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Honoring Our Ancestors and Restoring Black Land: A Black Farmers Hub Story

NonProfit Quarterly

This article is part of Black Food Sovereignty: Stories from the Field , a series co-produced by Frontline Solutions and NPQ. How does a community come together to build community wealth and advance Black food sovereignty? A little over two years ago, Black food advocates came together in Raleigh to form the Black Farmers’ Hub.

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What Malawi Farmers Can Teach the United States

NonProfit Quarterly

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO), over 1.6 Food Production Challenges It is difficult for most households to produce enough food without fertilizer application in Malawi. Shortages and high prices of fertilizer affect the entire food supply chain.

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Supporting Black-Led Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

Address “the direct needs of Black communities by focusing on issues related to poverty and economic security,” including health, financial literacy and economic wellness, food insecurity, workforce development, education and youth development (11).

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. are fundraising or selling items to raise money (36%), preparing or distributing food (34%), collecting and distributing goods or clothing (26.5%), and mentoring youths (26%).

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Creating a Monthly Giving Program: Tips for Nonprofits

Bloomerang

We want to increase our monthly giving program retention rate by at least 20%. You might say that their one-time donation helps provide fresh produce for a family of four for just one month, but contributing an ongoing monthly donation can help that same family access healthy food year-round. Connect the program to direct impact.

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5 takeaways on why gender equity matters across issue areas 

Candid

By focusing on women, health funders can improve not only women’s lives but also their workforce participation, enabling them to lift their families out of poverty. In the area of agriculture, women produce 60% to 80% of food crops in low-income countries.

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Drive Your Nonprofit’s Mission by Investing in Your People

Blue Avocado

Employees might need alternative cash flow or live close to poverty, which is especially difficult for employees with lived experiences. What if, instead, we measured nonprofits by retention, their willingness to use reserves for salary increases (excluding bonuses), and the number of employees living above the poverty line?

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