Can the collective impact of nonprofits and funders bring large scale social change to communities?  Not always: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/04/28/voices-from-the-field-10-places-where-collective-impact-gets-it-wrong/

Often, philanthropy and nonprofits step into needy communities when government fails to do its job: http://bridgemi.com/2016/05/not-waiting-for-government-philanthropy-steps-up-to-help-flint/

Can philanthropic foundations bail out big cities with pension liabilities? My Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today:  https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/05/11/critics-tackle-proposal-to-replicate-detroits-grand-bargain-in-other-midwest-cities/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=ffb028c40a-Daily_Digest_23055_11_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-ffb028c40a-12442753

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is made up of foundations that invest in nonprofits leading social change:  http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=86ea69664802a0541ae4385f8&id=ef867c8762&e=c43990c969

The future of journalism in America could look like this—nonprofit foundations freed from the profit motive: http://niemanreports.org/articles/news-is-a-public-good/

The Ford Foundation appoints a program officer to focus on funding movements for systemic social change: https://philanthropy.com/article/Ford-Foundation-Appointment/236388?cid=pt&utm_source=pt&utm_medium=en&elqTrackId=0025cdb3010947f8a72f7fe518b98b1b&elq=a28f107cdc6f43a98249ace56b041e12&elqaid=8967&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=3070

The Recession has increased poverty in LA, but has led to a decrease in philanthropy & charitable funding: http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-0508-yaroslavsky-parent-charitable-giving-decline-20160508-story.html

“How could a philanthropic investment of $1 billion . . . increase . . . social mobility for low-income [Americans]?” http://www.bridgespan.org/Philanthropy-Advice/Setting-Strategy/Billion-Dollar-Bets-for-Economic-Opportunity.aspx?utm_campaign=bigbets&utm_source=kletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_content=hot

Illinois nonprofits are suing the state for payments held up by the budget impasse: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rauner-unpaid-bills-lawsuit-met-20160504-story.html

Guidestar makes the case for nonprofits & philanthropists as essential engines of sustained systemic social change:...

Nonprofit Leaders—if you are in the mood for introspection, growth and professional development, read this:  http://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/04/18/self-coaching-strategies-for-nonprofit-leaders/

Beware politicians raising money for their pet charities—is it trolling for campaign contributions in disguise?  My Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today:  http://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/05/05/new-york-mayor-defends-his-nonprofits-fundraising/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=825efddf17-Daily_Digest_23015_5_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-825efddf17-12442753