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Here’s the disaster relief Hurricane Ian survivors can request, but it’s not always easy to get [Video]

As those battered by Hurricane Ian contend with the storm’s aftermath, a multitude of federal, state and local agencies, along with nonprofit and charitable groups, are stepping in to provide for Florida residents’ immediate needs and to help them start rebuilding their lives.

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Climate Justice vs Cultural Preservation [Video]

NonprofitNewsFeed.com Lithium Reserves Pit Climate Resilience Against Indigenous Calls To Protect Land Lithium reserves discovered in 2020 have recently renewed excitement over the United States’ ability to be self-sufficient when it comes to mining lithium, according to reporting from Insider and others. Newly-released findings suggest that the volume of lithium is among the most concentrated of known deposits, and could make the site a strategic goldmine for the United States from an environmental, economic, and national security standpoint. However, indigenous groups counter that the deposits are on land vital to indigenous use. “There's burial sites there. There's medicines and roots there, there's ecosystems – there is still life back there," Gary McKinney of the Shoshone-Paiute tribe told Al Jazeera. Construction has already started at the site to prepare it for mining — with federal courts dismissing activists and conversationists legal challenges to cease the project. ——- Listen to our podcast: Wholewhale.com/Podcast On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WholeWhale Tweet us: @WholeWhale Our website: WholeWhale.com/

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Biden to sign bipartisan law reforming organ transplant system [Video]

President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a new bill that the White House says will save lives for Americans in need of an organ transplant.Biden on Friday will sign a bipartisan piece of legislation that will reform the organ transplant system, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, and waiting process as more than 100,000 people await a transplant. The bill passed the House and Senate on a bipartisan basis in July.”Everybody knows the system has been broken for years with heartbreaking consequences. Now with the president’s signature, we are taking significant steps to improve it,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Friday. The law, Jean-Pierre said, “will break up the current monopoly system harnessing competition to allow HHS (the Department of Health and Human Services) to contract with the best entities to provide a more efficient system for the people it serves.”It also eliminates the funding cap “to allow additional resources to modernize the system,” she said.The bill, she added, is expected to boost transparency and accountability for those in need of an organ transplant.The system has only ever been managed by the nonprofit United Network for Organ Sharing, which has drawn criticism for its handling of organs, long waitlists for transplants and the number of deaths among people waiting: about 6,000 per year. More than 100,000 people in the United States are now waiting for an organ transplant.A report released last year by the Senate Finance Committee found 70 deaths from 2010 to 2020 due to system failures within OPTN, as well as significant opportunities for improvement in how the nation manages organ transplants. “From the top down, the U.S. transplant network is not working, putting Americans’ lives at risk,” the report said.Part of Biden’s 2024 budget proposal sought increased funding for organ procurement and transplantation a total of $67 million and requests that Congress update decades-old rules around appropriations and contracts for organ transplants in order to increase competition.

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All Things Accounting! Nonprofit’s Ask And Answer [Video]

This lively conversation provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of nonprofit accounting and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Andi Fanelli McGunnigle is the Vertical Specialization Director at YPTC.com, where they assemble specialized teams to support over 1,400 nonprofits in 30 sectors. This Nonprofit Power Week episode begins with an intro to remote accounting and its impact on safety and security. Andi highlights the advantages of remote accounting, such as reduced physical vulnerabilities and secure digital tools like bill.com. The conversation moves on to innovations in accounting, with Andi dispelling the notion that accounting hasn’t evolved. She emphasizes the role of technology in enhancing transactional work and providing transformational insights, and how nonprofits are increasingly embracing technology to improve their financial processes and data visualization, making information more accessible and user-friendly. Next, they explore the costs associated with remote accounting and discuss different models, from fully remote to hybrid approaches. Andi explains that cost-effectiveness depends on the setup and level of personalization. They also touch on the importance of flexibility in staffing and how hybrid models allow for more client interaction, fostering better relationships. This is an informative episode for nonprofits evaluating their accounting needs and wants. It concludes with a brief discussion on how remote accounting firms can effectively communicate with nonprofit boards. Andi suggests that having a knowledgeable representative from the accounting and finance department present at board meetings, either virtually or in person, can address detailed questions and ensure fiscal responsibility and highlight the importance to the board members understanding their fiduciary responsibility and ensuring they are aware of their role in financial oversight.You can also listen to the show on your favorite podcast channel. Additionally, the American Nonprofit Academy provides news, inspiration, and training for the nonprofit and social impact community.#fundraising #nonprofit #socialimpact

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What’s the First Step in Creating My Nonprofit Communication Strategy? [Video]

Unlocking Nonprofit Success: Identifying Your Target Audience • Target Audience: Key to Nonprofit Success • Discover the crucial first step in creating a winning nonprofit communication strategy. Learn how identifying your target audience can unlock success by tailoring your message and choosing the right channels. Conduct surveys and engage with your community to gain insights, and develop a focused message that resonates. Watch now to make your nonprofit communication more efficient and impactful.