Ignition Stories: Food for the Soul
From Food Stamps to WhatsApp: Jan Koum’s Billion-Dollar American Dream
In the twilight of the Soviet era, Jan Koum was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1976. His childhood unfolded in the shadow of communism, where whispers replaced open speech and opportunities were scarce. As the Soviet Union crumbled, 16-year-old Jan and his mother made the bold decision to immigrate to […]
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Nonprofit Giving is Down: Looking Beyond the Numbers
A new report was released showing for the first time since 2012, donations to nonprofits have been going down. This naturally is a concerning trend that reflects broader economic and social challenges. On the surface, one might be tempted to write it off as just a minor hiccup. After all, […]
Innovative Financing Strategies for Nonprofits
Being a pracademic means that I spend much of my time straddling between two worlds- academics and practice. One of the best parts of this experience is the ability to meet some wonderful people doing fantastic things for their communities. But despite all the best intentions, one of the most […]