By Krystin Gollihue Too often we hear stories of nonprofits who set out dreaming big, only to fail at achieving such unrealistic goals. But the issues we face are simply that: big and complex. How can a small operation make the kinds of societal changes their...
By Krystin Gollihue A startup model relies on a few things: a strong support system, a great idea for prototyping, and the ability to be responsive to a target market. While not typically seen as “startups,” nonprofits are usually described in the same ways:...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Catherine May The momentum to eradicate hunger and address all forms of malnutrition is growing across the world. Improved nutrition is a “vital precondition” to achieving 12 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals[1]. Beyond...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By S.E. Spencer Successful gardeners and farmers know different plants and growing methods are best suited to different soils. While sandy soil isn’t ideal for gardening, root vegetables like carrots and parsnips often thrive while...
By Kevin Mercer Dan Kittredge is no stranger to original thinking. Nothing is beyond scrutiny and he isn’t afraid to redefine success. In many ways, he’s defied the status quo throughout his life and throughout his time as founder and Executive Director of the...
As the Philanthropy Journal moves through a new cycle on our editorial calendar, we will periodically republish articles from our archive. Please enjoy this piece on Masbia from February 2016. By Charlena Wynn When it comes to giving, thinking outside of...
By Krystin Gollihue What happens when institutions fail us? When those who have the funding and the structures to help, can’t, or don’t? Nonprofits are often dealing with this very problem in many different contexts: healthcare, poverty, housing, school support, and...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Sarah Evanega Few topics are more exalted than food, and few are more vilified than genetically modified food. It’s a subject that has elicited worldwide antipathy and confusion, in part because it’s scientifically hard to...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Virginia Jicha Last summer, North Carolina PTA began inviting our partners and members to reimagine school meals in our state. We began with a small survey of parents, a focus group, and many thoughtful and challenging...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Tiffany Thompson Imagine being the only woman at your job. You work in isolation, day after day without seeing another woman who can relate to your experience. Perhaps you were discouraged from taking this work in the first...
