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Using Impact Science to Solve Hunger More Effectively

Stanford Social Innovation Review

As a result, 37 percent of adults received some type of food assistance from a nonprofit organization or a government service to help feed their household in the last year, according to a 2021 study by Impact Genome and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

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When to Call It Quits

Stanford Social Innovation Review

As the Nicaraguan government tightened its grip on authoritarian rule, it was threatened by civil society organizations who possess the power to hold them accountable, receiving funds they do not control and investing those funds in services that preserve human rights, protect democracy, and empower individuals.

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Sponsorship v. Donations: The Drawbacks and Benefits

NonProfit Hub

Specifically, the benefits of corporate sponsorship for nonprofits include the following: You’ll increase visibility by associating your nonprofit’s brand with corporate partners. Benefits of Corporate Sponsorships If your nonprofit hosts events or other big initiatives, sponsorships are a great option for both parties.

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Discovering The Tax Implications of Nonprofits Owning For-Profit Businesses

The Charity CFO

Tax Implications of Nonprofits Owning For-Profit Businesses Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) Recognized nonprofits generally receive tax-exempt status from the federal government. Impact on Charitable Contributions Donors to nonprofits often receive tax benefits for their charitable giving.

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What’s in a Name? The Ethics of Building Naming Gifts

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Do lead naming gifts actually stimulate high-level philanthropy from other donors and is that what motivates HNWIs to make such charitable contributions? Charitable contributions driven by ethical egoism may provide the most benefit to the donor, however. The younger of two sons, George Lindemann, Jr.,

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Cancelling Student Debt Is Necessary for Racial Justice

NonProfit Quarterly

For decades, student loans have been a huge moneymaker for the federal government, which holds over 90 percent of all student debt in the US. The American Association of University Women notes that women hold two-thirds of all US student loan debt. Black Women Borrowers and Student Debt.

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Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Registration & Reporting Requirements ??

Selfish Giving

However, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) has issued non-binding, written guidance to assist state regulators and the charitable fundraising community in determining when a company or charity must register in connection with its online fundraising activities. Footnotes for Questions #2 [2] Section III.B.5

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