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Our Ideas blog
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Deconstructing the Security Risk Assessment
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What is the most important piece of advice I would give an organization regarding cybersecurity risk management? My first response was simple (perhaps too simple): Just do it.
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Scrutinizing the Community Benefit (and Harm) of Non-Profit Hospital Billing Practices
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In a recent article, we raised the question of whether nonprofit hospitals are effectively “earning” their privileged tax status by returning a community benefit greater than, or at least equal to, the cost of their deferred taxes. We also discussed how the Affordable Care Act provided essential tools, the Community Health Needs Assessment and the […]
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Today’s Revolutionary Idea: Communities Should Benefit From Community Benefit (And How The Community Health Needs Assessment Can Point Hospitals In The Right Direction)
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The 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 pay certain local, state, and federal taxes, such as property and income taxes. This exemption is not insignificant: in 2020 alone, it amounted to $28 billion.
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A Primer on the New Hanover Community Endowment Application Process
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This 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 considered by an organization when applying for an opportunity.
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You’re on Mute: Engaging Remote and Hybrid Employees
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The 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 to address, particularly concerning communication and collaboration. Join us this week for Stefanie Adams of WNY Development and the importance of engagement with your remote and hybrid employees.
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Unlocking Federal Funding: A Guide to Diversifying Resources for Nonprofits and State Agencies
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Familiarity 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 federal grants.
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Embracing the Shift: Adjusting to the New Normal in the Era of Covid-19
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Many 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 all of this will have on us in the future.
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Power of Branding for Nonprofits: Key Elements for An Effective Strategy
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In my last article, Liz explained the importance of brand strategy, what it means for nonprofits, the benefits of starting a strong strategy, and the different approaches to effective implementation. In this article, we’ll explore the power of branding for nonprofits and why it’s crucial for their success.
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The Role of “Social Facts”
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The year is 2014. The place is Birmingham, England. The City Councilor of Birmingham has received a document now known as the Trojan Horse Letter. This letter outlines a plot by Islamic extremists to systematically take control of local schools.
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A Bad Penny Always Turns Up
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The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, legislation to raise the U.S. debt limit, has introduced work requirements for Medicaid. However, work requirements in means-tested programs generally do not save money, as they limit access through administrative hurdles and restrictive criteria.
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Power of Branding for Nonprofits: Why It’s Crucial for Success
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Nonprofits play a vital role in addressing societal issues. Branding helps them stand out, connect with stakeholders, and achieve their goals. Let’s discover the power of branding for nonprofits.
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Combating a Modern Inequity: How Digital Navigation Can Close the “Digital Divide”
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Jamie Robbins, writes about providing patients free, in-language digital navigation services over the phone through their Link to Care WA program. This program helps patients connect to federal subsidy programs, learn about types of technology and how to use them, and access digital navigation services.
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North Carolina’s Plan to Address the Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis
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NC Governor announces $1B investment in behavioral health and resilience services to transform mental health and substance abuse services, focusing on building stronger crisis support systems, increasing access to care, and using data/technology for better health outcomes. The plan also includes measures to expand telehealth services, improve school care, and enhance the quality of life.
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Non-Profit Success Outside the Industrial Complex
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Non-profit organizations have been established to serve various causes, from environmental preservation to substance abuse prevention. However, staying true to the core mission of these organizations can sometimes be a challenge, especially when it comes to funding.
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The Current Mental Health Landscape in America
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Media saturation has caused stress and uneasiness for many people. Social media is now a primary news source, providing instant access to events that are hard to escape. There aren’t a lot of opportunities to “unplug” from the stressors that accompany life and unprecedented events. This constant engagement can amplify anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
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5 Tips to Protect Your Privacy Online
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For this week’s segment of Our Ideas, Principal Tina Simpson brings us five ways to protect your data and privacy on your adventures scouring the internet. To recap the importance of this past Saturday’s holiday, Data Privacy Day, we hope these tips highlight and bring awareness about respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and how to enable trust among you and your peers.
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Our Strained Healthcare System
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From a patient’s perspective, Liz Hait brings us her experience of navigating the system to seek medical treatment and the experiences that opened her eyes to what we’ve been ignoring, the unraveling of the U.S. healthcare system.
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2023: The Year to Acknowledge and Address Employee Burnout
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When we feel like the work that we are doing is not making a difference, no matter what we’ve done, how we do it, or how long we keep trying, we aren’t making a dent; it is emotionally exhausting. It’s time to address employee burnout.
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Goodbye to 2022
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Michealle says goodbye to a troublesome year and reflects on the highs and lows of 2022.
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Disparities in Healthcare: A Prevalent Challenge in the U.S.
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Challenges with healthcare disparities are not new to the American healthcare delivery system. It has become a hot topic in the healthcare arena. Guest Author Lavondia Alexander comes this week with the challenges of healthcare disparities and potential solutions.
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Where To Begin In Email Marketing
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Emailing your audience is one of the best ways to keep your clients up to date with the latest trends in your business, highlight any offers or events they should attend, and maintain a solid business-to-client relationship.
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Reflections on Digital Security Awareness: Why Availability is Not the Same Thing as Accessibility
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While October has now passed, recognizing the threat of cyber-attacks is closer to the front of mind for business leaders across industries. There is also no shortage of activity among cybersecurity professionals, advocates, and the federal government to inform the broader community of best practices.
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Don’t Speak: The Consequences of Silencing Healthcare
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When legislation is in pursuit of controlling the narrative in one space, we automatically reduce the number of areas in which someone can explore who they are, find their support system, and begin to integrate that part of their identity into their overall self.
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Addressing the Shift from Traditional to Digital Mental Healthcare Services
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How we deliver healthcare is rapidly evolving, the use of telehealth and mHealth applications in behavioral health interventions and management is one example where technology innovations provide at least partial solutions to critical deficits in our healthcare network.
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3 Elements Your Website Needs For Results
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You don’t realize how important your website is until you have to dive into the interworkings of how it operates. The website is where all your current and potential clients, partners, and stakeholders go for updates, offers, and contact information on your company. So, what can you do to keep it in shape?
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Policy & Procedure Components You Need For Your Organization’s Success
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Writing and organizing accessible policies and procedures for an organization, its employees, and contractors is essential. Policies and procedures lay the foundation upon which organizations are built, reflecting your values, and guiding your employees.
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Proper Cybersecurity Practices Amid Big Data & Privacy Breaches
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Between Peiter Zatko’s testimony before Congress regarding Twitter’s privacy and security operations earlier this month and Uber’s data breach last week, the last few weeks have been eventful when it comes to #InfoSec headlines.
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No Surprises (?) in the No Surprises Act
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Earlier this January, I had my yearly physical. After my visit, I paid my copay and went about my day, assuming that was the end. Then in May, I received a mystery bill of $200 for services rendered “by my provider.” What a surprise! Let’s talk about the absurdity of the No Surprise Act, shall we?
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A Case Study in Security by Design & the Cost of Failure
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Two weeks ago, the Washington Post broke a story on the former Twitter Executive and head of security, Peiter Zatko, blowing the whistle on Twitter’s privacy and security practices.
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Entering the New Era of Housing
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It is unsurprising to anyone reading this that we face a multi-layered housing crisis. An individual making a median annual income cannot afford the price of a median-cost home. Dante Haywood of Cape Fear Collective gives us facts about the affordable housing crisis.