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Issue Revolution Study Reveals Top 5 Social Issues Americans Want Companies to Support [Sponsored]

Selfish Giving

Combine all of these events with the fact that a Pew Research Center study last year found that only 2 out of 10 Americans say they trust the government in Washington, and it offers natural questions from social impact professionals like us: Have the last 12 months really changed our perspective on what social causes matter the most?

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What do you believe are the most critical areas for improvement to achieve your mission?

Blue Avocado

Because we choose not to be under the government’s thumb by acquiescing to the 501(c)(3) status game, we are generally not permitted to apply for grant funding. Kelly Boyett from Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange Expanding access to mental health resources, counseling, and crisis intervention.

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Is Employee Engagement Your Most Valuable Virtual Asset? [SPONSORED]

Selfish Giving

Teams of 12 to 15 partner with government, business, and civic leaders to address high–priority issues such as education, health, disaster preparedness, and economic development. Time Some might say that pro bono volunteerism is a cornerstone of communities around the globe.

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10 Emerging Trends in Online Communications and Fundraising to Watch in 2018

Nonprofit Tech for Good

67% of internet users live in countries where criticism of the government, military, or ruling family are subject to censorship. Instagram is the most detrimental social media for young people’s mental health , followed closely by Snapchat. Social media is hazardous to our physical health causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and text neck.

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Pivot to Purpose: Kathleen Turner Defines A Career of Risk and Service at Power Up

Fundraising Leadership

Speaking openly about her health concerns, Turner said she recently turned 70 and also suffered a leg fracture. . — @RealKTurner #femalephilanthropist #actorsforchange ” As a globally lauded and recognized celebrity, Turner said, “The other side of the fame coin is when what you say becomes too important.”

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America’s Broken Safety Net—and How to Address It: An Interview with Alissa Quart

NonProfit Quarterly

And in that story, federal government policies, such as the Homestead Act , had never helped them, even though of course they did. Two or three subjects in my book relied on it for school lunches, for medical care, all the stuff that again is not covered by health insurance. Go Fund Me is part of the dystopian social safety net.

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Can Nonprofits Escape Corporate Capture?

NonProfit Quarterly

At the same time, within this austerity framework, nonprofits increasingly fill holes in sectors ranging from education to healthcare to journalism to social services that we depend on the most and that have been receiving less and less government support. Nonprofits are a feature of tax law and corporate governance laws.