The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN), the nation’s leading membership organization for emerging leaders in the nonprofit sector, is holding its annual national conference in Little Rock. Taking place on August 6 and followed by a two-day YNPN Leaders’ Institute at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, the event will bring 200 next-generation nonprofit leaders from around the country to Little Rock to advance careers, shift organizational thinking, and catalyze positive change in communities.
Read MoreThe Center on Community Philanthropy Announces New Opportunity for Nonprofits
Since 2009 the Clinton School Center on Community Philanthropy (The Center) has been a leader in conducting research and writing about philanthropy as an approach to delivering public service.
Read MoreClinton School to Host Second Albanian Scholar
Dr. Zeneli has led various projects in his home country, including the Albanian National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2014-2020 and the Annual Environmental Performance Audit of the Natural Resources Development Project. He has published and presented more than 70 articles and scientific papers in the field of forestry and environment (including publications in Tree Physiology and Oecologia).
Read MoreProgress of participants seen as highlight of 2015 Social Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Elston Forte came to the 2015 Social Entrepreneurship Boot Camp with a lot of passion. He left with a lot of focus.
Read MoreAlum Trish Flanagan is Leading the Effort to Open a Public Charter School in Fort Smith, Ark.
Fort Smith business leaders, working with the Fort Smith Public School District and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, are moving forward with a plan to open by August 2016 a public charter school for students in grades 10-12.
Read MoreClinton School Center on Community Philanthropy Awarded Major Grant
The Center on Community Philanthropy at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service has received a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation titled, “Building Capacity for Community Philanthropy that Strengthens Sector Effectiveness for the Benefit of Vulnerable Children.”
Read MoreTEDxMarkhamSt Presents “Little Rocks Create Avalanches” event
The combination of a diverse group of speakers and high calibre art show will form a mix that is sure to lead to exciting new ideas” said Salil Joshi, TEDxMarkhamSt founder and organizing committee member. “The event will offer the Little Rock community an opportunity to share its passion and ideas with communities in the United States and the world
Read MoreGraduate John Delurey (’14) Proposed and Designed the “Solar Mamas” Training Center for Barefoot College
Class of 2014 graduate John Delurey proposed and designed the “solar mamas” training center for Barefoot College for his final Capstone project. The article below, originally featured on PRI’s website, talks extensively about the “solar mamas” program and how it helps rule families in Zanzibar.
Read MoreQuenching Walmart’s Thirst for Water Efficiency
Given that water for cooling makes up a significant portion of a building’s water use, adopting a portfolio approach to cooling water management program is one way companies can make meaningful impacts in reducing water consumption and improving energy efficiency.
Read MoreRecent Clinton School Graduate Read Admire to Launch New Urban Composting Project
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service alum, Read Admire, is launching The Urban Food Loop, a new Little Rock-based startup focused on reducing residential and commercial food waste through a weekly urban composting service, education initiatives, and policy advocacy.
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