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As we continue to spread the word about the Virginia Community Engagement Index (VCEI), we want to thank the diverse group of individuals and organizations who made this work possible, including AmeriCorps and Points of Light! During the process of building the VCEI, we recruited a Core Team of partners representing 38 diverse public, private, and nonprofit organizations across Virginia to help us identify what the VCEI needed to be. The central questions we set out to uncover were, “Who are Virginia’s community volunteers and civically engaged residents? What do they care about? Where and how are they engaging? And why?” Together, we developed a study that could help us better understand the degree to which service, volunteerism, and civic engagement is a strength in our communities, and how to continue to build and leverage that strength. Read the full VCEI findings at https://buff.ly/3ZDkkL1 #ServeVirginia #VirginiaVolunteers #VolunteerVA #GivebackVA #VACommunity #VolunteerinVA

Did you know that approximately 25% of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. do not have diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies? Having DEI-focused policies can enrich a nonprofit's volunteer program by providing fresh perspectives, talent pools, and overall community engagement. 🚀 Learn how to create a DEI-focused experience for volunteers here: https://hubs.li/Q02fBxnM0

Unravel the myths behind Community Wealth Building in the nonprofit sector! Discover the value of reasonable risks and how they can help nonprofits fulfill their missions while advancing economic and racial justice: https://ow.ly/Rovl50PvaV7

Did you know that approximately 25% of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. do not have diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies? Having DEI-focused policies can enrich a nonprofit's volunteer program by providing fresh perspectives, talent pools, and overall community engagement. 🚀 Learn how to create a DEI-focused experience for volunteers here: https://hubs.li/Q02fByhQ0

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Every year, King & Spalding reflects on how its pro-bono work has impacted individuals, communities and philanthropy. Please take a look at the King & Spalding Citizenship Report below. #aacctexas #aussiemates #probono #kslaw #reachingout #yearinreview Melissa Zajic I Jackie Y. I Darren Gardner

Full cost can help address resource disparities and advance racial equity in the nonprofit sector. Full cost thinking can help inform funding decisions that create a more equitable and impactful social sector and shift the conversation between nonprofits and funders from power to partnership.     Check out our video on the racial equity implications of full cost to learn how full cost funding can counteract injustice and build community wealth. Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/gdbEYMDp

Check out this approach to building cross-sector partnerships - a critical component of a multi-racial inclusive democracy.

Last Day to Apply! The Policy Center invites nonprofit organizations, and government leaders to join our next cohort of the Policy Fellows program through a competitive application process.   We will be prioritizing applications from states who have not yet been through our program. #maternalmentalhealth #mentalhealthpolicy

What local issues do the nonprofit partners in Spur Local's 2024 Class work to address? Short answer: Everything! Many of these issues are inter-connected. This year's community-based organizations preserve and elevate stories of local history, equip the next generation to be engaged civic leaders, cultivate vibrant regional food systems, and directly provide services and support across our region. Together, they work holistically to make Greater Washington more equitable, reminding us that collaboration strengthens our collective impact. Read on to learn about our issue categories and visit https://lnkd.in/e3XcjUXw to see the full list of nonprofit partners in our new 2024 Class!