Nonprofit Report

Salvador Salort-Pons
Salvador Salort-Pons

Detroit Institute of Arts | Nonprofit Report

Arts, Media & Culture, Nonprofit Report

This interview is part of our “Museums Matter” series. We will be continuing our discussion about the importance of museums with our guest Salvador Salort-Pons, Director, President and CEO of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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United Way | Nonprofit Report

Justice & Poverty, Nonprofit Report

United Way organizations are part of one of the largest charity networks in the world. We will discuss the similarities and differences faced by communities around Chicago, Omaha, and Columbus and how United Way provides support.

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East Palo Alto Academy | Nonprofit Report

Education, Nonprofit Report

Learn about the important work of the East Palo Alto Academy Foundation in supporting kids, their education, and their future. Discover how EPAAF is making a difference in the lives of students in East Palo Alto.

Veterans In Need
Veterans In Need

Veterans In Need | Nonprofit Report

Justice & Poverty, Nonprofit Report

In this video, we spotlight the important work being done by the Disabled Veterans National Foundation and Hope For The Warriors to support veterans in need. From providing essential resources to offering a helping hand, these dedicated individuals are making a difference in the lives of our nation’s heroes.

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VoteAmerica | Nonprofit Report

Justice & Poverty, Nonprofit Report

Remember to Vote November 5th! Your vote matters no matter what side of the aisle you stand on. VoteAmerica has the resources to get your ballot in every election cycle.

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The Welfare of Children and Families in Georgia | Nonprofit Report

Children & Families, Nonprofit Report

Everyone needs help sometimes and nonprofits are often there to provide support. Together Georgia and Devereux Georgia are two nonprofits whose missions are to support their communities’ children and families in any way they could.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art | Nonprofit Report

Arts, Media & Culture, Nonprofit Report

Philadelphia Museum of Art has existed for over 150 years and continues to be relevant as an international museum to this day. The museum would not be in the position it is in today without the team behind it.

Daniel Weiss
Daniel Weiss

Art Museums Matter! | Nonprofit Report

Arts, Media & Culture, Nonprofit Report

Why is it important for art to be physically displayed in museums when we have google images? Dr. Daniel Weiss wrote a book that answers this question. Check out our interview with the author of “Why the Museum Matters.”

Nonprofit Spotlight

A Year in Review: Our Work at mOppenheim.Org

News, Nonprofit Spotlight

From new collaborations with PBS and public media stations to articles highlighting the work of leaders across the country, our continued coverage of nonprofit organizations emphasizes their unwavering dedication to strengthening communities across the world.

INSIGHT with Mark Oppenheim: 2019’s Most Viewed Videos

News, Nonprofit Spotlight

As we look forward to 2020, we want to thank all of the organizations featured for sharing their work and insights with us and celebrate the top 5 most viewed INSIGHT with Mark Oppenheim interviews of the past year.

mOp-Ed

Succession Planning & Management for Nonprofits – Part II | mOp-Ed

mOp-Ed, Nonprofit Organizations

Staff and board transitions can advance or threaten a nonprofit’s public benefit mission and financial strength. The central challenge of replacing a chief executive or senior team member is budgeting transition costs. Such costs can be substantial. 

Part I – Succession Planning & Management for Nonprofits | mOp-Ed

mOp-Ed

Nonprofit board members and CEOs commonly raise succession planning as a key concern. A central role of any nonprofit board and CEO is managing risk to the nonprofit they steward on behalf of their community. When a chief executive or key leader exits an organization, there is loss of continuity, knowledge, management skill and subject matter expertise.

mOp-Ed: Supporting Someone Who Lost a Loved One to Suicide

Health, mOp-Ed, News

In the wake of the coronavirus crisis that has stopped the world in its tracks, religious communities around the world are embracing new and creative ways of connecting with each other. Social distancing efforts have resulted in video calls for sermons, prayers in open spaces, and other creative measures to keep communities close during these challenging times. 

mOp-Ed: Praying While Helping God Keeps Us Healthy

Justice & Poverty, mOp-Ed, News

In the wake of the coronavirus crisis that has stopped the world in its tracks, religious communities around the world are embracing new and creative ways of connecting with each other. Social distancing efforts have resulted in video calls for sermons, prayers in open spaces, and other creative measures to keep communities close during these challenging times. 

mOp-Ed: It’s 2020: Are Efforts to Diversify the Corporate World Effective at All?

