The Payment in Lieu of Taxes program was meant to provide relief to people who pay property taxes in Portland.City documents say if the $4 billion tax-exempt properties in the city were taxable, the...more
Pass-through voting seeks to give underlying investors a greater say in how shares held through pooled investment vehicles are voted.Supporters view it as a natural extension of shareholder...more
Long-term trial plots across Europe are testing how genetically mixed forests grow and adapt.New planning tools let forestry managers explore which species and genetic combinations are likely to work...more
Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet is a nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to creating transformative choreography.Founder Jamel Gaines has nurtured and showcased young professional dancers,...more
The Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program provides extensive training in watershed management to volunteers.Volunteers educate the community about watershed stewardship based on university...more
Volunteers nationwide help veterans find purpose through beekeeping program.Nonprofit pairs former service members with mentors to ease transition to civilian life.Hives for Heroes is a nonprofit...more
Hawarden Community Foundation awarded more than $94,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations and government entities during a presentation June 3.The largest grant awarded was $25,040 to the...more
Lewis County Awarded $210,000 State Grant for Further Development of the Buffalo River Blueway.The fully-funded state grant is the largest Three Star Grant ever awarded to Lewis County.The project...more
The Center for Effective Philanthropy found 78% of nonprofits and foundations are using AI tools for internal productivity.Only 30% of foundations have established policies for using AI, and less...more
The Chance to Dance provides free classes for students of all abilities physical, intellectual, and developmental so they can experience the joy of movement.Classes include a variety of adaptable...more
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.