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Reparations, Not Charity

NonProfit Quarterly

> 1 “The American dream,” a term coined by writer and historian James Truslow Adams in 1931, promises that all Americans can obtain the wealth and societal advantages that will allow us to thrive “regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.” We believe that we are working in a liminal time and space.

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Rethinking Food Culture Might Save Us

NonProfit Quarterly

What images come to mind? “HAWTHORNE IN THE CORNFIELD” BY CHIP THOMAS/JETSONORAMA.NET. Editors’ note: This article is from the fall 2022 issue of the Nonprofit Quarterly, “The Face of Climate Change.” and was first published by NPQ on April 4 , 2022 , and is republished here with minor alterations. food is life. food is life.

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How to be the Obi-Wan Kenobi of Fundraisers to Guide Your Donor’s Hero Journey

iMarketSmart

The gift “bestows boons” on those from a donor’s place of beginning. It’s an appeal to begin a heroic journey. These same elements appear in the personal narratives behind major donations. The donor is the hero. The donor’s life journey connects to the gift. These story elements are powerful and attractive. Take a second look.

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Movement Economies: Building an Economics Rooted in Movement

NonProfit Quarterly

At the end of 2021, the top 1 percent of Americans held 32.2 In other words, by the end of 2021, the top 1 percent of Americans held more wealth than that held by the bottom 90 percent of the population in total. 10 The Fed’s data series goes back to the third quarter of 1989. We think it can. percent of income, compared to 13.2

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[VIDEO] Raising More Money By Asking (And Answering) Better Questions

Bloomerang

Just be on the lookout for an email from me before the end of the day. . We’re going to save some time for Q&A at the end. So if you are curious about that, or maybe you’re shopping before the end of the year, check out our website there’s all kinds of great resources. Five or six under your belts each.