The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John D. MacArthur Foundation Patrick Makuakāne’s choreography and dance have blended hula with contemporary influences while uplifting Hawaiian languages and histories. The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit. and Catherine T.

Health 111

Health Associations Foundations 111

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Prest Plus, Northwell Health has pledged $350 million to expand access to behavioral-health services for children in New York, and the Alzheimer's Association has awarded $100 million to organizations that are conducting research on dementia science.

Foundations 91

Foundations Health Children Associations 91

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 8, 2024

According to the American Lung Association , drugs that find specific molecular biomarkers can be more effective in killing cancer cells while harming fewer healthy cells in the body. Biomarker testing carries the potential to save lives, prolong life, and improve people’s quality of life.

Insurance 78

Insurance Health Medical Associations 78

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 29, 2023

For instance, the average Ivy League school received 178 times more foundation funding than the average HBCU. Ivy Leagues tend to have deeper relationships with philanthropic foundations, and much of that history is deeply entrenched in racism, slavery and the hoarding of White wealth. However, by 2018, that number dropped to 100.

Foundations 81

Foundations Philanthropy Education Education 81

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 26, 2024

Brody is the chief strategy officer for the Foundation for a Healthy St. She serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for strategy development and deployment and directly oversees the Foundation’s grant making, strategic initiatives portfolio, and research and education activities. Brody, Esq., Brody, Esq.

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 111

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 28, 2024

To combat the maternal mortality crisis, over 150 maternal health experts came together to write The Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health. The book was published by the de Beaumont Foundation in partnership with the Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center and Oxford University Press.

Public and Social Policy 84

Public and Social Policy Health Medical Race and Ethnicity 84

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Several low-cost and low-tech interventions could increase the chances of survival, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Gates Foundation. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK AP Photo/Christophe Ena, file Melinda French Gates says more people should get involved in the fight for improved maternal health care.

Health 87

Health Associations Foundations 87

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 14, 2023

1 Dr. Merrill Mitler , a neuroscientist at National Institutes of Health, says, “Sleep [benefits] all aspects of our body in one way or another: molecular, energy balance, as well as intellectual function, alertness, and mood.” Normalizing Rest Rest is vital to our wellbeing, enabling the body to heal itself on a cellular level.

Health 124

Health Leadership Foundations Energy 124

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 26, 2024

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.

Health 52

Health Energy Psychology Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Image credit: pixelheadphoto on istock.com Alzheimer’s is a disease whose devastating impact tends to cut across many of the lines that typically separate health outcomes in the United States, like race, wealth, and even age. Yet even so, the impact of Alzheimer’s on Americans is complicated by longstanding and structural inequality.

Health 80

Health Medical Education Education 80

NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

A groundbreaking study by Dr. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and his team from the University of Oxford and Harvard reveals a compelling association between employee well-being and profitability. They found that well-being is associated with firm profitability, with data being aggregated into a Workplace Well-being Score.

Psychology 52

Psychology Health Culture Leadership 52

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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! ?? ?? Check it out here. Partnership Notes 1.

Health 147

Health Marketing Marketing Recruitment 147

Selfish Giving

MAY 8, 2019

And because I knew you would ask: sales of the meals don't trigger a donation to the chain's cause partner Mental Health America. From May 16-19 Poo-Pourri is donating 100% of website sales to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation , up to $25,000! But BK is making an undisclosed donation to the nonprofit. After raising $1.3M

Health 100

Health Children Foundations Universities 100

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the University of New Mexico This report examines how W.K.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Culture Health 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

These workers are often forced to choose between risking their health or their income, especially as climate change only increases the likelihood of wildfires, which in turn drives up the number of airborne toxins. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pollution can also increase the risk of respiratory infection and lung cancer.

Nonprofit governance and management 120

Nonprofit governance and management Health Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 120

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

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.”

Medical 52

Medical Philanthropy Healthcare Public Policy 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Image credit: skyNext on istock.com “We have observed a disconcerting pattern where Black women leaders are vacating their roles, with some leaving the non-profit sector altogether, citing hostility toward their leadership, strain on their health and well-being, unfair job expectations, and limited opportunities for career progression” (3).

Leadership 145

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 145

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Sigma Foundation For Nursing. Jean Griswold Foundation. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Retirement Research Foundation. Archstone Foundation. Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. The Eisner Foundation. Durham Foundation. Points32Health Foundation. Sigma Foundation For Nursing.

Insurance 97

Insurance Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Education 97

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 21, 2023

Image Credit: Photo by devn on Unsplash Last month, healthcare leaders in North Carolina announced that they are developing an index to measure health inequities across the state. The index is intended to enable partners in the state to better understand health data, which can then support their efforts to improve health outcomes.

Healthcare 86

Healthcare Health Medical Collaborations 86

Candid

JANUARY 29, 2024

Casey Foundation ’s 2024 Race for Results report suggests that continued efforts are needed to address persistent disparities in child well-being. The Race for Results report series tracks how children across racial and ethnic groups are faring at the state and national levels on key education, health, and economic milestones.

