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Lessons From Debby: 5 Things Before Severe Weather Hits

The NonProfit Times

Hurricane Debby left downtowns from Savannah, Georgia to Annapolis, Maryland under water as it came ashore and stayed like an unwanted relative who won’t leave your home after a couple of days stretched into a couple of weeks. But is flooding covered under a typical commercial insurance policy?

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Following Through on Climate Commitments After COP26

Saleforce Nonprofit

From the Malala Fund to the University of Maryland to LEGO, the momentum for climate-related change is just beginning — led by insights from children, women and girls, engineers, and investors. University of Maryland. We are seeing a changing tide of those who care and are, as a result, getting involved. World Wildlife Fund.

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What Does It Take to Become a Great VP of Advancement?

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White holds a doctorate in higher education and public policy, but jokes that his role demands an even deeper background. “I See how University of Maryland coaches next-gen fundraising leaders. Our onboarding and training will help them be a successful fundraiser, no matter their background.”

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New on SSIR: Effects of Joining the Conversation

Amy Sample Ward

The Hatcher Group , a Maryland-based public affairs and communications firm, released a great report this past Fall called New Media & Social Change: How Nonprofits are Using Web-based Technologies to Reach Their Goals (PDF). Joining the conversation is incredibly important if these organizations expect to change policy and change minds.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

They believe that the most innovative and effective policies and strategies emanate from educators engaged in authentic partnership with policymakers, students, parents, and others who are committed to educational equity, excellence, and opportunity. Areas served: Baltimore/Maryland. Areas served: Illinois. The Boston Foundation.

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TechSoup Member Organizations Doing Great Work During Hard Times

Tech Soup

It provides policy analysis and advocacy, institutional organizing, training development, and strategic communications. House of Ruth Maryland provides services to domestic violence victims and works to change attitudes that contribute to domestic violence. Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition — Boston.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

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Funder coalitions working at the city or state level can pool their resources to support data and research that backs policy change. Serini Foundation and Leigh Adams of the Ausherman Family Foundation—have been catalyzing and leading a funders’ group in Frederick, Maryland. 6) Funding or Engaging in Advocacy .