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How Communities Around the World Are Connecting Social Isolation and Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

A 2015 Randomized Controlled Trial showed that participants reported increased quality of life in 60 percent of cases and reduced suicidal ideation in 80 percent of cases. These range from arts, cultural and heritage activities, financial guidance, physical activity, and nature experiences, each of which fosters social connections.

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3 Summer Fundraising Ideas for Your School Organization

Top Nonprofits

For example, the PTA might be meeting to plan fun events for students that motivate them to get involved in the community, while the marching band practices for the approaching competitive season. showings for young children, teens, and adults). Set up a variety of individual and group activities for participants to compete in.

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Using ‘Purple Glasses’ to Achieve Gender Equity in Mexico

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Only Paty, Lumi, and one other woman in the group agreed that there was gender inequity, and the other participants were astonished that the three of us aligned against their view.

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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

These donors had various motives for supporting abolition, however it rarely involved creating an equitable society that included Black people nor supported continual policy and societal change. One of the earliest philanthropic efforts for the Black community was the abolitionist movement.

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How to Build a Truly Inclusive Nonprofit Volunteer Program

NonProfit Quarterly

If that slice is elderly, White, male, and English-speaking, we ought not to be surprised when a young Latina immigrant opts not to participate. Another CVA in our focus groups noted that “ the bulk of our activities are happening during the day, and that’s when people are working. Sleuth out and eliminate paternalistic language.

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Which of Your Fundraising Events Need Online Waivers?

Get Fully Funded

According to Smartwaiver , online waivers are used to secure electronic signatures from participants prior to taking part in some kind of activity, acknowledging that they are waiving their right to hold the organizer liable for damages. Activity-based events. Which fundraising events require waivers?

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What Would a Gift Economy Approach to Running a Nonprofit Look Like?

NonProfit Quarterly

Exchanges strengthen bonds between participants and cultivate a sense of reciprocity. Strategic volunteer engagement benefits a program’s participants, the nonprofit, and volunteers. For example, Barbara is an artist who draws pictures of children during their care at a nonprofit hospice.