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??How Community-Based Public Space Can Build Civic Trust: Lessons from Akron

NonProfit Quarterly

That changed when a team from Reimagining the Civic Commons decided to reinvigorate public spaces in Akron’s systemically disinvested neighborhoods, including Summit Lake. Moving at the Speed of Trust Employing deep listening, engaging in meetings, and building one-on-one relationships with neighbors…helped inform public space design.

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Busting the Overhead Myth

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

If an organization budgets for a small surplus each fiscal year, they are creating enough financial cushion to be able to invest in new and innovative operations that could boost their social impact. It’s time for the sector to unite in educating the public and funders on the importance of building capacity.

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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Children and youth – 10%. Human and social services – 8%. International development and relief – 6%. Community development – 3%. Research and public policy – 1%. Public media and communications – 0%. Social media – 25%. Print -13%.

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How do water shutoffs impact low-income communities?

NonProfit Quarterly

The Water Alliance is changing that question to, “How can utilities, communities, and policy makers work together to create an environment in which shutoffs for low-income families are not necessary?”. Guided by the alliance, the teams gathered data that would inform policy changes for water utilities.

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Philanthropy Must Move from Charity to Solidarity

NonProfit Quarterly

As an American-born, Vietnamese philanthropic professional, this annual convening in August prompts me to reflect not only on the financial and political contributions that Black communities up and down the socioeconomic ladder have made to a democratic society. It also encourages me to rethink the definition of philanthropy itself.

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2024 Nonprofit Voter Guide

MNA Association

We also know that partnering with government and the public sector is critical to advance our missions and build thriving communities. My wife, Carmen, and I believe strongly in giving back to the community and state that helped us succeed, and have been fortunate to support many outstanding Montana charities.

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From Food Pantry to Urban Farming: Food Justice Lessons from Camden

NonProfit Quarterly

Dismantling barriers to food access requires clear strategies and methodologies that inform funding, drive policy, and guide community-based initiatives. While the answers remain complicated, we must use our collective power and community agency to address our needs. A Camden community vision emerges.

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