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Segregation Helped Build Fortunes. What Does Philanthropy Owe Now?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Claire Dunning In early 1926, Cafritz Construction placed an advertisement in The Washington Post celebrating the speed with which their “Life-time Homes” were selling in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. Perhaps potential buyers would be swayed by the “superior construction” or the “unusually big lots.”

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A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)

NonProfit Hub

During this time, we saw policies such as child labor laws, suffrage for women and prohibition. Though the organization had been around for years, in the early 1900s we saw the U.S.’s From the late 1800s up until 1920, the U.S. entered the Progressive Era. This was a time of increased social activism and political reform.

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Brett is a survivor of abuse, and through immense resilience, he found the strength to overcome trauma and construct a life fueled by purpose and generosity. He focuses on first class Auction Fundraising for 501(c)(3) Charitable Organizations. He also works with celebrities, schools and multiple private charitable organizations.