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A Quarter of All Homeowners Could Lose Insurance Due to Climate Change

NonProfit Quarterly

Seven months later, State Farm followed suit and publicly announced it would no longer accept personal or business applications for casualty or property insurance in California. California, the nation’s most populous state, is too much of an insurance risk due mainly to escalating wildfires. The reason? California isn’t alone.

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We’re Hiring: MNA Public Policy Director

MNA Association

Position Title: Public Policy Director Reports to: Executive Director Approved by: Executive Director Date: January 22, 2024 Job Description Position Overview The Public Policy Director plays a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of nonprofits across Montana.

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The Jackson Water Crisis, the Complexity of Environmental Racism

NonProfit Quarterly

University of Mississippi professors Meagen Rosenthal and Anne Cafer explain that Black Americans are more likely to lack health insurance, a regular source of healthcare, or both. Perhaps even more concerning, of those who do not have insurance, nearly half have a chronic condition.

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Undocumented and Unprotected: How Immigration Status Amplifies Climate Vulnerability

NonProfit Quarterly

Community-based organizations and local governments are starting to recognize where such individuals may fall through the cracks and are creating policies and networks for more inclusive disaster response and recovery. This includes aid provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as unemployment insurance.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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Pollution Has a Class Problem in Thailand and Beyond

NonProfit Quarterly

They need to use the public bus…the air flows inside the bus.” Across the world, the burden largely remains on individuals to protect themselves from pollution rather than governments tackling the sources. But Archer believes real action will be taken at the government level only when the impetus is created to do so. “If

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Senior Care

Bloomerang

At Grantli, I have created a state resources page where you can find useful links to state government departments and various other resources. Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage. The Jean Griswold Foundation is a public, non-profit foundation whose primary goal is to support caregivers and better their lives.