem continues, soccer star Megan Rapinoe’s attempt to follow suit was circumvented by playing it before her team left the locker room for Sunday’s game.
49ers Make Gifts to Address Racial Inequities
Few fans probably anticipated that 49ers CEO Jed York would announce two gifts totaling a million dollars to address racial inequities.
Billionaire Gifts to Humanity: Defeating Death and Living among the Stars
Some billionaires are independently doing with science what used to be the prerogative of governments and peer-review groups of scientists. Should we worry?
Blue Meridian Partners: A Collaborative Form of “Big Bet” Philanthropy Aims to Give $1B to Youth Programs
“Big Bet” philanthropy has gotten a lot of press lately, and, indeed, the dollar amounts here are somewhat staggering in the nonprofit world, but the Blue Meridian initiative has some special design aspects that deserve a thoughtful response from readers.
What’s Your #WorstGrantEver Story?
Please tweet at us and let us know all about your #worstgrantever.
Study of Arts Nonprofits Shows Donations Drop as Audience Numbers Rise
Over the years, NPQ has repeatedly published research findings that throw plenty of doubt on the assertion that donors need to see measurable outcomes for their philanthropic investments. Maybe sometimes they just want to listen to music.
Nonprofits, Refugees & Smartphones: A New Way of Working Emerges
Smartphones are becoming a vital tool for refugees trying to escape violence in countries facing conflict, and nonprofits are stepping in to connect refugees to mobile devices.
Poll: Support for Black Lives Matter Now Majority View among Young Adults
The Black Lives Matter movement is gaining popularity among younger Americans, according to a new survey of more than 1750 people ages 18–30.
A Goat Library? Why Local Nonprofits Fit So Well with Local Needs
We have seen libraries that lend seeds, tools, and numerous other things, but this nonprofit service may have reached a new level by using goats to help landowners clear weeds from their lands.
When Your Nonprofit Should Consider Turning Down That Contract: A NY CEO Speaks Out
A CEO suggests that nonprofits should consider rejecting underfunded contracts that leave them no capacity to evolve or sustain over the long term.
Koch Brothers Fund Grassroots Conservative Workshops for the Long Haul
The Koch brothers and their political network are planning for the long term by providing training for local conservative activists around the country.