Remove Associations Remove Civil Society Remove Social Action
article thumbnail

“How Do We Break Out of Pity?”: Reframing Children as Philanthropic Citizens

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: PeopleImages on iStock When Amy Neugebauers third-grader son came home from school one day, he ran upstairs to raid his piggy bank for an American Heart Association fundraiser. In the United States, the American Heart Associations Kids Heart Challenge, which also provides resources to support students wellbeing, is popular.

article thumbnail

How to Fend Off Attacks on Nonprofits—Three Key Strategies

NonProfit Quarterly

Whether it is students being arrested or institutions cowering when faced with the withholding of federal funds, the threats to civil society are obviouseven as many institutions, such as the National Council of Nonprofits, have been vigilant in resistance. But that is only the latest assault of many. The rainy day is here.