The NonProfit Times

Alliance for Decision Education Recognized as One of The NonProfit Times’ Best Nonprofits to Work For

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces.

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  • The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces.
  • This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the nonprofit industry, benefiting the industry's economy, workforce, and businesses.
  • “Our teams work to cultivate a workplace environment where everyone feels empowered to reach their full potential,” said Adriana Massara, Interim Executive Director at the Alliance.
  • For more information on The Nonprofit Times’ Best Nonprofits to Work For program, visit www.BestNonprofitstoWorkFor.com .

Kessler Foundation Ranks Among Best Nonprofits to Work For in the U.S.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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EAST HANOVER, N.J., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, has placed among the Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2024, a yearly award recognizing the top 50 nonprofits across the U.S.

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  • EAST HANOVER, N.J., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, has placed among the Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2024, a yearly award recognizing the top 50 nonprofits across the U.S.
  • Kessler Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit public charity, is a premier medical research organization with two locations in New Jersey.
  • Nonprofits from across the U.S. entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Nonprofits to Work For.
  • Kessler Foundation ranked number 16 out of 24 in the medium category (50-249 employees) and number 32 overall.

Good360 Ranked #2 on Forbes Annual List of America’s Top 100 Charities

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Alexandria, VA, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Good360 , the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, announced today that the organization came in at #2 on the Forbes List of America’s Top 100 Charities , up from last year’s ranking of #6.

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  • Alexandria, VA, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Good360 , the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, announced today that the organization came in at #2 on the Forbes List of America’s Top 100 Charities , up from last year’s ranking of #6.
  • The list, which is based solely on private contributions, reflects the most recently reported fiscal year for every organization.
  • For Good360, that year is 2022, showing $2.669 billion in private support, which is significantly comprised of in-kind donations of essential goods like clothing, personal care, housewares, furniture, toys, and more.
  • In 2022, Good360 positively impacted 20 million people in need, the highest number in the organization’s 40-year history, through their massive network of 400 donors and 100,000 vetted nonprofits.

Native Scholarship Provider Angelique Albert, CEO of Native Forward Scholars Fund, Named to The NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. , Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Angelique Albert, whose organization Native Forward Scholars Fund has delivered more funding in direct scholarship dollars and support services to American Indian and Alaska Native students in the U.S. than any other scholarship provider, has been selected as one of The NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 for 2023. The recognition honors top nonprofit executives who have "distinguished themselves as initiators, innovators and leaders who can redirect and rebuild vital nonprofits and their operations."

Key Points: 
  • "It also is arguably the most diverse list of honorees" in the publication's history, according to Paul Clolery, vice president of The NonProfit Times.
  • Albert, who has dedicated her career to serving and empowering Native students and communities, has shepherded Native Forward through a period of unprecedented growth during its 53-year-history.
  • "It is also wonderful to see work impacting Native students being elevated, giving voice and visibility to our Native communities.
  • Native Forward Scholars Fund has delivered more funding in direct scholarship dollars and support services to American Indian and Alaska Native students in the U.S. than any other scholarship provider.

MindEdge launches Nonprofit Skills™, a multi-certificate training program for the nonprofit community

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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The new Nonprofit Skills™ brand, powered by MindEdge, will provide affordable and flexible online training in the skills that are most in demand among today's nonprofit leaders.

Key Points: 
  • The new Nonprofit Skills™ brand, powered by MindEdge, will provide affordable and flexible online training in the skills that are most in demand among today's nonprofit leaders.
  • The Nonprofit Skills™ training programs build on MindEdge's extensive track record of providing high-quality online training courses in management, leadership, and business operations.
  • "Nonprofit organizations are a crucial part of our social fabric," said Jennifer Adams, managing director of the MindEdge skills brands.
  • The Nonprofit Skills™ for Board Members: Board Fundamentals Certificate is designed for all types of nonprofit board members, including lay members.

