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Financier Len Blavatnik Gives Yale $40 Million to Develop New Health Technologies

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento Christopher Capozziello, The New York Times, Redux Yale University will use a $40 million gift to expand a life-sciences center that focuses on early-stage research and the development of new biomedical products and health technologies through the support of start-up businesses and industry partnerships.

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Toxic Productivity: Is There Such a Thing as Being Too Productive? #NPCOMMLIFE

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

We talk a lot about productivity especially as part of this #NPCOMLIFE series. Tips for being productive are sought out across all industries. They are often labeled as productivity tips or advice. But is there such a thing as being “too” productive? This is where “toxic productivity” comes in.

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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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Post-Election Reflections for Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit Leadership Center

Promoting respectful discourse and inclusive decision-making can be productive in itself. Whether it’s ensuring equitable access to health care, supporting education, prioritizing affordable housing, enjoying the arts, or building a sustainable environment, focusing on shared values and mutual goals can bridge divides.

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Let’s Talk About Mental Health Days #NPCOMMLife

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

PLEASE NOTE: This article is not suggesting that if you suffer from depression or anxiety or other mental health issues that all you need is a mental health day to fix it. A lot of you won’t even leave your desk for lunch let alone leave the office for a whole day for a “mental health” break.

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“Forever Chemicals” Are Endangering Our Collective Health

NonProfit Quarterly

Through a series of tests, for which Hansen was heavily scrutinized inside the corporation, she eventually discovered that the wide-reaching contamination began, according to an article in ProPublica , “after the company started selling products that contained them.” The forever chemicals represent a large number of substances.

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How Letting a Super Supporter Take the Reins Helped a College Raise Money, Reach New Donors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The donor organized an interactive mystery play to teach people about public health — and she invited people in her network to take part.

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