The trend may be for food festivals to seek nonprofit organization status in pursuit of their shared goal: preserving and enriching regional food and beverage identities while also giving back to the community.
In Solving Global Crises, How Useful Are Hashtags and Likes?
Amnesty’s Stunning Virtual Reality Video Reveals Depth of Syria’s Apocalypse
A new virtual reality campaign launched by Amnesty International seeks to inspire action on resolving the Syrian conflict.
PA Judge OKs Closing of Sandusky’s Scandal-Plagued Second Mile Charity
How many years does it take to close a charity? Well, it’s complicated.
Toxic Neglect: The Hard Questions about Lead in Cleveland
On the eve of the Republican Convention, Cleveland’s lead problem stalks communities.
Questions on Death Penalty Spotlight Clinton’s Checkered Past on Capital Punishment
Ohio’s Democratic town hall gives voters the opportunity to delve into Clinton’s past positions on the death penalty and what they may mean if she steps into the oval office.
A Conflict of Interest: Chicago Taxpayers File Suit over Purchase of Land for Schools
Are conflict of interest policies in school districts a community concern?
Diversity Challenge: National Parks Explore Ways to Attract New Visitors
For a century, the National Park Service has welcomed to its parks legions of families, tourists, environmentalists, and outdoorsmen and women alike. But as communities become increasingly diverse, national parks are doing their own exploring for ways to connect with new visitors.
Board Chair Takes Helm at Wounded Warrior—but Donors Have the Floor
What leads us to believe that we have not seen the last resignation at the Wounded Warrior Project? The chaotic handling of this whole situation does not bode well for a trusted, measured decision about new leadership.
What’s the Alternative to Giving Tuesday? Community Foundation Raises $1.3M in 30-hour Event
Nonprofit organizations may have more to gain through randomly scheduled community foundation giving days than the social media–driven Giving Tuesday.
Business Leader as Nonprofit Savior: Maybe It’s Not That Simple
What do the recent meltdowns at Mount Saint Mary’s University, the now-defunct Center for Building Hope, and the Wounded Warrior Project have in common? Being a great entrepreneur or corporate executive may not be the best preparation for running a university when single-mindedness runs into shared governance.
Saving Prouty: A Community Divided over Healing Garden’s Future
In 2014, leaders at Boston Children’s Hospital announced plans for a $1.5 billion building expansion, providing space for additional patient care areas. But those with various personal experiences with Children’s are urging the hospital to reconsider and avoid destruction of one of the nation’s premiere healing gardens.