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NACE International

NACE International is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting people, assets and the environment from the effects of corrosion. The organization offers technical training and certification programs, conferences, industry standards, reports, publications, technical journals, government relations activities and more. NACE International is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices in San Diego, California; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Shanghai, China; Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and training centers in Houston, Texas and Dubai, UAE.

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Nonprofit Management

Non-Profits Cannot Afford to Ignore These Business Practices

Article | July 20, 2022

While not-for-profit organizations have different missions and objectives than for-profit businesses, both need the appropriate management team and operational procedures to operate and develop. Unfortunately, maintaining good business processes can be problematic in the not-for-profit sector due to funding, staffing, and management resource limitations, which prevent companies from attaining their full potential. Through this article, you can learn about business tactics that would help build a strong foundation and structure for your non-profit organization to reach its full potential. Management and Board Supervision Management and its governing board must understand their roles, responsibilities, and authority. The rules, processes, and board training materials of the not-for-profit should formally reflect this knowledge. Board members need to be trained and made aware of their duties. Depending on the size of the organization and the backgrounds of its board members, the training's regularity and formality will probably change. CPA firms and other organizations offer resources and instruction on good board procedures. The training should include organization-specific topics, including the entity's programs, activities, mission and philosophy, strategy, finances, and the board's relationships with the organization and its employees. Management of Finance and Cash Flow For any firm, having strong finances is essential. The majority of not-for-profit organizations create annual budgets, but many fail to take into account setting up operating reserves or keeping track of and anticipating unrestricted net assets and cash flows. A formal operational reserve policy that outlines guidelines for how and when the reserves can be used as well as how they are funded should exist and be authorized by the board. Implementing Technology Investment in IT ought to be included in the overall strategy. For not-for-profit organizations, there are numerous options for systems and software, including cloud-based resources, in areas including general accounting, donor administration, record retention, and management reporting. Monthly-fee subscriptions could offer hosting, better functionality at a reduced price, and little IT support. The market for cloud-based services has improved in recent years, offering higher quality at significantly lower prices. In addition, many cloud service providers give discounts to not-for-profit organizations. Adhering to these above-mentioned business tactics would undoubtedly help your non-profit organization be structurally sound with a solid foundation. However, to develop a value proposition and new revenue sources, leadership must be able to view a not-for-profit company differently.

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Fundraising

3 Soft Skills Every Fundraiser Needs

Article | July 15, 2022

"Soft skills" are a hot topic of discussion in recent years, especially in the business world. Many companies are beginning to prioritize hiring candidates with these interpersonal attributes because it’s easy to teach someone how to do a task. It’s much harder to teach people communication, problem-solving, and relational skills. Nonprofits are no exception. "Soft skills" are the unquantifiable abilities that help you build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, and make you an excellent fundraiser. Lacking these attributes could cause you to miss or misunderstand important things in conversations with current and potential donors (and your staff). Because so much fundraising happens online now (via websites, social media, and the telephone), it’s easy to assume that these soft skills are less valuable. On the contrary, they’re actually more important because every interaction carries more weight. We rounded up three soft skills every development professional should cultivate to boost your online fundraising.

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Nonprofit Management

Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Spring 2020 Release: What’s New

Article | July 29, 2022

As members of the nonprofit Salesforce community, we’ve become accustomed to regular releases of new functionality. We review Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) notes on bug fixes, patches and enhancements that appear like magic in our orgs every couple of weeks without batting an eyelash, but not all releases are created equally. The two planned for April 29 and May 27 are far more than just a few code tweaks; they’re hearty – meaty, requiring some time to really sink your teeth into them (and I’m not just saying this because I’m ready for breakfast).

