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Amending the U.S. Constitution: How Article V Gives Power to the States #cos #conventionofstates #conventionofstatesnow FULL VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/dh2Aqz2T Follow us: https://lnkd.in/dgdVVveY https://lnkd.in/dS2CRBBN Learn how the nonpartisan grassroots organization is using Article V to propose amendments by rallying thirty-four states. Discover the process and the impact it will have on all fifty states. #ConstitutionAmendment #GrassrootsOrganization #ArticleV #PowerToTheStates #AmendingAmerica #PoliticalReform #NonprofitAction #StatePower #DemocracyMatters #UnitedStatesGovernment

🌟 Transforming Nonprofits: MacKenzie Scott’s Unforeseen Impact 🌟 In recent months, I’ve engaged with several nonprofits that report an extraordinary surge in their budgets—an unexpected anomaly in a year that defies convention. The common thread? #MacKenzieScott 's unanticipated philanthropic contributions. These contributions were so substantial that they eclipsed previous giving and are likely to shape future giving as well. An excellent analysis provided by #PanoramaGlobal 's “Analyzing MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Open Call” provides some key insights. ⬆ Unexpectedly Generous Awards: While initial expectations pointed to 250 nonprofits being eligible for $1 million, a fortunate 279 organizations received a remarkable $2 million each. Scott’s generosity exceeded all projections, benefiting a diverse range of community-driven initiatives. ⚖ Focus on Equity & Democracy: Nearly three-quarters of the grantees demonstrated a clear commitment to Equity and Justice, with a strong emphasis on racial equity. Additionally, funding for democracy programs saw a notable increase compared to previous rounds. 🎁 Impactful Grants for Smaller Organizations: Scott’s gifts of $2 million have had an outsized impact on smaller nonprofits with budgets ranging from $1 million to $5 million. These organizations constitute only 5% of all nonprofits in the US, making a $1-$2 million gift truly transformational. #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #Changemakers https://lnkd.in/efTzGa86

The Union Pacific Foundation is prioritizing funding for direct services and efforts that build the capacity of organizations! 💪 Grant awards range from $5,000 to $30,000. Throughout its existence, the success of Union Pacific's business has been inextricably linked to the economic and community wellbeing of cities and towns across the nation. The foundation takes pride in the role they have played in helping communities thrive and believe the impact they can have on local communities is greatest when it is authentic to their history and reflective of the diverse company they are today. As such, they have carefully aligned their Local Grants cause areas to their company's unique heritage, strengths, and assets. Priorities & Objectives Updated for the 2024 Grant Cycle: 1) Community Vitality 2) Safety 3) Workforce Development 4) Environmental Sustainability Within each focus area, they aim to support programs and organizations working to advance the diversity, equity and inclusion of underrepresented populations within the local context and issue areas addressed. 📬 To learn more about this and more grant opportunities, subscribe to our IECC Grant Bulletin at ieccnonprofit.org #UnionPacific #UnionPacificFoundation #Foundation #Grant #GrantBulletin #IECC #Funding

Top 5 Weekly News   Dear clients and friends.   We continue with our journal of relevant news for your assessment and knowledge.   Happy to discuss further, as convenient.   Count on us always!   @F&C Consulting Group | Global Team NEWS: 1.- Colombia: Chambers of commerce and foreign non-profit entities have until 2025 to implement their PTEE and SAGRILAFT. https://shorturl.at/gAOSp   2.- Companies that do not pay profit-sharing bonuses may be fined up to 542,000 MXN. https://shorturl.at/8SU6H   3.- China takes nascent steps towards sourcing sustainable farm products. https://shorturl.at/fCD0Y   4.- Justice Department Sues Oklahoma City Public Schools to Protect Servicemember Reemployment Rights. https://shorturl.at/p8bIu   5.- Experts express skepticism toward ‘challenging’ SFO strategy. https://shorturl.at/ttize

***Grant funding for Latinx serving organizations in Greater Boston*** Deadline to apply: Oct 21, 2024 Link for info and to apply: https://lnkd.in/etq_gYi2 The @Latino Equity fund seeks applications from community nonprofits within The The Boston Foundation's catchment area, who are working towards the advancement of Latinos by creating: 1) economic prosperity opportunities or 2) addressing health disparities and 3) well-being

Highlights from our #2024PractitionersGathering. Discussion today focused on the importance of transparency and the shrinking public trust in government, media, and non-profits. The Practitioner Institute started with a presentation from Kevval Hanna of the Edelman Trust Institute on their Trust Barometer (https://lnkd.in/eC7hstpx). We were joined by Stacey Abrams and by Denis Moynihan co-founder of Democracy Now! Amy Domini a pioneer of #EthicalInvesting, reminded us: “knowledge leads to social change, and that’s the foundation on which this field needs to grow.” As a network of values aligned investors, it was a call to action to do more to build a vibrant civil society and healthy democracy.

Given recent events, the impact of expanding disclosure requirements, potentially on Form 990 for private foundations, could be helpful as donors seek data points to measure the effectivenes of 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organizations. Also, Private Foundations navigating important causes in volatile regions can equally benefit from financial transparency and KPI metrics to help verify that NGO's are following appropriate international rules. #FinancialTransparency #PrivateFoundations #Form990 #KPIs The Rockefeller Brothers Fund contribution to Social Justice Whitewashing: https://lnkd.in/eBKCAmXE How expanding Form 990 IRS disclosures can reduce antisemitism on college campuses: https://lnkd.in/eWJWebAV

According to the 2024 Trends Report (by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism & Nic Newman) "Subscriptions/memberships" are the most important revenue stream for digital publishers. This may not reflect Central European realities yet, but things are heading in this direction. The report also shows the increasing importance of philanthropic funds (grants), here CE is probably ahead of the global curve. You can read more about these topics and browse through 9 million euros worth of active grant calls for CE publishers here ---> https://lnkd.in/dwztaPad

A non-government or nonprofit organization should stand on its feet. The non profit organization is an entity that has its own frame. It is set up to be resilience in dynamic and uncertain world. It prepares the necessity of becoming an organization that can hold to crisis, political intervention, economy downfall, etc. WIGTA is established by its woman leader and founder who in charge of its own destiny and objectives. The founder has made a wise selection to strategize for future impacts and navigate through them which involve own cost, financial, risk factors such the administrative cost like the volunteers allowance, utilities, rental, etc. WIGTA avoids having political intervention, that is predicted to create misconception and misinformation that appears during the activities. WIGTA develop own policies, rules and regulations that are clearly made. These policies thus are accepted and understandable by our members, partners and stakeholders.