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Zero-Problem Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

CNN recently reported that “California has spent billions to fight homelessness. Impoverished individuals are treated as passive recipients of solutions, with no active role in the process. The second example illustrates an important intermediary step towards eliminating homelessness from a Zero-Problem Philanthropy vision.

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Newsletter: This Industry is Ripe for Cause Partnerships ; Cleaner Pine-Sol Opens Online Store for Charity; Beauty Brands are Turning to Cause for Holidays

Selfish Giving

From the Super Bowl to monster trucks, tech conferences to BBQ festivals, Larry has seen most every kind of sponsorship tactic and activation that events use. A gas station that is creating viral TikTok videos to collect donations for the homeless. ?? Larry has bought and sold every type of sponsorship under the sun.

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

Selfish Giving

1] State charitable solicitation laws as well as consumer protection laws regulate cause marketing activities, and aim to protect against deceptive or misleading solicitations and advertising. in-store sales), as well as any states in which it is actively advertising the promotion (e.g., TV, mail, radio).

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23 Leaders Selected for 2022 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship

NonProfit Leadership Center

During the program’s first year, fellows reported a 40% increase in their board governance knowledge and skills after completing the program, and 95% of fellows were invited to serve on a nonprofit board or are in active conversations with at least one organization about board service.

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As 2021 Comes to a Close

CNPE

We thank and honor those nonprofit organizations, National Guard troop and gov­ern­mental agencies, and volunteers already active in providing relief in Western Kentucky. Executive Director, Coalition for the Homeless. Executive Director, Coalition for the Homeless, Southern Indiana. CEO, Impact V. Kathy Dobbins. , Andrew Hawes.

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What Is a Community Development Corporation?

NonProfit Quarterly

It was almost like the field had been forgotten, or at least deprioritized, in favor of a focus on activities, programs, and outputs—such as affordable housing development, community investment, job creation, financial coaching, small business support, even neighborhood revitalization—things the traditional CDC field did. CDCs are dead.

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4 Storytelling Tips for Your Online Donation Page

Ann Green

This allows prospective donors to see who their donations are helping and how they’re actively making a difference in people’s lives. In addition to including pictures of your nonprofit’s beneficiaries on your donation page, share their written stories so your supporters can associate a name and a face with your cause.