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Government grants and contracts are the second largest sources of funding for non-profits. and "when the availability of public funding for nonprofits decreases, the communities nonprofits serve feel the effects,” according to a mid-October report from the Urban Institute. The report takes a deep dive into trends in the relationship between governments and nonprofits, and some of its findings were startling. For example: * “Many nonprofits that discussed government funding did not go on to seek or apply for it." * "Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits were more likely than human services and other nonprofits to seek or apply for government grants and/or contracts at any level of government. They were also more likely than health and other nonprofits to receive them." * "Nonprofits that receive government funding were more likely than those that do not to participate in advocacy (60 versus 42 percent), public education (78 versus 63 percent), and voter engagement (23 versus 9 percent) in 2022–2023." For more details from this important report click here: https://lnkd.in/dCr48zF9 Katie Smith Linda A. Hannah Martin Laura Tomasko Elizabeth T. Boris Jesse Lecy Lewis Faulk Mirae Kim National Council of Nonprofits Nonprofits First LinkedIn for Nonprofits GuideStar The NonProfit Times Philanthropy News Digest Philanthropy News Network Civic Initiatives Mike Thornton, CPPO Karen Babington Hatten, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, CPM

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What could the #election of Donald Trump as president in November mean for the Inflation Reduction Act, which marks the nation’s largest-ever investment in #climate action? Could the new administration withhold or reallocate unspent money — or even claw back funds that have already been awarded to states, cities, nonprofits and others to fight and adapt to climate change? Sabin Center for Climate Change Law experts offer their insight in my recent story for Smart Cities Dive:

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This #podcast with Ben Kittelson of ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders was a fun one to do -- and timely to share on #EarthDay. We all come to our careers in different ways. Mine was definitely a windy path: most of it as a fed at US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, plus some time in the nonprofit sector at AARP and now National Housing Trust. This podcast conversation wove together all of that in a discussion of why and how we need to center the needs of older adults in our #climateresilience planning. TL/DR: 1. Older adults are disproportionately impacted by climate change; we need to acknowledge that and work backwards from there in our planning. 2. Doesn't matter what we term we use (#smartgrowth, #sustainablecommunities, #agefriendly), the solutions require better land use decisions about housing, transportation, infrastructure and more. 3. It's all about busting down silos and working across disciplines to get to more integrated solutions that can be applied at the community scale. https://lnkd.in/ekg9n_WW #equity #ittakesaplanner Thanks to Ben and ELGL for the opportunity!

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While the escalation in the #MiddleEast and the tensions in the #IndoPacific remain at the top of the US and international #ForeignPolicy agenda,, The Washington Outsider #Report on Coalition Radio held a timely discussion with Jason M. O. who has both professional and academic experience in both areas, to discuss the relationship between the region, the common threats, and whether resolving some of the conflicts in the #MiddleEast could have a positive impact on the #IndoPacific. We talk about how making the #MiddleEast a safer place through integration could create a point of stability and put an end to the triangulation between #China, #Russia, and #Iran. We talk about educational gaps and lapses and the importance of having an #AbrahamAccords type framework in the US higher education to be able to work with other regions. We talk about the proliferation of false, distorted, and Islamist narratives about the history of the region. We delve into US #foreignpolicy and why judicious exercise of power in both regions could both deter enemies and inspire allies. We discuss various strategies of dealing with threats - should we be supporting independence movements in #China, #Russia, or #Iran? OR should we be more focused on building up our allies and investing into the #strategy of common #defense? Can a renewed relationship with Middle Eastern states create a buffer against the unwelcome #Beijing influence? And so much more.... Don't miss the full long but thorough discussion on some of the most important geopolitical dilemmas the world is facing today! #military #security #defense #MiddleEast #ArabWorld #thegulf #GCC #Qatar #UAE #UnitedArabEmirates #Bahrain #KSA #SaudiArabia #Gaza #Hamas #Iraq #Lebanon #Hizbullah #Morocco #africa #northafrica #Egypt #Jordan #peacebuilding #peacemaking #conflictresolution #conflictmanagement #terrorism #counterterrorism #extremism #counterextremism #education #China #foreignaffairs #diplomacy #geopolitics #strategy

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Re-upping this video about project 2025 and the climate implication of a second Trump administration:

