Wrongful Death
I read with great sadness about the death of Hull House in Chicago, after 122 years. If you studied sociology, women’s studies, social justice, social work, or any related field, you quickly came to learn of Jane Addams and Hull House, which she co-founded with Ellen Gates Starr), and the legacy that each gave to this country. (Although little was ever mentioned of Hull House’s co-founder).
To most, I am sure, this is merely the closing of yet another nonprofit. Big deal. To others, however, this Read more
March 9th, 2012 0 Comment What’s a Nonprofit to do?
For a variety of reasons, many of us are happy 2009 is over. But that doesn’t mean 2010 will be our knight in shining armor. As I’ve said before in this space, the economic fat lady hasn’t sung for any of us yet, least of all the nonprofit sector. She’ll be singing for us years after she’s sung for others.
So, what’s a nonprofit to do? Ask the tough question.
I don’t believe in this thing called “human nature.” There are just too many discrepancies. Let’s take Read more
January 8th, 2010 0 Comment 