Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2024

A third of the people in this country, nearly 100 million, live below 200 percent of the federal poverty level , where the loss of income from even a short-term illness can be insurmountable. The expanded (but now expired) child tax credits alone cut childhood poverty by 30 percent in only six months. This work is urgent.

Public and Social Policy 93

Public and Social Policy Governance Nonprofit Administration and Development Poverty 93

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 24, 2023

This article is the second in the series Eradicating Rural Poverty: The Power of Cooperation. In America’s rural areas of deep poverty, over 60 percent of the residents are BIPOC. However, in America’s rural areas of deep poverty, over 60 percent of the residents are BIPOC. This disproportionality demands systemic solutions.

Poverty 96

Poverty Agriculture Community Development Culture 96

Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

In 2020, CASL began administering annual client surveys focused on social determinants of health. These surveys have given us a deeper understanding of how socioeconomic conditions contribute to health outcomes in our community and allowed us to pivot our operations to make a greater impact.

Governance 59

Governance Food Health Collaborations 59

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This series— Ending Work Requirements — based on a report by the Maven Collaborative, the Center for Social Policy, and Ife Finch Floyd, will explore the truth behind work requirements. Social Policy without Work Requirements Nearly three decades since welfare reform passed, there has been some progress to help lift people out of poverty.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Poverty Law Children 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

They were also more likely to live in units that were overcrowded or contaminated by lead, asbestos, and other environmental hazards within high-poverty, low-opportunity communities. To mobilize the full power and potential of philanthropy requires more effective collaboration and coordination among foundations.

Public and Social Policy 109

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Collaborations Foundations 109

Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Study finds significant connection between poverty, poor health care. A significant link exists between poverty and high healthcare needs, a report from Robin Hood finds. Released in collaboration with Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy and the Leona M. February 4, 2022. and Harry B.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Poverty Healthcare Social Policy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

Multiple generations of residents in Del Norte County have now suffered from widespread childhood obesity, low educational achievement, high teen drinking rates, poor health outcomes, and other social problems linked to high rates of trauma, unemployment, and poverty.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Foundations 98

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Mississippi has a rich culture, but for generations, its Black communities have experienced health inequities intertwined with discrimination, poverty, and racial exclusion. MEGA’s efforts have expanded to include youth leadership and mentorship, community engagement, and health education.

Food 109

Food Agriculture Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 109

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 13, 2023

Image Credit: Magda Ehlers on pexels.com Our mental health is directly related to our social position, values, and proximity to power—which all impact how we exist. Mental health organizations like the Resilience Project are helping activists, youth, and frontline defenders navigate their eco-anxiety.

Healthcare 81

Healthcare Health Environmental Psychology 81

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Our work has recently become even more critical, supporting community strength and solutions through the challenges of poverty, pandemic, and vandalism. In this community, poverty remains a challenge: 16.4 percent of families live below the poverty line, a poverty rate more than six percentage points higher than Seattle.

Community Development 108

Community Development Poverty Retail Insurance 108

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The team is also working to generate enough earnings to provide health insurance, paid time off, and sick leave—a rare level of economic security for restaurant workers. Several years ago, Haynes opened his home to friends, former mentees, and collaborators to have a shared space to study cooperative economics and build shared wealth. “It

Non-Profits 128

Non-Profits Food Environmental Associations 128

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In reality, more than 70 percent of children in foster care today are in foster care because of what the system calls neglect, which is largely related to poverty issues. Mandatory reporting laws shifted the nature of child welfare services from poverty relief to investigation and surveillance. But I don’t think that’s widely known.

Children 134

Children Poverty Law Public and Social Policy 134

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Socioeconomic Issues : Rapid growth can exacerbate poverty, inequality, and social unrest. Additionally, increased strain on public health systems can potentially lead to compromised healthcare. The exacerbation of health inequities is also a significant concern, with disadvantaged communities suffering the most.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Cultural Diversity Environmental 52

MNA Association

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

At this year’s 2023 MNA Annual Conference in Missoula, Montana and online, we are honored to partner with All Nations Health Center. Please enjoy the note below from Skye McGinty, All Nations Health Center Executive Director: All Nations Health Center welcomes you to our beautiful Missoula community!

Race and Ethnicity 52

Race and Ethnicity Non-Profits Health Poverty 52

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In collaboration with other academics—every chapter is co-written with several other writers—and building on a deep corpus of academic research, Dettlaff describes the US child welfare system as rooted in unambiguous historic racism and as fundamentally broken, punishing families for being poor and, especially, for being Black.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Children Collaborations Poverty 133

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Ongoing neglect and isolation led to entrenched, concentrated poverty and a growing distrust of civic leaders. Supported by five national foundations— JPB , Knight , Kresge , Rockefeller , and William Penn —each city received $4 million from the funder collaborative. The city’s Black business district was devastated.

Public and Social Policy 139

Public and Social Policy Construction Community Development Governance 139

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 23, 2020

Watts of Love: Watts of Love is a global solar lighting nonprofit bringing people the power to raise themselves out of the darkness of poverty. Bright Pink: Bright Pink helps to save lives from breast and ovarian cancer by empowering women to know their risk and manage their health proactively. TED : Ideas worth spreading.

Poverty 94

Poverty Public and Nonprofit Management Health Education 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In research I did with collaborators for the Broke Project , we found that most stories, profiles, and vignettes related to work to end poverty follow this pattern: while an organization is the protagonist, poor people are defined only by their experience with poverty. How have you been since we last connected?