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Nonprofit Management

The Advocacy versus the Activist Functions of Non-profits

Article | July 15, 2022

Advocacy vs. Activist Roles: Non-profits all over the world are typically divided into those that engage in grassroots activism, those that advocate ideological positions, and those that combine the two to work for the betterment of society. This means that many non-profits, such as the Red Cross and Oxfam, are both activist and advocacy organizations, whereas others, such as the World Watch Institute and the Club of Rome, are primarily advocacy organizations. Furthermore, many non-profit organizations, such as Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund, are primarily activist in nature. The key point to remember here is that no non-profit can exist solely through activism or advocacy and thus must combine both functions to gain legitimacy and credibility. In other words, non-profits must strike a balance between activism and advocacy in order to achieve their social welfare and public good objectives. Of course, there are many non-profits in the United States that primarily function as advocacy groups with a presence only in the country because politics in the United States is driven by lobbying and special interest advocacy, which means that liberals must fund non-profits that advocate for their ideologies. Grassroots Activism, Interventions, and Crisis Management: When it comes to grassroots activism, non-profits must not only have the necessary ideology but also a deep commitment as well as the willingness to endure odds and overcome obstacles. This is because grassroots activism usually entails non-profits confronting the might of the state in areas where they must question the state's practices and point out gaps and anomalies in the implementation of the government's social schemes and welfare policies. Furthermore, grassroots activism necessitates intervention and crisis management by non-profits, which frequently puts them in conflict with vested interests who do not want interference from those they perceive to be unwanted attention and spotlight focusers on their nefarious activities. This is why many non-profits stop at the beginning of their activism and do not move on to interventions and crisis management. This is also why many non-profits collaborate with law enforcement and government agencies so that any interventions and crisis management can be carried out in tandem with the government rather than the non-profits taking on the role that the government must. Of course, this is easier said than done because, in many cases, non-profits discover that governmental agencies have abdicated their responsibilities, forcing them to intervene and correct the problems on the ground.

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Nonprofit Management

What Does the Health of Your Nonprofit Website Mean and How Can You Improve It?

Article | July 20, 2022

While not-for-profit organizations have different missions and objectives than for-profit businesses, both need the appropriate management team and operational procedures to operate and develop. Unfortunately, maintaining good business processes can be problematic in the not-for-profit sector due to funding, staffing, and management resource limitations, which prevent companies from attaining their full potential. Through this article, you can learn about business tactics that would help build a strong foundation and structure for your non-profit organization to reach its full potential. Management and Board Supervision Management and its governing board must understand their roles, responsibilities, and authority. The rules, processes, and board training materials of the not-for-profit should formally reflect this knowledge. Board members need to be trained and made aware of their duties. Depending on the size of the organization and the backgrounds of its board members, the training's regularity and formality will probably change. CPA firms and other organizations offer resources and instruction on good board procedures. The training should include organization-specific topics, including the entity's programs, activities, mission and philosophy, strategy, finances, and the board's relationships with the organization and its employees. Management of Finance and Cash Flow For any firm, having strong finances is essential. The majority of not-for-profit organizations create annual budgets, but many fail to take into account setting up operating reserves or keeping track of and anticipating unrestricted net assets and cash flows. A formal operational reserve policy that outlines guidelines for how and when the reserves can be used as well as how they are funded should exist and be authorized by the board. Implementing Technology Investment in IT ought to be included in the overall strategy. For not-for-profit organizations, there are numerous options for systems and software, including cloud-based resources, in areas including general accounting, donor administration, record retention, and management reporting. Monthly-fee subscriptions could offer hosting, better functionality at a reduced price, and little IT support. The market for cloud-based services has improved in recent years, offering higher quality at significantly lower prices. In addition, many cloud service providers give discounts to not-for-profit organizations. Adhering to these above-mentioned business tactics would undoubtedly help your non-profit organization be structurally sound with a solid foundation. However, to develop a value proposition and new revenue sources, leadership must be able to view a not-for-profit company differently.

