Robert Kurzban

There is some confusion around the term ‘nonprofit’. Many people hear this term and think that it means these organizations don’t generate any revenue, but this isn’t true. Nonprofit organizations still have to pay for various things such as rent, supplies, transportation, utilities, essential services, and of course employee salaries. People still receive compensation for their work at a non-profit. Unlike a for-profit business though, organizations use the extra money for societal good inst...

The US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping immigrants to the United States. Their mission is to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in forced or voluntary migration across the world, as well as supporting their transition to a dignified life. According to their website, they believe that “our American character is based on fundamental values that embrace the newcomer with equal rights and equal opportunity.” For over 1...

Millions of residents of New York City live in poverty, and the situation only worsened during the last two years. At one point the epicenter of the pandemic, New York was hit hard by Covid-19, and vulnerable New Yorkers were particularly at risk. Robin Hood has provided millions of dollars in aid to organizations providing relief to families during the crisis.
The Robin Hood Foundation is New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization, and they partner and fund hundreds of other nonpr...

The Food and Drug Administration has recently made the decision to authorize Pfizer Covid-19 booster shots for people 65 and older. Earlier this summer, the FDA finally approved the Pfizer vaccine for all Americans 16 years or older, a milestone decision that will now allow employers and organizations to mandate covid vaccines. Hopefully this will result in more of the population opting to get vaccinated and stop the spread of the deadly covid virus. The US military is requiring all active du...

A huge part of running a nonprofit organization is about securing funds. Writing grants can be a daunting task, but they are essential for a nonprofit’s function. If you have just started a nonprofit, there are grants out there specifically to get your mission off the ground, but there is a lot of competition for grants, and a lot of research needs to be done to find grants that are a perfect fit. How do you make sure that your organization gets the funding it needs?
Hiring an effective grant...

The Garces Foundation has been named a 2021 Champion in Action for their efforts in COVID-19 relief. The award comes with $35,000 of unrestricted funding so the foundation can continue their work in empowering immigrants to achieve their full potential as citizens. The foundation will use the money to provide food boxes to even more families on their food pantry waiting list.
The Garces Foundation Food Pantry has provided 14,521 boxes of food to families in their local community with help fro...

The Garces Foundation is dedicated to helping the immigrant community access the educational, healthcare, and food resources they need. By offering multiple programs aimed at immigrant populations – workforce training classes, community health days, and English classes – they are breaking down the barriers faced by people with limited English speaking abilities.
Robert Kurzban has represented the team as Grants Coordinator and Director of Development since 2020, and is experienced in securing...

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June 28, 2021 /PRSearchEngine/ — The Garces Foundation is proud to announce that they have been named as one of four finalists for the 2021 Wawa Foundation Hero Award. Robert Kurzban, current Director of Development and former Grants Coordinator for the Garces Foundation, will represent the team by accepting the award, if they win.
The Wawa Foundation Hero Award is a program designed to show appreciation to local nonprofit organizations and charitable ...

Bridge to Books is a new nonprofit initiative that’s setting out to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library concept to the Stillwater community. Robert Kurzban discusses the youth literacy project:
Laurann Krischner, Katie Bang and Nickie Ferguson are three Stillwater residents — and they’re also sisters! Recently, the trio decided to launch a youth literacy initiative that will deliver free books to the doorsteps of children in the area. The idea is an extension of the Dolly Parton Imagin...

In Rockaway Township, NJ, the Morris Co. Cliffs have been colloquially renamed to the “Graffiti Cliffs.” This new (and albeit unfortunate) nickname has been tacked on due to the MAGA themed graffiti that has defaced the natural site at Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Refuge. But now thanks to a local nonprofit effort, the cliffs will be restored! Robert Kurzban shares the news:
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection initially came to the conclusion that it would simply be too “unsafe” t...

According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the month of May showed promise for the nonprofit job market! Robert Kurzban shares the details:
Finally! After enduring the hardships of the pandemic, the nonprofit sector is experiencing an expansion in job opportunities. 63,000 new jobs, to be exact! Unfortunately, as a whole, employment within the nonprofit sector is down 6% compared to pre-pandemic averages. But Robert Kurzban is keeping optimistic. Just knowing that nonprofits are able to reas...

The Barn at The Heights — Huber Heights in Dayton, Ohio, that is — welcomes nonprofits to their new event space. Fantastic news for charities and other organizations focused on the ‘Greater Good’! Robert Kurzban shares the details from the Dayton Daily News:
Owned by the City of Dayton since 2019, Huber Heights is a 52-acre property that’s currently being utilized as a gathering place for… well, city officials aren’t quite sure just yet. According to Eileen McClory with the Dayton Daily News,...

Initially launched by a group of kids as a pandemic project, Tosie is a nonprofit organization committed to helping shelter animals find their forever homes. That’s right: this nonprofit is run by kids ages 8 to 12 years old! Robert Kurzban shares the incredible story:
The name “Tosie” is a portmanteau of the names of the first two dogs homed by the project (Teddie and Rosie).
The pandemic shook up the lives of children across the country when social distancing put a pin in summer plans. That...

They say everything is bigger in Texas… and with an initiative that reaches a helping hand out all the way to India, this nonprofit organization proves their hearts are bigger, too. Robert Kurzban shares the details of an initiative launched by SAINA:
The San Antonio Indian Nurses Association (SAINA) is currently raising funds for the benefit of India’s medical resources. With more than 195,000 COVID casualties on record in India, the virus’s impact on the country has been devastating. With h...

Robert Kurzban highlights a Denver area nonprofit’s immediate need for warehouse space.
Over a decade ago, Jim Scharper established the nonprofit, Feeding Denver’s Hungry. Inspired by his own struggles and experience with homelessness, Scharper’s vision was to turn a negative situation into a positive one. And, of course, he did just that! But now, the inspiring story of his nonprofit efforts may have to come to an end if Feeding Denver’s Hungry cannot secure a new warehouse space…
Since 2019...