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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by social inequality, with higher rates of poverty and unemployment. Historical and cultural barriers Historical and cultural barriers can also hinder social mobility for individuals from underserved communities as they may face prejudice and discrimination based on their cultural background.

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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

Candid

These included higher education institutions with students from underserved communities, arts organizations, and social sector infrastructure organizations. An analysis of organizations and projects funded against Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System validates her statement. . Analysis is based on grantees that are U.S.-based

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What does a Purpose-Driven Company Look Like?

Saleforce Nonprofit

All leather is sourced from gold or silver-rated tanneries, and more than 345 million plastic bottles have been recycled as shoelaces or other footwear features. Not only did these efforts result in higher productivity and lower absenteeism rates, but it supported the vitality of the community as a whole.

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Customer Feedback in the Non-Profit Sector: Listening to Low-Income Consumers

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note From Beth: With the rise of mobile adoption and the primary use to access the Internet and social platforms, it is reaching across consumer segments of all income levels. Zero Divide published a report called “Funding Mobile Strategies for Social Impact: The Future is Now”. Please join us for the conversation.

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10X: CEO’s Update: Spring 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One major step to improving security of sensitive information was the recent development and release of Mobile Martus. Built on our Martus technology, Mobile Martus is designed to bring secure data collection, storage, and backup closer to activists working in the field.

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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. Liz oversees the Salesforce.org editorial strategy and blog. .

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Research Friday: Transforming the mindset from charitable giving to the social economy

ASU Lodestar Center

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. I discussed research that found a correlation between civic engagement and the unemployment rate.