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Voices of experience: The role of people with lived experience across the charitable sector

Charity Village

After a decade in international development and peacebuilding, last year I started working in mental health in the nonprofit sector at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Office.

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Be the Voice of Relevance—Make Mission, Vision, and Values Fit the Moment

.orgSource

Brent Gibson, former Chief Health Officer at the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and Managing Director of NCCHC Resources, Inc., Hit the Right Notes Mission, vision, and values are your association’s voice. is proactive about finding avenues to grow mission in a competitive environment.

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Breaking colonial legacies and mapping new pathways to mental wellness: Voices of Indigenous youth leaders on reconciliation

Charity Village

Deloitte released Volume 3 of Voices of Indigenous youth leaders on reconciliation, which delves into the experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities facing intergenerational and recent traumas. Indigenous youth are uniquely affected by systemic barriers and are regularly faced with the impacts of these barriers.

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Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Creating clarity about vital community services

Big Duck

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5 Ways to Engage Donors on National Nonprofit Day

Classy

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences.

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The voice and vision of the volunteer

ASU Lodestar Center

According to the Independent Sector, a national advocate for the nonprofit sector, “A volunteer can impact the quality of services in charities and congregations while reducing costs.” These limitations can be decreased if nonprofits embrace the voice and vision of the volunteer.

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