‘Barbershop Books’ Aims to Make Reading an Adventure
The group provides barbershops with books for kids to read while their caregivers get a haircut.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Clear Communication Is Essential to Keep Pandemic-Weary Big Donors Engaged and Giving
Experts say the nonprofits mostly likely to win repeat gifts are those that provide detailed information about how past donations made a difference and convincingly make the case for what future support can do.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
To Stop Gun Violence, Grant Makers Need to Follow the Covid-19 Collaborative Playbook
Rather than trying to devise its own solutions, philanthropy should collectively support approaches that combine changes in government policy with community action.
By Burgundi Allison and DAVID BROTHERTON
Local Foundations Need Solid Local Journalism if They Hope to Advance Their Missions
Local philanthropic funding can transform journalism in a community, but too few donors make the connection between the issues they care about and maintaining vibrant newsrooms in their cities and towns.
By Josh Stearns and Teresa Gorman
Nonprofits Should Consider the Potential Costs of Reducing Their Climate Impact
Nonprofits, unlike private companies, need to realize that trying to reduce their own greenhouse-gas emissions means fewer resources are available to care for the people they serve.
By Daniel Stein
Contributor