Celebrating 20 Years!

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau have published a proposed regulation that would make significant changes to how the 2030 Decennial Census counts people and collects demographic data. If implemented, the proposed changes would directly impact the people and communities that nonprofits serve every day. To learn more, read the full analysis and press statement from the National Council of Nonprofits.

This issue features Anne Bibee, Director of Development at the Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads. Her leadership reflects a strong commitment to the 2nd and 7th principles—manage financial position and evaluate impact.
At the Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads, service is more than an activity—it’s a pathway to building confident, capable, and community-minded young people.
“We help youth discover the best in themselves while they’re serving others,” said Anne Bibee, Director of Development.

This issue features Kathlyn Terry Baker, Chief Executive Officer at Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD). Her leadership reflects a deep and practical commitment to Principle 2—managing financial position—not just as an exercise of fiscal responsibility, but as an essential strategy for resilience, adaptability, and long-term impact.

ASD’s programming spans five interconnected impact areas: agriculture education, food access, workforce development, resource management, and economic development.