Community approaches to problem solving can take many forms; in this arena, nonprofits benefit from their ability to be nimble and creative. A school and a land conservancy have done just that, signing a memorandum of understanding for an agreement that helps both organizations.
How do nonprofit–public partnerships form, and how are they governed? This important article analyzes the often limited life cycle of such collaborations, which can be challenged by complex power dynamics. After you’re done, enjoy some other articles in this month’s governance series.
Of the 20 finalists for the online giant’s second headquarters, three are in the capital area, and they are thinking of working together to make their bids more attractive.
This partnership joins the social media giant, academic researchers, and several large foundations in an attempt to radically reshape the state of research on social media, civic engagement, and political participation. With that comes some risk.
PREMIUM CONTENT | In order to successfully address our society’s and the world’s most perplexing problems, what’s needed are “large, cross-sector, multistakeholder collaborations and other collective efforts.” Isn’t it time we retire this “Lone Ranger” figure once and for all? This article is part of our recent attempt to advance this sector’s conversations about leadership and collective action.
This cultural change project regarding tobacco use involves a powerful collaboration of eleven American Indian nations, local nonprofits, and the Minnesota state government.
Does Starfleet provide a model the nonprofit sector should Boldly Go toward? Vu Le is a believer in strategic federated support of our individual starships.
There are some problems that are not well served by a strictly local approach, and adapting to climate challenges is one of them.
Group seeks $20 million by 2020 to support holistic, community-based business development.
Are shared leadership models a way to address the traditional risks of executive transitions and organizational management? Perhaps, but what legal risks might they bring? We welcome all commentary from our readers.
