Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Emily Magnus and Marshéle Carter Rumor has it that releases are relics. However, statistics tell us that well-written, newsy, press releases still make journalists happy and, more importantly, score positive coverage for diligent...
By Shalina Omar In her recent study, Dr. Amanda Stewart reveals that foundations are moving towards a more structured and intentional approach to charitable work, including being more selective in grantmaking, taking on roles beyond check-writing, and developing...
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 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...
News about grants, gifts An anonymous Women United donor has given the Alamance Burlington School System $65,000 to support The Leader in Me program. $60,000 will bring the program to Haw River Elementary while $5,000 will support the program at R. Homer Andrews...
