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When Can Volunteers Lead?

NonProfit Quarterly

In this series, The Unexpected Value of Volunteers , author Jan Masaoka takeson the underappreciated topic of volunteerism, provides some unexpected ideas, and points the way toward a public policy agenda on volunteerism. They witness firsthand the limits of board influence on executives.

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

NonProfit Quarterly

These permitted activities include lobbying, voter registration, voter education, candidate forums, issue forums, leadership training, and even training people to run for office and to manage political and issue campaigns. More Public! More Power.

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How to Interrupt the Public Funds to Private Profits Pipeline: A California Story

NonProfit Quarterly

Their operating costs are notably low, as a public bank does not incur expenses related to excessive salaries, bonuses, commissions, shareholder profits, advertising, physical branches, tellers, or ATMs. In a public bank, all programs are led by professional bankers under regulatory oversight.

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What’s Next for CDFIs? The Challenge and Opportunity of Place

NonProfit Quarterly

Communities seeking CDFI financing have four options: Start up a new CDFI Recruit an established CDFI from somewhere else to serve the community Tap into the network of national CDFIs Become a CDFI Friendly hub Focusing on the fourth option, the CDFI Friendly hub approach is less expensive to start and operate.

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Critical Coalitions

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Social Issues Education, Health, Security, etc. Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. They are key advocates for their constituents in public policymaking and service.

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Family Care Specialist

Anedot

Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting in the recruitment and training for Program Volunteers, including Community Educators and Community Representatives. The Family Care Specialist is responsible for the delivery of Helpline and Care Consultation services.

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What the Anti-Slavery Movement Can Offer for a Livable Climate

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Faced with recruitment into slave labor in industries that also unleash climate havoc, workers need to form their own understanding of what slavery is and how to avoid and resist it, thereby protecting themselves and the environment on which they depend.