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Being Outside: The Importance of Centering Black Leadership in the Climate Justice Movement

NonProfit Quarterly

My outdoor experiences and education were small, and such rarified moments scattered across time were ones I have savored and carried with me through my life. Black children have been brought up in a system that perpetuates a predominantly White, heteronormative narrative around who stewards and cares for outdoor spaces.

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Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital US Nonprofit Sector Is Under Threat and Must Be Protected

NonProfit Quarterly

First, I would suggest that we desperately need a campaign to help educate Americans about the value of the nonprofit sector. We should try to communicate something like this: Have youor perhaps someone in your familybeen helped through addiction, abuse, illness, or homelessness? Whats a Donor (or Concerned Citizen) to Do?

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“We’re Not Meant to Do Life Alone”: The Invisible Network of Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

Karen is a single mom of two and a longtime educator. From healthcare and education to emotional support and hurricane recovery, Karen’s story reveals how much nonprofits are deeply interwoven into the fabric of our communities—often unnoticed until they’re needed the most. Every day is different.” It’s consistent,” she said.

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How to Raise Funds for a New Nonprofit

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Education and Professional Background: Is your organizations work attractive to lawyers because you provide legal aid to women fleeing abusive partners? Are they volunteering at their childrens schools? How many homeless people will get a meal because your donor chips in $50? Age : How old is your typical donor?

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Federal Funding Freeze Could Decimate Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

Federal grants make up about a third of nonprofit funding through direct grants, state pass-throughs, and other mechanisms for everything from scientific research to education to arts and culture to critical services for children and families. Call your elected officials, Ellison added. This will be devastating.

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How does your nonprofit involve the local community in its programs and initiatives?

Blue Avocado

Karen Sailer from Eagle River Historical Society Meet Your Community Where They Are Learning Rights Law Center achieves its mission of education equity by working closely with community groups, organizations, and service providers to conduct Know Your Rights trainings and start legal intakes.

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Why the social sector is vital to healthy, thriving communities

Candid

public charities are related to religion and human services, followed by education. Public charities also include a wide range of educational organizations (afterschool programs, universities), arts and culture organizations (museums, theater groups), and health organizations (clinics, nonprofit hospitals).