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Like many people making their weekly trip to the grocery store, I do my best to buy “responsible” products that have positive environmental impact and that support the farmers and…

The city’s past efforts to confront barriers for Black males fizzled due to a lack of coordination, metrics and resources, officials say.

Conversations with leaders of an array of educational models yields some inspiring advice for emerging entrepreneurs eyeing launches in the new year.

Having the best board team will determine the degree of success an organization will achieve, both in the short term and well into the future.

In Memphis, a $25 million project to restore the historic Clayborn Temple is about more than historic preservation. It is about building the community’s future.

This article by Drew Lindsay was previously published on January 16, 2024, in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Reprinted with permission. Advertising for donor-advised funds often features a cute photo of a…

Too often, signs of trouble are ignored until a problem becomes a crisis. Here are some clear warning signs residents should watch for. If you see something, say something – it could save lives.

Artist As First Responder is a relatively new philanthropic organization dedicated to escalating the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other artists of color, but its roots have been in and…

Investors are increasingly looking for ways to achieve both financial profits and positive social or environmental impact.

To support the struggling child care sector during and after the pandemic, Congress dedicated billions in child care relief funding under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The LISC Child Care and Early Learning team explores how minor but important changes in the administration of ARPA funding…

Suicide and overdoses are among the leading causes of maternal death in the United States.

Four recent catastrophic building collapses and a near miss are raising concerns about the state of America’s aging buildings and questions about who, if anyone, is checking their safety. Many…