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A LinkedIn nudge: Setting the scene is as enjoyable as standing on the stage. I don't always do a 3 [3 slides, 3 minutes, 3 signals] at Futures Friends, but sometimes I join the speaker party. So, here are my 333s for the Fall edition, served with a side of vulnerability [24, you were hard]. Signal One: CARE [DEFICIT] We look like we’re thriving - don’t we? But just below the surface is an uncomfortable truth that our broken care systems are breaking us. - From Boomers taking care of the Silent generation - "Parental Leave" My ageing mother who almost broke me [turns out I'm not alone] - The complete disregard for the needs of working Mothers [yes, Mothers, they carry the heavier mental and emotional load - Zoe Scaman] - To our unwillingness to “share” our friends [what if they like each other more!] - The Atlantic But the good news is we’re talking about it - and in doing so, mirrors of sameness are reflecting back. We’re not alone - but we need a way forward to fix the broken. Signal Two: COMMUNITY [CURRENCY] Community takes investment—of your time, attention, and income. But this year, I “cashed in” on a decades-worth of human “I can’t do this alone” stocks—it turns out I’m a millionaire. We have the resources around us, - They are the grandparents who deserve payment too [yay Sweden!] - They are the cast members who witness grief and then redefine working hours on movie sets - They are women who forgo giving gifts and instead make meal trains for expectant mothers [TikTok is awash with kindness content if you look for it]. But you have to be willing to invest to cash out. Signal Three: COUNSELLING [EXPANDED] Community is NOT a replacement for therapy - and it doesn’t need to be traditional. Counselling is evolving to get as niche and novel as our needs. - From group therapy “Should I break up with the City?” sessions in Berlin - Amie Lin - Susie Vana, who specialises in mother-daughter relationships - Stylist Magazine - Self Space’s “Walk Club” aided by conversation prompts - To [FINALLY] therapists like Esther Perel unpacking one of our most vital support systems, our mates, via friendship x relationship sessions Support needs to shift to accommodate all of life’s chapters. Note: After every IRL FF, we purposely don't share what the speakers talked about outside the room—it's their [fill in the blank... curiosity, wonder, intrigue, or sighting] to share. Our next one is in January; I hope you come. Yes, you.

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We have three upcoming webinars at Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) - June 13, June 27 and July 11. All at 1pm Eastern. Great panelists and moderators to keep you updated on trends. https://lnkd.in/gXg59ZRW June 13 - Insurance and Mother Nature: How does losing insurance options affect disaster philanthropy? June 27 - Crisis Watch Webinar - U.S. severe weather: How funders can support recovery July 11 - #NoNaturalDisasters: Changing the narrative on disasters for philanthropy

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Latest: Can J.D. Vance help the little guy? - K. Polzer "Although vice presidents have little authoritative power, Vance’s presence and perspective will make it harder for Trump to straddle the political gap between Republican allegiance to Wall Street friendly neo-liberalism and the party’s newly stated commitment to increasing the share of the economic gains for low-to-middle income workers and families. "If he regains the presidency, Trump’s first major test in managing this political conflict may occur next year as Congress deals with expiration of 2017 tax-cut legislation that was the crowning achievement of his first administration. Corporations and high-income Americans have enjoyed the lion’s share of the Trump tax cuts. In contrast, people in the bottom half got what amounts to ‘walking around money.’  Revenue forgone by the tax cuts has played a role in driving up the national debt to levels that make it harder for Congress to maintain, or contemplate expanding, programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security that benefit working families..." https://lnkd.in/ecWw7D9B #JDVance #populism #GOP #inequality #workingclass #Trumppresidency #SocialSecurity #taxlegislation

Information tools are the true source of morality. My latest Substack post.

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"During election years, advertising spaces become battlegrounds of competing political messages.... Ad spending from political advertising alone is projected to increase by $12.32 billion this year, according to a report by research firm Insider Intelligence." But many social platforms have limited or banned political ads... and it's always changing. Pinterest, LinkedIn, Amazon, and TikTok are prohibiting political ads. Reddit is limiting political ads. Some recs to cut through the clutter: - Improve the quality of your ads - Content is king: Use compelling messaging and meaningful storytelling - Stay "on brand" and true to you - maintain consistent messaging, tone, and voice - Don't risk it all by chasing news cycles or trends that don't align with your company/org values and deviate from your brand identity - Focus on retention and engagement strategies to keep existing customers, advocates, or supporters engaged - Personalize your content to build and maintain a strong relationship with your base - Offer compelling offers, such as contests or incentives #ads #marketing #politics #election2024 #digital Shoreline Strategies LLC

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