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Want a Democratic Future? Invest in youth.

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

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

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...

Helping Our Communities Deal With Civic Trauma

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.

Building Blocks For Cultural Communities

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

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.

A National Voice for Long-Term Resident Care

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

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

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.