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Closing racial wealth gaps with community land trusts 

Candid

Beyond making us less competitive in the global economy, growing wealth inequality puts our democracy at risk; in a nation of “haves” and “have nots,” elite interests are completely removed from the needs of regular people. According to the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy , there are now over 300 community land trusts in the U.S.

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Why Community Climate Action is Critical to Global Action

Saleforce Nonprofit

We invited WEF attendees to take a break from the hustle and bustle by going on a guided walking tour where they would hear from students and activists about their sustainability journeys at several stops connected to climate action, on both a global and a community level.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. The global COVID-19 pandemic didn’t slow the momentum one bit. percent gets recycled.

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Social Media Tips from the TechSoup Global Network

Tech Soup

We've compiled a list of resources including articles, blog posts, webinars, and case studies on best social media practices from our global network. A good social media policy provides clear guidelines on what staff should do when posting and interacting with constituents, volunteers, and donors. TechSoup.org. NetSquared.

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

Saleforce Nonprofit

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. Check out these events and promote the Only One Earth campaign on your social networks. . Yesterday, June 5, was World Environment Day.

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Why Every Organization Should Make Sustainability Part of its Mission

Saleforce Nonprofit

However, with global sea levels still rising rapidly , biodiversity declining at an alarming rate , and the world’s most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, it is clear that the efforts of dedicated environmental nonprofits alone are not enough. From nonprofits like 350.org With a digital-first approach, 350.org’s

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Think Global, Act Local

Connection Cafe

Two recent advocacy victories this week by PETA and my former colleagues at Defenders of Wildlife are a great reminder of a little practiced truth: organizations are seeing greater (and often easier) success in leveraging online advocacy to change policy at the state and local level.

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