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After many years Congress recently updated the former No Child Left Behind Act, and replaced it with the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA.) ESSA essentially answers criticisms about perceived f

With Mayor Dan Horrigan settling into city hall, there has been much talk about Akron’s “new day,” and enthusiasm around bringing fresh perspective to economic development.

Every board seat is precious. If all board members are effectively engaged, then the board can do so much to help advance the mission of the organization.

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Our communications team compiled some of our favorite free or low-cost tools for nonprofit communications and put them to the test.

What’s one way to inspire young leaders to think of creative ways to address some of Akron’s challenges and opportunities?Put them on a bus and take them on a road trip.

Financial management decisions and internal controls are perhaps not the most exciting topics a nonprofit leader considers on a daily basis.

It’s been nearly two years since GAR Foundation and the Knight Foundation, both long time funders of the arts and culture sector in Greater Akron, set out to engage the community to uncover a clear

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Staffing decisions and personnel practices are perhaps not the most exciting topics a nonprofit leader considers on a daily basis.