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Fundraising

The Power of Film for Philanthropy

Article | July 15, 2022

"Soft skills" are a hot topic of discussion in recent years, especially in the business world. Many companies are beginning to prioritize hiring candidates with these interpersonal attributes because it’s easy to teach someone how to do a task. It’s much harder to teach people communication, problem-solving, and relational skills. Nonprofits are no exception. "Soft skills" are the unquantifiable abilities that help you build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, and make you an excellent fundraiser. Lacking these attributes could cause you to miss or misunderstand important things in conversations with current and potential donors (and your staff). Because so much fundraising happens online now (via websites, social media, and the telephone), it’s easy to assume that these soft skills are less valuable. On the contrary, they’re actually more important because every interaction carries more weight. We rounded up three soft skills every development professional should cultivate to boost your online fundraising.

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Nonprofit Management

Marketing Your Nonprofit Organization in 4 Simple Steps

Article | July 29, 2022

As members of the nonprofit Salesforce community, we’ve become accustomed to regular releases of new functionality. We review Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) notes on bug fixes, patches and enhancements that appear like magic in our orgs every couple of weeks without batting an eyelash, but not all releases are created equally. The two planned for April 29 and May 27 are far more than just a few code tweaks; they’re hearty – meaty, requiring some time to really sink your teeth into them (and I’m not just saying this because I’m ready for breakfast).

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Nonprofit Management

The Advocacy versus the Activist Functions of Non-profits

Article | July 15, 2022

Advocacy vs. Activist Roles: Non-profits all over the world are typically divided into those that engage in grassroots activism, those that advocate ideological positions, and those that combine the two to work for the betterment of society. This means that many non-profits, such as the Red Cross and Oxfam, are both activist and advocacy organizations, whereas others, such as the World Watch Institute and the Club of Rome, are primarily advocacy organizations. Furthermore, many non-profit organizations, such as Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund, are primarily activist in nature. The key point to remember here is that no non-profit can exist solely through activism or advocacy and thus must combine both functions to gain legitimacy and credibility. In other words, non-profits must strike a balance between activism and advocacy in order to achieve their social welfare and public good objectives. Of course, there are many non-profits in the United States that primarily function as advocacy groups with a presence only in the country because politics in the United States is driven by lobbying and special interest advocacy, which means that liberals must fund non-profits that advocate for their ideologies. Grassroots Activism, Interventions, and Crisis Management: When it comes to grassroots activism, non-profits must not only have the necessary ideology but also a deep commitment as well as the willingness to endure odds and overcome obstacles. This is because grassroots activism usually entails non-profits confronting the might of the state in areas where they must question the state's practices and point out gaps and anomalies in the implementation of the government's social schemes and welfare policies. Furthermore, grassroots activism necessitates intervention and crisis management by non-profits, which frequently puts them in conflict with vested interests who do not want interference from those they perceive to be unwanted attention and spotlight focusers on their nefarious activities. This is why many non-profits stop at the beginning of their activism and do not move on to interventions and crisis management. This is also why many non-profits collaborate with law enforcement and government agencies so that any interventions and crisis management can be carried out in tandem with the government rather than the non-profits taking on the role that the government must. Of course, this is easier said than done because, in many cases, non-profits discover that governmental agencies have abdicated their responsibilities, forcing them to intervene and correct the problems on the ground.

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NACE International

NACE International is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting people, assets and the environment from the effects of corrosion. The organization offers technical training and certification programs, conferences, industry standards, reports, publications, technical journals, government relations activities and more. NACE International is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices in San Diego, California; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Shanghai, China; Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and training centers in Houston, Texas and Dubai, UAE.

