The National Football League pledges $10 million in funding for sexual violence organizations. Is the League’s philanthropic offering a PR stunt, or is it a genuine effort to atone for its careless handling of player misconduct?
Baltimore Philanthropists Give “Wings to the Mind” for Economically Disadvantaged Kids by Exposing Them to Music
Great music stimulates inspiration and education in children. In Baltimore, one couple’s gift will underwrite concert attendance and instruments for kids in public schools.
Black Girls Code Partners with Google in NYC Headquarters
A unique partnership between a software giant and a nonprofit provides office space and mentorship for African-American girls to explore STEM careers.
The Human Face of the Refugee Crisis on the Concert Hall Stage
Refugee orchestral musicians in the United States and Europe hope to promote greater political dialogue through music.
Utensils as Tasty As They Are Useful
Don’t toss that spoon—eat it! An innovative company addresses disposable utensil pollution by creating edible alternatives.
Red Cross Apologizes for “Super Racist” Swimming Safety Poster
Social media users take the Red Cross to task for a well-meant but racially insensitive swimming-safety poster. There are several lessons to be learned here for nonprofits.
Catholic Church Explores Impact Investing
Second Vatican Conference on Impact Investing explores harnessing capitalism to serve rather than exploit.
Motivations and Management Mazes: Growth of For-Profit Nursing Homes a Public Health Problem in the Making
The trend of nonprofit nursing homes converting to for-profits and reducing staffing raises serious questions about quality and service.
Farm Advocacy Group Poised to Celebrate GMO Labeling Law
Vermont would be the first state to implement GMO labeling laws. However, federal legislation seeks to block the labeling law.
Walton Family Foundation Commits Additional $250 Million to Charter Education
The country’s uncertain experiment in charter schools gets a $250 million boost from a major foundation, while traditional public education struggles for needed funds.
National Park Foundation Plans to Raise $2 Million for new Stonewall National Monument
Funding from larger campaign will be used to help establish the first monument to the LGBT civil rights movement.
Mott Reaffirms Its Commitment to Flint with $100 million in Grants for Education and Health
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation announced new grants this week as part of its five-year $100 million commitment to address the Flint water crisis. It also shared some ongoing questions for the philanthropic community.