Special to the Philanthropy Journal By The Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism Nonprofit, university-based investigative journalism has taken its place alongside traditional news media as “watchdogs” for our society – and the award-winning Schuster...
By Charlena Wynn Messages about violence against women can be seen through all forms of media today. While the idea of preventing sexual assault through shifting responsibility away from the victim may seem trendy, since 1997 Men Can Stop Rape (MCSR), has been...
By Charlena Wynn For those who are voiceless, nonprofits can be a great source to advocate on their behalf. However, the voiceless may also need space and support to find their voice again and move forward. Children who are victims of abuse often are forced to retell...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Bradd Pavur Sometimes the greatest scientific innovations aren’t the result of a new finding in a lab, but rather, the very way the research itself is directed – or not directed. That’s the radical philosophy embraced by the...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Christina Kalberg One out of every hundred Americans has type 1 diabetes (T1D). Millions of children and adults struggle with this autoimmune disease. Yet, funding has decreased for research to prevent, cure, and better manage...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Martin Grable Life-saving blood is an essential community resource. Contrary to what many people may think, blood products are used more frequently in the treatment of cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses like...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Robert Strausberg Canny businessmen, by definition, keep a keen eye on the uses of their capital. When they take risks—which the best do often—they prefer to fail quickly and move on than to pour money into seemingly Sisyphean...
By Charlena Wynn Caring for a child with a chronic or terminal illness can be difficult and stressful; no one prepares you for the new obstacles you may face. For many parents, they lean on the nurses that work with their children daily and build relationships during...
By Charlena Wynn Patient and familial support, patient advocacy, and education are among the most essential needs for families and friends of those with rare diseases as they work to find answers and aid their loved ones. Rare diseases are often less researched,...
By Krystin Gollihue There is a saying that the little stuff adds up, piece by piece. In an age of the dollar--or the million--it’s difficult to find an organization that prides itself on the little things, much less has turned those little things into big initiatives...
