NNSI Editorial Team

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How Mergers and Asset Transfers Promote Sustained Collaboration Between Nonprofit Leaders

Collaboration can be a powerful tool for effecting meaningful change in nonprofit organizations. However, social impact leaders have become fatigued with mandates and incentives to collaborate without a clear purpose. After all, many joint ventures are unsuccessful, posing risks of resource waste and inefficiency while potentially eroding stakeholder trust and commitment.

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Adopting a Multi-Pillar Solution to Address Social Determinants of Health

The Biden-Harris Administration’s U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health is setting a new course for public health efforts nationwide, emphasizing the critical importance of addressing health-related social needs (HRSNs) beyond traditional healthcare access. The Playbook introduces a multi-pillar approach to combat these determinants through (1) improved data collection, (2) flexible funding mechanisms, and (3) bolstering support for backbone organizations. While these strategies offer significant steps forward in addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), there’s a recognized need for a more integrated and specific strategy to overcome health equity challenges effectively. Our research into Systems of Care plays a vital role in this gap, presenting specific recommendations that facilitate the integration of services and support across diverse sectors to meet demonstrated HRSNs.

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The Intersection of Social Factors and Health Policy: A Deep Dive into the U.S. Government’s Approach

Today, the conversation around healthcare has expanded beyond traditional medical treatments to include a broader understanding of the social circumstances that significantly impact health outcomes – also known as the social determinants of health (SDOH). According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the SDOH are “the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of

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Addressing Veteran’s Needs through Holistic Care

Veteran-serving organizations address various needs, including healthcare, mental health care, housing and homeless assistance, and financial and employment assistance. Many needs are co-occurring. For instance, if a veteran wishes to get a job, they might require additional needs in transportation, education, or financial literacy guidance. The influence of social determinants of health—such as violence, housing instability, financial/employment problems, lack of access to transportation, and psychosocial needs—on veterans’ lives is significant.

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Addressing Veterans’ Needs through Sequencing Care

Veterans transitioning to civilian life encounter a complex web of challenges, and the fragmented system of care often leaves them underserved and overwhelmed in the process of attempting to receive support. New research from NNSI finds that a holistic approach to addressing veterans’ needs is imperative. But most veteran serving organizations operate in silos, without the needed coordination to address everyday co-occurring needs.  A new report from the Network for

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U.S. Potential Path to Addressing Health-Related Social Needs: Drawing Lessons from State Innovations

Today, 40% of Americans face significant material hardship, which includes limited access to vital resources such as nutritious food, medical care, affordable housing, and essential utilities. Yet, the support provided by social service agencies and nonprofit organizations reaches less than 16% of those struggling with material hardship, leaving the majority to manage on their own. What happens when someone cannot pay rent or has a disconnected phone? These unmet health-related