Race and Ethnicity 59

Race and Ethnicity Poverty Children Education 59

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

We see what communities across the country are now establishing : park equity—the fair and just distribution of parks and green spaces so all communities have access to these health-promoting resources. Residents are working to assess the environmental and health burdens associated with former oil drilling sites and other contaminated lands.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Environmental Health Public Policy 94

Candid

JULY 2, 2021

The Bill & Melinda Gates , Ford , and Open Society foundations have announced commitments of $2.1 The commitment includes $650 million to expand the foundation's support for women's empowerment collectives and efforts to strengthen the care economy, improve women's financial inclusion, and reduce barriers to paid work; and $1.4

Civil Society 91

Civil Society Governance Health Leadership 91

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Jeremy Ball , who leads the Big Lots Foundation and is director of philanthropy and events for the parent company Big Lots , about the retailers impressive cause marketing efforts on behalf of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Last fall, Big Lots mobilized its nearly 1,500 stores and raised $2.2

Children 178

Children Retail Construction Health 178

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Such weather events impact the health of individuals living in affected communities. When disaster strikes, many are left displaced or homeless, without transportation and access to necessary physical and mental health services, exacerbating existing health problems. Be there for the long hall.

Philanthropy 100

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 100

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 14, 2017

With a larger social network, you’ll have more resources at your fingertips, which leads to better physical, mental and emotional health. By giving back to the community, you can lay the foundation for service in the years to come. The post 8 Long-Term Health Benefits of Volunteering appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Try it out!

Health 73

Health Volunteerism Volunteerism Children 73

MNA Association

APRIL 24, 2024

Overhead: Consider the various indirect costs associated with running your nonprofit, such as the cost of your office equipment and training for staff members. Another key way to track your financial health (and make predictions for the future) is by calculating key ratios and metrics based on your bookkeeping data.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Retention 52

MNA Association

JANUARY 25, 2023

Callie is excited to serve as the Montana Nonprofit Association Community Ambassador for Beaverhead County. Sharla has a passion for her community’s well-being and has served on several community boards, including Eastern Montana Industries, Holy Rosary Health Care Foundation, and Custer County Educational Foundation.

Associations 91

Associations Education Education Children 91

Selfish Giving

MARCH 9, 2022

Corporate Development & Special Events Manager, UMass Memorial Health , Worcester, MA ($79k - $110k) 2. National Vice President, Corporate & Foundation Relations, American Lung Association , Remote 4. National Director, Corporate Relations, American Lung Association , Remote ???? Brain Food 1.

Production 130

Production Food Associations Philanthropy 130

Selfish Giving

MARCH 25, 2020

And I'll be showing you how to build an asset that will help you raise money NOT JUST FROM companies, but from individuals and foundations as well. The owner is covering their health insurance through April. Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations, St. Looking forward to talking to all of you at 2pm today. SIGN UP HERE. ??

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Insurance Food Foundations 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Current philanthropic work—as a leader of a prominent US-based foundation remarked at a recent Stanford PACS conference—leaves people exhausted. For example, the Australian Medical Association’s recent health vision is a departure from a tradition of what they call “sickcare” to a genuine health care. Medicine 2.0

Philanthropy 115

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 115

Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

While nonprofits are perhaps most associated with the social sector, organizations within it can overlap with the spheres of business and government. trillion dollars in revenue for nonprofits, compared to $428 billion in donations and contributions from individuals, foundations, bequests, and corporations. nonprofits (or 1.4

Governance 98

Governance Foundations Philanthropy Associations 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But as government, activists, and the public at large have come to better understand the risks associated with inscrutable algorithms—say, through works like Cathy O'Neil’s Weapons of Math Destruction —calls for "Explainable AI" have begun to echo across boardrooms, tech conferences, and research labs.

Health 64

Health Associations Environmental Foundations 64

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Speakers: Kristin Hansen, executive director of the Civic Health Project, and Robb Willer, director of the Polarization and Social Change Lab at Stanford University, will discuss why and how the nonprofit sector is poised to play a leading role in bridging America’s divides. How to Have Better Political Conversations.

Civil Society 91

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 91

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Mission and Values Montana Nonprofit Association provides leadership for Montana’s nonprofit sector and partners with Montana’s charitable nonprofits to promote a sustainable, networked, and influential sector. Membership The work of the Executive Director is informed by the needs of the Association’s members.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Supported by five national foundations— JPB , Knight , Kresge , Rockefeller , and William Penn —each city received $4 million from the funder collaborative. Leveraging Public Investment How does a $4 million foundation investment leverage another $76 million? The initiative spread to four cities, including Akron, the next year.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Construction Community Development Governance 141

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 20, 2023

One of the stated goals of that report was to “identify communities with high lead exposures and improve their health outcomes.” Even small amounts of lead can lead to severe adverse health effects in children , including issues with learning, brain and nervous system development, hearing and speech, and arrested growth.

Curriculum and Teaching 66

Curriculum and Teaching Environmental Children Public and Social Policy 66

Candid

JUNE 4, 2021

As more than ten thousand people a day continue to die from COVID-19 around the world, a report from the Rockefeller Foundation calls for urgent action and proposes financing models for ensuring equitable global access to vaccines. No one is safe from COVID-19 until everyone is safe, and that means being vaccinated.

Finance 59

Finance Manufacturing Poverty Health 59