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Announcing the Third Impact Lab on Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. He holds a master’s in neuroscience and a master’s in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes scholar. Jennifer Anderson.

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The impact of COVID-19 on civil society, part two

Candid

We hope this information will be useful in a multitude of ways, from ongoing advocacy efforts to capturing the sector’s story to helping local leaders build greater resiliency. A survey from Council on Foundations, Philanthropy California, and Dalberg Advisors found that approximately 60 percent of U.S.

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How Can Exemplary Volunteer Management Practices Help Nonprofits Assure Impact in Using Skilled Volunteers?

ASU Lodestar Center

Cordelia House is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Chapman University in 2014, House gained experience working with underserved communities in Southern California and with outreach ministries through local churches.

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Can Mobile Phones Solve Homelessness?

Tech Soup

Are mobile phones a lifeline for homeless people? Homeless people use mobile phones to break their isolation, find food and shelter, and connect with the people they care about. Just like any single thing, mobile phones are a help, but not a cure for homelessness. Assuredly they are. Surprises So Far.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

Today we are highlighting the work of Thom Reilly , Director of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University. Chrysalis is dedicated to creating pathways to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by helping them find and retain employment (Social Enterprise Alliance, 2016).

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What Attributes do Nonprofits Need to Build Cross-Sector Collaboration?

ASU Lodestar Center

Department of Housing and Urban Development dropped the bombshell of defunding all but one nonprofit transitional housing provider for homeless families in Maricopa County, Arizona, the local nonprofit, private and government organizations began to scramble (Polletta, 2016). Polletta, M. 2016, May 12). Simo, G., & & Bies, A.

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Strategies to Tell if Your Nonprofit Content Marketing is Hurting or Helping

Bloomerang

There’s a whole universe of values out there, and not every one of them fits with your vision and mission. Small to medium-sized and local nonprofits are challenged to create awareness. When I worked at the San Francisco Food Bank we were able to recruit local celebrity chefs for this purpose, and even one national food writer.

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