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Segregation Helped Build Fortunes. What Does Philanthropy Owe Now?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By 1948 Cafritz had amassed such wealth from real estate development that he incorporated a foundation bearing his and his wife’s name. It is also one of several DC-area foundations profiled in a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) on “ Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People.”

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The New Problem-Solving Skills That All Cities Need

Stanford Social Innovation Review

But this modern reality comes with an inconvenient truth: Our public institutions are not equipped with the updated skills they need to effectively tackle the world’s ever-escalating challenges—not by a long shot. There’s good reason for that, as these skills are foundational to the work of a well-run city. Consider the climate crisis.

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India’s Philanthropy Spending Grows, Development Goals Elusive

The NonProfit Times

Despite the robust annual increases, however, the current total falls short of the 13% of GDP analysts at NITI Aayog, an Indian government public policy think tank, believe is necessary for the country to meet its commitment to achieving 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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Nonprofit Statuses: 501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(4) and more!

The Charity CFO

NPOs are more strictly required to operate in the public interest, like charity work or furthering a cause or issue. There’s no such restriction for NFPOs, which can also include: Sports or social clubs Professional organizations Homeowners associations Etc. Here’s what you need to know.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. Cigna Foundation. RBC Foundation – USA.

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The Promise of Impact Science

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Over the past two centuries, economists, policy makers, and researchers have aspired to “harden” social science. This is particularly important in social impact, where we need evidence to make decisions related to policy, funding, and programs, so we can solve intractable problems. million studies.

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Of Myths and Markets: Moving Beyond the Capitalist God That Failed Us

NonProfit Quarterly

It’s about shrinking the state—or its social programs, at least rhetorically. These policies have real-world effects. They argue that the country faces a crisis in capitalism, one that politics rooted in more generous social programs and greater market regulation could correct. But what is meant by neoliberalism?