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Building Community Through Soccer: Maigan T. Bridgette’s Story at Sporting Kansas City

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

With a passion for political science and social justice, she initially envisioned a career in law but found herself drawn to the nonprofit sector. “From the roaring crowds at Children’s Mercy Park to the grassroots initiatives fostering youth development, Sporting embodies the ethos of community engagement and empowerment.”

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Unlearning to Relearn: An Interview with Stephanie Bowman of Mothers Out Front

NonProfit Quarterly

So, I went to college at Hampton University and studied political science. That’s one of our theories of change, as there’s no stronger conviction than a mother defending her children. Even if you aren’t a mother, you may be an aunt or have children in your life that are very important to you.

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Webinar: 10 Ways to Supercharge Your Online Fundraising Campaigns

Care2

Ghazal manages the North American offices of Engaging Networks, a global eCRM software company, servicing organizations such as Oxfam, Save the Children, PETA, World Vision, CARE, Humane Society International, and many more. About the Presenters: Ghazal Vaghedi -- Head of Market Development - North America, Engaging Networks.

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Activating Loving-Awareness

NonProfit Quarterly

We are at an incredible inflection point right now as a species, and all of our actions to heal ourselves and the planet have immense repercussions for our children and grandchildren. Our ability to develop greater loving-awareness just might make the difference between our survival as a species or not.

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Trust Is The Best Currency: CEO, Founder Stamps Approval on Products for Parents

Fundraising Leadership

shopsmarter ” In her early years of entrepreneurship after graduating from York University in 1994 with a double degree in mass communications and political science, Vinderine, who stands just under 5 feet tall, says she endured not only gender bias, but height bias when connecting with funders and clients in person. “As

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The United Nations’ Innovation Learning Journey

Stanford Social Innovation Review

While local organizations and the public sector are vital in tackling these overlapping crises, an often under-discussed arena of innovation is the role of the United Nations (UN) and its related agencies—the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and so on.

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What Does It Mean to Dismantle Racial Capitalism Anyway?

NonProfit Quarterly

All of our children are well fed, and everyone has dental, medical, and mental healthcare. Robinson, a professor of political science and Black studies. Flint, MI, has clean water and kids aren’t poisoned by lead. All of our communities have fresh, potable water, and our lakes and rivers aren’t polluted.