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Radian Launches Opens Doors Opens Hearts Fundraiser for the MBA Opens Doors Foundation

Radian Group Inc, Opens Doors Foundation. | October 11, 2021

Radian Group Inc. announced the “Opens Doors Opens Hearts” fundraiser benefiting the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Opens Doors Foundation. The Opens Doors Opens Hearts fundraiser brings awareness to the foundation’s mission of helping families with critically ill or injured children afford their rent or mortgage payments while their children are in treatment. Participants are encouraged to make a contribution and decorate their doors to spread awareness of the campaign. You can get involved at radianopensdoors.com. For every $50 raised, Radian will send a door decoration kit to a child in the hospital, bringing much-needed cheer to the children and their families. Radian has also pledged to match donations made to the Opens Doors Opens Hearts fundraiser by October 22, 2021 as a part of its commitment to increasing support for important nonprofit organizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Opens Doors Foundation is very close to our hearts at Radian, because we share a mission of protecting and ensuring the American dream of homeownership, We are proud to raise awareness for this incredible organization among our vast network of customers, peers, employees, and friends.” said Radian Chief Executive Officer Rick Thornberry All funds raised as part of the Opens Doors Opens Hearts fundraiser will support the foundation’s Home Grant program, which makes mortgage and rental assistance payment grants to parents and guardians with critically ill or injured children, allowing them to take the time they need to spend precious time together without jeopardizing their homes. “This remains an especially difficult time for our Opens Doors families, as the pandemic has disproportionately affected them and created much greater demand for our support,” We are so very thankful for Radian’s unwavering support throughout the pandemic, and excited for the Radian Opens Doors Opens Hearts campaign to bring much needed cheer to children and their families and help the Foundation to carry on its meaningful work.” said Deborah Dubois, President of the MBA Opens Doors Foundation. Radian is a longstanding supporter of the Opens Doors Foundation. In 2019 the company helped the Foundation launch an alliance with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Radian has made a $400,000 commitment over four years to fund the Opens Doors partnership with CHOP. Additionally, for over 10 years Radian has also been a lead sponsor of Concert MBA, a benefit concert and auction for the Opens Doors Foundation that has brought artists including John Ondrasik, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, James Taylor, and Sheryl Crow to the Annual MBA Convention. Radian will again be sponsoring the Concert MBA at the 2021 MBA Annual Convention & Expo in San Diego on October 19, 2021, featuring the multi-platinum Grammy-nominated band, OneRepublic. About Radian Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) is ensuring the American dream of homeownership responsibly and sustainably through products and services that include industry-leading mortgage insurance and a comprehensive suite of mortgage, risk, title, valuation, asset management and other real estate services. We are powered by technology, informed by data and driven to deliver new and better ways to transact and manage risk. Visit www.radian.com to learn more about how Radian is shaping the future of mortgage and real estate services.

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Baltimore Nonprofits Are Eligible For Free Capacity Building Support Through Catchafire.org

Catchafire | October 07, 2021

Catchafire and The Fidelity Charitable Trustees' Initiative have come together to offer time-sensitive, virtual support to more than 300 nonprofit organizations in the East and West Baltimore region. Catchafire's newest initiative, called Catchafire Baltimore, will provide Baltimore nonprofits with free access to its virtual platform and programming for one year tapping into a network of more than 100,000 skilled volunteers who will help pro bono with capacity building projects. The program and services will provide Baltimore's historically underserved nonprofit communities with valuable resources to assure they are meeting the expectations and needs of the communities they serve. Baltimore nonprofits have experienced historic marginalization and economic disparities, and with tangible resources, provided through Catchafire, these nonprofits can respond and recover in the short term, and build resilience in the long term. Catchafire imagines a new normal where all nonprofits, especially those that are smaller or BIPOC led or serving, can get access to operational support for free year after year. They believe that if this were to happen, nonprofits could be more long-term oriented and as a result be able to better deliver on their programs and mission, improving their overall outcomes. "Baltimore and its surrounding area already has all the changemakers it needs to create the community they envision and the surest path forward to strengthening Baltimore neighborhoods is by bridging the gap to expert talent through consistent access to critical growth building projects and operational support," says Rachael Chong, Founder and CEO of Catchafire. Through pre-existing foundation partnerships including the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Baltimore nonprofits have already begun accessing virtual support services by way of Catchafire to help with emergency response, recovery, and resiliency efforts. Carol Walker, Communication Director at Advocates for Children and Youth in West Baltimore says, "I consider Catchafire volunteers as valued members of our advocacy community, as they bring diverse skills and unbelievable talent. Video editing volunteer, Phillip, took our assets and created a compelling video that explained the "who, what, and why," of education funding. He made collaboration easy through his responsiveness and attention to detail even with a challenging deadline." About Catchafire Catchafire is a full service, on-demand solution designed to address the wide-ranging and complex needs of nonprofits by connecting them with talented pro bono professionals. Through Catchafire's innovative web-based platform and network of more than 10 million professionals, nonprofits have access to people with expert skills who can help them with operational needs such as developing a website, building a strategic plan, designing a brochure, professional development, and other areas of critical work. Catchafire's scalable and cost-effective model makes it possible for grantmakers to provide a full suite of capacity building services to any nonprofit that the foundation seeks to serve. Catchafire and its foundation partners are not only helping nonprofits improve their capacity, sustainability, and effectiveness, but also leveling the playing field by making capacity building available to any nonprofit or changemaker.

