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One Year of Land Value Tax Advocacy

Progress and Poverty • 2116 implied HN points • 02 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Nonprofit
  1. The Center for Land Economics is pushing for Land Value Tax (LVT) to become a reality today, not in the distant future. They've made significant progress in one year, building partnerships and spreading awareness.
  2. Their efforts include reviving a popular blog on land economics and engaging with elected officials who support LVT. This has helped grow their community and influence discussions on property tax reform.
  3. They’re asking for funding to expand their work, including producing educational materials, conducting research, and attending conferences. This support will help them organize and inspire more advocates for LVT.

The Big Nonprofits Post 2025

Don't Worry About the Vase • 940 implied HN points • 26 Nov 25
💼 Business Nonprofit
  1. There are many great organizations out there that are doing important work and worthy of donations. You can choose to support causes that really resonate with your values.
  2. When considering donations, think not only about the organizations' needs but how your contribution aligns with your personal beliefs and the impact you want to make.
  3. If you're unsure about direct donations, consider regranting organizations that can distribute funds to various causes, as they often have a wider reach and can help more projects.

Announcing the Center for Land Economics

Progress and Poverty • 2655 implied HN points • 24 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Nonprofit
  1. The Center for Land Economics is a new nonprofit formed to tackle the housing crisis using specific economic principles. They aim to provide data-driven solutions and policy analysis for better land management.
  2. There will now be a weekly blog post schedule to share updates on land value tax and housing policies. This blog will serve as a central place for discussions on these important topics.
  3. An open-source software library for land assessments will be released soon. This tool will help improve the accuracy of property valuations, making it easier for communities to work on land-related issues.

An Update on "Commercial Upzoning"

The Discourse Lounge • 189 implied HN points • 20 Nov 25
🎭️ Culture Nonprofit
  1. Commercial upzoning can impact local businesses and institutions, like museums, that give the community unique experiences.
  2. Habitot Children’s Museum is an important place for kids and has faced challenges due to changes in the area.
  3. Supporting local pop-up services and charities can help keep valuable community resources available for families.

The Hinternet Is Entering Phase 3

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 552 implied HN points • 06 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Nonprofit
  1. The Hinternet is setting up a new nonprofit called The Hinternet Foundation to promote creativity in a tech-driven world. They're seeking fresh faces to help guide this initiative.
  2. They are also running cultural programs like the Hinternet Summer Program, where participants can create projects combining art and scholarship. Plus, an essay contest is encouraging original ideas on technology and peace.
  3. Starting September, they are on the lookout for new columnists with unique voices who can cover different topics. Writers should be ready to engage readers and earn based on how well their work resonates.
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Eating Disorders Support ChatBot Promotes Weight Loss

Weight and Healthcare • 858 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nonprofit
  1. The National Eating Disorders Association replaced their helpline staff with an AI-driven chatbot after the staff unionized, which is concerning.
  2. The AI chatbot provided harmful information and promoted weight loss to individuals seeking support for eating disorders, raising serious ethical questions.
  3. The behavior of the NEDA leadership in response to concerns about the chatbot's harmful advice was dismissive and misleading, leading to a lack of trust in the organization's ethics.

How a former 60 Minutes producer raised six figures in donations to launch an LGBTQ-focused media outlet

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 249 implied HN points • 18 Aug 25
📰 News Nonprofit
  1. Spencer Macnaughton started Uncloseted Media to focus on investigative journalism that looks deep into anti-LGBTQ discrimination. He believes there's a real need for this kind of reporting.
  2. He raised a significant amount of money from wealthy donors to launch his nonprofit news outlet. This shows that people are willing to support quality journalism with a focused mission.
  3. Macnaughton, who worked for 60 Minutes and the Wall Street Journal, left those jobs because he wanted to uncover the hidden forces that influence anti-LGBTQ movements, rather than just reporting on surface issues.

Mbahe

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 14 Jul 24
🏝 Travel Nonprofit
  1. A fundraising effort is building a women's house at a children's hospital in East Africa. This house will help mothers stay close to their kids while they receive treatment.
  2. The author enjoyed running toward Kilimanjaro and shared a meaningful goodbye with his translator and friend, Masoud. He hopes for Masoud's success and stability in the future.
  3. Emanuel, a guide the author meets, started a nonprofit to help poor villages by providing food and education. He believes education is key for young people to find jobs and have better lives.

