A Profitable Nonprofit
Connie Duckworth, founder and CEO of ARZU Studio Hope, discusses her goals for the organization and her intention to run ARZU as a “profitable nonprofit.”
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Social Issues - Articles
Making It Our Business to Conserve Ecosystems (Not Just Elephants)
Existing forests and diverse ecosystems are arguably the world’s most valuable resources. How can we make preserving them worth our while?
Podcast
The Role of Public Policy in Alleviating Poverty
To really make a difference in tackling inequality, we need coordination on a range of policy issues, from housing and transportation to jobs and education.
On the Brink—Providers Under Pressure
The collapse of New York’s largest nonprofit human services agency is an urgent reminder of the need for funding reform.
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Women Moving Millions
Swanee Hunt, founder and chair of Hunt Alternatives Fund, discusses the beginnings of Women Moving Millions, a group of female philanthropists devoted to supporting women’s causes.
Beyond the Holy Grail: Private Innovation, Public Funding, and What Comes Next
After a decade of research and evidence gathering, one education nonprofit convinced Congress that its model is worthy of federal dollars—but even the architect of the model wonders how it will fare in the public sector.
Cultural Benefits Transfer
A group of museums around the United States is providing poor families with unprecedented access to exhibits and activities.
Building Up Impact
The spread of affordable housing impact statements offers US cities hope for more equitable development.
Flush With Equality
Amid pushbacks against LGBTQ rights elsewhere, a New York City executive order ensures equal access to bathrooms.