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Nonprofit Management

Louisville Nonprofits Awarded $1.8 Million Through the Humana Foundation’s Community Partners Program

The Humana Foundation | October 06, 2021

The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) for the past 40 years, is awarding $1.8 million to several nonprofit organizations in Louisville as part of its ongoing Community Partners Program. The program started in 2018 and with this announcement, brings the total amount awarded to community-based organizations to more than $10 million. The investments support The Foundation’s focus on addressing social determinants of health and driving greater health equity for all who live in the Louisville area. The recipients represent smaller nonprofits that join a group of 30 organizations receiving funding in this year’s program. The awards will support key initiatives that drive sustainable change while addressing disparities in education, community engagement, access-to-care and financial asset security, to name a few. Today’s announcement expands The Foundation’s reach into multiple dimensions of health and deeper collaboration within the nonprofit community. “At such a critical time in our community, we’re encouraged that the most vulnerable and marginalized people across Kentuckiana will be helped through the tools, resources and commitment of these non-profit partners, Our 2021 Community Partners Program award recipients will empower a diverse group of partners who are dedicated to the collective resilience and life-long success of everyone in our community.” said Caraline Coats, Interim CEO of The Humana Foundation. Together, the organizations funded by The Humana Foundation’s 2021 Community Partners Program focus on a wide variety of inequities that impact the Louisville community. And, they represent both new and long-standing commitments to the people in the community who need support. The following nonprofit organizations will receive Community Partners Program funding from The Humana Foundation in grant amounts varying from $40,000 to $250,000: Americana World Community Center Black Birth Justice Black Community Development Corporation- Hope Wellness Center C.H.O.I.C.E (Children Have Options in Choosing Experiences) G.E.D.D.I. (Global Economic Diversity Development Initiative) House of Hope Kentucky Ideas xLab- (Un)Known Project Louisville Latina Educational Outreach Project MOLO Village CDC Peace Education Program Inc. Re:Land Group LLC- Louisville Center for Community Design Russell Place of Promise The Louisville Coalition for Black Maternal Health The Public Health Literacy Advisory Group About the Humana Foundation The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc., one of the nation’s leading health and well-being companies. Located in Louisville, Ky., the Foundation seeks to co-create communities where leadership, culture, and systems work to improve and sustain positive health outcomes. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org. Humana and The Humana Foundation are dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility. Our goal is to ensure that every business decision we make reflects our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our members, our employees, the communities we serve, and our planet. About Humana Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to helping our millions of medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes health care easier to navigate and more effective.

