This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When a Florida elementary school principal was caught on video spanking a 6-year-old girl with a wooden paddle last month, it sparked national outrage and a criminal investigation. But for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Foundation trustees have many responsibilities, but fulfilling their legal duties probably tops the list. As such, it’s important that you know the rules and where trustees trip up most. Beyond…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. NCRP’s Power Moves team chatted recently with Emily Troia, manager of partner engagement and communications for Social Venture Partners (SVP) Cleveland. As NCRP expands its focus beyond grantmaking institutions to influence individual donors, SVP Cleveland’s story offers insight into the ways Power…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. [Photo Credit: Alabama Power Foundation] Alabama is a place I am proud to call home. As a native Alabamian, I have seen firsthand how the state continues to evolve for the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “Nothing about us, without us,” is a rallying cry that originated in the disability rights movement, but it has been widely adopted by young people who have been in foster…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Establishing minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals can save lives, prevent readmissions, shorten hospital stays, and reduce costs, a new study finds. Researchers evaluated legislation enacted in 2016 in Queensland,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I have been having so much fun making the rounds of social change, philanthropy and nonprofit-related podcasts. Many amazing podcast hosts have generously invited me on their shows to talk…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A crush of people mobbed a Manila site trying to get the Pfizer vaccine earlier this week. So, the Philippines has taken a “brand agnostic” approach and barred local governments…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Hilary Greenberg examines the potential for a portable approach to worker training which involves separating training from specific jobs. • How can portable worker training help workers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. By communicating openly, you can build good relationships with potential partners from the start—and quickly help others move on to other funders. What to include In just a page or…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2019, Zimbabwean comedy made international news when comedian Samantha Kureya, known on stage as Gonyeti, was abducted and tortured by masked gunmen. She is one of many comedians in Zimbabwe who have faced…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the early months of the pandemic, Melissa Maniego managed to work from home. Her job as an administrator at a staffing agency gave Maniego the flexibility to help her…