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Digital Public Policy: New Priorities for Nonprofits

Philanthropy 2173

Photo by Kier in Sight on Unsplash Proud to say this article, " Digital Public Policy: New Priorities for Nonprofits " has just been published. Just as digital practices and public policy shape online expression and assembly, civil society also shape digital practices and policies.

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How to Build a Just and Effective Public Sector Workforce System

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Photo by Desola Lanre-Ologun on Unsplash Recent worker polling confirms that even in a low-unemployment economy, workers feel vulnerableand they feel that public policy does not serve them, including the nations system of workforce development. Convene diverse stakeholders with the intent to listen and build.

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Building an Economy with Purpose: The Transformative Potential of Baby Bonds

NonProfit Quarterly

Extensive research shows that public policy can shape economic outcomes. The public can demand economic policies that benefit the broader population. A key question becomes: What kind of economic policies should the public demand? Wealth is a fundamental measure of stability and opportunity.

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From Impact Investing to “Impact-First” Investing—What Is the Field Learning?

NonProfit Quarterly

An impact-first approach to investing requires [investors who are]willing to accept below-market-rate returns. In other words, for these funds to work, a large enough number of investors must be willing to accept below-market-rate returns. Grants, in short, are not simply desirable, they are a necessary part of the model.

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Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Nicole Gustafson

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Educational Ministries from Houghton College in 2008 and graduated from SUNY Empire State College with a Master of Arts in Social and Public Policy in December of 2020. The post Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Nicole Gustafson appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

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Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Elizabeth Leslie

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Elizabeth Leslie is the Communications Manager for the League of Women Voters of California, a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Encouraging Human Creativity in the AI-Powered Future

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Thats why, in public policy circles, we must nurture and reward innovation in as well as from AI. Strong patent protections encourage scientists and institutions to undertake risky new research and bring resulting products to market. Throughout this processimproving, applying, and using AIthe human element is essential.