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Making a Difference: Ian Adair, ACNP, CEO of the Seattle Police Foundation

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

From youth development to mental health and equity in education. What really attracted me to the role was the chance to help build trust between law enforcement and the community. And no matter the location or title, Ians approach has stayed the same: lead with empathy, listen first, and build trust that lasts.

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The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise

The NonProfit Times

Secretary of Health and Human Service Nancy Brown Chief Executive Officer American Heart Association Under Brown’s leadership as CEO since 2008, the AHA has become a global authority on cardiovascular and brain health as well as overall well-being. She has the roadmap for the nation’s clean energy future. Cook, Ph.D.

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Private Equity and Wheelchair Services: How to Address a National Crisis

NonProfit Quarterly

In Connecticut, despite a 2024 law mandating a 10-business-day deadline and eliminating prior authorization for wheelchair repairs, many users continue to experience significant delays. In Connecticut, even though enforcement remains lax, advocates succeeded in getting legislation enacted into law in 2024.

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The Promise and the Power of Social Cooperatives

NonProfit Quarterly

A Care Cooperative in Quebec City Meets Community Health Needs This year’s Cigale music festival , held over three days in August at Baie de Beauport beach in the Port of Quebec, was a great success. Moreover, SABSA is now partnered with Quebec City’s local health systems. Fear and shame were preventing them from getting needed care.

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Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment

NonProfit Quarterly

Its board actions might be reversed because they were not taken pursuant to the organizations bylaws or applicable corporate laws. Ensure activities are operated consistent with all applicable laws , including Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and any licensing, registration, zoning, and contractual requirements.

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Finance: AMA Pushes For Charity Care Accountability

The NonProfit Times

Under legal and regulatory requirements in the Affordable Care Act, Internal Revenue Code, and state laws, nonprofit hospitals have broad flexibility in defining their own eligibility criteria for patients to qualify for financial assistance, as a result criteria vary across hospitals, according to information from the AMA.

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Guarding Trust: Overlooked Factors That Protect Your Nonprofit’s Reputation

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Example: Annual Data Privacy Reviews A community health nonprofit reviews its data privacy policies annually to ensure compliance with updated laws and best practices, reinforcing trust with their community. A proactive approach to policy evaluation demonstrates your commitment to ethical leadership and operational excellence.