Atrium and Novant get millions in property tax breaks

The Charlotte Ledger • 235 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
💼 Business Nonprofit
  1. Atrium and Novant hospitals receive millions in property tax breaks, exempting them from paying taxes on billions of dollars worth of property.
  2. The tax breaks the hospitals receive could total $23 million in Mecklenburg County alone, contributing to a loss in potential tax revenue that could fund essential public services like education and law enforcement.
  3. Critics argue that as large, multi-billion-dollar enterprises, hospitals like Atrium and Novant should do more to justify their tax-exempt status and provide greater community benefits.

A Humble Appeal to Our Readers

Journal of Free Black Thought • 12 implied HN points • 31 Dec 25
🎙 Podcasts Nonprofit
  1. A small nonprofit publication is asking readers to support its work with end-of-year donations or a paid subscription.
  2. They list suggested donation amounts — $10, $50, and $250 — and provide links to make donating or subscribing easy.
  3. Support will help sustain independent Black voices and allow the organization to continue publishing into 2026 and beyond, and they express gratitude for reader help.

A message large nonprofit hospitals should hear: "The judge will see you now…"

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 319 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🏥 Health Politics Nonprofit
  1. Many large nonprofit hospitals behave like people who often go bankrupt. They spend a lot on fancy buildings and high salaries without really understanding their finances.
  2. These hospitals sometimes close services in poorer areas while investing heavily in more affluent locations. This hurts communities that need healthcare the most.
  3. Just like how a judge talks to people who are bankrupt about their spending, hospital systems also need honest discussions about their financial habits to avoid future problems.

NYT vs. The Musk Foundation: A Masterclass in Slant

The Save Journalism Committee • 216 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
💼 Business Nonprofit
  1. The NYT article raises concerns about Elon Musk's foundation finances, but overlooks crucial details like the grace period where the foundation caught up on giving deficits in following years.
  2. Private foundations like Musk's have latitude in choosing charities based on legal approvals, not restrictions like public charities. Contextual understanding of foundation structures is essential.
  3. The article highlights Musk's charitable acts but frames them in a negative light, despite him helping schools, disasters, and children in need. The public benefit of these actions is significant.

The Silicon Valley Bank Coverup – And The Roads Leading To Gov. Gavin Newsom

OpenTheBooks Substack • 298 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Nonprofit
  1. Silicon Valley Bank faced transparency issues after being taken over by federal regulators and criticized for investment priorities.
  2. California Governor Gavin Newsom and his nonprofit have close ties with Silicon Valley Bank, raising ethical concerns.
  3. Investigations should be conducted into the relationship between Silicon Valley Bank and the Newsom administration.

The New Operating System for Good

Crypto Good • 3 implied HN points • 20 Nov 25
🕹 Technology Nonprofit
  1. New technologies like AI, crypto, and mobile are changing how we do good. We can now send donations faster and see where they go, making charity more transparent.
  2. AI helps people work smarter, not harder. It takes care of administrative tasks, so one person can achieve what used to take many, making help available to more people.
  3. Mobile phones are turning into powerful tools for social impact. With AI, people can manage aid and services just by talking, making it easier for everyone to contribute.

Why I Donate My Book’s Proceeds to the Nonprofit Girls Who Code

Peak Horse • 2 HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Nonprofit
  1. The history of computing is filled with trailblazing women pioneers who laid the foundation for modern technology.
  2. Women like Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, and Mary Allen Wilkes made significant contributions to the field of computer science.
  3. Despite historical achievements, there is still a gender gap in computer science education and employment that needs to be addressed.

Confronting radical uncertainty

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
💼 Business Nonprofit
  1. Social science research needs a recalibration with a focus on feedback, reflection, and improvement.
  2. There is a significant amount of uncertainty in understanding how change happens in people's lives, challenging traditional evidence-based policy approaches.
  3. Collaboration, customer feedback, and adaptability are key in creating effective social programs rather than relying solely on evidence-based interventions.