NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Image credit: Ian Nicole Reambonanza on Unsplash This is the fourth article in NPQ ’s series titled Building Power, Fighting Displacement: Stories from Asian Pacific America, coproduced with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development ( National CAPACD ). How does a refugee community organize itself?

Race and Ethnicity 128

Race and Ethnicity Community Development Participation and motivation Culture 128

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 21, 2023

the community development financial institution where I work, lends to families and businesses throughout the state of Maine. To date, through this incubator, 19 new businesses licensed for a total of 390 children have opened. Coastal Enterprises, Inc., Nine others are in the process of becoming licensed.

Curriculum and Teaching 106

Curriculum and Teaching Finance Children Recruitment 106

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Monitor Legislation that Impacts Your Nonprofit and the Children and Families You Serve Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: Impact awareness: New laws affect funding, operations, and beneficiary eligibility. Advocacy opportunity: Proactive engagement shapes legislation to better serve communities.

Children 52

Children Nonprofit Administration and Development Law Education 52

Candid

MAY 8, 2025

Childrens ability to thrive is influenced by a web of unique local factors, including limited job opportunities and social mobility, geographic isolation, and lack of safe housing. Thats where community-led impact comes in. Here are some dos and donts for supporting community-led impact. positive change. positive change.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Children Construction Collaborations 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Children and youth – 10%. International development and relief – 6%. Education and literacy – 5%. Community development – 3%. Public media and communications – 0%. Health and wellness (physical and mental) – 12%. Animals and wildlife – 11%. LGBTQIA+ – 1%.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Homelessness Charitable Organizations 145

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As in other cities, in Camden, dedicated community-based organizations are working to close these gaps through nutrition education, food assistance programs, and social services. The Food Justice Hub is designed to ensure that culturally relevant approaches engage our communities in sustainable development.

Food 145

Food Agriculture Poverty Public and Social Policy 145

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Areas served: US. Knight Foundation. Highland Street Foundation. Areas served: Oregon.

Culture 110

Culture Foundations Education Education 110

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 7, 2023

Coproduced by Partners for Rural Transformation , a coalition of six regional community development financial institutions, and NPQ , authors highlight efforts to address multi-generational poverty in Appalachia, the rural West, Indian Country, South Texas, and the Mississippi Delta. But housing is much more than that.

Poverty 120

Poverty Community Development Construction Finance 120

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For years, I have directed IFF , a community development financial institution that specializes in nonprofit facilities lending. A Hierarchy of Nonprofit Facilities’ Needs After 30 years in community development, I have come to think of nonprofit facilities as existing on a continuum of need. The staff got a lounge.

Values 122

Values Community Development Psychology Healthcare 122

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 13, 2023

Unsurprisingly, East Boston also has higher rates of children with asthma and adults with pulmonary disease than other parts of Boston. And air pollution exposure in children can cause asthma, obesity, cancer, cognitive delay, and other challenges. So far, we’ve been able to install HEPA purifiers in 35 home daycares.

Race and Ethnicity 128

Race and Ethnicity Health Environmental Children 128

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 12, 2023

But to build cooperative intelligence, cooperative education needs to start at a much earlier age. Such, at least, is the thesis of work I’ve been involved in to create a cooperative education curriculum at the high school level in the Bronx. In Dare the School Build a New Social Order? ,

Curriculum and Teaching 106

Curriculum and Teaching Education Education Public and Nonprofit Management 106

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 22, 2023

Despite challenges, including financing, the Alligator Head Foundation is spearheading mangrove education programs, restoring the livelihoods of fishers, and hoping for greater support from the recent launch of the Mangrove Breakthrough —a global call to action launched at last year’s COP27 aimed at protecting and restoring mangroves at scale.

Education 111

Education Education Foundations Environmental 111

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Black women who volunteered for the Black Panther Party—like Vanetta Molson-Turner , a registered nurse who contributed her time and expertise to the Black Panther Party’s Community Survival Programs —pooled their resources to serve their people in response to underinvestment and discrimination.

Philanthropy 133

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Healthcare Universities 133

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In the series, urban and rural grassroots leaders from across the United States share how their communities are developing and implementing strategies—grounded in local places, cultures, and histories—to shift power and achieve systemic change.

Food 111

Food Public and Nonprofit Management Medical Community Development 111

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2024

My wife, Carmen, and I believe strongly in giving back to the community and state that helped us succeed, and have been fortunate to support many outstanding Montana charities. I currently sit on the board of the Montana Council on Economic Education. I currently sit on the board of the Montana Financial Education Coalition.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 98

Getting Attention

JULY 31, 2013

Let me share some examples with you: We… Provide after school programs for children. Are a community development org in Trenton, and foster self-reliant families in sustainable communities. Are a community development org in Trenton, and foster self-reliant families in sustainable communities.

Homelessness 72

Homelessness Community Development Children Education 72

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Educate Girls ● educategirls.ngo. Mission: To improve access and quality of education for 4 million children living in underserved communities in India. Mission: To promote the right to education and to preserve the environment and cultural heritage of Brazil. Fundação Roberto Marinho ● frm.ong. United Kingdom.

Non-Profits 66

Non-Profits Poverty Children Education 66

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

And in so doing we are challenging the community development field to do better—by creating new tools to support truly equitable food-oriented development. Many large community development financial institutions , credit unions, and foundations present themselves as community-based food financing leaders.

