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Want a Democratic Future? Invest in youth.
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Shari Turitz Forget quaint picket signs and bullhorns. Today’s youth activists are taking to the streets by the thousands, challenging the Russian invasion of Ukraine, demanding democratic rights in Thailand, rallying against...
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Mentoring Made the Methodology for Global Health Nonprofit
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Andrew Herrera, Executive Director, Curamericas Global April 7 is World Health Day, a global health awareness day celebrated each year under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization and organizations focused on public...
Addressing Immediate and Long-Term Needs
By Sandy Cyr The belief behind starting a nonprofit is that eventually it will no longer need to exist. Organizations focus on both the short-term impacts and long-term outcomes of their work so that, in an ideal world, the issues they seek to address are solved. In...
Building Power: Advancing Gender Equity and Balance through 360 Degree Support
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Sarah Preston There is no doubt that working in politics is a science. But running for office as a woman is truly an art form. Lillian’s List grapples with both the science and art in running for office in an effort to ensure...
Helping Our Communities Deal With Civic Trauma
The need for community-based nonprofits to take a leadership role during times of civic trauma has never been greater. But that task is challenging precisely because it requires not just connecting to communities when they are affected by crisis but also in ongoing community collaboration on problems that are rightly seen as larger than any one organization.
Pivoting Business Incubation to the Future
Hamilton Mill is Southwestern Ohio’s small business incubator for green, clean, water, digital and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Holistic and Intentional: The Path to Building Nonprofit Leaders
Through comprehensive leadership programs for nonprofit leaders of color, Rainier Valley Corps is setting an example for the impact nonprofits have the potential to make.
Building Blocks For Cultural Communities
Arts & Science Council is the chief advocate, resource hub and steward for the Charlotte- Mecklenburg region’s cultural community. ASC’s mission is to ensure access to an excellent, relevant, and sustainable cultural community for all in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Region.
Leveling the Playing Field in STEM for Underrepresented Youth
To help break the cycle of generational poverty, educational programming focused on STEM initiatives aims to foster academic excellence and create a pipeline to college for young scholars. Level Playing Field Institute utilizes STEM to eliminate barriers for students of color by creating a curriculum that fosters social justice, sustainability, and research.
Tackling Reproductive Rights from an Interdisciplinary Lens
The Center for Reproductive Rights utilizes law, partnerships, and storytelling to protect and advance reproductive freedom across the globe.
Deaf Action Center: A Place of Empowerment
Deaf Action Center provides those who are deaf and hard of hearing the means to ensure advancement through education, economic security and good health.
A National Voice for Long-Term Resident Care
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care advocates for quality, individualized care and protection of rights for individuals receiving long-term services and supports.
Building a Life After a Life of Hate
By acknowledging their own experiences as integral to the scope of their work, Life After Hate works to rehabilitate those who have fallen into extremist hate movements.
Fostering Indigenous Knowledge: Utilizing the Community Within
Community work can be difficult, particularly when staff is unaware of the cultural needs and barriers a community may face. Mayan Families utilizes the connection between staff members and community to better serve those in Guatemala.