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What megadonors miss about health-focused nonprofits 

Candid

More recently, MacKenzie Scott gave Allyson Felix $20 million in support of her efforts to improve Black maternal health. Opportunities for helping established health-focused nonprofits scale To continue their work, innovate, and scale proven solutions, these nonprofits require sustainable and flexible funding.

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Meet Chicago’s Keenen Stevenson: Advocate for Social Change and Youth Empowerment

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

It was here that he began to understand the complexities of social service and its intersection with human service, education, and mental health. “Becoming a social worker was never part of my plan, not even close,” he admitted. Working with youth, particularly those in the D.C. ” he said.

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Balancing Mental Health in Nonprofit Marketing

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

If you’re like many nonprofit marketers I know, you’re all about making a positive impact in the world through your work. To truly serve our missions and industry, we must prioritize our health and resilience. Because when it comes down to it, our most valuable asset is our mental health.

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11 Holiday Gifts for Nonprofit Marketers & Fundraisers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit marketers and fundraisers spend all year focused on inspiring others to give and the holiday season is a good time to show your appreciation. 4) Notebook [$19] Sold by WTF/Notebooks : Some of the best digital marketers and fundraisers still brainstorm ideas by hand. Tis’ the season to give!

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How Global Talent Enriches a Global Health Organization

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Vital Strategies, the New York-based public health nonprofit I’ve led for the past two decades, employs nearly 400 people in 16 countries. At Vital Strategies, we consider our global diversity to be our strength, and a powerful asset in our mission to reimagine public health for everyone. Did you enjoy this story?

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What to Do on Your Mental Health Day

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

I was a big proponent on mental health days even before the past two years happened. First off, mental health days are not for you to avoid your boss after you made a mistake or just don’t feel like listening to your co-workers. Answer “yes” to any of these and you need to keep reading… Scheduling a Mental Health Day.

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Do You Need to Take a Mental Health Day from Your Nonprofit?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

PLEASE NOTE: The purpose of this article is to help those who do not normally think about their mental health and remind those of us who already deal with issues to pay attention to signs we may be burning out and need a break from work. Anyway, no matter your age, your mental health should be as important as your physical health.

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