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...
