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    Most Americans Prioritize Their Health During the Pandemic

    RAND Corporation Oct 29, 2020

    Are the social and economic costs of physical distancing measures justified by the health benefits of limiting COVID-19 transmission? To better understand how Americans weigh health against other priorities, RAND…

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    Assessing Impact with General Operating Support Grants: Debunking the Myths

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Oct 29, 2020

    We interviewed leaders of 24 of these foundations for our study. What we heard is that one of the main values and benefits of multiyear GOS grants — in addition…

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    Sustainable Farming Is Not One Size Fits All

    Food Tank

    Jennie Schmidt wears many hats within the agriculture industry as a farmer and volunteer with numerous organizations within her community. Schmidt holds numerous leadership roles in community organizations, proudly serving as the…

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    The Next Phase of Business Sustainability

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    Business sustainability has come a long way. From the dawn of the modern environmental movement and the establishment of environmental regulations in the 1970s, it has become a strategic concern…

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    Inclusive Growth Communities: Strategies for Prosperity

    Johnson Center

    Evidence suggests that fully half of American workers have experienced little to no income growth in decades (Frank & Chin, 2017). Dragged down by debt and growing inequity, many Americans are cut…

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    Giving Circle Spotlight: The Awesome Foundation Addresses Homelessness

    Philanthropy Together

    On any given night in 2019, more than 568,000 people in the U.S. are sleeping in their cars, in shelters and on the streets of our communities. In 2020, the…

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    How COVID-19 Is Helping Usher in Equitable and Participatory Transit Planning

    Grist Oct 28, 2020

    As a transportation advocate, it’s weird to work from home. At the beginning of this year, I would hop on the 5 Fulton bus or ride my bike down car-free Market…

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    Amplifying the Voices of BIPOC Leaders [Audio]

    Silicon Valley Community Foundation

    Executive Director of Sacred Heart Community Service Poncho Guevara joins SVCF’s Executive Vice President of Community Action, Policy and Strategy in a conversation about the importance of supporting BIPOC leaders…

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    Expanding Virtual Mentoring During A Pandemic

    Charity Navigator Oct 28, 2020

    MENTOR works to advance equity and close the mentoring gap because we believe all young people deserve the opportunity to explore and fulfill their potential. We create solutions that prioritize…

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    Key Insights on the Benefits of Membership Programs for Nonprofits

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    In the past, it was only for-profits in the private sector who would talk about improving and optimizing “earned income” and “revenue generated.” Nonprofits face the ongoing challenge of increasing…

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    How to Keep COVID-19 Messaging Relevant and Important

    degrees Oct 28, 2020

    This fall, we face new challenges as COVID-19 overlaps with the flu season and continues to spread across the United States and the world. We must stay vigilant about protecting…

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    Strategies to End Chronic Homelessness for People with Disabilities

    Ending Homelessness Oct 28, 2020

    We can end homelessness for people with the most complex needs in our communities, including people with disabilities with the most extensive experiences of homelessness. We know the solution —…

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