Homelessness 132

Homelessness Culture Poverty Collaborations 132

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

We wanted to make it clear to our followers the connection between our work and how that helps prevent the spread of disease and impacts the health of families around the world. Video collaboration with Sony artists Marc Scibilia and voice over by Water.org co-founder Matt Damon.

Non-Profits 132

Non-Profits Civil Society Health Poverty 132

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

We were rewarded when our collaborative efforts paid off – measured by dollars received, press opportunities secured, and increased online engagement. It came as no surprise when I was invited to share my story at a health organization’s gala less than a year later. . Poverty Porn” Doesn’t Raise More Money.

Non-Profits 95

Non-Profits Poverty Ethics Medical 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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. is a break from the past when trillions were spent on developing treatments for numerous health issues. Imagine using homelessness as a health indicator of society!

Philanthropy 125

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 125

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

million pairs of affordable reading glasses to low-income customers in remote areas, creating a path out of poverty by extending productive livelihoods, and generating $1.8B Community Health Entrepreneurs earned a better living. To date VisionSpring has sold 8.7 in economic impact. It seemed a perfect match. If so, how?

Social Enterprise 104

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Health Production 104

Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Point of Pride provides financial aid and direct support to trans folks in need of health and wellness care. They offer grants through three areas of funding: Community Grants Program, Crisis Community Care Fund, and the Oregon Immigrant and Refugee Funders Collaborative. Groups do not need 501(c)(3) of fiscal sponsor status to apply.

Foundations 122

Foundations Culture Health Charitable Contribution 122

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Harmful assumptions about payment behavior effectively criminalizes poverty and understates the harm that water shutoffs cause to low-income communities. More importantly, it sparked conversations and collaboration. It points to the alliance’s five interlocking solutions , which serve as implementation strategies for utilities.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Universities 119

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Often, the very same nonprofit that is advocating for social justice policy may pay its own workers poverty-level wages. Nonprofits would be trusted to hire the right consultants and form partnerships that are collaborative and generative toward their racial and economic justice goals.

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 113

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

The UN Disability and Development Report 2018 reveals that individuals with disabilities face fundamental challenges in nearly all aspects of life, including employment, health care, and education. Disability, poverty, and discrimination are part of a cycle where each reinforces the others. China is no exception to this global issue.

Nonprofit governance and management 95

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 95

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

Measuring impact can also help nonprofits to identify areas where they can collaborate with other organizations to achieve their goals. As a result, the foundation was able to save millions of lives and improve the health of millions of people around the world. This can help to reduce the cost and time required to collect data.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Foundations 52

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

Her experience includes 8+ years of Marketing, Communication, and Program Management for organizations working on issues such as poverty, financial literacy, voter engagement, health research, and the public arts. Cierra believes effective internal communications are essential to nonprofit success.

Poverty 92

Poverty Public and Nonprofit Management Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 92

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 5, 2023

billion across social, health care, and education in 2021, while government spending in the same areas was approximately 25 times more. By Kevin Tan & Nadia Ahmad Samdin. Public institution spending dwarfs private philanthropy in most countries in the world. In the United States , private philanthropy totaled $176.7

Public and Social Policy 104

Public and Social Policy Governance Philanthropy Poverty 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This unusual collaboration among three very different organizations reflects FHO’s emphasis on silo-spanning efforts that use narrative change, policy advocacy and organizing, and local collaboration to make the housing system more racially equitable and economically just.

Values 114

Values Public and Social Policy Collaborations Culture 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

Data released in 2022 by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE, “Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics”) shows that unemployment and informal labor are higher among this group, which is also more exposed to violence and poverty. Per the World Bank’s poverty line threshold, 18.6

Public and Social Policy 66

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Poverty 66

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2023

What I cared about was poverty, poor people, and those on the margins—those with less material resources. Then I did more studying at the Johns Hopkins schools of medicine and public health. CS: You’ve been a leader in this work for a long time, probably even before people were really talking about health justice in quite this way.

Medical 84

Medical Health Leadership Healthcare 84

Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In February NOW is hosting the annual Racial Justice Summit and a Black Mental Health Summit in partnership with the Bottom-Up Foundation and BLD PWR, titled “Healing is Resistance: A Restorative Path to Mental Wellness.” “It It is important for NOW to have a Black woman leading,” Nunes says.

Universities 98

Universities Philanthropy Health Foundations 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 30, 2023

At DRF, we created mechanisms to address intersecting systems of oppression, such as including advisors from other movements and providing grants for cross-movement collaboration. Purposeful then facilitated meaningful collaboration among these different groups. This does not have to be a wholesale shift in funding priorities.

Philanthropy 121

Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Collaborations 121

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Their organizations work at the intersections of multiple social justice issues, including voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, education justice, environmental justice, food justice, healing justice and mental health/trauma-informed care, im/migrant rights, labor rights, LGBTQIA+ liberation, racial justice, and reproductive justice.

Leadership 98

Leadership Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Culture 98

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

At present, one of UNEC’s most critical projects is to convene a multi-partner collaboration in the city’s Northeast Corridor neighborhoods to transform our local food system. Such lack of access is an injustice that feeds poor health outcomes, including higher rates of chronic diseases, such as diabetes. Black excellence abounds here.

Food 86

Food Public and Nonprofit Management Medical Community Development 86

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

.” Before the cooperative, women were selling pineapples at a much lower price and were stuck in a cycle of poverty. Women are seeing an increase in income and are able to send their children to school, access health care, acquire more land, and diversify their earnings through other small businesses.

Food 107

Food Civil Society Agriculture Public and Social Policy 107