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Business
30 Places We Want to Work
We've compiled a list of 30 of the companies that, if we worked there, would have us excited to get out of bed each morning.
Education
Project: What Should We Do with Abandoned School Buildings?
For our latest project, we want you to create a plan to repurpose empty school buildings for the public good.
Business
How Not to Save the World, or Why the LifeStraw Is a Stupid Idea
Kevin Starr of the Mulago Foundation gives an eye-opening talk, eviscerating several of the most darling ideas in economic development.
Business
Celebrity Blackout on Twitter and Facebook for World AIDS Day [UPDATED]
Celebrities go silent on Twitter and Facebook for World Aids Day. The only way to get Lady Gaga tweeting again is to fork over money for the cause.
Education
In Honor of Dr. King: Let's Solve the Worst Crisis Facing Black Children Since Slavery
Eighty-five percent of black fourth graders can't read at grade level. In honor of Dr. King, step up and be a part of the solution.
Business
List: The Highest Paid Charity CEOs. How Much is Too Much?
The top paid charity CEO earned over $2 million. Is that excessive? But how can large organizations recruit top talent without competitive pay?
Education
Why We Should Make It Easier for High School Grads to Take a "Gap Year"
When students take a year off before college to gain real-world experience, everyone wins.
Culture
Groupon Responds to Super Bowl Ad Backlash
Andrew Mason, the CEO of Groupon, took to the company's official blog to respond to the avalanche of criticism surrounding its Super Bowl ads.
Business
If Nonprofits Aren't Working Themselves Out of Business, They're Failing
Nancy Lubin says charities have become like vampires. They ought to focus more on working themselves out of existence (or risk getting staked).
Technology
FLOW: An App That Helps Nonprofits Make Sure Their Projects Are Working
Installing water pumps in the developing world is great, but nonprofits often forget to make sure they're still working. FLOW provides a solution.
Education
Starbucks Profit-Sharing Initiative Gives Education Programs a Boost
A profit-sharing pilot will give money to nonprofits in New York City and Los Angeles to support education and job training programs.
Design
All Women's Organizations Have the Same Logo
Nearly all of them feature flowing earth goddess-esque figures. Just another case of nonprofits needing to use more design.
News
Eat for Equity: A Monthly Dinner Party Fuels Community Giving
Nonprofit organization Eat for Equity is more than a monthly themed dinner party. It creates social change through food and giving.
Design
How a Rwandan Hospital Became the Symbol of Public-Interest Design
A team of students proved that public interest design can and should be culturally appropriate, location-specific, and built for the long haul.
Cities
The NOLA 25
Education
People Are Awesome: L.A. Writer Shaves Head to Raise Cash for Struggling Nonprofit
Writer Colleen Wainwright went bald for a program that teaches literacy to high school girls.
Education
San Diego Is Bridging the Digital Divide with Refurbished Computers for Low-Income Families
Trying to do research for an assignment or type a paper without your own computer is really hard.
Education
UPDATE: B.E.A.T. Brings Hip Hop Education Home to the Bronx
B.E.A.T. and hip hop legends bring breakdancing and beatboxing back to the Bronx's high schools.
