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Closing racial wealth gaps with community land trusts 

Candid

These trends are a direct result of the “redlining” of communities of color for generations, which prevented investment dollars from improving those communities and encouraging homeownership. Many of these cities are tackling the issue of housing and homeownership to create a more equitable economy in their communities.

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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

Blue Avocado

As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Instead, they serve as partners in your work, representing the community you serve and even boosting the productivity of your workforce.

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

.orgSource

Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. Nancy’s Story “Working with public institutions was especially important during the early days,” Nancy recalled. “We The goals were to talk about the great things that restaurants do in their communities.

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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. We educate participants on the historical significance of public lands, unearthing long-omitted perspectives.

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Using data to make LGBTQ+ elders and their needs visible 

Candid

Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. How well are we equitably responding to the needs of the most underserved and marginalized members of the elder LGBTQ+ community? What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? Has engaging in SAGE programs improved the lives of our constituents?

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

sgEngage

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Public Policy and SOX: Pricey or Priceless!

ASU Lodestar Center

It is not often that public policy intended for the publicly traded-corporate world directly impacts the nonprofit corporate world. These require policies covering whistle-blower protections and document preservation. Conflict of interest policy. Whistle-blower protection policy*. Document preservation policy*.

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