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Back to Your Roots: How Struggling Organizations Can Reground Their Mission for Lasting Impact
By Public Works Partners Senior Manager Alex Fiorille Working tirelessly to do the most with the least in order to build and uplift your community
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
