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Blockchain Technology: What Is It and How Is It Relevant for Nonprofits?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. In this regard, blockchain systems can provide a public record of when donations occurred, to whom they were made, and even for what purpose they were used.

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Elevating Voter Engagement: A Partnership Between AZ Impact For Good and Nonprofit VOTE

Non Profitvote

Laurie Liles, the Chief Public Policy Officer, shares insights into this impactful collaboration and its significance in empowering communities through active participation in the electoral process. In partnership with Nonprofit VOTE, AZ Impact For Good amplifies its mission by promoting voter engagement across the state.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

However, we can actively try to build cross-community bridges in an attempt to understand our own locality from other points of view. Conduct outreach and engagement activities in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner, and consider hiring staff or consultants with expertise in working with BIPOC communities.

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Countering Criminalization: The Vital Role of Organizing Against Homelessness

NonProfit Quarterly

And homelessness is rising. A recent US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) report identified 771,000 homeless people in January 2024, a record number that was 18 percent higher than the previous year, which in turn marked a 12 percent increase over 2022. Homelessness is being criminalized, observes Theoharis.

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Safety in Solidarity: How to Safeguard Movement Groups and Members

NonProfit Quarterly

Co-chair Stephen Smith notes that they had to build a security program from scratch but used this as an opportunity to engage and activate less-involved members. Participants came from diverse organizations, including homeless shelters and a queer youth summer camp.

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A Political Roadmap to Social Housing: How Do We Win?

NonProfit Quarterly

Politicians are influenced by money as much as or, frankly, often much more than votes, and public policy is the product of calculating trade-offs between the two. Of course, securing a significant bloc of potential votes is only part of the battle. These all are interconnected and dynamic.

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How to Interrupt the Public Funds to Private Profits Pipeline: A California Story

NonProfit Quarterly

Ensure Initial Capitalization: When a bank is capitalized, it has sufficient capital (money) to start up and support its lending activities, cover its operational costs, and buffer against financial risks. This study can help convince policymakers and stakeholders of the banks viability.