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Fundraising

Radian Launches Opens Doors Opens Hearts Fundraiser for the MBA Opens Doors Foundation

Radian Group Inc, Opens Doors Foundation. | October 11, 2021

Radian Group Inc. announced the “Opens Doors Opens Hearts” fundraiser benefiting the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Opens Doors Foundation. The Opens Doors Opens Hearts fundraiser brings awareness to the foundation’s mission of helping families with critically ill or injured children afford their rent or mortgage payments while their children are in treatment. Participants are encouraged to make a contribution and decorate their doors to spread awareness of the campaign. You can get involved at radianopensdoors.com. For every $50 raised, Radian will send a door decoration kit to a child in the hospital, bringing much-needed cheer to the children and their families. Radian has also pledged to match donations made to the Opens Doors Opens Hearts fundraiser by October 22, 2021 as a part of its commitment to increasing support for important nonprofit organizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Opens Doors Foundation is very close to our hearts at Radian, because we share a mission of protecting and ensuring the American dream of homeownership, We are proud to raise awareness for this incredible organization among our vast network of customers, peers, employees, and friends.” said Radian Chief Executive Officer Rick Thornberry All funds raised as part of the Opens Doors Opens Hearts fundraiser will support the foundation’s Home Grant program, which makes mortgage and rental assistance payment grants to parents and guardians with critically ill or injured children, allowing them to take the time they need to spend precious time together without jeopardizing their homes. “This remains an especially difficult time for our Opens Doors families, as the pandemic has disproportionately affected them and created much greater demand for our support,” We are so very thankful for Radian’s unwavering support throughout the pandemic, and excited for the Radian Opens Doors Opens Hearts campaign to bring much needed cheer to children and their families and help the Foundation to carry on its meaningful work.” said Deborah Dubois, President of the MBA Opens Doors Foundation. Radian is a longstanding supporter of the Opens Doors Foundation. In 2019 the company helped the Foundation launch an alliance with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Radian has made a $400,000 commitment over four years to fund the Opens Doors partnership with CHOP. Additionally, for over 10 years Radian has also been a lead sponsor of Concert MBA, a benefit concert and auction for the Opens Doors Foundation that has brought artists including John Ondrasik, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, James Taylor, and Sheryl Crow to the Annual MBA Convention. Radian will again be sponsoring the Concert MBA at the 2021 MBA Annual Convention & Expo in San Diego on October 19, 2021, featuring the multi-platinum Grammy-nominated band, OneRepublic. About Radian Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) is ensuring the American dream of homeownership responsibly and sustainably through products and services that include industry-leading mortgage insurance and a comprehensive suite of mortgage, risk, title, valuation, asset management and other real estate services. We are powered by technology, informed by data and driven to deliver new and better ways to transact and manage risk. Visit www.radian.com to learn more about how Radian is shaping the future of mortgage and real estate services.

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Baltimore Nonprofits Are Eligible For Free Capacity Building Support Through Catchafire.org

