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Who are Crossover Youth? Young people who - at any point in their lives - have been involved in both the child welfare and delinquency systems. We found that DC agencies drastically undercount the number of crossover youth in their care. See more of our findings and recommendations of how DC can better serve this vulnerable population in our latest report: https://lnkd.in/e7e7kM8H

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The Community Supervision Resource Center (CSRC) is pleased to announce a new resource: the CSRC Language Guide: Words and Phrases to Effect Positive Change in Community Supervision Agencies. As the community supervision field continues to evolve, focus has turned away from managing failure toward promoting success. In doing so, it is important to consider the language that practitioners use in daily operations so that written and verbal communications are aligned with this shift in focus. The CSRC Language Guide is designed to help pretrial, probation, and parole practitioners understand, identify, and use person-first language, which avoids using labels or adjectives to define someone. This guide is intended to assist community supervision staff, leaders, and agencies in adopting preferred language in their verbal and written communications moving forward. https://lnkd.in/egKadsGf

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In our current climate, the pursuit of racial equity has taken on greater urgency. Philanthropy has responded with increased financial commitments to dismantle systemic barriers and foster inclusivity. Amidst this, evaluators play a pivotal role. Effective evaluation is essential for nonprofit professionals striving for racial equity. Evaluators measure the impact of change efforts affecting children and families daily. They not only demonstrate impact but also drive tangible, lasting change. Their work informs decision-making, advocacy, resource allocation and continuous improvement, ensuring efforts are evidence-based, community-responsive, and impactful. To support evaluators in this critical work, we're proud to introduce the Practice Guide Series on Doing Evaluation in Service of Racial Equity: A Toolkit for Practitioners. Developed with Community Science, this toolkit equips evaluators with comprehensive guidance and innovative tools to navigate evaluation effectively through a racial equity lens. Learn more here: https://wkkf.co/vgds Huilan Krenn

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Are you curious about addressing poverty at your local community level? Join CPJ and other justice-oriented organizations for a virtual event, “Localizing the SDGs: Community Perspectives and Knowledge Sharing,” July 9th from 8-9am EDT.  This will be an official side event of the 2024 United Nations High-Level Political Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals. We will focus on community-based perspectives on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 1: No Poverty. Hear from panelists and share knowledge, experiences, and resources on localizing the SDGs with other participants in breakout group discussions. You'll leave with tips, tools, and contacts to help advance work in your local community, as a member of our global community! Register here! https://lnkd.in/ePNMHveb #canpoli #SDG #injustice #canada #justice #CPJ #poverty #progress #nonprofit #socialjustice #ottawa #povertyreduction #equity #faithleadersforjustice #citizensforpublicjustice

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🌟 Advice for Young Nonprofit Professionals 🌟 Aspiring to make a difference in the nonprofit sector? Here are some valuable tips to help you navigate your career journey. From finding a mentor to tapping into colleague insights, we’ve got you covered. Dive into actionable tips for young nonprofit professionals: https://lnkd.in/exzzfwiJ Want more doses of insights? Check out our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/en6_zixy 🚀

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Policy is a powerful lever of change. When we change policies, we change systems. When we change systems, we open pathways for youth and families to thrive. See how having the right #CivicInfrastructure in place puts policy change within reach for communities: https://hubs.li/Q02xp_4m0

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Explore how Project Peacemakers Inc. (PPMI), a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to serving survivors of Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence (DV/IPV), used FORWARD Sync to expand its program portfolio to include a cash aid program, achieve a 25% increase in new clients, and reduce time spent on administrative tasks by 40%. With FORWARD Sync, Project: Peacemakers, Inc. was able to - ✅ Increase capacity through strategic partnerships and technology ✅ Centralize client data management ✅ Streamline client communication ✅ Simplify reporting and compliance Explore how Project: Peacemakers, Inc. was able to streamline their case management operations with FORWARD at https://lnkd.in/gpwmjZQa

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#Nonprofits that work to provide aid, resources, and support on behalf of people with disabilities and their families can benefit from better understanding the donor experience. 📓Download our free donor experience report to inform the way you build a loyal and passionate donor base. 💚 In this report you'll learn: ✅ Data on the giving experience and its impact at disability advocacy nonprofits ✅ Practical steps you can take to enhance your organization’s donor experience ✅ Key areas for your nonprofit to focus on when assessing and improving the donor experience

