Port Austin, Michigan, proves that art can be found in unlikely places.
Art Barns: When Geography Plays a Role in Arts Identity
Dark & Dirty Money: Republicans & Democrats Testing Limits for 2016 Elections
While espousing the need for campaign finance reform, Democrats have asked the Federal Election Commission for an opinion whether Republican candidates’ cheek-to-cheek use of PACs and campaigns is legal—if not, the FEC should nix it; if so, can Democrats do it too?
Time Running Out to Preserve Fund for Nation’s Land and Water
September 30th marks the deadline for reauthorization of the fifty-year-old Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Marrying Philanthropy: When Couples Choose to Give Rather than Get
Instead of registries filled with bread machines and ice cream makers, many newlyweds now choose to support philanthropic causes in lieu of wedding gifts.
Finally—A Little (Inadvertent) Transparency at TFA on the Issue of Leadership
Most observers recognize when a ceremonial stepping down is a setup, and so it goes at Teach for America.
Ferguson Commission Report a Systemic Approach to Systemic Racism
The Ferguson Commission report is a testament to a systemic approach to systemic racism, but what system will underwrite the implementation of its 189 recommendations?
How Texas Universities Will Offer Free Freshman Year to Nontraditional Students
Beginning in the Fall semester of 2016, freshman non-traditional students will be led to the option of taking ten MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) for that year instead of sitting in classes or taking small online courses from Texas state universities.
Philanthropic Contest Winner Would Have Embarrassed Self and Foundation but Shame Proves Elusive
There are sometimes good reasons why foundations are seen as out of touch with reality, and at least one of those reasons is a failure to admit when you have not only made a mistake, but a big mistake—and in public.
Gates Foundation Faces Increased Pressure to Divest from Fossil Fuels
The worldwide campaign to get the Gates Foundation to divest from fossil fuel investments has gone local, led by the former mayor of Seattle, but the pressure has been ratcheted up for Gates to ditch its $1.4 billion in carbon polluting industries.
Racial Diversity in Alternative Press May Be Declining
Another diversity report for another field, and a pattern emerges that all nonprofits should consider.
If Alabama Cuts Medicaid, Families of Chronically Ill Kids Will Suffer
This week, Alabama legislators will convene to address a $156 million budget shortfall. Children’s of Alabama is worried. If the state cuts Medicaid funding, what will happen to hospitals, physicians, and families in the state?
Women CEOs in Social Enterprises Earn 29% Less Than Male Counterparts
Research finds that women CEOs in social enterprises earn significantly less than their male counterparts. But it also finds that women are happier with their jobs.