Powhatan Historic State Park to host July workshop Pearl stringing and canning are topics of June and July workshops (POWHATAN, Ark.) – Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy. 25, Powhatan, will host a summer workshop on canning in July. The workshop has a...

Community Matters The Convenor Dr. Patricia A. Clary In today's complex society, communities face numerous wicked problems requiring collaborative action. Convenors are the master orchestrators bringing together diverse stakeholders, perspectives, ideas, and resources...

Community Matters Stakeholder Diversity Dr. Patricia A. Clary For as far back as I can recall, nonprofit organizations have deliberated the importance of stakeholder diversity in boardrooms, staff meetings, and training and development sessions. This week’s column...

Community Matters Nonprofit Stakeholders Dr. Patricia A. Clary In last week's column, we looked at the evolution of philanthropy and how donor giving has changed from the 16th century to the present day. We also looked at the philanthropic value of a nonprofit...

Batesville Area Young Artists awards ceremony and reception is June 8 BATESVILLE, Arkansas – Winners of the inaugural Batesville Area Young Artists competition will be announced during an awards ceremony and reception Thursday, June 8, from 5-6 p.m. in the Kresge...

Lake Charles State Park to host annual free fishing weekend derby POWHATAN, Ark. – Lake Charles State Park will host its annual free fishing weekend derby, sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park,...

  Community Matters How Donors Influence Collaboration Dr. Patricia A. Clary In last week’s column, we looked at how competition; fear of losing control; organizational transparency; limited resources; unclear goals, roles, and responsibilities; culture; and...

  Community Matters Barriers to Collaboration Dr. Patricia A. Clary The growing population of the United States and an increased need for human services changed the role and expectations of nonprofit organizations in the community. Further, disease, war, economic...

Batesville Area Young Artists exhibit at Lyon College Kresge Gallery is May 18 to Aug. 4 By Colton Strader BATESVILLE, Arkansas – Young artists from the Batesville area have a chance to showcase their talents in the upcoming Batesville Area Young Artists (BAYA) High...