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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

The #ECR is now the third largest group of the European Parliament. First question: can your organisation afford not to talk to ECR lawmakers? Lobbying might be the fifth power, but it is first and foremost a business. Lobbyists must deliver on the objectives of their employers, whether they are from the for-profit or nonprofit sector. You might not have the choice — given the political clout that the ECR now has — not to include them in their outreach strategy. 🤔 I raise this points and more in today's edition of The Beubble. https://lnkd.in/eehKbEsP

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.

Deadline for submission of contributions has been extended to 8 April due to technical reasons - proposal for a Directive on European cross-border associations This initiative aims to help #nonprofitassociations conduct #crossborder activities in the single market by removing legal and administrative barriers. This would help promote the role they play in generating economic and societal values in the EU and allow them to enjoy their single market freedoms. #crossborder #nonprofitassociations #NGOs

Global Reach, Local Impact The Annual Report for 2023-2024 showcases key projects in Camden. Camden focused on addressing illegal dumping through public art, acquiring over $55 million in federal, state, and local funding to address the issues highlighted in the Bloomberg Philanthropies report. Here is the link to review the Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/ebZivNdy

𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴, 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺. 𝘞𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴. This quote was provided by an anonymous foundation as part of a survey we carried out last year in collaboration with Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association. Case studies are collected in our latest publication "Removing Obstacles to Cross-Border Philanthropy; The Time Is Now.” The real-world examples show how intricate and exhausting fiscal systems across Europe are when it comes to donations and fundraising, and urge the #Eu to remove these barriers. The time is now! https://t.ly/HPhti #philanthropy #donations #taxsystem #transnationalgiving