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Nonprofits are a huge part of the EE community in our state. We step up for California every day by protecting our natural resources and supporting our local communities. It's time for California to step up for nonprofits with fair contracting. We urge the Newsom administration to pass the #NonprofitEquityInitiative: bills #SB336 #SB1246 #PassTheNonprofitEquityInitiative; #nonprofitequityinitiative #EnvironmentalEducation

These 2 practices can help us create a stronger civil society: There’s a lot that the private sector can do. In the wake of hurricanes striking across the Southeast this fall, nonprofit organizations played a vital role in delivering much needed aid to hard hit communities. Last month, nonprofits across the country took part in educating voter. They registered young people to vote, and encouraged broad participation in the democratic process. It’s especially clear today that participation in civil society—whether through giving or volunteering— is vital to the functioning of our national community and society. http://dlvr.it/TGr1ZW

55 pages is *always* too many pages for any type of funding. Maybe we should add page limits to grantmakers the same way they require character/word limits for grantees. #CrappyFundingPractices

Dear YOU: Is tomorrow a Fri-yay because it's Pay-day??? Would you consider using $25 of those dollars to support our local furniture mission, an organization that continues to help families in need at an exponential pace while working with less funds than before?! Think YOU wouldn't matter? My data analytics show that each post gets roughly 1,000 views, if I could even convince HALF of you that are skimming by this to take time to push a button and help, you'd literally be a part of the group that changes how many families can be helped next quarter! BE THE BETTER HALF! :) https://bit.ly/3xFkapZ

Collective action can lead to change. We’ve seen proof of it right here at FIRST UNITED. Just last week, the government announced proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act—addressing many of the issues and some of the suggested solutions outlined in our law reform platform. We consider this a win, not just for FIRST but for the one million people who rent homes across BC! But this couldn’t have been done without the hundreds of people who shared their eviction stories for our BC Eviction Mapping research. Or the hundreds of people who signed our petition to the Housing Minister. Or the donors who made this work possible. A small action by multiple individuals can make a great impact! Will you be part of making a change? Join us and hundreds of others by making a gift to support our life-saving programs this April. Give today at https://lnkd.in/g2-tN8ZB. We need to raise $50,000 by April 25 for our life-saving programs. Will you help us reach our goal? Click the link to see our progress. #DTES #CollectiveAction #BCEvictionMap

With holiday shopping, we know you’ve probably made a Target run or two (or ten) since we first announced we’re one of the nonprofits featured in Target Circle! Don't forget to cast those votes for Habitat by December 31 to help us raise money to support our affordable homeownership and home repair programs. Follow these easy steps to cast your vote: Step 1: Choose ‘My Target’ in the Target app or ‘Account’ on Target.com Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’ Step 3: Find us & vote

https://lnkd.in/e7j2ctvC Donors are the reason Stomping Ground has never and will never turn away a camper or a family for financial reasons. I do not know of ANY OTHER CAMP that does this. It’s hard to blame them because, for those camps, it is risky as hell! But not for us. We have put the price of camp in the hands of those we serve because it is equitable and just. The only reason why camp has the audacity to try this year after year is because of donors like you. We believe that you believe in Stomping Ground. Last year, over 50% of our campers experienced the magic of camp through our trust-based sliding scale. Your commitment to Camp Stomping Ground is a commitment to kids. You believe in their power and potential. You trust that when given the chance, they will change the world. Your support makes all of the difference. This year, our goal is to raise 150k to keep making this possible. We know it is possible. Today is Giving Tuesday. Let's kick it off right.

Imagine the power of a simple idea that has given the precious gift of a furnished home to 10,000 households. Beds, linen, lamps, furniture and other essentials to make a home. Kudos to everyone(past and present) involved in making the a reality. Let’s keep it going to the next 10,000 households. The Green Chair Project

Please take five minutes to read the latest piece by Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D for InnovateLI about the critical role nonprofits play in our communities and the dangers of government overreach into the nonprofit sector. It seems politics is finding its way into nonprofits, becoming yet another tool for politicians to push their agendas. Allowing nonprofits to endorse political candidates would erode trust, create chaos in boardrooms, and threaten their very survival. What’s at stake if politicians and government cross the line into the nonprofit sector: Taxpayer Impact: If nonprofits are allowed to endorse political candidates, donations meant to support important community programs could be funneled toward political campaigns. This would allow wealthy donors to use nonprofits as a loophole to make tax-deductible political contributions, which would shrink the overall tax base. That means less government revenue—and when the government has less money, it’s everyday taxpayers who are forced to make up the difference through higher taxes or cuts to essential services like schools, roads, and healthcare. Community Services: Nonprofits provide crucial services like food assistance, housing support, mental health care, and educational programs. These organizations are trusted by the public because they focus solely on addressing community needs without any political agenda. If they start endorsing candidates or becoming involved in political campaigns, their focus will shift from serving the community to serving political interests. This could lead to fewer resources, less effective programs, and a decline in the quality of services you and your neighbors rely on. Imagine nonprofits being pressured to prioritize politics over helping those in need—our communities would suffer as a result. It’s in all of our best interests to protect nonprofits from political influence and keep them focused on delivering the essential services that support our communities. How You Can Help: Next time a candidate asks for your vote, ask how they’ll support local nonprofits without politicizing their missions. Let’s keep our nonprofits strong, independent, and community-focused. Read Dr. Reynolds' article to learn more and take action. #NonprofitsMatter #KeepPoliticsOut #SupportLocalNonprofits