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A Political Roadmap to Social Housing: How Do We Win?

NonProfit Quarterly

Fortunately, community land trust (CLT) homeownership appears more successful than most government programs for first-time, low-income homebuyers—both due to demonstrated increased housing stability for residents and a participatory board model that includes both resident and nonresident community representation.

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US Nonprofit Sector Documents Its Own Powerlessness, but What Will We Do?

NonProfit Quarterly

Since 1973, I have started or led 14 nonprofit enterprises in the arts, community development, and civic engagement sectors. A] cultural change is needed that returns the country to an earlier time when nonprofit advocacy, including lobbying, was a more frequent activity. Maybe this can occur through the nonprofit sector.

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How to Help People of Color Become Homeowners: Data from Philadelphia

NonProfit Quarterly

The city reversed that trajectory in the 1990s, partly through a tax abatement program that encouraged the conversion of commercial space to residences and by investing in arts and culture. Understanding the nature of the capital that is moving into neighborhoodsto whom it is flowing and with what effectis therefore critical.

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Making Policy Work for Rural Communities: The Value of Community Voice

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on unsplash.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. A different approach that centers community voice is sorely needed. Community development financial institutions play an important role in elevating community voice.

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Building Community through Holistic Strategy: A Story from a Seattle Immigrant Suburb

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: TuiPhotoengineer on istock.com This is the fifth and final 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 ).

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Executive Director

Anedot

The ED is responsible for leading and managing all functional areas of the organization, including financial management, staff leadership, program oversight, community engagement and fundraising. Proven experience in governance, strategic planning, and program oversight. Experience building or expanding a board is helpful.

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A Call To Action For Nonprofit Board Members

Bloomerang

Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in addressing societal issues, providing essential services, advocacy, and support to those in need, and fostering community development. Oversight and governance Provide proper oversight to ensure the organization is operating effectively and ethically, and acting fiscally responsible.