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Research Friday: The Self-Sufficiency Standard

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Unlike other measures such as the FPL’s one-size-fits-all model, the Standard calculates household costs not just by the size of the family and the number of children, but also by age of the children, as some costs, particularly child care and food, differ dramatically by age. is using the Self-Sufficiency Standard to define poverty.

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One of Many: Intermountain Centers for Human Development Supports Arizona's At-Risk Population

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Based in Tucson, Arizona, ICHD provides myriad out-of-home and home-based support services to people with developmental disabilities, both children and adults. Take Woodward "Woody" Gatewood, for instance, who has lived in one of the Intermountain Centers for Human Development 's (ICHD) Continuous Care homes for 28 years.

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Diversity recruitment key to nonprofit boards achieving mission

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Joseph Garcia began work at Morrison Institute for Public Policy in April 2009 after a career in journalism that included experience as a top editor, columnist and news reporter at The Arizona Republic , The Daily Times , Tucson Citizen , USA Today and The Associated Press. A UA graduate, Garcia has a strong connection to Arizona.

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Research Friday: Why Give to International Charities?

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Poverty in these countries is defined as falling short of food, not being able to send children to school, having limited or no access to safe drinking water, living in unstable houses and, perhaps worse, feeling powerless as the conflicting or corrupted governments don’t offer any means to get out of poverty 3.

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For the unfamiliar, Desert Bus is a Sega CD game that involves driving a bus from Tucson to Las Vegas, in fantastically exciting real-time. Since 2007, Desert Bus for Hope has raised nearly $500,000 for Child's Play , a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of children with toys and games in a network of over 60 hospitals worldwide.

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How Does Limited Liability Affect a Nonprofit

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Register now for NMI 103 Financial Management Principles, a Tucson course from January 24-25. THIS IS A BIG DEAL IF SOLICITING DONATIONS because it gives supporters a large incentive to donate, potentially making fundraising easier and helping better ensure the long-term viability of a nonprofit. 26 USC § 501(c)(3). 26 USC § 501(c)(3).

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