Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Paul C. Miles, President and CEO, We Raise Foundation Despite dramatic increases in wealth in our country, 43 million Americans live below the poverty line, with 1.5 million of them surviving on as little as $2 per...
By David Mueller Despite a long tradition of labor advocacy in this country, for many workers, the job site remains a dangerous place. Each year, over 5,000 U.S. workers die on the job - an average of 13 per day — and at least 50,000 die from occupational...
By Kevin Mercer Amy Nelson had always been drawn to business. She had already helped grow international development organizations in Cameroon and Cambodia and, in 2013, was nearing completion of her MBA at NYU. One day as she perused The New York Times, she discovered...
By David Mueller Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live on the other side of the clock? To punch in just as most of the workforce prepares for the weekend, and clock out long after most people are fast asleep? One of the hard truths of working as a bartender or...
As the Philanthropy Journal begins a new cycle on our editorial calendar, we will periodically republish articles from our archive. Please enjoy this piece on MDC from January 2016. By Sandra Cyr Many of the challenges nonprofit organizations set out to...
As the Philanthropy Journal begins a new cycle on our editorial calendar, we will periodically republish articles from our archive. Please enjoy this piece on Local Colors of Western Virginia from December 2015. By Charlena Wynn As communities across the...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Katie Sanders “When I was young, everyone in the neighborhood knew and looked out for each other.” This sentiment is common among many Milwaukee residents who are concerned about crime and violence in their community. Their...
By David Mueller There is no one-size-fits-all solution to addressing the needs of survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Each survivor faces a unique spectrum of challenges in accessing safety and recovering from abuse, arising from both the unique risks...
By Kevin Mercer As she had done countless times, Andrea Conte arrived one December morning in 1988 at the cookware store she owned in west Nashville to begin preparation for another busy day. Thoughts of the many tasks occupied her mind as she approached the door. But...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By S.E. Spencer There are many people in this world who want to do good at a large scale. While their passion may inspire them to start a new nonprofit, sometimes this may not be the best option. Inmates to Entrepreneurs is an...
