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Commentary: Closing the Wealth Gap, Close to Home

The NonProfit Times

The idea rose to wide national consciousness a decade ago, with Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “ The Case for Reparations.” On a smaller scale, the city of Evanston, Illinois has promised $10 million to the descendants of city residents subjected to housing discrimination. A 2023 proposal in Congress called for the redistribution of $14 trillion.

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To Complete or Not to Complete?

sgEngage

While most university-bound students apply to their four-year school of choice with the intent of completing a program of study and attaining a degree, a community college student’s “why” is typically neither as clear nor as linear.

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10 Blogging Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If an issue relevant to your mission and programs (local, national, or international) is in the news, write up a summary of the issue, add your commentary with a call-to-action (CTA), and then share your post to your online communities and in your e-newsletter. 6) Share commentary and CTAs about current issues in the news.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation.

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How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). The effects of federal policy often trickle down to the state and local levels. Anna Carlson is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

They currently partner with 48 local organizations in 17 countries that work to secure equal educational access and high-quality education for all children. The Kars4Kids Small Grant Program is dedicated to supporting educational initiatives around the country, helping to impact more children. Areas served: Illinois.

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11 Creative Charity Fundraising Event Ideas

CauseVox

Catalogue for Philanthropy made use of Giving Tuesday Now (a national fundraising day to support nonprofits through COVID) to hype up their own one-day giving event online. Unlike many other nonprofits, Catalogue for Philanthropy used the day to raise dollars for over 200 local nonprofits in their area. Guest Speaker.

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