Justice & Poverty, mOp-Ed, News

Corporate Diversity professionals are crucial to the improvement of our nation’s workforce and yet they are rarely supported by the businesses that hire them. Though embraced by many businesses and corporations as a good starting point for positive change, systems of inclusion are often set up to fail when diversity leaders are not actively supported by the companies that hire them.

mOp-Ed: How to Move Your University from Crisis to Transformation

Education, mOp-Ed, News

Coronavirus has essentially canceled the Spring term as envisioned; i.e., on-campus classes were cancelled, and most moved online. There are serious implications for enrollments for Fall term and finances, and many are wondering if there will be a Fall term at all (we think so).

mOp-Ed: Leveraging Addiction to Attack Freedom

mOp-Ed, News, Uncategorized

Facebook and other social media platforms sell their ability to direct our eyes to content. These platforms have been accused of promulgating and profiting from various forms of racism and disinformation shaped to cause harm and division in America, and authoritarianism in the world.

Insight

Kay Schwartz & Todd Slisher – Making Learning Fun in Flint

Education, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

Todd Slisher, Executive Director of the Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium, and Kay Schwartz, Director at Flint Public Library, discuss making learning fun and engaging as well as keeping Flint’s history alive.

Shannon Easter White – Investing in Flint

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

Shannon Easter White, Trustee of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses how the FIA collaborates with the community of Flint in ways that go beyond just art and culture.

Thomas Lillie, Kathryn Boles, and Elizabeth Saab Discuss Shaping the FIA

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

The Flint Institute of Arts’ President of the Board of Directors Thomas Lillie, Trustee Kathryn Boles, Trustee Elizabeth Saab discuss the impact FIA has on their visitors and how the community of Flint helps shape the programs and exhibits the institute offers.

John Henry – The Power of Art and Art Education

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

John Henry, Museum Director of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses the FIA’s current programs and how art education is important for the growth of the community.

Get to Know The Flint Institute of Arts

Arts, Media & Culture, INSIGHT, Nonprofit Report

The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is the second-largest art museum in Michigan and one of the largest museum-connected community art schools in the United States. The FIA makes art accessible and inclusive to all members of their community through permanent collection and temporary exhibitions: guided tours; lectures and community dialogues; art classes, workshops, and studio demonstrations; gallery, studio, and outreach programs for PreK-12, Head Start, and homeschool students; films and videos; print, audio, and multimedia resources.

In this collaboration with The Flint Institute of Arts, we spoke to Flint community leaders and discusses the work they do to provide spaces of art and culture to the people of Flint, Michigan.

INSIGHT: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley – David Lewis

Children & Families, INSIGHT

David Lewis, President and CEO of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, discusses how the organization serves its community by connecting organizations for health, safety and education with the community. He discusses the immense engagement of the community in giving and supporting important causes. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Greater Valley YMCA – David Fagerstrom

Education, INSIGHT

David Fagerstrom, President and CEO of Greater Valley YMCA, discusses the iconic organization’s mission and how it serves the specific needs of its community, especially child care and social services, and across all ages. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

INSIGHT: Via of the Lehigh Valley – Lisa Walkiewicz

Children & Families, INSIGHT

Lisa Walkiewicz, Executive Director of Via of the Lehigh Valley, explains some of the programs and services that Via offers for children and adults with disabilities in the region of Lehigh. The organization’s mission is to support persons with disabilities in leading successful, independent lives that are meaningful and rewarding. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.