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Challenging Conversations—Tackling Risk

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They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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How Funders are Driving Systems Change in Response to the Climate Crisis

Saleforce Nonprofit

Yesterday, June 5, was World Environment Day. And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. This transformation must happen in our communities, in our workplaces, and in ourselves.

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Announcing the Third Impact Lab on Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Today, people of color and low-income communities are more likely to be impacted by natural disasters, live close to hazardous waste, and die of environmental causes. 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. Isabella Gonzalez Potter.

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Best Practices for Securing Data in Humanitarian Crisis Situations

Saleforce Nonprofit

The unfolding crisis in Afghanistan is a stark reminder that many Salesforce.org nonprofit customers often work in fragile environments. We believe that technology systems intended to be used in fragile environments must be “protective by design,” and seek from the outset to minimize the risk of harm.

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Foundation giving and payout: what changed in 2021?

Candid

We had a large influx of government funding in 2020 and 2021, which we granted out in those years. Disaster fund preparedness.” . Many are also paying attention to government policies and broader economic trends, especially as they impact the social sector and employment: .

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Following Through on Climate Commitments After COP26

Saleforce Nonprofit

The goal is to reduce the impact of climate-linked disasters, such as floods, fires, and storms, on everything from bridges and buildings to stormwater management systems and utilities. NOAA-produced climate science into U.S. building codes and standards , which guide the design and construction of built infrastructure across the country.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

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Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .