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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

Candid

And as a result of repeated storms, insurance companies have been leaving Florida or increasing insurance rates, creating a crisis of underinsurance that Milton will exacerbate. Insurance companies also treat flooding differently, so philanthropic funding is needed even more. Its a deep wound to the fabric of our region.

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How to Restore Community Economies: Reestablishing the Right to Associate

NonProfit Quarterly

These farmers also successfully advocated for a system of federally backed cooperative banks and joined together to form farmer-owned insurance pools, allowing agriculture cooperatives to form, including prominent brands like Land O’Lakes and Ocean Spray. Before the Affordable Care Act, it was the only good option for health insurance.

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Your Nonprofit Team: Attracting, Retaining Talent

The NonProfit Times

Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work. Think beyond health insurance. Prioritizing Workplace Culture and Inclusion A strong, supportive workplace culture isnt just a nice to have, its essential. When candidates see the real-world impact of your work, theyll want to be part of it.

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Merging Nonprofit Organizations: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know

Nonprofit Fixer

Tax Documents - 990’s (3 years), Tax exemption letter, Unrelated business income Insurance Documents Personnel docs - contractor agreements, vendor agreements, policies, list of consultants, compensation plan, etc. List of all officers of the company and board members. Copies of all board minutes - 5 years.

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The App That Missed the Mark: A Black Woman’s Quest to Build AI That Heals, Not Just Fixes

NonProfit Quarterly

Finding a therapist for herself is no small featthose who truly resonate with her experience dont accept her insurance, and those who do lack the cultural competence to see her beyond a checklist. Years of advocating for patients and battling stress and anxiety from not feeling valued or seen at her workplace has her feeling worn down.

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Anchoring Communities: How to Combat Displacement Through Asset Ownership

NonProfit Quarterly

Space isn’t just a physical location but rather the foundation for resilience, cultural expression, and long-term autonomy. In many of the same communities facing displacement, space isn’t just a physical location but rather the foundation for resilience, cultural expression, and long-term autonomy.

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Monitoring Inequality: The Case for Widening Access to Innovations in Diabetes Management

NonProfit Quarterly

Without insurance coverage, the devices typically cost between $100 and $300 and require replacement every 10 to 14 days, adding up to a significant recurring expense. The HBPM trajectory shows that CGMs can become more accessible, as long corporations dont co-opt them for profit as diet-culture devices rather than life-saving tools.