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The State of Mental Health Support in Climate Emergencies

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: DOERS on istockphoto.com Studies of climate change impacts “have largely focused on physical health,” according to a policy brief issued in summer 2022 by the World Health Organization (WHO). And as the climate crisis continues, whose mental health is most at risk? They may lose their homes.

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Innovating to Address the Systemic Drivers of Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Her lack of access to healthy food, along with the stress associated with getting food and making ends meet, exacerbates her risk. Unfortunately, there are not many health clinics nearby where Elisa can get easy access to primary care with her Medicaid insurance.

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Why Tennessee Needs a Statewide Nonprofit Association

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Here’s Why Tennessee Needs a Statewide Nonprofit Association. In most states, a statewide nonprofit association provides holistic services to nonprofits, including services such as statewide public policy and advocacy support, training and technical assistance, and research. Source: Independent Sector.

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Closing Care Gaps: Physician Shortages, Medical Deserts, and Health Disparities

NonProfit Quarterly

According to projections from the American Medical Association (AMA), the demand for doctors will outpace supply by 2033, leading to a shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians. Primary care physicians treat adults for common issues, but, importantly, they also manage chronic conditions.

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An Open Letter to the Marketing and Development Coordinator (associate, manager, director, etc.)

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

While the position poses some challenges, it’s also incredibly rewarding and with some clear boundaries and reasonable expectations, the workload can be more manageable. . Perhaps the office manager would be willing and interested in copy editing emails before they go out, or the program officer could support some grant writing.

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Nonprofit Leadership Center Welcomes Four New Board Members

NonProfit Leadership Center

Petersburg Before joining the Foundation team, Lisa served as the assistant deputy director and managing attorney for the St. She holds a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Rutgers University and a bachelor’s degree in social work from Eastern University. Brody, Esq. Chief Strategy Officer, Foundation for a Healthy St.

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Balancing Mental Health in Nonprofit Marketing

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

To truly serve our missions and industry, we must prioritize our health and resilience. Because when it comes down to it, our most valuable asset is our mental health. Don’t hesitate to reach out to friends at work, your supervisor, or a mental health professional. Other times, it could be a deeper mental health issue.

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