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How Environmental Education Is Moving into High Schools

NonProfit Quarterly

In schools that have raised environmental awareness in their classrooms, environmental and climate justice remain missing perspectives. The partnership also offers courses in criminal justice and college algebra, but the environmental studies and justice course is the most popular.

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Nonprofits Have Been Right All Along: Community Benefit Models Can Solve Our Toughest Environmental Challenges

Blue Avocado

The post Nonprofits Have Been Right All Along: Community Benefit Models Can Solve Our Toughest Environmental Challenges appeared first on Blue Avocado. Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Current Issue Community and Culture Sustainability

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Environmental Justice Community Health Worker

Arizona State University

Qualifications Experience in environmental issues to include heat mitigation and air pollution, or related experience.

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Goldman Environmental Prize

RAD Campaign

Goldman Environmental Prize. Catalyzing funding for environmental activists on the frontline. The Goldman Environmental Foundation partnered with Rad Campaign to create a striking new website that powers their global grantee program for climate solutions.

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How to Be Environmentally Friendly in An Easy Way

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Be Environmentally Friendly in An Easy Way. It has never been so easy to be Environmentally Friendly. Living in an environmentally friendly nature should be a way of life for everyone. Being environmentally friendly has never been easier.

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Nonprofits Have Been Right All Along: Community Benefit Models Can Solve Our Toughest Environmental Challenges

Blue Avocado

The post Nonprofits Have Been Right All Along: Community Benefit Models Can Solve Our Toughest Environmental Challenges appeared first on Blue Avocado. Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofits have long known the value of building community, but our voices have been ignored or devalued.

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Clarios Foundation Pledges $20 Million to Unicef to Improve Environmental Health for Children

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest. SEYLLOU, AFP, Getty Images Since 2013, smallholders in Senegal have been learning farming practices adapted to climate changes. billion Gates Foundation grant will expand such climate-related help across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

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Building Trust: How to Put Bottom-Up Organizing Principles to Work

NonProfit Quarterly

There was often criticism on how environmental organizations would parachute into a place whenever there was any issue and sort of take over the stage and call the shots. Community Organizing Economic Justice environmental justice Racial Justice Video Content

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ESG is Everywhere. Should It Matter to Nonprofits?

Blue Avocado

Article In Brief: The Problem: More and more corporations are developing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Sustainability Nonprofit ESG

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5 Features Environmental Organizations Need From Their CRM

EveryAction

This month we’re talking about an area near and dear to all of our earth-loving hearts: environmental organizations. These are five features that are especially important for data and relationship management at environmental organizations. Supporters of environmental organizations aren’t just philanthropic donors. For environmental organizations, an effective CRM will seamlessly enable both fundraising and advocacy. CRM nonprofit tools environmental organizations

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Protecting Our Planet Challenge Commits $5 Billion To Conserve 30% of Planet by 2030

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Environment Environmental Sustainability Major Gifts

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How to Tell the Environmental Story

Mission Minded

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How Greenpeace & Other Environmental Groups Are Using Technology to Build a Better World

EveryAction

First up, we’re spotlighting four environmentally-focused organizations and how they’re using technology to achieve their goals. There are thousands of nonprofits changing the world in big and small ways every single day. The best of these nonprofits know that one of the major keys to success is using top-notch nonprofit tools to run smart, creative, and impactful campaigns.

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Alert-Nonprofit Brands at Risk! BP Funds Environmental Orgs

Getting Attention

Just when I thought I had written enough about how vital it is for your organization (and every nonprofit) to know and be true to its core mission and values in all decision making, The Washington Post blows the cover on BP’s funding of top environmental organizations. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) was highlighted in the article but reported that other leaders in the field–from Environmental Defense Fund to Conservation International–have benefited from BP dollars as well.

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Common Good Achieves B Corp Certification

NonProfit PRO

Health and happiness advertising agency Common Good has been granted B Corp status—a private certification of for-profit companies of social and environmental performance—by nonprofit B Lab.

