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A Guide to Volunteerism: Roles, Significance, and Impact

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Whether lending a hand in local community-led organizations or participating in global humanitarian efforts, volunteers […] The post A Guide to Volunteerism: Roles, Significance, and Impact appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Over one billion people worldwide embrace volunteerism, and 64 million are American.

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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

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news organizations, specifically local news outlets, have been rapidly dwindling. The COVID-19 pandemic brought more challenges for the industry, as demand for local news grew but revenue and outlets shrank. MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors.

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The Role of Volunteerism in a DEI Strategy

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Creating Meaningful Experiences There is no doubt that volunteering is good for us as individuals, important for our local communities, and impactful for our global society. The post The Role of Volunteerism in a DEI Strategy first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. However, what if our volunteering opportunities could go one step further?

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

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Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success. However, in my experience, such fears are largely unfounded.

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Unions and their role in the social sector

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In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . Unions are both local and national. What is a union? . Unions are diverse.

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Curtis Memorial Library: A Tradition of Local Support

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Curtis was Joyce’s local library when she moved to Maine, and she has been in her position for the past ten years. . The land and funding came from William Curtis, the son of a local ship captain, who turned down money from Carnegie to build his community’s library himself. He decided to create the Hopeful Project.

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