Dusty Donaldson, a mother from High Point, North Carolina, received a life-altering phone call in 2005. She was pursuing her MBA when her doctor asked her to come in immediately, bringing her husband along. She knew instantly what the news would be: cancer. Initially, Donaldson had visited her doctor due to a swollen lymph node in her neck. After some tests, her pul...
San Diego's Tijuana River Valley Community Garden is getting a new caretaker. Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, a nonprofit from National City, is stepping in to manage the garden. This change comes after the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County decided to leave due to health and safety issues caused by the Tijuana River sewage problem. Th...
AdventHealth has picked a new top financial boss. Todd Goodman will take over as the chief financial officer (CFO) in February 2026. He will be in charge of managing the money for the whole health system. AdventHealth is a big deal in the healthcare world. It's one of the largest nonprofit Protestant health systems in the U. S. They have over 55 campuses in nine sta...
Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit that helps adults with disabilities find jobs and learn new skills, has welcomed Gary Smith to its board of trustees. Smith, who has spent over two decades in the music industry and business, is no stranger to making a difference. He started Kai Music and Arts LLC, a company that mixes music education, performan...
Local nonprofits in Maine have always been the backbone of community support. They work tirelessly to raise funds and provide essential social services. However, recent federal budget cuts have hit these organizations hard, making their fundraising efforts even more crucial. In the past, a popular newspaper feature called "Society Notebook" played a big role in supp...
Hayden Springer, a name that's been making waves in the golf world, was born and raised in Texas. Standing tall at 6'3" and weighing 215 lbs, he's a force to be reckoned with on the golf course. After turning pro in 2019, he's competed in various circuits, including the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour Canada. His journey to the PGA Tour in 2024 is a testament to his ski...
A nonprofit group in Hampden County is preparing for a tough situation. They help people pay for heating fuel in the winter. But now, the federal government is shut down. This could delay their usual start date. The group, Valley Opportunity Council, has a backup plan. They know the government shutdown might last beyond November 1. That's when they usually start hel...
Susan Stamberg was a game-changer for NPR. She didn't just report the news; she made it feel personal. Back in the early days of NPR, she was the voice that made people stop and wonder, "Who is that? " She wasn't your typical news anchor. She was lively, funny, and real. She made the news feel like a conversation rather than a lecture. Susan's impact went beyond jus...
Big names in the crypto world, like Coinbase, DCG, and Kraken, have joined forces to create a new nonprofit. They call it the American Innovation Project (AIP). Its goal? To teach policymakers about decentralized tech. As a 501(c)(3), AIP won't pay most taxes and its leaders won't be held personally responsible for its actions. But there's a catch: it can't focus muc...
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is facing some big questions about its future. A group of advisors recently said that OpenAI should stay under nonprofit control. They believe AI is too important to be left to just corporations or governments. The advisors think a nonprofit structure allows for more public involvement in AI development. The advisors, including la...