Ready to Lead? Next Generation Leaders Speak Out A national survey reveals barriers to nonprofit leadership — like low pay and poor work-life balance — and offers strategies to support emerging leaders. Read More
The Changing Face of the United States The Influence of Culture on Early Child Development ZERO TO THREE explored how culture impacts child development from birth to age 3, offering insights and resources for serving diverse young children. Read More
The 2008 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Profiles of Child Well-Being The 19th KIDS COUNT Data Book shares national and state data on children and families, with a 2008 essay on reducing youth detention and boosting safety. Read More
Urban Indian America The Status of American Indian & Alaska Native Children & Families Today This report by the National Urban Indian Family Coalition discusses the status of American Indian and Alaskan Native families today. Read More
Working Hard for the Money Trends in Women's Employment, 1970 to 2008 This report — the first major study of its kind — analyzes 40 years of women’s employment trends, highlighting rural vs. urban workforce differences. Read More
Using Data to Promote Collaboration in Local School Readiness Systems This report reviews efforts to boost collaboration among school readiness providers in 8 cities through the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership. Read More
Next Shift Beyond the Nonprofit Leadership Crisis This monograph argues that viewing nonprofit sector shifts as a crisis overlooks the valuable opportunities these transitions present for leadership. Read More
Building Leaderful Organizations Succession Planning for Nonprofits This publication offers emergency succession tools and board guidance to help executive directors plan leadership transitions and support organizational stability. Read More
Strengthening Rural Families By the Numbers: Using Data to Drive Action on Behalf of Children and Families This brief illustrates how data collection and analysis can influence decisions to improve the well-being of low-income working families in Minnesota. Read More
When Should the State Cease Parenting? Evidence from the Midwest Study This study presents the case for extending the age for federal foster care reimbursement to states from 18 to 21. Read More
