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The Inn Helps Spunky Four-Year-Old Makenna Feel At Home While Receiving Treatment at the NIH
Four-year-old Makenna Harrod, of Louisville, Kentucky, has a bright and bubbly personality that lights up any room. Her father, Larry “DJ” Harrod, describes her as “spunky”…
Read ArticleBoard Requirements and Behavior Must Evolve as Organizations Develop and Change
As a nonprofit continues to grow, expand its programs, and hires more staff, the board’s role continues to change. Because organizations become more complex, board…
Read ArticleNew Treatment Option For Marfan Syndrome
The Winter issue of The Marfan Foundation’s magazine, Connective Issues, is now available. In this issue, The Marfan Foundation shares extensive research news, including the…
Read ArticleUrgent Need: Help Malawi Flood Victims
Malawi, one of Africa’s poorest countries, experienced torrential rains this week, resulting in rampant flooding due to late summer storms. Although this is the region’s…
Read ArticlePresident Obama Reiterates Support for Marriage Equality During State of the Union
During tonight’s State of the Union address, President Barack Obama reiterated his long commitment to legal and social equality for LGBT Americans. According to some…
Read ArticleEffective Nonprofit Governance Requires an Engaged, Involved Board
By H. Art Taylor The board of directors is pivotal in providing guidance and oversight to a charity and ensuring it is fulfilling its mission. Holding…
Read ArticleSOTU Student Invitees Snubs HBCUs
Several college students will have the honor of attendance at tonight’s Presidential State of the Union address, but none will have the captive audience of an…
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