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Public Dollars for Public Good

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” Public investments like ARPA have reawakened a commitment by politicians to use our dollars to improve access to quality housing, schools, and jobs.

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From Food Pantry to Urban Farming: Food Justice Lessons from Camden

NonProfit Quarterly

This article is part of Black Food Sovereignty: Stories from the Field , a series co-produced by Frontline Solutions and NPQ. This series features stories from a group of Black food sovereignty leaders who are working to transform the food system at the local level. How can a community reduce food insecurity?

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Two Young Leaders Address Food Insecurity

NonProfit Quarterly

All the while, they noticed signs of distress around them—including a stark rise in food insecurity exacerbated by the pandemic. “We We saw news reports which were showing people waiting in very long lines for food. They decided to start their own nonprofit, with the goal of getting food to those in their community who needed it.

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The New Nonprofit Checklist: From Finances to Management

Get Fully Funded

Deciding to start a new nonprofit is the beginning of an incredible journey. But once you see your nonprofit’s impact, the hard work will all be worth it. In this guide, we’ll help you make sure you’re on the right track in getting your new nonprofit up and running. Take steps to incorporate your nonprofit.

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Getting to Know Dorian Hines, Our New Partner Benefits Manager

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Getting to Know Dorian Hines, Our New Partner Benefits Manager We are excited to welcome Dorian Hines to Momentum Nonprofit Partners! Dorian serves as the Partner Service Manager and is a native of North Carolina. Dorian has a never-ending passion for public service and giving back to the community.

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Organizing a Community Around Food Sovereignty

NonProfit Quarterly

At present, one of UNEC’s most critical projects is to convene a multi-partner collaboration in the city’s Northeast Corridor neighborhoods to transform our local food system. I also come from a family of grocery workers and managers. When I was little, my dad managed a large local grocery. A Positive Vision of Food Sovereignty.

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Newsletter: 5 Key Takeaways from the CVS Lawsuit ? ; How Nonprofits Can Use ChatGPT ; Many Nonprofit Salaries are Going Public

Selfish Giving

A company should send them to their nonprofit partner ASAP. ✅ Companies and nonprofits should work together to make it clear to the public that businesses can't write off customer donations made at checkout. Nonprofits should talk about this more! Companies should treat customer donations like a hot potato? for the win!