Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Ayan Ajeen In 1963, President John F. Kennedy issued a national call to action for lawyers to provide pro bono legal services and resources to address the racial discrimination that plagued our country. What resulted was the...
Ep 10: Rethinking Efficiency
Researchers Jason Coupet and Jessica Berrett discuss their recent paper "Does the Overhead Ratio Measure Efficiency?" and the complex dynamics between academic research and nonprofit practice. To read a translation of their research, visit...
Ep 9: Co-Conspirator/ Life Partner
Longtime friends Nicole Stewart and Heather Yandow reflect on building their collaborative mission and cultivating women in leadership.
Ep 8: Naming Chairs
Development Directors Caleb Baker and Greg Lowenhagen talk about the evolving blend of outreach and relationship building that goes into creating a sustainable fundraising strategy
Ep 7: Speaking the Language
Professor Amanda Stewart discusses nonprofit research with Shalina Omar, a graduate student in Linguistics who has recently translated some of Dr. Stewart's academic writing for a nonprofit practitioner audience.
Ep 6: Life After Directorship
Current and former Executive Directors Ryan Fehrman and Stan Holt discuss the challenges of executing a nonprofit's mission and the unpredictable career paths directors must navigate after stepping down.
Ep 5: Volunteers Make the House a Home
Executive Director Mona Johnson-Gibson and longtime volunteer Marguerite Rupar discuss establishing and running the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, and the role volunteers have played in its survival and success.
9.24.18 International News
News about grants, gifts The Helmsley Charitable Trust awarded a $4.75M grant to the Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel on September 12th to expand its Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Mr. Kyaw Hla Aung announced the selection of three international...
Ep 4: Sad LOL
Communication professionals and former colleagues Molly Rivera and Jen Newmeyer reflect on the challenges they shared and how their careers and expectations have evolved since moving on to new roles in the nonprofit sector.
Ep 3: The Value of Mentorship
Corporate Social Responsibility Director Jarian Kerekes and Executive Director Sean Garrett discuss their work in Charlotte's nonprofit community and the role mentorship has played in both their personal and professional development.