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Zero-Problem Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

CNN recently reported that “California has spent billions to fight homelessness. NGOs scaled solutions to educational problems in India for decades without sufficient reading or math improvement. The second example illustrates an important intermediary step towards eliminating homelessness from a Zero-Problem Philanthropy vision.

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Connecting Faith Institutions to Capital

NonProfit Quarterly

He indicated that the church’s history fuels much of its mission work, including supporting a homelessness ministry and operating a voting precinct at the church to make sure that local West Jackson residents are not disenfranchised. “Faith institutions. Faith institutions, he noted, in many communities are often “the only game in town.

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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

5) The causes that donors give to on GivingTuesday: Hunger and homelessness – 13%. International development and relief – 6%. Education and literacy – 5%. Community development – 3%. Latin America and the Caribbean – 9%. Health and wellness (physical and mental) – 12%.

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

Bloomerang

Educational challenges faced by inner-city communities in the U.S. There are many challenges that inner-city communities in the United States face when it comes to education. Provide education and training programs that are tailored to the needs of underserved communities.

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Rambling or Relevant?

Getting Attention

House homeless individuals, veterans and others with special needs. Are a community development org in Trenton, and foster self-reliant families in sustainable communities. Are a touring, international dance company plus a dance education center in Brooklyn. Are a NYC-based social services agency.

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How To Get The Most Out of Your Case Management Software

GiveGab

From food banks to homeless shelters, nonprofit service organizations are the driving forces behind building better communities. They do the admirable and time-intensive work that makes our communities a better place to live, and technology plays an undeniable role in that. About the Author.

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Seven Steps to Overcoming the Fear of Calling Potential Funders

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

In deciding, consciously or not, to skip the cultivation phase, you lose incredible opportunities to connect with people who can facilitate the funding you need to educate young children, house the homeless, or preserve the environment. The sad reality is that though things are slowly improving, most grant proposals will not be funded.