National Math + Science Initiative Appoints Education Policy Leader Jeremy Anderson as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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DALLAS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative, a nonprofit organization committed to closing opportunity gaps and increasing college access through K-12 STEM education, announces the appointment of Jeremy Anderson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Anderson's more than 25 years of policy expertise, including 10 years as president of the Education Commission of the States (ECS), combined with his career-long devotion to educational equity and excellence, will help NMSI elevate its mission-critical work in ensuring that all students reach their highest potential. Effective August 14, 2023, Anderson succeeds veteran astronaut, STEM education advocate and founding NMSI board member Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr. after four years of leading the organization as CEO.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative, a nonprofit organization committed to closing opportunity gaps and increasing college access through K-12 STEM education, announces the appointment of Jeremy Anderson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • "Our economy is rapidly evolving, and the jobs of the future demand proficiency in math and science from every student," said Anderson.
  • "The National Math and Science Initiative is a tremendous platform to help all students master the math and science skills necessary to move to the next level and provide coaching and training to math and science teachers across the nation.
  • Anderson has provided strategic leadership on education policy design and implementation through multiple projects with national policy organizations such as the National Governors Association, Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Conference of State Legislatures.

SOLES4SOULS NAMED ONE OF THE BEST NONPROFITS NATIONALLY TO WORK FOR IN 2023

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based organization, is being recognized as one of the top ten best nonprofits to work for in 2023 according to The NonProfit Times.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based organization, is being recognized as one of the top ten best nonprofits to work for in 2023 according to The NonProfit Times.
  • Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world.
  • The NonProfit Times partners with Best Companies Group to vet applications submitted by the organizations.
  • The nonprofits are divided into three categories: small with 15 to 49 employees, medium-sized with 50 to 249 employees, and large with at least 250 employees.

Space Foundation Selects Major General Heather Pringle, USAF as its New Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation , a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced the selection of Major General Heather Pringle , U.S. Air Force, as its new chief executive officer effective July 1, 2023.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation , a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced the selection of Major General Heather Pringle , U.S. Air Force, as its new chief executive officer effective July 1, 2023.
  • She will succeed current Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor who announced his retirement in May 2022.
  • In her current role as Commander, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, she is also Technology Executive Officer, providing mission-critical support to both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
  • She will do an exceptional job as CEO.”
    Pringle’s selection as Space Foundation CEO comes after a nationwide executive search led by McAleer Gray , a national boutique executive search firm based in Denver.

ZERO Prostate Cancer Recognized for the Ninth Time in Top Fifty Best Nonprofits to Work For

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZERO Prostate Cancer is proud to have been named one of the "Top 50 Best NonProfits to Work For" by The NonProfit Times, making it the ninth time the organization has landed in the top 50 in the past ten years. This year, ZERO was ranked fifteenth and is the only prostate cancer organization listed in the rankings.

Key Points: 
  • This year, ZERO was ranked fifteenth and is the only prostate cancer organization listed in the rankings.
  • "We're honored to be among some really terrific nonprofits on this year's list," said ZERO's President & CEO Jamie Bearse.
  • ZERO has enhanced my life, both professionally and personally, and I am proud to be part of this extraordinary organization."
  • To view this year's full list of "Top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For," please click here .

Kessler Foundation Ranks among Best Nonprofits to Work For in the United States

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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EAST HANOVER, N.J., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, has placed among the Best Nonprofits to Work For, a yearly award recognizing the top 50 nonprofits across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • EAST HANOVER, N.J., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, has placed among the Best Nonprofits to Work For, a yearly award recognizing the top 50 nonprofits across the U.S.
  • "We are extremely proud to be recognized for our efforts to create and maintain an exceptional workplace," said Rodger DeRose , president and chief executive officer of Kessler Foundation.
  • Kessler Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit public charity, is a premier medical research organization with two locations in New Jersey.
  • Nonprofits from across the U.S. entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Nonprofits to Work For.