Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Dan Daniel What do you do, what do you say, when you are the nurse, or the doctor, or the family member that has to tell new parents that their baby isn’t the healthy bundle of joy they had planned for? Or that their teenager...
By Kevin Mercer David Rout, the Executive Director of Homeless Gear, remembers that conversation with Ken John like it was yesterday, although it was 2012. Rout had just left the world of government contracting to join the team of the nonprofit based in Fort Collins,...
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 Rebuilding Together from March 2016. Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Susan Hawfield...
By Haily Jones “When someone is unemployed or dealing with medical matters they can’t focus on solving those problems if they are dedicating all of their time and energy to figuring out where to sleep that night.” Homelessness is an issue that many are faced with,...
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:...
By Krystin Gollihue In 1978, a group of concerned citizens in Arlington, Virginia saw a need for a safe place in their community for people in crisis. They opened a shelter for victims of domestic violence and homelessness, a small house that provided a night of...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Susan Hawfield Ms. Dorothy is a pillar resident of her community in Wendell, NC, a small historically farming town east of Raleigh. Ms. Dorothy made one of her dreams come true when, nearly 30 years ago, she moved with her...
By Charlena Wynn Housing, or the lack thereof, has become a sensitive topic of discussion as more Americans are faced with the prospect of housing insecurity due to low wages, high unemployment rates, and rising rental and mortgage rates. While housing costs continue...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Lauren Ellermeyer Unfortunately, it's a common tale. War rages in a distant land, and a young man is called upon to serve. Leaving behind his home, family and friends — he endures a journey that begins with regimented...