Catchafire | October 07, 2021

Catchafire and The Fidelity Charitable Trustees' Initiative have come together to offer time-sensitive, virtual support to more than 300 nonprofit organizations in the East and West Baltimore region. Catchafire's newest initiative, called Catchafire Baltimore, will provide Baltimore nonprofits with free access to its virtual platform and programming for one year tapping into a network of more than 100,000 skilled volunteers who will help pro bono with capacity building projects. The program and services will provide Baltimore's historically underserved nonprofit communities with valuable resources to assure they are meeting the expectations and needs of the communities they serve. Baltimore nonprofits have experienced historic marginalization and economic disparities, and with tangible resources, provided through Catchafire, these nonprofits can respond and recover in the short term, and build resilience in the long term. Catchafire imagines a new normal where all nonprofits, especially those that are smaller or BIPOC led or serving, can get access to operational support for free year after year. They believe that if this were to happen, nonprofits could be more long-term oriented and as a result be able to better deliver on their programs and mission, improving their overall outcomes. "Baltimore and its surrounding area already has all the changemakers it needs to create the community they envision and the surest path forward to strengthening Baltimore neighborhoods is by bridging the gap to expert talent through consistent access to critical growth building projects and operational support," says Rachael Chong, Founder and CEO of Catchafire. Through pre-existing foundation partnerships including the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Baltimore nonprofits have already begun accessing virtual support services by way of Catchafire to help with emergency response, recovery, and resiliency efforts. Carol Walker, Communication Director at Advocates for Children and Youth in West Baltimore says, "I consider Catchafire volunteers as valued members of our advocacy community, as they bring diverse skills and unbelievable talent. Video editing volunteer, Phillip, took our assets and created a compelling video that explained the "who, what, and why," of education funding. He made collaboration easy through his responsiveness and attention to detail even with a challenging deadline." About Catchafire Catchafire is a full service, on-demand solution designed to address the wide-ranging and complex needs of nonprofits by connecting them with talented pro bono professionals. Through Catchafire's innovative web-based platform and network of more than 10 million professionals, nonprofits have access to people with expert skills who can help them with operational needs such as developing a website, building a strategic plan, designing a brochure, professional development, and other areas of critical work. Catchafire's scalable and cost-effective model makes it possible for grantmakers to provide a full suite of capacity building services to any nonprofit that the foundation seeks to serve. Catchafire and its foundation partners are not only helping nonprofits improve their capacity, sustainability, and effectiveness, but also leveling the playing field by making capacity building available to any nonprofit or changemaker.

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Louisville Nonprofits Awarded $1.8 Million Through the Humana Foundation’s Community Partners Program

The Humana Foundation | October 06, 2021

The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) for the past 40 years, is awarding $1.8 million to several nonprofit organizations in Louisville as part of its ongoing Community Partners Program. The program started in 2018 and with this announcement, brings the total amount awarded to community-based organizations to more than $10 million. The investments support The Foundation’s focus on addressing social determinants of health and driving greater health equity for all who live in the Louisville area. The recipients represent smaller nonprofits that join a group of 30 organizations receiving funding in this year’s program. The awards will support key initiatives that drive sustainable change while addressing disparities in education, community engagement, access-to-care and financial asset security, to name a few. Today’s announcement expands The Foundation’s reach into multiple dimensions of health and deeper collaboration within the nonprofit community. “At such a critical time in our community, we’re encouraged that the most vulnerable and marginalized people across Kentuckiana will be helped through the tools, resources and commitment of these non-profit partners, Our 2021 Community Partners Program award recipients will empower a diverse group of partners who are dedicated to the collective resilience and life-long success of everyone in our community.” said Caraline Coats, Interim CEO of The Humana Foundation. Together, the organizations funded by The Humana Foundation’s 2021 Community Partners Program focus on a wide variety of inequities that impact the Louisville community. And, they represent both new and long-standing commitments to the people in the community who need support. The following nonprofit organizations will receive Community Partners Program funding from The Humana Foundation in grant amounts varying from $40,000 to $250,000: Americana World Community Center Black Birth Justice Black Community Development Corporation- Hope Wellness Center C.H.O.I.C.E (Children Have Options in Choosing Experiences) G.E.D.D.I. (Global Economic Diversity Development Initiative) House of Hope Kentucky Ideas xLab- (Un)Known Project Louisville Latina Educational Outreach Project MOLO Village CDC Peace Education Program Inc. Re:Land Group LLC- Louisville Center for Community Design Russell Place of Promise The Louisville Coalition for Black Maternal Health The Public Health Literacy Advisory Group About the Humana Foundation The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc., one of the nation’s leading health and well-being companies. Located in Louisville, Ky., the Foundation seeks to co-create communities where leadership, culture, and systems work to improve and sustain positive health outcomes. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org. Humana and The Humana Foundation are dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility. Our goal is to ensure that every business decision we make reflects our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our members, our employees, the communities we serve, and our planet. About Humana Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to helping our millions of medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes health care easier to navigate and more effective.

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