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At Least $2.1 Billion in New Funds Pledged at COP28, as Foundations Focus On Health and Agriculture

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Kamran Jebreili/AP Activists demonstrate for rural people, food, land, and climate justice at the COP28 U.N. With the United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders pledged at least $2.1 Climate Summit.

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Setting a Co-op Table for Food Justice in Louisville

NonProfit Quarterly

And, as in so many other cities, Louisville’s predominantly Black neighborhoods are subject to food apartheid. Downtown grocery stores have recently disappeared, exacerbating food apartheid: between 2016 and 2018, five grocery stores in Louisville’s urban core closed. Some of these projects were top-down in conception and execution.

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Human-Centered Design for Behavioral Health

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Reneé Thompson on unsplash.com COVID-19 impacted the physical health of millions across the country, hitting marginalized communities the hardest. Less visible was the pandemic’s impact on behavioral health, an umbrella term for mental health, substance use disorders, and life stressors.

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Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt

The NonProfit Times

Medical debt relief has become a growing public policy priority for philanthropists and lawmakers worried about the toll on Americans’ financial, mental, and physical health. An estimated 40% of Americans have medical debt with nearly half of those owing at least $2,500. Yet, there are also reasons for caution.”

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How Smithfield Foods is Doing Well by Doing Good (And What You Can Learn From Them) [SPONSORED]

Selfish Giving

If you’re operating in the cause marketing space and you’ve never heard of Smithfield Foods , you’re missing out. To provide some scale, Smithfield is one of the largest global food and consumer packed meats companies in the world, to the tune of $14 billion. Forum provide just such an opportunity.

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Pioneering Progress: College Students Embrace AI for Sustainable Solutions

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

This not only upholds high academic standards but also significantly alleviates the stress associated with heavy coursework. AI applications in health and well-being are also noteworthy. These initiatives not only aim to improve individual health outcomes but also strive to foster a healthier community at large.

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Newsletter: Nonprofit Puts Partnership Case Studies to Good Use ? ; Bad & Tasteless Cause Marketing on 9/11 ; Nonprofit Storytelling Advice from the Creators of South Park ??

Selfish Giving

I recently finished writing a bunch of case studies for Penn State Health Children’s Hospital , a member of Children’s Miracle Network. I was happy how they came out, but what I was really impressed with is how the team at Penn State Health used them. Nice work, Penn State Health! ?? ?? Brain Food 1. Check it out here.

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