NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Currently, over a third of Americans spend 10 percent of their annual income on fast food and consume such food daily. The Slow Food movement emerged from a protest in Italy during the 1980s against a major fast-food chain’s expansion near the Spanish Steps in Rome. Slow Food’s Principles and Practices.

Food 115

Food Education Education Agriculture 115

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Big Lots Big Lots conducts annual in-store fundraising campaigns to support On Our Sleeves , a movement focused on children's mental health. Customers can donate at checkout, with 100% of the funds going toward providing free mental health educational resources. Since 2015, Big Lots has raised over $28 million for this cause.

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

She also lives in a food desert, which makes getting nutritious and affordable food difficult. The nearest fresh food grocer is three miles away, across the 101 freeway. She can afford one big shopping trip in the month and at the end of the month she visits the local food pantry to subsidize until she gets her next paycheck.

Health 130

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 130

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This article is part of Black Food Sovereignty: Stories from the Field , a series co-produced by Frontline Solutions and NPQ. This series features stories from a group of Black food sovereignty leaders who are working to transform the food system at the local level. Confronting a history of exclusion.

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Food Agriculture Economic Issues Children 126

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 26, 2023

What does the struggle for Black food sovereignty look like at the local level? In this webinar conversation, five Black food justice leaders share their experiences. All five panelists were all article authors of NPQ ’s fall 2022 series on Black Food Sovereignty: Stories from the Field.

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Food Agriculture Philanthropy Culture 118

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Conversations regarding womb health and parenting in an urban Indigenous setting led to the development of community workshops that centered women’s and partum health. When one of us in the community gave birth, we would support the new mother for 40 days in this manner by bringing food.

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Food Health Values Collaborations 118

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

These communities lack access to health care , struggle with food insecurity and water scarcity , and generally have difficulty meeting basic needs. Businesses must also design new products and services, particularly health care solutions, with the needs of a diverse set of consumers and communities in mind. Supply Chains.

Health 122

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 122

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Uber, for instance, has been heavily scrutinized after record-setting valuations for a widely emulated business model that retains 30 percent or more of workers’ earnings, misleads its workers to create an oversupplied market, and has distorted activity to disadvantage other labor platforms. Funders—including the Annie E.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 115

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And, as in so many other cities, Louisville’s predominantly Black neighborhoods are subject to food apartheid. Downtown grocery stores have recently disappeared, exacerbating food apartheid: between 2016 and 2018, five grocery stores in Louisville’s urban core closed. Some of these projects were top-down in conception and execution.

Food 110

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

India’s fragrant spices, cornucopia of foods, and breathtaking biodiversity compelled despots and discoverers alike to traverse its mystical landscapes, from the mighty Himalayas to the valiant Deccan. And in doing so, they have relentlessly decolonized what land and food have meant for my people.

Food 122

Food Civil Society Agriculture Public and Social Policy 122

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Secretary of Health and Human Service Nancy Brown Chief Executive Officer American Heart Association Under Brown’s leadership as CEO since 2008, the AHA has become a global authority on cardiovascular and brain health as well as overall well-being.

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Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Urban development Law 85

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

According to The World Health Organization , of the 1 billion people around the world currently experiencing a mental disorder, more than 80% are without any form of quality, affordable care. And with the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on mental health, there has never been a more important time than now to address mental health conditions. .

Health 117

Health Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Healthcare 117

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Understanding the role private equity is playing in health care is critical; only then can we begin to design solutions to the healthcare system that center public and community ownership. In 2021, that number was $206 billion, as reported by Kaiser Health News —enough to purchase 1,400 hospitals and other healthcare firms.

Health 126

Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 126

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 14, 2017

If you’re operating in the cause marketing space and you’ve never heard of Smithfield Foods , you’re missing out. To provide some scale, Smithfield is one of the largest global food and consumer packed meats companies in the world, to the tune of $14 billion. As a professional development investment, attendance at COMMIT!Forum

Food 113

Food Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Associations 113

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Image credit: nensuria on iStock Community health centers are vitally important within a healthcare landscape where a growing number of Americans can’t access care. The Commonwealth Fund defines FQHCs as “community-based outpatient clinics that provide primary medical, dental, behavioral, and other health care services.”

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Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 88

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Local Food Production Combining solar energy with agriculture allows local food production, reducing transportation emissions from importing produce. It serves as a model that can be replicated for greater energy security and food security in Colorado and the nation.”

Health 118

Health Agriculture Energy Nonprofit governance and management 118

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This funding has supported advocacy, legal aid, strategic analysis, policy development, community and forest conservation activities, and more. For example, in Indonesia organizations are working to shift their approach to better demonstrate how their work aligns with new governmental priorities, such as food security.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. For example, are you starting to consider purchasing a warehouse for your food bank? Each responsibility is interconnected and essential for the overall health and success of the organization.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 16, 2023

It also has an adverse impact on workforce productivity and inflicts economic losses on workers whose health and working conditions are affected by extreme heat. Beyond institutional reform, Quezon City is delivering projects that improve planetary health and focus on equity. The same is true when it comes to climate action.

Health 98

Health Public and Social Policy Energy Collaborations 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For instance, academic researchers specializing in AI ethics can be invaluable partners in shaping guidelines for ethical data collection and in ensuring that AI insights respect privacy and actively mitigate bias.

