Repost from August 2020. Reality THEN and NOW. November 2020

 Is it the messenger, or the message

 

Disasters and Climate Change Affecting Municiple Bond Ratings. “As investors get smarter about climate change risk, it will become more expensive for governments with the largest need to borrow,” Posted: 19 Aug 2020 12:12 AM PDT  https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2019/10/01/climate-change-could-make-borrowing-costlier-for-states-and-cities#:~:text=Governments%20pay%20higher%20interest%20rates,their%20credit%20ratings%20are%20low.&text=To%20date%2C%20the%20bond%20market,respect%20to%20climate%20change%20vulnerabilities.      Climate Change Could Make Borrowing Costlier for States and

Debt Relief for the Worlds Poor even in the U.S.

 

The world’s poor need debt relief

World Bank Group President David Malpass urged greater transparency and debt relief for the world’s poorest countries in his latest update, writing that we can no longer afford to “kick the debt can down the road – developing countries need relief now.”

Community Imperative: Communities within Nations must work together to reverse setbacks to poverty

 

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Reversing setbacks to poverty reduction requires nations to work together for a resilient recovery For almost 25 years, extreme poverty was steadily declining. Now, for the first time in a generation, it is increasing. To address this challenge, the world must commit urgently to working together for a resilient recovery. A new World Bank report sheds light on the threats to poverty reduction and provides recommendations to navigate this tough terrain.

Free Online Certificate Program, Grant Seeking. Disaster Ready. November 2020

 

New Certificate in Grant Seeking     Grants are one of the best ways for nonprofit organizations to fund their programs. But, for most of us, there is nothing straightforward about the grant seeking process.  In this free online certificate program from DisasterReady, you will learn how to: Find the right grants for your organization Write excellent grant proposals Develop strong relationships with your grantors so you can count on funding for years to come Earn a new certificate and digital badge to add to your CV, resume, and LinkedIn today!     Get Started   CFRE Continuing Education Credits: Full participation in the Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate is applicable for 3 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

This certificate program was developed in collaboration with CNM. Founded in 1986, CNM’s mission is to amplify the impact of nonprofits and their partners. CNM believes that thriving nonprofits are essential to a strong community, and we connect organizations with the expertise, partnerships, and tools needed to focus on their respective missions.

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