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What Environmental Org Does Most? Rate it -- GreatNonprofits 2009 Green Choice Awards

Getting Attention

In celebration of Earth Day (April 22nd), GreatNonprofits is holding a contest to ID the best environmental nonprofits out there, as rated by volunteers, donors and others in the know.

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3 Questions Environmental Organizations Should Ask When Evaluating a CRM

EveryAction

For environmental organizations, these are three questions that should be asked about any potential new CRM. This is the second post in our series addressing the unique needs of Environmental organizations when it comes to shopping for a CRM. Don’t miss the first post, 5 Features Environmental Organizations Need from Their CRM.). Once you’ve made the decision to search for a new CRM for your nonprofit, the task can seem daunting.

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Cotton Wash

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The environmental devastation from glacial melt in Pakistan has far-reaching economic effects By Marcie Bianco.

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1% for the Planet Launches Philanthropic Fund to Drive Positive Change for the Environment

NonProfit PRO

1% for the Planet — the global network of individuals and businesses that has donated more than $350 million to support environmental nonprofits around the globe — announced the launch of an innovative philanthropic fund providing environmentally-focused investments and grants.

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A Neurobiologist Finds More Satisfaction in Disruptive Giving

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Looking for more people-centered work, Rebecca Balter found her calling in supporting organizing in the South and environmental-justice efforts. By Sara Herschander. Courtesy of Rebecca Balter.

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Comment on 7 Ways to Sabotage Your Major Gifts Program in an Instant by Wabwire Jennipher

Amy Eisenstein

Can I get one or two about community development or Environmental conservation? Can you help me get a donor. Running an organization organization without one is not a walk in the park. Will really appreciate it. Best regards Jennipher

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Gates Foundation Should Match Its Massive Global Giving With a Massive Commitment to Accountability

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Stephanie Amoako and Gregory Berry Despite pledging billions to help communities around the world, the Gates Foundation has no formal mechanism for tracking the potential environmental and social harms of their investments.

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How to Write a Successful Nonprofit Business Plan

Elevation

Nonprofit organizations exist to meet social or environmental problems. For that reason, organizations don't always focus on a solid financial bottom-line. However, they can't effectively achieve their objectives without recurring donation income , human capital, and operation planning.

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Race, Class, and Climate: Organizing for a Better Future in Pueblo, Colorado

NonProfit Quarterly

Pueblo, CO—a city a little less than a two-hour drive from the state’s capital—is an environmental sacrifice zone , or frontline community, where residents are disproportionately impacted by environmentally harmful human infrastructure.

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4 Steps to Training Your Colleagues, Board and Supporters as Powerful Messengers

Getting Attention

I just delivered a new message platform (positioning statement, tagline and talking points) to the passionate team at the Environmental Health Coalition (EHC). Tags: Uncategorized environmental health coalition jason baker message development messaging messengers nonprofit branding training The passionate EHC team builds grassroots campaigns to combat the unjust consequences of toxic pollution, discriminatory land use, and unsustainable energy policies.

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Aligning Your Nonprofit's Brand Across Digital Platforms

Care2

Is your nonprofit an environmentally-focused organization that uses vibrant green hues, forest imagery, and a serious tone in your branding? Or, does your brand feature primary colors and round, playful fonts to represent your child-friendly mission

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ESG Is Not Impact Investing and Impact Investing Is Not ESG

Stanford Social Innovation Review

This is not surprising given that much of the underlying progress in socially- or environmentally-focused investing over the last 15 years has been driven by governments, particularly those in the EU and the UK. By Jaclyn Foroughi.

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Stream the Latest “Driven by Cause” Podcast Featuring Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium

NonProfit PRO

In this episode, we speak with Julie Packard, an international leader and groundbreaking innovator for environmental conservation.

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[Free Webinar] The ESG Opportunity for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

A long-time investor and champion of investing for impact, Jean Case, CEO of Case Impact Network, will join Orr Group TALKS to discuss Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and its intersection with philanthropy, as well as explore how nonprofit organizations can adopt these principles to achieve greater impact

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Faith as a Pathway to Climate Action

NonProfit Quarterly

Here’s how leaders in the Islamic, Christian, and Jewish religions are working to encourage environmental action by returning to their faith’s original principles. She sought to understand how Islam’s original beliefs were rooted in environmentalism.