Food 122

Food Finance Community Development Culture 122

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 27, 2023

The country’s unreliable power supply limits residents’ access to a functional healthcare system, quality education, and potable water. Locals have started to migrate to neighboring communities in search of improved conditions. But recently, a solar project made its way to Ajemitale-Odonla, changing life there for the better.

Energy 112

Energy Children Construction Insurance 112

The Agitator

MARCH 25, 2013

Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University – Chicago, Illinois ($750,000) protects the rights and well-being of young people in the juvenile justice system and advocates for fairer laws and policies. Housing Partnership Network – Boston, Massachusetts ($1.5

Foundations 79

Foundations Nonprofits Law Energy 79

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The addition of more classes in the multi-stakeholder framework reflects lessons learned over seven years of self-education, activism, and fundraising. Moving Forward LACE and the Law School Diversity Committee worked together to host a series of events to educate the community about cooperatives and their history in Black communities.

Food 112

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 112

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

144 donors whose top 5 causes are animals and wildlife (19%), children and youth (15%), environment (12%), education (9%), and community development (8%). 81% of donors in Mexico volunteer. 40% attend fundraising events. 26% attend marches or protests. 93% regularly vote. 83% sign online petitions. About the Donors ?

Disaster Relief 79

Disaster Relief Nonprofit Administration and Development Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 79

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 2, 2023

Image Credit: Daniel Xavier on pexels This is the fourth article in NPQ ’s series titled Owning the Economy: Stories from Latinx Communities. How does a small Latinx community organize itself to support homegrown businesses? At Adelante Mujeres, the staff reflects the community served. How does this all work in practice?

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Community Development Nonprofit governance and management Leadership 52

Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Through CSR initiatives, companies aim to give back to society by addressing various issues such as sustainability, community development, employee welfare, ethical business practices, and philanthropic involvement. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by raising funds for pediatric cancer research.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Disaster Relief Food 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 27, 2023

The idea behind it was to provide child care for a diverse population of children, both economically and racially. So, well-being requires security of housing, food, education, meaningful pursuits in one’s life. So that is part of community ownership and wealth and well-being. [00:15:58] Steve Dubb: [00:22:59] Great.

Public and Social Policy 106

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Food Nonprofit governance and management 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The hope that our children would enjoy a better life than ours seems shattered. Philanthropic and development organizations too often find themselves falling behind in a relentless and exhausting race to catch up. The community in Ulaanbaatar provides a powerful illustration of this.

Health 118

Health Public and Social Policy Medical Governance 118

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In August 2024, the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, docked at the port of Freetown for a 10-month field service to provide surgical operations and educational training by invitation of the government of Sierra Leone. Photo courtesy of Jody Ray. Building a good relationship with our partners is key to success.

Medical 116

Medical Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management Health 116

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 8, 2025

Public bankscreated by governments and chartered to serve the public interestoffer a powerful model to advance racial equity, public accountability, and community self-determination. Weve also used creative public education toolslike the Worst Banks Awards to highlight how big banks perpetuate wealth inequality.

Finance 136

Finance Poverty Law Governance 136

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 4, 2025

Of the 3,300 non-Native people surveyed, 72 percent indicated that more financial support should go to language and culture programs, so Native American children become more familiar with their cultural heritage (33). The US education system is a primary culprit. Land is not just a place to live. The report notes that more than 8.36

Public and Social Policy 114

Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 114

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

4 Once on Prospect, I was awash in a sea of excitement and activity as over 150 residents, labor activists, students, and onlookers buzzed about, handing out food and water, playing with young children, stewarding informational tables, dancing to the music, and finishing a massive art project that immediately drew my attention.

Education 98

Education Education Universities Public and Nonprofit Management 98

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Fast forward to my family’s move to Portugal, where my mother was born, then to the United States, where, in 1998, I found a job with the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) as an education and outreach coordinator. Developing a New Approach: The Health Equity Zone Concept. How did we have it so wrong?

Health 125

Health Race and Ethnicity Food Children 125

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Most often, this occurs when a parent dies without a will and their home goes automatically to multiple children. This ambiguity creates a challenging legal situation where all the children must unanimously decide on matters relating to the property. Funders should confront this problem in three primary ways.

Law 122

Law Insurance Philanthropy Community Development 122

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 13, 2024

A Brief History of US Welfare Welfare was first established in the United States by Illinois reformers in the early 1900s as a cash payment program for poor (almost exclusively White) widows who could not raise their children without help once their husbands died. But also included was what became known as welfare. President George W.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Poverty Children Law 122

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The organization where I work, Legacy Institute for Financial Education (LIFE), is based in Angelina County, Texas, the most populous county in the nearly 10,000-square-mile Deep East Texas region, located north and east of Houston and west of Louisiana. As of 2019, an estimated 15.4 percent of urban and suburban residents.

Poverty 106

Poverty Children Culture Food 106

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 23, 2025

Native CDFIs are embedded in tribal communities and uniquely positioned to understand and serve their financial, cultural, and historical contexts. Their work ranges from small-business loans to community facilities development, homeownership support, credit-repair services, and culturally grounded financial education.

Governance 93

Governance Culture Community Development Finance 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Robust research demonstrates that high-quality housing in a thriving community is associated with improved physical and mental health, educational and developmental outcomes for children, and financial security and economic mobility for families.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Poverty Health 111

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Sister city relationships are partnerships meant to foster cultural, educational and economic exchanges. From Kyiv to Darmstadt Yulia Ihnatieva fled Ukraine with her dog, Bella, and her two children a month after Russia launched an invasion of her country. It was impossible to shield her children from the sight of lifeless bodies.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 102