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Why Collaboration for Social Change is Critical
Stanford Social Innovation Review May 12, 2024Every social system has its own unique and self-reinforcing characteristics, practices, and vocabularies. Learning to span these boundaries is a prerequisite for any significant change effort.
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The Plight of Nonprofit Organizations Funding Rare Causes
Forbes May 12, 2024There are many challenges facing organizations working to fund rare causes. Often, there is a lack of awareness of the disease and the needs of the people facing it.
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Should My Family Foundation Board Have Term Limits?
National Center for Family Philanthropy May 12, 2024Question: I’m on the board of my local music arts nonprofit, and we have set term limits, but my family foundation board doesn’t have any term limits. Are term limits considered…
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Newsrooms Committed to Indigenous Affairs
The Rural Blog May 11, 2024“Native American communities have seen more robust news coverage in recent years, in part because of an increase in Indigenous affairs reporting positions at U.S. newsrooms and financial support from…
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How to Address Urban and Rural Absenteeism
EdSurge May 11, 2024When you’re not sure where you’ll sleep, showing up to class isn’t what you’re worried about.For educators, this makes for a daunting test.“When …
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Why is Philanthropy Leaving Rural America Behind?
Stanford Social Innovation Review May 11, 2024The rate of poverty is significantly higher in rural America than it is in urban America. According to the most recent data from the federal government, in 2018 the poverty…
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Houston’s Flood Problems Offer Lessons for Cities Trying to Adapt to a Changing Climate
The Conversation May 11, 2024Too much pavement and old drainage systems are just two of the problems communities face.
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Millions of Children Are Losing Healthcare Coverage
The Rural Blog May 11, 2024Babies and children are missing needed check-ups because of coverage loss. (Adobe Stock photo) Government red tape has caused millions of ch…
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Why Impact Investing May Be Harder Than Traditional Investing
Stanford Social Innovation Review May 11, 2024Striving for value-adding impact means demanding additionality.
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As Climate Change Amplifies Urban Flooding, Here’s How Communities Can Become ‘Sponge Cities’
The Conversation May 11, 2024US cities are doing green infrastructure, but in bits and pieces. Today’s climate-driven floods require a much broader approach to create true sponge cities that are built to soak up water.
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The Importance of Veteran Caregivers
Forbes May 11, 2024In efforts to create better employment environments and support services for diverse groups, employers often overlook caregivers.
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