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Building Narrative Power for Economic Justice by Telling Better Stories

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Etienne Girardet on unsplash.com Many people working in nonprofits and philanthropy say they want to reduce poverty, and increasingly, foundations, nonprofits, and social-movement organizations are developing communications strategies and telling stories that aim to dispel the myth that the US economic system is equitable and fair.

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Shifting the Harmful Narratives and Practices of Work Requirements

NonProfit Quarterly

Work requirements are based on several problematic truths about the United States: an unwillingness to govern by fact rather than fiction, a deep history of racism and sexism, and a centuries-long capitalist work ethic that treats people as dispensable. Jobs with these qualities are just one part of a supportive social safety net.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By shopping at any of the 64 online stores listed below, socially conscious and ethical consumers can channel some of their spending power this holiday season into the nonprofit sector and the Greater Good. The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. billion in 2021.

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

NonProfit Quarterly

The organization was formed a little over 20 years ago, in February 2002, when resident leaders came together to support their unique and culturally diverse neighborhood: White Center , WA. Our work has recently become even more critical, supporting community strength and solutions through the challenges of poverty, pandemic, and vandalism.

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How to Tell Real Stories About Impact

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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. The land was vacant for 32 years.

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How Investors Can Shape AI for the Benefit of Workers

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Soft skills, relationship building, and culture will all still matter across industries and job types. Nearly one in five home healthcare aides lives in poverty. Aligning investments with ethical missions is not just the right thing to do—it's good business.

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48 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By shopping at any of the 48 online stores listed below, socially conscious and ethical consumers can channel some of their consumer spending power into the nonprofit sector and the Greater Good. The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 28) Home T :: thehomet.com.

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