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It's National 211 Day!

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Whether they are communicating by phone, text, or chat, or through public facing directories of resources and services, or through translators and assistive devices, these specialists perfect the art of listening well, understanding the expressed needs and the needs that may not be so easily apparent.

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How Nonprofits Can Raise Money Using YouTube

Nonprofit Tech for Good

She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog. Hear this inspiring story of Bobbie, a homeless woman who was helped by the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund to become more empowered and more hopeful. Slaying Childhood Cancer: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

For example, 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. Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saleforce Nonprofit

You’ve probably heard the phrase “I have a dream” at least some point in your childhood. Resources like the UNtraining , Beyond Separation , and Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) can be helpful and also have specific workshops you can attend. King’s legacy and ways to give back while carrying his legacy forward. Ask and Listen.

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A Blueprint to Building a New Model of Community Care

Saleforce Nonprofit

We arrived and scaled with urgency, recognizing the impact that the first shelter order would have on small businesses and under-resourced residents. With support from private funders, we provided over 12,000 prepared meals to more than 800 families via Homeless Prenatal’s weekly pantry and produce distribution.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

In contrast to traditional approaches, they are able to recognize and pursue new opportunities to meet socially impactful missions, while implementing funding strategies that ensure that their work has the resources needed to be effective (Praszkier & Nowak, 2011).

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saleforce Nonprofit

Listen to Dr. King’s most famous speech You’ve probably heard the phrase “I have a dream” at least at some point in your childhood. Resources like the UNtraining , Beyond Separation , and Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) can be helpful, and also have specific workshops you can attend. You can support their work here.