Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by social inequality, with higher rates of poverty and unemployment. Furthermore, many inner-city students face a range of social and economic challenges outside of school, such as poverty, crime, and family instability, which can make it difficult for them to succeed in school.

Leadership 104

Leadership Poverty Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2024

A third of the people in this country, nearly 100 million, live below 200 percent of the federal poverty level , where the loss of income from even a short-term illness can be insurmountable. The expanded (but now expired) child tax credits alone cut childhood poverty by 30 percent in only six months. This work is urgent.

Public and Social Policy 83

Public and Social Policy Governance Nonprofit Administration and Development Poverty 83

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

One of the shortages occurred in 2020 and another in 2022 ; each affected more than 100,000 residents, leaving them without safe water for drinking, bathing, flushing toilets, and other essential daily activities. According to an article in the New England Journal of Medicine , brown and rusty water exposed Jackson residents to toxic lead.

Environmental 103

Environmental Health Poverty Governance 103

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Our work has recently become even more critical, supporting community strength and solutions through the challenges of poverty, pandemic, and vandalism. In this community, poverty remains a challenge: 16.4 percent of families live below the poverty line, a poverty rate more than six percentage points higher than Seattle.

Community Development 123

Community Development Poverty Retail Insurance 123

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A Montana State study from 2019 estimated that the poverty rate statewide for Native communities exceeded 30 percent. Stewardship, Adelzadeh emphasizes, “has always been a community activity, with the transfer of knowledge from elders to youth.” Fort Belknap Reservation: Montana Poverty Report Card. The Path Forward.

Nonprofit governance and management 139

Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Environmental Food 139

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 31, 2023

Grassroots youth organizing groups—many of which serve immigrant, refugee, Black, and Indigenous communities—can help participants overcome the poverty, racism, institutional injustice, and trauma they often suffer during their childhoods.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Participation and motivation Poverty 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

Data released in 2022 by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE, “Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics”) shows that unemployment and informal labor are higher among this group, which is also more exposed to violence and poverty. Per the World Bank’s poverty line threshold, 18.6

Public and Social Policy 66

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Poverty 66

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 13, 2023

Care for Those Caring for Our Environment The prevalence of eco-anxiety in activism circles is under-attended and often ignored in favor of wholly investing oneself in the movement. In addition, several grassroots organizations are prioritizing a care-based approach to activism.

Healthcare 93

Healthcare Health Environmental Psychology 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The distinction points to the need for “additionality,” or causality, in order to have impact: The idea is that the investment should enable the impactful activity. For the first, picture the SDGs in their multi-colored variety—no poverty, zero hunger, clean water and sanitation, climate action, etc., But by how much?

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Participation and motivation 108

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The top five causes Americans want the sports world to support are: Education, Children’s Causes, Health, Poverty and Mental Health. Do you know how fans even feel about your community relations or philanthropic activities? A third of fans would watch or attend fewer games and 22 percent would completely boycott the team.

Poverty 164

Poverty Health Environmental Education 164

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2023

They don’t want to talk about poverty. As people directly impacted by mass incarceration, they have unique insight into how to address crime. “I I think people have a misconception about Black communities that are sometimes having tough times and issues with crime. They don’t want to talk about all the causes of crime.

Poverty 136

Poverty Health Education Education 136

Twenty Hats

OCTOBER 19, 2021

I became the volunteer manager at a non-profit, FACETS , that works with people struggling with homelessness and poverty. Before COVID, there had been about 200 active volunteers including intermittent help for events as well as scheduled assignments like homework help and admin support.

Homelessness 69

Homelessness Poverty Non-Profits Food 69

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 20, 2023

Communities at Risk In an article about childhood lead exposure and disparities, the Kaiser Family Foundation writes that “areas with higher blood lead levels are associated with low home ownership, high poverty, and residents who are a majority people of color.”

Curriculum and Teaching 71

Curriculum and Teaching Environmental Children Public and Social Policy 71

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Ongoing neglect and isolation led to entrenched, concentrated poverty and a growing distrust of civic leaders. All these popular amenities and activities were conceived and constructed in close collaboration with residents. Summit Lake welcomes people into nature with activities like weekly guided canoe trips.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Construction Community Development Governance 141

Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Is reminding folks you haven’t solved hunger, homelessness, or poverty a good thing? Because all the time you’re spending on anniversary activities you’re not spending on higher-yield strategies. Everybody has birthdays… ho, hum. It’s a not-to-be-missed opportunity. Opportunity for what? Is this really something to celebrate?

Food 93

Food Homelessness Poverty Education 93

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Sounds Like Hate by the Southern Poverty Law Center , hosted by Jamila Paksima and Yvonne Latty, was launched to spur activism against hate and extremism. This podcast has successfully raised the nonprofit’s profile and delivered its message through investigative journalism​.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Poverty Law Collaborations 52

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Organizers across the country are leading public budget–related activities to ensure that these dollars are used for investments in child care, education, public housing, and so on—the range of services that actually help people thrive.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

Disability, poverty, and discrimination are part of a cycle where each reinforces the others. Each member company of B in Action commits to taking at least one actionable measure toward disability inclusion and assigning one individual to active involvement within the consortium.