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7 Guiding Principles for a JDEI Policy That Isn’t Just Hot Air. Plus, a Free Sample Policy!

Blue Avocado

But just like those obligatory corporate environmental sustainability statements, it has become hard to tell what’s real and what’s just PR.

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Nonprofit Marketing: Three ways to spread awareness of your cause

Care2

Whether you’re focused on environmental defense, providing shelter for the homeless, or advocating for political change, you need a powerful base of support to push your nonprofit’s mission forward.

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How can your B2B Tech Marketing Strategy Go Green

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

According to statistics , six in ten customers are eager to change their buying habits to reduce environmental impact. Create an environmental sustainability statement you can communicate with your employees and B2B customers. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.

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What Did California Miss with Its Recent Slashing of a Key Solar Incentive?

NonProfit Quarterly

The debated extended beyond the utility and solar industry as many environmental and consumer protection organizations got involved. It further narrows the avoided cost value to a technology specific “value of solar” that excludes solar’s social and environmental benefits.

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How To Find A Bank That Shares Your Commitment To The Environment

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

savings can be a great way to take control of your environmental impact. Check The Bank’s Environmental Policy. To choose a green bank, you can check your bank’s environmental policy and what it covers. Green banks are sometimes very active in promoting environmental projects.

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Reality Check: How Grassroots Environmental Organizations Are (Or Are Not) Raising Money Online

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

This is the title of a great eBook by Andy Robinson from the Institute for Conservation Leadership, available for free here. Here are my favorite quotes: “[While most fundraising is still offline…] Emerging technologies create great opportunities to engage donors, which can result in deeper commitment, a new pool of volunteers, greater board involvement, and more generous offline giving.

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Care2 in the Press: Dawn Gets Greener With Care2 - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

60) Search « Some Great Citizen Journalism Links | Main | Sunny the Seal Melts Hearts on MySpace » Wednesday May 16 2007 Care2 in the Press: Dawn Gets Greener With Care2 Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 11:05AM | by Justin Perkins Excerpt: Two new developments from the Redwood City, CA-based site will help its members--reportedly 7 million strong--live sustainable lifestyles and raise awareness of breaking environmental news.

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How Can the Inflation Reduction Act Work for Communities?

NonProfit Quarterly

The act also institutes high labor standards that communities can utilize as a pathway to green jobs and includes climate finance mechanisms like the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund , which has carve outs for environmental justice communities. Image Credit: Alesia Kazantceva on unsplash.com.

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Fisheries and Stewardship: Lessons from Native Hawaiian Aquaculture

NonProfit Quarterly

This article is from a series, published by NPQ in partnership with the First Nations Development Institute (First Nations), that lifts up Native American voices to highlight issues concerning environmental justice in Indian Country. PHOTO BY SCOTT KANDA; COURTESY OF KUA‘AINA ULU ‘AUAMO (KUA).

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Putting Health at the Center of Climate Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

While climate change is certainly one root cause of these problems, simultaneously addressing climate change and inequity, or climate justice, requires that we examine human well-being, not just environmental progress. By Daniella Foster.

Health 101
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What’s Going on with California’s Rooftop Solar Battle?

NonProfit Quarterly

The rooftop solar battle does not stop here, however; three other environmental groups are pushing back on the decision.

Energy 90
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Cone Study: Cause Marketing is Wicked Popular

Selfish Giving

88% want to hear how companies are supporting social and environmental issues. 16% of Americans believe companies have made significant positive impact on social or environmental issues. That’s what Boston-based Cone has concluded in its most recent study: 2013 Cone Communications Social Impact Study. Here are some highlights from the study: Consumer demand for cause is at an all-time high. 54% of U.S.

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Broader Themes Lead to Bigger Movements

NonProfit Quarterly

It could be environmental justice, it could be about mutualism, it could be anything else. The following is a transcript of the video above, from our virtual magazine roundtable “ Owning Our Economy, Owning Our Future.”.