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Philadelphia Newspapers Get new Nonprofit Lease on Life

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In a landmark decision relatively unheard of in the media world, the owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer , the Philadelphia Daily News , and Philly.com has given his ownership of the news outlets to a new nonprofit media institute, a move he says is intended to keep them sustainable while finding new distribution models.

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How to Reset Your Board Diversity Efforts

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Recent reports suggest that efforts to diversify boards are wobbling. Meanwhile, another report finds that Latinos have been shut out of the boardrooms of major corporations. A recent report from the Women’s Nonprofit Leadership Initiative suggests a few possible paths. How to do that? Have you considered term limits?

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Five Millennial-Friendly Benefits to Offer Your Team

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From free food to a commitment to student loans, organizations looking to hire younger workers are learning to boost their millennial-friendly benefits, and when the time is right, let loose. Increasingly, many organizations are embracing this approach. Trying to add young professionals to your staff? A four-day workweek.

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White House Task Force Report Calls for Sweeping Changes in Policing Practices

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Reaction Time Researchers at Washington State University are currently testing how police react when faced with potentially deadly encounters using a state-of-the-art simulator, according to a recent TODAY Show report. I think it sends a message that your local police can’t be trusted.”.

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Pope Francis: Catholic Student Associations Capitalize on Papal Visit

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Francis’ mass appeal is giving a boost to Catholic student organizations as they work to keep young people engaged on college campuses. James Catholic Parish in Philadelphia, told the Daily Pennsylvanian. “We You may get some eye rolls over that perception, however.). There were people we’d never seen before.”.

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Heart Association Program Encourages Healthy Home Cooking

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The 12-week pilot program, which focuses on single-mother or single-guardian households, will launch in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Houston and provide training in preparing healthier meals at home as well as track attitudes and behaviors regarding food and health among this population. “The

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What is Customer Experience (CX)? Crash Course

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To better understand the root reasons why members join and stay with your organization, associations should take lessons from the customer experience (CX) playbook. Even if the term CX is new to your organization, know that the principles are not. What are the benefits of an intentional CX strategy? Improve retention.

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