Nonprofit governance and management 108

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 108

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 29, 2023

Spade questions whether this method can achieve liberatory ends, arguing against the idea that change will occur if a “nonprofit report shows that poverty is bad, or cops are racist.” If people are just like ‘I don’t do activism unless I get paid. On one hand, Spade notes the almost inherent justice of payment. And we are demobilized.

Medical 115

Medical Universities Nonprofits Culture 115

Candid

MAY 4, 2022

After a steady decline in extreme poverty rates over the past two decades, inequalities between countries have been on the rise again as a result of COVID 19. Some foundations, in their public statements, stressed the importance of global partnerships and a shift of resources from wealthy countries to low-income countries.

Foundations 98

Foundations Philanthropy Poverty Health 98

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 17, 2023

By Zoe Lee, Amanda Spry, and Jessica Vredenburg Ground Picture/Shutterstock Charities often rely on “warm and fuzzy” images and “poverty porn” tactics to attract donations. nonprofits have shifted toward activism-driven campaigns. But in recent years, some U.K.

Activism 227

Activism Poverty Nonprofits 227

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Email marketing entails sending out regular updates on the activities conducted by your organization and how those activities had a positive impact on the community. . Instead capture the events and activities conducted by your organization. The target audience is above the age of 35. .

Marketing 97

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Advertising 97

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

But the best thing about this is the positivity and the supporter-centricity, and how that’s used to invite people to join with Oxfam to end poverty. It’s free and full of fun activities for all ages? Feeding America – Free and Fun Guide. Oh, how we adore some good content marketing at Nonprofit Marketing Guide!

Poverty 56

Poverty Activism Marketing Marketing 56

Selfish Giving

MAY 1, 2019

An interesting article on how online real estate hub Zillow partnered with media company Attn: to produce an original docu-series that covers housing issues and social causes such as LGBT discrimination and poverty. Great example of brand activism that will resonate with Zillow's millennial target audience. ?? Marketing Your Cause.

Children 113

Children Retail Poverty Fundraising 113

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Address “the direct needs of Black communities by focusing on issues related to poverty and economic security,” including health, financial literacy and economic wellness, food insecurity, workforce development, education and youth development (11).

Nonprofits 116

Nonprofits Leadership Poverty Social Policy 116

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 1, 2023

The cultural sector is actively seeking alternatives to business-as-usual. In this series, queer, trans, and BIPOC artists and cultural bearers reflect upon the unique role that culture has played and can play in activating and enacting structural change—and in building a solidarity economy.

Culture 115

Culture Retail Community Development Collaborations 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

They were also more likely to live in units that were overcrowded or contaminated by lead, asbestos, and other environmental hazards within high-poverty, low-opportunity communities. Notwithstanding the emergence of several funder collaboratives in recent years, such coordinated activity is still more of an exception than the rule.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Collaborations Foundations 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

He was legendary for fearlessly taking on the most powerful political leaders, medical institutions, and universities when they did not prioritize the interests of people in poverty. “The people who were doing the development project probably weren't out to make poor people suffer,” he said. .”

Nonprofit Leadership 101

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Medical Nonprofit governance and management 101

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Again, because of the huge variety of possible activities, their financial health depends on what nonprofits are into. Types of Nonprofit Activities. Depending on jurisdiction, nonprofits receive different treatment from the government, depending on the type of activity they’re into. Risks and Opportunities of New Reality .

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 30, 2023

Yet, all individuals in social impact face a similar challenge, whether addressing things like housing, health care, or poverty. How do we build sustainable environments for advocacy, activism, and change? reducing individual carbon footprint, climate activism, support for climate policies).

Health 101

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Culture 101

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

That was not only kind of a philanthropic blind spot, but where we…saw so much opportunity and also so much activity,” Allen explains. With a deep dive into the research, they identified the US South as the place to focus their efforts.

Environmental 95

Environmental Insurance Psychology Poverty 95

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 15, 2022

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.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofits 130

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Examples CARE Mission statement: CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Vision statement: We seek a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. have annual budgets smaller than $5 million.

Public and Social Policy 80

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 80

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

From Consumption to Production We need to change our perspective on the problem: Seeing through a consumption lens orients us toward an arbitrary, and unacceptably-low-by-Western-standards poverty line. In the social enterprise and impact investment space, reliance on the “individual as consumer” frame can perhaps be traced back to C.K.

Production 116

Production Entrepreneurship Agriculture Education 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Impoverished individuals are treated as passive recipients of solutions, with no active role in the process. The proposed work would integrate fundamental changes in programs and policies to transform driver education, active and latent safety measures, and the built environment.

Philanthropy 135

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 135

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Poverty is not about the absence of material possessions. Poverty is about people not knowing or owning their choices.” It doesn’t just entertain; it actively informs. It means you the leader are actively working towards what your main job should be, hopefully you’re working yourself out of the job.

Children 78

Children Leadership Poverty Education 78

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 5, 2023

From displacement and poverty to illness and environmental degradation, the urgent challenges facing the world today call for innovative approaches that combine an entrepreneurial spirit with a clear understanding of the problems and a firm footing in communities. ”—UN Secretary-General António Guterres, 2019.

Collaborations 141

Collaborations Culture Governance Technology 141