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

NonProfit Quarterly

That kind of parent engagement isn’t just helpful—it’s nonprofit governance in action. Many PTAs, school foundations, and advisory councils operate as community-based nonprofits. Every Friday, those bags go home, and those children know they have food to rely on.” It’s consistent,” she said.

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Gather, Share, Build

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Beyond that, Tech Matters is working with Child Helpline International (the association of the worlds child helplines) to bring together data from many countries (excluding personal information) to gain deeper insights about the challenges faced by children. Nexleaf Analytics is already deploying shared data infrastructure for health systems.

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Providence Nonprofits Reeling from Funding Cuts and Threats (And, Organizations—What You Can Do!)

NonProfit Quarterly

To say that many nonprofits would cease to exist without this funding is putting it mildly. According to a recent study by Candid and the Urban Institute , about a third of nonprofit government grantees rely on these grants and contracts for more than 50 percent of their total revenue.

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Strong Boards: An Antidote to Founder Syndrome

Stanford Social Innovation Review

This references Robert McCloskey’s children’s book many of us have read more than a few times. Educate Your Board About Their Roles and Responsibilities Leanne Chasteen was the founding executive director of New Day Children's Theatre.

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Life After Fundraising

The Agitator

million virtually indestructible One World Futbols to nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and other organizations working with disadvantaged children around the world. The company will pay for us to manufacture and distribute 1.5 This is the largest distribution of donated soccer balls ever undertaken.

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Protecting Nonprofits That Protect Us During Crises—and Beyond

NonProfit Quarterly

When schools and daycares shuttered, when food and other supply chains broke, who delivered baby supplies to parents juggling virtual work and young children? The nonprofit sector, along with community-based mutual aid networks , stepped up to meet immediate needs. Strong communities need strong nonprofits.

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2024 Nonprofit Voter Guide

MNA Association

As the parents to four young children, it’s been important to us to improve pediatric health care and neonatal intensive care so every newborn baby in our state has the best chance at a healthy life. What do you see as the value of nonprofits in Montana?