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SouthWest Organizing Project
SWOP is a statewide multi-racial, multi-issue, community based membership organization. Since 1980 we have worked to make it possible for thousands of New Mexicans to begin to have a place and voice in social, economic and environmental decisions that affect our lives. Our mission is “working to empower our communities to realize racial and gender equality and social and economic justice.”
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Building Movement vs. Building Organization: Summary of Regional Discussions
This initial study from the Building Movement Project examines the connection between the vision and mission of progressive social change organizations, and the tools and support they have for implementing their vision. We also wanted to amplify the concerns and ideas of those working in social change organizations, and to explore how to recognize and address the constraints of the current external environment and its influence on organizations building movement for social, economic and racial justice.
Non Profit Governance Models: Problems and Prospects
This article by Pat Bradshaw explores existing and alternative non-profit board structures. The authors present four possible models and the possibilities of developing hybrid models based on the needs on individual organizations.
InterACT column: Gates, Buffett, World Poverty, Nonprofit Staff
In this column, Kim Klein talks about non-profit workers, voting, and tax policy.