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The Hard Problems: A Resilient Civil Society To Face What’s Next

The NonProfit Times

They are increasingly a vector attack, used as pathways for bad actors to get into government or foundation information technology (IT) systems. Traditional funding sources, such as government grants and philanthropic donations, are becoming increasingly unpredictable. It needs many.

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Nonprofits Need Equity Too: The Case for Providing “Enterprise Capital”

NonProfit Quarterly

Earlier this year , the federal government historically the second-largest funder of nonprofits in the United States, after income from program feesordered a blanket federal funding freeze, putting over $300 billion in annual funding for nonprofits at risk. New staff positions to increase financial and programmatic capacity.

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We Just Lost $54 Billion. Now What?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In February 2025, the US Federal Government terminated funding for distribution through IRC’s centers, much of which came through the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Since January 2025, the US government has cut between $54 and $70 billion in overall aid and announced an 83 percent cut to foreign aid.

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From HeLa Cells to Digital Health: Navigating the Promises and Pitfalls of Modern Clinical Research

NonProfit Quarterly

27 Various approaches, including data stewardship, 28 data governance/accountability, 29 consent management, 30 data trusts, 31 and regulatory oversight 32 are being utilized to achieve these goals. 64 Shifts in societal values have a significant impact on the laws and regulations governing clinical research. Data Sovereignty.

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Chief Financial Officer

Anedot

The Center is governed by an active 18-member Board of Directors, served by a staff of 140, and supported by 1,400+ volunteers. Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the Center’s external Information Technology (IT) vendor, ensuring the vendor meets the needs of the Center and its contractual agreement.

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How an International NGO Plans to Fight the Digital Divide with a Satellite Company

NonProfit Quarterly

At the CLCs, the WPDI hosts cultural community events and provides free courses in topics such as conflict resolution, information technology, and business skills to bolster education in areas lacking digital infrastructure, explained Descombris at the New York event.

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How Policy Is Building a Social Economy in South Korea

NonProfit Quarterly

1 This citizen activism prompted government action to honor the sacrifice. Government support was required. With government support, the number of self-reliance centers grew rapidly, peaking at 1,760 by 2016. 2 Self-sufficiency enterprises predated the crisis.