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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

These donors had various motives for supporting abolition, however it rarely involved creating an equitable society that included Black people nor supported continual policy and societal change. Without the voices of the Black community, the sector engages in work that is done for the community instead of with the community.

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8 Organizations to Support this Black History Month

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

February is Black History Month and while there are countless ways to honor and celebrate black history throughout the year, we’re giving you a place to start by highlighting eight nonprofits that are making major waves in their communities. Since then, the organization has evolved to address policy issues as well.

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Anthem Awards Finalists Announced!

Forum One

We are excited to share that the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal , NYU’s Congressional District Health Dashboard , and March of Dimes have been named Anthem Awards finalists. congressional districts, enabling informed policy decisions.

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The DEIAB Dilemma: How To Make Your Board More Inclusive

Allegiance Group

You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board. You understand that you’ll need a variety of voices to find solutions to the challenges your organization encounters. They should be willing to revisit or add policies that reflect DEIAB principles as well.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate.

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Highlights from Candid’s most popular philanthropic resources in 2023?

Candid

To build trust and prioritize community voices, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Community Fund adopted a participatory grantmaking practice in 2021 and 2022. HBCUs have been critical in educating Black people, developing Black leaders, and addressing inequality throughout U.S. This report looks to fill that gap by examining U.S.

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A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)

NonProfit Hub

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations. This gave them greater voice in the government. entered the Progressive Era.

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