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Grassroots organizations have critical insight for positive community change but need support in creating long-term behavior change. In Candid's Philanthropy News Digest, Multiplier's Alice Ng discusses three strategies for funders to bridge this gap and build a collaborative approach to program design. https://lnkd.in/gZKfqta7 #ThoughtLeadership #BehaviorChange #Funding

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Missed our Nonprofit Participatory Evaluation Info Session? You can watch it now on our YouTube channel! Get everything you need to know about our upcoming cohort! #Cohort #Nonprofit #ChicagoNonprofit #LatineNonprofit #BlackNonprofit #CapacityBuilding #WatchNow

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Our 2024 Feminist Policy Agenda is HERE! 🎉 We are proud to announce this year’s slate of 4 feminist bills making their way through the Legislature, each designed to transform and reimagine California. Our Solís Policy Institute teams have been working hard for months to craft legislation and secure authors, and now they are moving their bills through committees. WFC is proud to support California state policy that centers health, safety, and justice for ALL: ✅ AB 2759: Domestic violence protective orders: possession of a firearm. Trauma Services & Prevention Presents a comprehensive set of revisions aimed at enhancing the fairness, consistency, and overall efficacy of the law on firearm restrictions, while concurrently bolstering protections for survivors of domestic violence and the broader public. ✅ AB 2527: Incarceration: pregnant persons. Criminal Justice Reform Ensures that incarcerated pregnant individuals in county detention facilities and state prisons have access to nutritious meals and clean, free water. It also seeks to prohibit the use of solitary confinement for pregnant individuals who are incarcerated. ✅ AB 2136: Controlled substances: analyzing & testing. Health and Prosperity Facilitates the expansion of drug-checking services within public health departments and their partners by eliminating specific legal barriers and dismantling provisions that criminalize such services. ✅ AB 2785: Tenancy: application fees & security deposits. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Caps rental application fees at $50, requiring clear refund policy language on application forms, and mandating landlords to deposit security deposits in interest-bearing bank accounts with tenants listed as beneficiaries.

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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

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“Thriving Non-Profits provided the members of the Action Dignity leadership and fund development team with a common language and common tools that we can use to move our agenda forward collectively, cohesively, and confidently.” - Dr. Francis Boakye, ActionDignity Executive Director                                      ActionDignity, based in Calgary, is a non-profit organization committed to facilitating transformational change within ethnocultural, racialized, and equity-deserving groups. Their work involves supporting community organizations in addressing challenges and implementing solutions. 💡 Learn more about them here: https://actiondignity.org/ “I can’t overstate the value and importance of these types of capacity-building programs for professionals in the non-profit sector. I would encourage every funder to support.” – Action Dignity cohort participant  Since their development through the Thriving Non-Profits program, Action Dignity has already made progress in implementing its revenue diversification plan. 👏 They are actively developing the fee-for-service training program and have identified potential partners for collaboration. We are so thrilled that our program has served organizations of many different missions and mandates like Action Dignity. We want to ensure the organizations we assist are financially strengthened, which helps communities thrive.   Looking to increase capacity and move your organization’s mission forward? Learn more about the Fall 2024 Thriving Non-Profits Cohort program. ➡️ Applications are open: https://lnkd.in/g_tjp5HG   #ActionDignity #transformationalchange #equity #nonprofit #revenuediversification 

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Check out the latest blog post from National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), sharing newly established standards and definitions for Digital Navigators and their programs. NDIA is always a great resource, for Digital Equity newcomers and veterans alike! https://loom.ly/bNllyzA

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Poverty and disproportionate involvement in the criminal legal system often align, including for Asian-American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. As we recognize AANHPI Heritage Month, learn about how our work supports practices and policies that treat all communities equitably. #AANHPIHeritageMonth #AANHPI #pretrial #PretrialJustice

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Watch the complete video of our President and COO, Diallo Smith, alongside other panelists in the full discussion "How Justice Demands Are Changing Philanthropy Dynamics" at the recent Mackinac Policy Conference. https://lnkd.in/gabsk__4

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Discover actionable strategies to amplify community voices and drive positive change through effective advocacy efforts. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive future for everyone. 🌍💪 #CommunityAdvocacy #PositiveChange #Empowerment

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