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“Educational Purposes”: Nonprofit Land as a Vital Site of Struggle

NonProfit Quarterly

A young adult explained how Yale’s expansion into the neighborhood was a direct agent of violence, both raising property values and pushing youth into dangerous enemy gang territory. We have largely presumed that higher education is an inherent public good, most clearly marked by its tax-exempt status.

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Rewarding Your Nonprofit Staff Without Cash: Tips & Tricks

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

People crave recognition for their efforts, and a sincere “thank you” can go a long way in making someone feel valued and motivated to continue their great work. Regardless of the specific approach you take, the key is to make these milestone celebrations meaningful and tailored to your nonprofit’s culture and values.

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Leveraging AI in Social Work: A Pathway to Empowering Vulnerable Populations

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In this section, let’s explore how AI can revolutionize social work practices in three key areas: elder care, mental health support for veterans, and education for children on the autism spectrum. This tailored approach can help all children thrive in educational settings and develop the skills they need to succeed in life.

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Newsletter: Sponsor Success Story ; Top Retailers to Target ; Yogurt Company is Now Largest B-Corp in the World

Selfish Giving

My experience is that craft breweries tend to be ahead of the curve on adopting cause marketing and recognizing the value of working with nonprofits. ??You You could build your prospect list from this graph that shows which retail categories are growing. The 50 fastest growing breweries in the U.S. Cool jobs in cause** ??

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The Key to Preventing Ebook Piracy

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Educational campaigns and public outreach efforts aim to inform the public about the negative impact of piracy on content creators, the publishing industry, and the overall economy. Furthermore, raising awareness about the consequences of piracy plays a crucial role in combating ebook piracy.

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The Big RE Awards: Take The Lead Honors Excellence In Equity Leadership, Philanthropy, Business

Fundraising Leadership

” “I wear my values on my sleeve,” said Lerner. “It It is not easy to live your values in business. But they are not values if you only practice them when they are convenient. Equity is one of four core values at Helios, in addition to partnership, community and investment.” You have to do it when it’s tough.”

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Black Organizers in Boston’s Roxbury Neighborhood Provide a Path Forward

NonProfit Quarterly

Our organization, the Boston Ujima Project , which is a home for arts and cultural organizing, political education, and investment in Black-owned and cooperative businesses—and to which Turner contributed until his passing in 2019—is just one part of a much larger story.

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