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For Good Health: The Power of Belonging in Green Spaces
For Good Health: The Power of Belonging in Green Spaces
Chronic disinvestment and a lack of access to public green spaces have led to poorer health outcomes for children and adults in Black and Brown communities. It's time to take action.
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ESG Backlash Will Affect the Future of Philanthropy and Impact Investing
ESG Backlash Will Affect the Future of Philanthropy and Impact Investing
Voices from across sectors are questioning how useful or fair ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standards are. The debate will likely affect the future of philanthropy.
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Will Philanthropy Stay Focused on Racial Equity?
Will Philanthropy Stay Focused on Racial Equity?
As Teri Behrens explains, it's too early to tell whether philanthropy’s commitments to racial equity and social justice represent a real turning point, or simply a "trend."
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Fundraisers in Africa Should Look to the
Fundraisers in Africa Should Look to the "Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid"
As Sarah Archer and Andrew Wigley from the University of Cape Town argue, those “at the bottom of the pyramid” are a major philanthropic force in Africa whose potential should not be overlooked.
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Fresh Takes on Sector Change and Challenges
Fresh Takes on Sector Change and Challenges
This issue of The Foundation Review addresses many of the major challenges that persist across the sector, from managing strategic shifts to the use of media to human resources.
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11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023
Our 2023 Trends report examines topics including collaborative funding, data accessibility, ESG, unionization, nonprofit new media, mission accountability, and more.
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The Public is Holding Nonprofits Accountable to Living Their Mission and Values
The Public is Holding Nonprofits Accountable to Living Their Mission and Values
Methods for holding a nonprofit accountable — for their actions, fiscal choices, community relationships, etc. — have not always been clear, accessible, or publicized. That seems to be changing now.
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IRS Delays and Other Barriers to Data Mean Real Risks for Nonprofits
IRS Delays and Other Barriers to Data Mean Real Risks for Nonprofits
Pandemic-driven delays in processing and release, as well as challenges in the data ecosystem itself are putting previous data accessibility gains in jeopardy.
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More Nonprofit Employees are Moving to Unionize
More Nonprofit Employees are Moving to Unionize
After decades of declining enrollment, organized labor is back on workers’ minds — including in the nonprofit sector — as staff see unionization as a pathway to better pay, greater wellbeing, and increased equity.
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Policymakers are Paying Increasing Attention to Moving More Money Faster
Policymakers are Paying Increasing Attention to Moving More Money Faster
The U.S. Congress appears increasingly interested in philanthropy’s spending habits — from donor-advised funds and foundation payout rates to the influence and reach of wealthy individual philanthropists.
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Tue March 28
Lead with Strengths: Using CliftonStrengths to Maximize Potential
Join Mandy Sharp Eizinger, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, to explore your individual CliftonStrengths profile and learn how to use a strengths-based approach for greater potential in your career.
1:00 pm
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Wed March 29
Mental Health Crisis & Suicide Prevention
FREE! Join this virtual session to learn about efforts to bring mental health crisis and suicide prevention support and services to the West Michigan community, as well as how to access and navigate community resources for you and your employees.
12:00 pm
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Wed March 29
Imposter Syndrome: Creating a Community of Care for Full Flourishing
Join us to explore community-building strategies to help you combat imposter syndrome in your personal and professional life, as well as help you be an upstander and change agent to help others mitigate feelings of imposterism.
1:00 pm
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In the News
Sun March 12
Nonprofits explore non-traditional leadership structures to avoid burnout, grow diversity
Source: MiBiz
Fri March 3
Guests Tamela Spicer & Mandy Sharp Eizinger Discuss Nonprofit Clinic on April 19
Source: WGVU Morning Show
Wed March 1
How Leaders Can Help Fundraisers Avoid Burnout
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Wed March 1
Rest Can Help Fundraisers Get off the Road to Burnout
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy