Christine Kinsey has created Blankets from Ben, a nonprofit based in LaFollette, Tenn., that provides handmade blankets to parents of organ donors, in memory of her son Ben, whose organ donation saved five lives. The organization has donated around 300 blankets in South Carolina and Tennessee and plans to expand nationwide.

Pockets Full of Sunshine, a nonprofit focused on aiding adults with disabilities, has opened its first permanent location on Hilton Head Island, S.C. The organization, which has moved among temporary spaces since its founding 10 years ago, aims to provide inclusive vocational and social opportunities.

Your introverted team members have some great ideas, but their reflective nature means they stay silent during rapid-fire meetings, says executive coach Joel Garfinkle in this video. Garfinkle recommends coaching these workers on the importance of speaking up, not just for the company, but for their own career growth. "The message to introverted employees must be clear and direct: 'When you have a seat at the table, use it,'" Garfinkle writes.

When your boss or team doesn't seem to understand you, see it as an opportunity to uncover new knowledge and share your perspective instead of as an obstacle, write Karin Hurt and David Dye from Let's Grow Leaders. Whether it's with your team, your immediate boss or higher leadership, Hurt and Dye offer several ways to start the conversation.

Charitable giving in the US increased by 3.3% in 2024, breaking a three-year streak of declines, this year's Giving USA Report indicates. The overall increase was primarily driven by gains in the stock market, which buoyed major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations, but the positive topline number masks ongoing challenges, as giving from small and midsize donors, as well as from new and retained donors, continued to fall. The data underscores a fundraising landscape increasingly reliant on substantial gifts from a shrinking pool of super-sized donors.

El Puente, a nonprofit based in New York City, has appointed Dianne Morales as executive director, bringing more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership and public service experience to the organization. Morales, a Brooklyn resident and former CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods, has been a strong advocate for education and youth development.