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Local Militias Step into Government Gaps

NonProfit Quarterly

In recent years, the group, labeled by the Southern Poverty Law Center as right-wing extremists , has been painting a different picture of itself—as a disaster relief organization. Another member also pled guilty to obstruction in connection to January 6th in early June. The militia has two operation camps, one of which is in Sasabe.

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How Water.org Adapted Their Social Media Content Strategy in Response to COVID-19

Nonprofit Tech for Good

They also worked with the organization’s leadership to craft articles on how Water.org and its partners work to empower people in poverty with safe water to protect and save lives. The team worked with in-country staff and partners to create content for users to see the real-time impact COVID-19 is having in the countries where they work.

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Muslim Giving 101: An Introduction for Fundraisers & Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Rafia Khader , Program Manager at the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and Managing Editor of the Journal of Muslim Philanthropy & Civil Society. After giving to mosques, the second highest category of giving is toward domestic poverty alleviation and education. This is comparable with other faith groups in the U.S.

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Announcing… 31 New Favorite Nonprofits for 2013!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The Population Council conducts research worldwide to improve policies, programs, and products in three areas: HIV and AIDS; poverty, gender, and youth; and reproductive health. National MS Society :: @ MSSociety. Southern Poverty Law Center :: @ SPLCenter. Population Council :: @ Pop_Council.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Women’s Empowerment Organizations

Bloomerang

This foundation focuses on Civil Society, Education, Environment and the Flint Area.The Foundation seeks to fulfill its mission of supporting efforts that promote a just, equitable, and sustainable society. Areas served: California. Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Areas served: US with a focus on the Great Lakes region.

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How to Build a Culture of Organizing: A Conversation with Marshall Ganz

NonProfit Quarterly

From the roots of racial capitalism to the psychic toll of poverty, from resource wars to popular uprisings, the interviews in this column focus on how to write about the myriad causes of oppression and the organized desire for a better world. MG: There is an interdependence between our political structures and our civil society structures.

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The Hard Problems: A Resilient Civil Society To Face What’s Next

The NonProfit Times

(Photo By Deposit Photos) By Marnie Webb From the frontlines of disaster relief to the forefront of technological innovation, civil society organizations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. What does this mean for civil society in the coming year? These new models are driving a proliferation of platforms.