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A Revolutionary Idea: Communities Deserve Community Benefit
Start READING: A Revolutionary Idea: Communities Deserve Community BenefitThe community hospital – frequently a nonprofit organization organized around community service, charity care, and serving the poor in multiple capacities – has been a cornerstone of our health system. Today, the majority of the 6,219 hospitals across the United States (2,978 or 57%) are nonprofit. As a nonprofit, this means that they do not…
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A Primer on the New Hanover Community Endowment Application Process
Start READING: A Primer on the New Hanover Community Endowment Application ProcessThis year the Endowment has launched six strategic grant opportunities under Community Development, Community Safety, Education, and Social and Health Equity. This year the Endowment has launched six strategic grant opportunities under Community Development, Community Safety, Education, and Social and Health Equity. With approximately two weeks left in the grant cycle, many factors must be…
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The New Frontier in Medicaid Innovation: Financing the Delivery of Health-Related Social Needs
Start READING: The New Frontier in Medicaid Innovation: Financing the Delivery of Health-Related Social NeedsSocial determinants of health are the social and economic conditions in which people are born, live, and work. Health behaviors and social determinants of health account for 80% of health outcomes across populations.[1]Healthcare providers, social service providers, health policy experts, researchers, and patient advocates have known for decades that SDOH directly drive poor health outcomes…
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You’re on Mute: Engaging Remote and Hybrid Employees
Start READING: You’re on Mute: Engaging Remote and Hybrid EmployeesThe pandemic thrust many businesses into the virtual realm for the first time, and now that we’ve embraced this digital shift, there’s no turning back – at least not completely. The concept of “work” is evolving, offering appealing prospects for the future workforce. However, as modern technology opens new doors, it also ushers fresh challenges…
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Unlocking Federal Funding: A Guide to Diversifying Resources for Nonprofits and State Agencies
Start READING: Unlocking Federal Funding: A Guide to Diversifying Resources for Nonprofits and State AgenciesFamiliarity with diversifying funding streams, especially in nonprofits and state agencies, often includes knowledge of federal funding processes. Congressionally Directed Spending Requests, obtained through appropriations bills, are highly sought after. Members of Congress submit these requests, hoping to secure necessary expenses for their respective states. These bills also fund federal agency programs and contribute to…
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Embracing the Shift: Adjusting to the New Normal in the Era of Covid-19
Start READING: Embracing the Shift: Adjusting to the New Normal in the Era of Covid-19Many of us are still coping with the processes involved with this adaptation and the changes that have occurred over the last few years. As the long-term effects of the pandemic are still unraveling, it’s hard to define when and how exactly things may solidify in this altered paradigm and how much of an impact…
