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Medical Ship Docks in Sierra Leone for Free Surgeries and Training

NonProfit Quarterly

In August 2024, the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, docked at the port of Freetown for a 10-month field service to provide surgical operations and educational training by invitation of the government of Sierra Leone. In Sierra Leone, for example, the nonprofit is currently serving a majority-Muslim population.

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Innovating to Address the Systemic Drivers of Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

She also lives in a food desert, which makes getting nutritious and affordable food difficult. The nearest fresh food grocer is three miles away, across the 101 freeway. She can afford one big shopping trip in the month and at the end of the month she visits the local food pantry to subsidize until she gets her next paycheck.

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How to Form and Use an Advisory Board for Your Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility.

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Dismantling the Land Theft System: A Land Back Vision for Philanthropy

NonProfit Quarterly

Community-driven solutions to persistent racial injustice, environmental degradation, and the lack of housing, food security, healthcare, and more can only happen when communities themselves are given the time, space, and resources needed to directly impact their people. In Utah, the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition is managing lands.

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Weathering the Storm: Disaster Philanthropy that Builds Stronger, More Equitable Communities

NonProfit Quarterly

Low-income individuals live with higher rates of chronic disease , are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards , have substandard housing, and often lack access to nutritious foods and adequate medical care. For example, CDP dispersed several resiliency-related grants to underserved Texas communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

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The Future of Telemedicine in Remote Diagnostics

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Future of Telemedicine in Remote Diagnostics Telemedicine has emerged as a revolutionary development in the healthcare sector, especially in remote diagnostics. As advancements in technology continue to evolve, the future of telemedicine in remote diagnostics holds immense potential to further transform healthcare delivery.

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2023 Legislative Session: A Recap

MNA Association

TLDR; Many anti-nonprofit proposals this session stemmed from negative perceptions of nonprofits. Finally, we are still awaiting the governor’s signature on issues critical to the nonprofit workforce: the Best Beginnings scholarship program and closing the Medicaid Provider Rate gap. Read along for the full details.