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The settlement of a case that would have tested whether charities can make grants based on race — and perhaps put the decision before the Supreme Court — has left the issue in a legal gray zone. By Alex Daniels Rebecca Blackwell/AP Co-founders the Fearless Fund Arian Simone, center left, and Ayana Parsons, center right, speak to journalists outside the James Lawrence King Federal Building in Miami after a hearing in January.
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Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
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The NIO Summit 2024 is just around the corner, and it’s going to be a jam-packed conference full of valuable insights for nonprofit organizations like yours. With a great lineup of speakers, networking sessions, and practical workshops, you’ll leave inspired and equipped to take your nonprofit to new heights. But before the summit kicks off, […] The post 2024 NIO Summit: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
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