May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In our effort to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health afflictions, I sat down (virtually) with Dr. Julie Lehane, a licensed psychologist, who shared easily-adaptable activities and behaviors that we can incorporate into our daily lives to help reduce anxiety while improving our overall mood. (You can listen to our conversation here.)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Preserving Your Mental Health During Times of Crisis: Tips from a Psychologist
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In our effort to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health afflictions, I sat down (virtually) with Dr. Julie Lehane, a licensed psychologist, who shared easily-adaptable activities and behaviors that we can incorporate into our daily lives to help reduce anxiety while improving our overall mood. (You can listen to our conversation here.)
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Death of Conventional Fundraising
Monday, May 18, 2020
A Quick Look at Zakat — Islam’s Obligatory Alms on Wealth
This year, the holy month of Ramadan in Islam, which concludes with a period of giving, is more poignant than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged businesses and industry, leaving millions struggling to survive financially. As unemployment numbers increase, and as social services are strained, zakat this year will undoubtedly impact the lives with a greater appreciation for many Muslims. In today’s blog, Zakat Foundation of America (★★★★) explores the origins of zakat, the role it plays in Islam, and the impact it has on society.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Navigating ALS During the Pandemic
May is ALS Awareness Month, an opportunity to shine a light on a rare but devastating disease that wreaks havoc on a new family every 90 minutes.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
How Modeling Resiliency Can Impact What Children Remember About the Pandemic
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
How to Protect the Health and Viability of Your Nonprofit
In the early days of the pandemic, many nonprofits received a label – essential or non-essential. The nonprofits providing direct pandemic relief shot to the front of the line of funding opportunities and general support, while many nonprofits designated nonessential found themselves in a holding pattern.
Monday, May 4, 2020
Why Give Now?
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow, a day of generosity. You may be familiar with the #GivingTuesday that follows on the heels of Thanksgiving, at the start of the retail rush. It’s not “normal” to have this universal day of charitable giving outside of the year-end holiday season – but then, we threw normalcy out the safer-at-home window several weeks ago.
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