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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

Candid

It will take the affected communities years to recover. It also hit manufactured housing communities, home to many in the tourism and service industries that drive the states economy. Hardest hit by flooding was the Central Appalachia region, where years of disinvestment by government and philanthropy left the region ill prepared.

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Here’s How Philanthropy Will Fix Declining Empathy

The NonProfit Times

Yet, philanthropy endures. Philanthropy will no longer remain confined to a wealthy elite but will transform into a shared, lived experience for people across the economic spectrum. Philanthropy will no longer remain confined to a wealthy elite but will transform into a shared, lived experience for people across the economic spectrum.

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The power of corporate philanthropy to engage employees

Fast Company Tech

The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. When the need is vast, the priorities unclear, how do people, communities, and organizations decide where to donate? Where to donate?

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Supporting Native communities is about listening and relationships

Candid

The Northwest Area Foundation has been a longtime funder of Native communities. We’ve come to understand that Native communities need to determine their own futures, not funders. The commitment is an intentional public pledge to stand alongside Native communities. It’s the relationship that matters most to Native communities.

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Rising together: Supporting boys, men, and all communities 

Candid

I felt this was an important moment for philanthropy. Increasing support for men and boysalongside ongoing investments in women and girlscould strengthen efforts to address diverse community needs. Men and women together provide and care for our families, staff our companies and sustain our communities. We canand mustdo both.

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Everyday Philanthropy: The Power and Joy of Giving Back

NonProfit PRO

As nonprofit leaders and their teams know all too well, every gift matters and makes a difference to the communities nonprofits serve. But philanthropy isn’t limited to giving money. There are many ways to be a philanthropist and advance the causes that are important to you.

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The Rise of Community Health Workers: A Best Practice for Modern Community Benefit Initiatives

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Healthcare delivery has evolved since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, prompting health systems to find more effective ways to serve their communities and address identified health needs. Enter the community health worker. What is a Community Health Worker? What is a Community Health Worker?