Ridin' the range and ropin' the headlines so you don't have to.
Your biweekly roundup of media coverage on the world of nonprofit and philanthropy (yee-ha.)
Changing a Way of Life
(Star Tribune) With the aid of a grant from United Health Foundation, Albert Lea residents participated in the first round of “Blue Zone” test cities in the US. Blue Zone communities are challenged to help residents create healthier lifestyles to increase longevity. Although Albert Lea did not meet their goal to engage 5,000 residents, city leaders still plan to continue the program beyond the test phase.
Editorial: An Online Boost for Charitable Giving
(Star Tribune) Some of Minnesota’s most influential nonprofits are combining forces to launch a new online giving site called GiveMN. Creators hope to use the site to decrease the amount of time and money nonprofits in Minnesota need to spend on fundraising.
Facing Cost Pressure, Fieldstone Alliance Gets an Overhaul and a Virtual Office
(MinnPost) Leaders at Fieldstone Alliance, a local nonprofit consulting firm, have laid off staff and opted for a virtual office in response to decreased revenue brought on by the current economic crisis.
Give By the Click
(Forbes) A host of new online applications created by social entrepreneurs are allowing people to channel money to their favorite charities without spending a dime of their hard earned cash.
Giving Circles – Like Do-It-Yourself United Ways – Are Expanding Rapidly
(Pioneer Press) Groups of Hmong women of the Twin Cities are gaining a sense of empowerment and joy through participation in giving circles.
