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Dive into thought-provoking opinions and perspectives on pressing nonprofit issues with a diverse range of articles from thought leaders, experts, and passionate individuals.

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The Realities of Living with Food Insecurity

The Realities of Living with Food Insecurity

June 4, 2024September 13, 2024 Corissa Raymond

Food insecurity is not an abstract: Our friends, neighbors, and communities are struggling to thrive. The challenges of food insecurity.

Volunteering Alone Will Not Save Us

Volunteering Alone Will Not Save Us

July 10, 2023November 14, 2024 Regina Anderson

To fight the battle against hunger, nonprofits can advocate for meaningful change in our societal structures.

Nonprofit Lessons from Star Wars

Nonprofit Lessons from Star Wars

June 27, 2011December 20, 2023 Deepak Bhargava

Deepak Bhargava of the Center for Community Change channels the Force to call nonprofits to action, drawing parallels to Star Wars.

Teach for America: Icon with Feet of Clay?

Teach for America: Icon with Feet of Clay?

January 6, 2010December 20, 2023 Rick Cohen

Rick Cohen delves into the less-heard concerns and questions about Teach for America, and its effect on the education sector.

Three Nonprofit Sneezes in Health Care Reform

Three Nonprofit Sneezes in Health Care Reform

December 1, 2009December 20, 2023 Rick Cohen

Rick Cohen explores three large and distinct ways that the nonprofit sector is involved with the health care reform debates.

Turning the Tables on Pride

Turning the Tables on Pride

September 20, 2009December 20, 2023 Pamela E. Davis

Pamela Davis explains how everything we’ve been taught about this economy needs to change, with the false equivalency of price and value.

Too Many Nonprofits? Yes – At Least Too Many AIDS Organizations

Too Many Nonprofits? Yes – At Least Too Many AIDS Organizations

April 1, 2009December 20, 2023 Mark Ishaug

Mark Ishaug, CEO of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, expresses concern about reduced support for the HIV/AIDS community.

Will Obamaniacs Change Nonprofits?

Will Obamaniacs Change Nonprofits?

January 15, 2009December 20, 2023 Torie Osborn

Can the “Obama movement” – with its community organizing and its newly empowered warriors for change – revitalize nonprofits?

An Insight About Catholic Schools’ Business Model

An Insight About Catholic Schools’ Business Model

December 1, 2008December 20, 2023 wpengine

Catholic schools are having to go to the laity more [for staff], and that raises their expenses — hurting inner-city schools.

Word on the Street from the Council on Foundations Conference

Word on the Street from the Council on Foundations Conference

June 1, 2008December 20, 2023 Blue Avocado

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