The nonprofit Explorer West Outdoor School in Seattle is seeking donations to continue providing free outdoor adventures for youth. The organization offers activities such as hiking, camping and rock climbing to help young people build confidence and connect with nature.

Project Pink'd, a nonprofit based in Omaha, Neb., has assembled and distributed nearly 1,000 Healing Hearts kits for breast cancer survivors during treatment. The kits, which include items for comfort and encouragement, are provided for free and are tailored for surgical, chemotherapy and radiation patients.

Leaders may be tempted to judge others harshly in stressful situations, but true leadership requires assuming positive intent and practicing empathy even when it's difficult, management consultant Marc Cugnon writes. Leaders who view colleagues as adversaries can undermine morale and collaboration, while those who support rather than blame can help colleagues feel valued and trusted, leading to better personal and productivity outcomes, Cugnon notes.

More than 60% of Generation Z workers are uncomfortable talking to colleagues, and 43% feel a cultural disconnect from the company, according to research from NOVL Strategies and GenSpark Solutions. Fostering communication among generations leads to a better work environment by humanizing colleagues from other age groups, easing interpersonal discomfort and building inclusivity, Sean Devlin writes.

Ben Vorspan, the founder of Multimedia, advocates for a shift from transactional to transformational fundraising in the nonprofit sector. Vorspan emphasizes the importance of building a sense of community among donors, making them feel like partners in a shared vision rather than just sources of funding.

Madeleine McGee, former president and CEO of Together SC, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor. McGee led Together SC from 2011 to 2024, transforming it into a statewide network of nearly 1,000 nonprofits.