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Holiday ‘ugly sweaters’ can earn donations for nonprofits
What nonprofit wouldn’t love a way to combine holiday fun with fundraising and corporate partnerships?
NeighborWorks network member Homeport, in Columbus, Ohio, has developed a successful way to do that and has agreed to share its secret.
It was the first day of the kickoff of four new “learning communities” for network members organized by NeighborWorks America. The opening ice breaker asked each participant to share something that 1) he or she knows and 2) would like to learn.
Engage next-gen leaders with young-professionals board
Nonprofit boards of directors often are composed of senior-level professionals, with years of seasoning and experience. But how can the next generation be groomed today, enlisting their help in broadening community support? The Better Housing Coalition in Richmond, Virginia, answered this challenge by creating a young-professionals board.
San Francisco’s Chinatown faces a number of challenges, stemming back to its origins: Chinese immigrants to the city were often limited to living in the neighborhood due to discriminatory policies and practices, reinforced by a natural desire to seek out supportive environments. Over time, a strong sense of community developed. Today, however, residents face a constant threat of eviction and displacement due to San Francisco’s hot real estate market.
Johnny Carter: Leading by example
When he was first informed he’d been selected by NeighborWorks America for its Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership, 65-year-old Johnny Carter from rural Moorhead, Mississippi, was shocked. “I’ve never been in a leadership position,” he said.
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