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Stay Out of Haiti!!
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Lisa Hyatt - Overture International Here’s a hard truth some of our colleagues in the NGO world may not like…STAY OUT OF HAITI! And it’s not because of the reasons that immediately come to mind such as the political unrest, gang...
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Holistic and Intentional: The Path to Building Nonprofit Leaders
As the Philanthropy Journal moves through a second cycle of our editorial calendar, we will periodically republish articles from our archive. Please enjoy this piece on the Rainier Valley Corps that first published in October 2016. By Krystin Gollihue When Vu Le,...
Shining Example of a Public-Private Partnership
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Clare Jordan and Michelle Schneider When Greensboro, North Carolina, Assistant City Manager, Chris Wilson, is asked about public-private partnerships, he lights up with the opportunity to talk about the “shining example” of the...
Connecting Donors Directly to Researchers
By connecting donors directly with early-career scientists, the Diabetes Research Connection enables researchers with little funding to conduct innovative projects designed to prevent and cure Type 1 Diabetes, minimize its complications, and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease.
Stepping Up for Sickle Cell
The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas uses a community-first approach through initiatives like the Carolinas Sickle Cell Collaborative which increases awareness of sickle cell anemia, identifies possible blood donors, and involves African American donors and organizations in the fight to ensure sickle cell patients receive the blood they need.
Smart Money in Science Philanthropy
Researchers should have the long-term security and freedom to ask big questions and take the time to find the right answers that can transform lives. Ludwig Cancer Research provides steady, long-term funding to researchers—investing in talent, and patiently giving it time to find expression.
Finding a Cure through Interpersonal Relationships
Supporting nurses and other caregivers, volunteers, and aids do more than just care for patients. They create connections that are crucial to caring for the sick and their families. Josh’s Fund recognizes the dedication and passion these practitioners have and gives to them so that they may further their educational and professional goals.
Out of the Shadows: Putting Children with Progeria at the Forefront of Disease-Related Research
Clear and focused missions and collaborative work can be beneficial to nonprofits working with vulnerable populations such as those suffering from rare diseases. Including the patient in the mission and at the forefront of the cause can fill in the gaps where current medical research lacks, raise awareness, and advocate on patients’ and families’ behalf to help find the cause and the cure.
A Legacy of Pennies and Dimes
Through small initiative fundraising and personal connections with doctors, researchers, staff, and patients, the Women’s League for Medical Research at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia has made profound and lasting changes in the cardiovascular medical community.
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Care
The Allergy & Asthma Network’s success stems from their interdisciplinary approach to patient care. Each of their four focus areas and their related programs bring different stakeholders together to benefit allergy and asthma patients.
Working to Solve The Cruel Mystery of Lupus
The LFANC is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education and advocacy.
Caring for Caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina uses a multi-level approach to Alzheimer’s by supporting the emotional, social, and educational well-being of both caregivers and patients.
A New Philosophy of Care
By focusing on members’ strengths, not their deficits, The Ivey develops strategies to tap into or access the memories they have by reconnecting through the arts, music, and social connectedness in order to prevent a premature move to an assisted living facility or nursing home.