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Giving Compass’ Take: •  This report chronicles the impact and investments of The Partners for Rural Transformation, a coalition that aims to increase community needs in diverse, rural areas. • What are…

As the world nears its tipping points for climate change, biodiversity loss and natural resources depletion, sustainability takes on double the significance for food companies. The agri-food sector relies on…

More than 20 major federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), came out last week with new climate adaptation plans that have implications for cities. The plans stem…

Scale matters. Local commitment is paramount. Deep collaborations drive impact. That’s my short-hand takeaway from this month’s spotlightscadre of LISC small business stories, all offering a nod to celebrate Hispanic…

The coronavirus pandemic has altered our world — causing untold suffering and economic damage. As nonprofit leaders, we are struggling to cope within a shifting global landscape, reassessing how to…

The report challenges eaters who have sustainability on their minds to think beyond just the food they consume each day. “If concern about climate change, the environment, or your personal…

Dr. Christopher Duntsch was a spine surgeon so reckless, incompetent or impaired that he’s now in a Texas prison. Better known as “Dr. Death,” Duntsch severed nerves, vocal cords and…

Every social good organization strives to provide the highest level of service for individuals or families in need. But, as demand for services soars, it can seem unmanageable to keep up with the intake, reporting, compliance,…

In Washington, for instance, rural residents are one-third more likely to die from intentional self-harm or 13% more likely to die from heart disease. While statistics like these help guide…

Scenario: You’ve collected the data from your organization’s stakeholders. You’ve analyzed it six ways to Sunday and made a list of strategies, actions, and tactics that need review. Unfortunately, you…

The number of people at risk of housing instability has grown to unprecedented levels, with one estimate predicting between 30 million and 40 million people could be at risk of eviction in…

Earlier this year, NPQ featured an article that reviewed a report by the nonprofit Transform Finance on grassroots community engaged investment—impact investing that builds community power while raising capital for BIPOC-owned businesses. Vann, quoted above, is…