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What gives in Nebraska? The Buffett effect and a culture of giving 

Candid

When we look at which states receive the most charitable dollars per capita, Nebraska punches above its weight. Here we’ll look at what makes Nebraska stand out in the data—and why. Nebraska ranks 37th for population and 36th for the number of nonprofits. But unlike Nebraska, D.C. Did you know? Only Washington, D.C.—which

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Missouri voters backed stronger wage and sick leave laws—and then state Republicans repealed them

Fast Company Tech

In recent years, voters in Michigan, Missouri, and Nebraska overwhelmingly backed higher state minimum wages and guaranteed paid sick leave at the polls. As a working person, if I have money in my check, do I care if its from paid sick days or from hours that I worked? Residents votes should be honored.

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The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2025

Fast Company Tech

Unlike typical sustainability program funders and carbon credit firms that just move money around, ZFP collects funds directly and deploys them on projects it manages like a general contractor, ensuring their legitimacy. If scaled nationwide, this opt-out model could turn food and utility consumers into a vast revenue base.

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Easter Seals Nebraska Moves People and Information with Microsoft MapPoint

Tech Soup

Seals Nebraska has helped individuals with disabilities and special needs. to help operate its new transportation service line, Nebraska Mobility, and the. transportation services throughout Nebraska, by planning smarter, more direct. routes that save time and money for riders, medical offices, and community and.

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After raising $10M, Breeze breathes fresh air into a stagnant disability insurance market

TechCrunch

Enter Omaha, Nebraska-based Breeze , the company Nabity started in 2019 with Cody Leach to enable individuals to go online and complete in 10 minutes the application process to receive a personalized quote for either disability insurance or critical illness insurance. Why VCs are dumping money into insurance marketplaces.

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How America gives: Who funds what causes and where?

Candid

receives far more charitable dollars per capita than any other state, followed by Nebraska. economy and the amount of money flowing into the nonprofit sector. When adjusted for population, however, Washington, D.C., This suggests that certain areas, despite having smaller populations, have a thriving nonprofit sector.

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Little Giants, Big Money: Lessons in Social Media Fundraising From a Liberal Arts College

NonProfit Hub

I should know, because I chose to attend there despite living 600 miles away in Nebraska. The post Little Giants, Big Money: Lessons in Social Media Fundraising From a Liberal Arts College appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Indiana’s Wabash College flies under a lot of peoples’ radars. The best part? I felt great doing it.