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How Communities Around the World Are Connecting Social Isolation and Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Paul Cann Current global estimates suggest that 1 in 4 older adults experience social isolation, and 5 to 15 percent of adolescents experience loneliness. Weak social connections cause a higher risk of early death; these are also linked to anxiety, depression, suicide, dementia, and the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations. BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by social inequality, with higher rates of poverty and unemployment.

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Setting a Co-op Table for Food Justice in Louisville

NonProfit Quarterly

And, of course, there are always contingencies with public money. In response to the protests and adverse national publicity, Louisville put into place a civilian review board. Until 2019, most engaged volunteers were White and motivated by concerns with food justice. The grocery store has over 600 member-owners; we need more.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. Jan 16 - 19.

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Leading Together for Systems Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Sida Ly-Xiong After completing a leadership fellowship program for women of color, a program participant accepted a position as director of citizen engagement and education at a state public health agency in the United States.

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Why Settle for Cookie-Cutter People and Culture Practices?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Phil Buchanan , Alyse d’Amico & Leaha Wynn Organizational performance depends on thoughtful policies and practices with respect to employees and culture. Leaha joined eight years ago and helped dramatically advance our approach to recruiting and to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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18 Nonprofit Metrics You’re Not Using – But Should

Nonprofit Fixer

Policy and structural change are powerful, but take longer. People are motivated by goals. Does your team now use collaboration or project management software that has made you more efficient? MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS (CREDIBILITY) Has your organization significantly increased its media savvy and coverage ?