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1% for the 99% Initiative At Marks Realty Group, we recognize that the top 1% of the wealthiest people in our country have a disproportionate share of capital, political influence, and the means of living a life of privilege and comfort, education, and health. As a result of this wealth inequality and in line with our ethos on beneficence, we established our 1% for the 99% Initiative which annually gives 1% of our total commission to nonprofits committed to making a difference in their local communities, with particular attention paid to social justice and environmental issues. We have selected the following three organizations as the recipients for 2024 of the 1% for the 99% Initiative: • Two Valleys Community Land Trust • Welcome Home Project • Canal Alliance If you would like to support such an initiative, let’s work together! jonathan@marksrealtygroup.com 415.307.0505 DRE#01447489 #WealthInequality #SocialImpact #CommunitySupport #1PercentForThe99Percent #MarksRealtyGroup #Beneficence #GiveBack #Nonprofit #SocialJustice #EnvironmentalIssues #SupportLocalCommunities #RealEstate #MakeADifference https://lnkd.in/g8ka_4B4

Together, let's take action. Policymakers, service providers, philanthropic organizations, community partners, and advocates play a crucial role in advancing equity, building trust, and fostering belonging in AANHPI communities. Find more calls to action in the Colorado Lotus Project report. #Equity #Belonging #AANHPICommunity https://lnkd.in/gpXAi4_A

With the help of United Way's Community Impact Grant, Side by Side was able to do wonderous things in Walworth County for families in need. What is Side by Side? Many people are struggling to make ends meet in our community. Whether it’s sickness, an accident, job loss, or another misfortune, your neighbors are faced with times when they can’t afford everyday living expenses. In fact, • More than 1,000 of every 7,000 households in Greater Lake Geneva earn less than $20,000 annually. • Nearly half (46 percent) of Lake Geneva grade school students qualify for reduced or free lunch. Fortunately, caring neighbors are all around to help volunteer and donate to make our mission a reality at Side by Side. We’re able to help with the short-term assistance people need to help overcome life’s challenges. Side by Side provides financial help to pay for rent/mortgage, utilities bills, or prescription costs. We also provide referrals to other community resources where people can get help. https://lnkd.in/gd2XBTcF #unitedway #walworthcountywi #communityimpact

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Is your nonprofit encountering opposition or finding a lack of support from influential people or groups in your area? Such challenges can be disheartening, but they don't have to be roadblocks to your mission. Tackling Resistance Head-On: The Bratton Group, LLC has extensive experience in helping nonprofits navigate and overcome opposition. We understand that facing resistance requires a strategic approach and resilience. Building Bridges: We can assist you in building bridges and finding common ground, even with those who initially oppose your efforts. Our aim is to turn opposition into opportunities for dialogue and understanding. Strengthening Your Position: With our support, your nonprofit can strengthen its position in the community, ensuring your voice is heard and your work is recognized. If your organization is dealing with opposition and needs guidance on how to move forward effectively, we are here to help. Visit us at https://buff.ly/3NEHEU3. #NonprofitChallenges #CommunitySupport #BrattonGroupLLC

I’ve been exploring how data shows up in other fields to compare it with corporate social impact data. ⏭ My observations contribute to Debunking or questioning some best practices 🤔 And Reinforcing others. 🏅 Reading about Mackenzie Scott’s latest round of giving isn’t far outside of corporate social impact. The story is told using big numbers. The big numbers are supplemented by examples of specific grantees giving the specifics of their work. That sounds pretty familiar. 😊 CNN / Business Insider / AP articles $ given ($640 million) # organizations applied (6,000) # organizations in top tier scores(279), $2M each # of organizations next tier (82), $1M each $ B, Scott’s fortune (36.2) $ given last year or last round $ budget to eligible ($1M and $5M) Similar to the incredible spike in some organizations' budgets in 2016, I'm curious how we will look back on Yield Giving's effects five years from now. 🔮 In the majority, the nonprofit sector responds to the issues created by our faulty and harmful systems. Responsive action doesn't create systemic change but it does make things better for people's lives. That's why I'm hopeful to hear stories of individual's lives changing ✨ because of these massive gifts, including the nonprofit staff themselves, but do not expect stories of systems change. 🏔 #CSR #philanthropy #corporatephilanthropy #measuretomanage #DataInsights #DataforGood

Considering working in the #nonprofit or #government sector? Meet #USCPrice alum Nicolas Rodriguez, MPA, a specialist at a youth homeless and foster care nonprofit. He shares his experience in the USC Price MPA Online program and how important it was to gain skills and knowledge that were immediately applicable to his field. “I think if anyone were to get into this program and if they find themselves in the nonprofit or government sector, that is such a much more enriching way to engage with the subject materials because you’re easily able to see how this relates to your current job.” Check out the rest of his Q&A here to learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/gKXBNx7T USC Online

If you haven’t heard of Foyers or the Foyer Foundation, and you want to know what they are all about, this Annual Report is a very good way to start! Have a read!!

Growing support for building social homes webinar - helpful recommendations to help you make your case. Sign-up to reserve your place. In partnership with Nationwide Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), FrameWorks UK will provide strategies that are proven to improve public understanding and support for building more social homes.  We'll help you: 1. develop your audiences’ understanding of what social homes are and why they matter   2. make the case for social homes by using explanations of how they prevent poverty and hardship   3. grow support for solutions to the shortage of social homes.  There will be a 40 minute presentation followed by the opportunity for questions. This is a free webinar that's ideal for people working in communications, policy or campaigning. Perfect for people from #charities #housingassociations or #localgovernment https://lnkd.in/eKBNTsvb

Urgent: Grounded Strategies Needs Your Help! 🚨 Grounded Strategies was recently hit with a devastating setback when their tool shed was broken into and essential tools were stolen. These tools are crucial for their work beautifying communities and improving public health, and puts their programs at risk. Please consider donating: https://lnkd.in/dyczCn7U #healthyandwholecommunities #landbanking #WestmorelandCounty #CommunityDevelopment #Empowerment #CommunityPlanning #HistoricPreservation #Revitalization #blight #blightremediation #revitalization #redevelopment #communitydevelopment #westmorelandcounty #community #redevelopmentauthority #localgovernment #ARPA #AmericanRescuePlanAct #demolition #westmorelandcountypa #Resilience #Wellbeing #StrategicDoing #Community #WestmorelandCounty #Revitalization #Development #CommunityRevitalization