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Reimagining the Ladder: Reflections from the Economic Mobility Summit 2025
Authors: Celeste Frye and Moe Magali Last week, we attended the Economic Mobility Summit 2025 in Philadelphia, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Recession-Proofing Nonprofits: It’s Time to Get Real About Resilience
Let’s cut to it: recessions aren’t “if” events—they’re “when.” Nonprofits know this better than most. When the economy dips, philanthropy tightens. Government contracts lag. Individual
Recession-Proofing Collaborative Planning: The Real ROI of Stakeholder Engagement
We’re in an era where economic uncertainty is no longer a cyclical disruption—it’s a standing variable. Whether you’re a city government, nonprofit coalition, or private
Storytelling the Future: How New York’s Oldest Nonprofits Have Adapted to a Changing World
Authored By: Seth Satterlee Employing approximately 12.5 million people, or 10% of the national workforce, American nonprofits operate on a scale unmatched by other countries.
Building a Greener and More Affordable Future
The urgent need to decarbonize our buildings collides with another crisis: housing affordability. As cities and states set aggressive climate goals—mandating net-zero buildings, electrification, and
Public Works Partners Earns LA Metro SBE Certification
Public Works Partners is excited to announce our brand-new Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). As we