Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Mary Linda Andrews Businesses play a vital role in the welfare of the community, impacting the lives of employees, customers, investors and countless others. Conversely, the health of all these stakeholders has a direct...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal BC/DC Ideas Often deemed the “lost generation” by media marketers, how can nonprofits effectively reach Generation Z to meet their communications goals? With the right mix of storytelling, creativity and fun, engaging materials,...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Heather Carpenter and Tera Qualls A great job description isn’t just a piece of paper a job candidate reads to determine their fit for your open position and organization. A great job description helps you meet your...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Abigail Carlton, Willa Seldon, and Vikki Tam Try this thought experiment: what would happen if all the workers under age 25 suddenly vanished? “Without youth, our stores would close,” said one larger employer we spoke to,...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Tim Wacker The Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) lists a car leasing business and a farmers market among its many innovations to assist the needy in south-central Minnesota. But it is recent innovations in the agency’s...
The Millennial Generation will entirely recast the image of youth from downbeat and alienated to upbeat and engaged – with potentially seismic consequences for America. - Howe and Strauss from “Millennials Rising” Special to the Philanthropy...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By April Anthony When I entered the world of fundraising almost three decades ago, no one was talking about impact. Donors were making donations out of the goodness of their hearts and did not ask about how their donation made a...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Fred Mandell In the 90s, the Army introduced a “VUCA World”—they checked the planet’s pulse and discovered the world had become more Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. The implications were profound for how we prepare...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jessica Haynie Human beings have always turned to nature for answers. Leonardo da Vinci studied birds and translated what he learned into plans for a flying machine. The designs of architect Antoni Gaudi were influenced by his...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By John Klein Public education is a daily topic in the news in North Carolina. Regardless of one’s position on this subject, the state’s educational system is directly linked to the current welfare of its citizens and its...
