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NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 24, 2023
That changed when a team from Reimagining the Civic Commons decided to reinvigorate public spaces in Akron’s systemically disinvested neighborhoods, including Summit Lake. Moving at the Speed of Trust Employing deep listening, engaging in meetings, and building one-on-one relationships with neighbors…helped inform public space design.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
million active employee-owners. This number is somewhat deceptive since it includes large public companies where the only employee benefit is stock ownership. OEDIT has successfully incorporated community wealth building as a pillar of its economic development toolkit. Intentional efforts are required to achieve equity.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
MARCH 29, 2023
In the realm of social change, community-based leaders are skilled at influencing and using momentum to advance local solutions but often lack all the financial resources they need to push those solutions to their full potential. In its wake, momentum for change seemed to build.
NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Temple ) and a community development financial institution ( Communities Unlimited ) are teaming to develop bottom-up structural solutions to building rural capacity. When we talk about economic development in East Texas, we often like to start with a the figure below, which comes from a T.L.L.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by social inequality, with higher rates of poverty and unemployment. This can make it difficult for BIPOC-led organizations to address the needs of their communities effectively, and can also limit their ability to attract and retain talented staff and volunteers.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
And, of course, there are always contingencies with public money. In response to the protests and adverse national publicity, Louisville put into place a civilian review board. Reporters and community members have also complained about LMPD’s failure to respond to records requests. We secured $3.5
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Image credit: Brandon on Unsplash The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police three and a half years ago ignited a months-long period of mass social mobilization and intense public engagement. Philanthropy and impact investors can make a difference.
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