Collaborations 69

Collaborations Ethics Technology Foundations 69

Selfish Giving

MARCH 20, 2019

In February, Idaho-based Jackson Food Stores with 230 convenience stores in six western states raised $187,000 for the Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence. NORMS restaurants with just 17 locations in Southern California raised $25,000 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Brain Food 1. Benefit knows its audience.

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Activism Nonprofit governance and management Food Retail 100

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Those are among the findings of the latest Health of the US Nonprofit Sector Annual Review by Independent Sector , a nonprofit membership organization that advocates for and tracks the health of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. But the sector has shown signs of weakening in some areas, notably in fundraising.

Health 91

Health Civil Society Governance Public Policy 91

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The industry comprises companies that are based online and those that have both a physical presence and also sell food products on the internet. Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC Johnson & Johnson Example of Johnson & Johnson Better Health for All: At Johnson & Johnson , we actively engage in our communities across the globe.

Manufacturing 147

Manufacturing Children Health Retail 147

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Nonprofits also experience high volunteer turnover due to their life cycles, which ebb and flow with local and global crises or social issues such as human rights, health, and environmental concerns, as well as the transient nature of volunteering. For example, in the U.S. Lets dig into these in a bit more detail.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Retention Recruitment 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Categories include: Active, Food, People, Places and Work. Its collections include the categories: Health at Every Size, Diet Recovery and All Men From Different Walks of Life. The CreateHER licensing agreement is generous for noncommercial use and written in plain English! A photo from the body positive men gallery.

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Nonprofits Advertising Communication Food 276

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

Taking on issues from housing segregation to mental health services to sustainable transportation in their contract fights, these workers are showing that labor power is key to fighting for climate justice in communities. As both public-sector and care workers, teachers are essential to society’s functioning.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Education Education Environmental 145

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Chief health officer for Middlebury College, Mark Peluso, said in a video recorded for students in the summer sessions, “By focusing on individual responsibility and CDC guidance, we haven’t needed special isolation spaces, meal delivery or other supports that were utilized in earlier stages of the pandemic.” Writers were advised to go home.

Health 141

Health Medical Activism Environmental 141

Anedot

MARCH 6, 2025

COVID-19 Ceres is following the guidance and requirements of the health departments of Sonoma and Marin counties and the state of California. Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive – We commit to championing policies and practices of social equity that build a diverse, inclusive, and healthy workplace and food system.

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Management Nonprofit governance and management Health Food 40

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 13, 2024

How IOP Mental Health Programs Support Recovery Mental health challenges can feel like a maze, but there’s hope! Chapters What Are IOP Mental Health Programs? The Unique Benefits of IOPs One of the biggest perks of an IOP mental health services is flexibility. An IOP offers a well-rounded approach to treatment.

Health 52

Health Medical Food Psychology 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

How to Boost Your Dog’s Gut Health Maintaining your dog’s gut health is crucial for their overall well-being. In this guide, we’ll explore practical ways to boost your dog’s gut health, ensuring they lead a happy and vibrant life. If you’re looking for quality food for your dog’s gut, click here.

Health 52

Health Food Activism Energy 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 13, 2023

Image Credit: Magda Ehlers on pexels.com Our mental health is directly related to our social position, values, and proximity to power—which all impact how we exist. Mental health organizations like the Resilience Project are helping activists, youth, and frontline defenders navigate their eco-anxiety.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Health Environmental Psychology 98

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The event features a free no-sew blanket-making activity in all of the craft retailer's 350 stores. Director of Institutional Giving, Action for Health Kids (Chicago) 2. Brain Food 1. "Shut up, Joe." ???? ?? Partnership Notes. Great in-store event! Swing by Joann stores for Make A Blanket Day this Saturday.

Retail 150

Retail Children Food Health 150

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO), over 1.6 Food Production Challenges It is difficult for most households to produce enough food without fertilizer application in Malawi. Shortages and high prices of fertilizer affect the entire food supply chain.

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Food Production Poverty 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 22, 2017

It is Midwest Environmental Advocates’ mission to support citizens’ efforts to protect public health and the environment using sound science and the law. Thank journalists who cover our work, quote us in their articles or who write thorough pieces on health and environmental issues. to 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Communication 149

Communication Sociology Environmental Law 149

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Studies show that roughly 20% of the world’s waste comes from offices with each worker contributing about two pounds of paper, plastic, and food waste each day. You’ll build a positive reputation as an organization that takes its responsibility for the health and safety of people, animals, and ecosystems worldwide seriously.

Energy 202

Energy Environmental Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 202

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Two years ago, Raymond Foxworth of First Nations noted in NPQ that “Native people have long held a worldview that connects human and community health to the health of land and the environment. Another facet is food sovereignty, including “reclaiming Native food traditions.” A sovereignty focus has many implications.

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Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Environmental Food 140

Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Common uses include website based chatbots that provide 24/7 answers to oft-asked questions, hiring software that screens resumes for certain criteria, and robots doing manual labor like restocking food bank shelves. Focus on physical health. But this is just the beginning. We call this benefit t he “dividend of time.”

Health 124

Health Culture Recruitment Technology 124