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Item Migrant-Serving Organizations: Supporting U.S. Migrants with Safe Digital Access(Transnational Press, 2023-05) Paarlberg, Afshan; Lilly Family School of PhilanthropyMigrants to the United States face technology, language, legal, cultural, and economic barriers. Without direct voter influence, migrants engage with and depend upon migrant-serving organizations to build identity, address negative scrutiny, overcome obstacles, and acclimate to society. In a growing and shifted digital landscape, migrant-serving organizations are vital to providing digital accessibility amongst migrants. This paper provides a literature review regarding digital accessibility amongst migrants. It offers recommendations for migrant-serving organizations in investigating barriers and program design that support the unique digital needs of migrants.Item Muslim American Zakat Report 2023(Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Muslim Philanthropy Initiative, 2023-08-29) Hughes, Micah; Thapa, Sitashma; Cheema, Jehanzeb; Ajmal, Mariam; Wasif, Rafeel; Siddiqui, Shariq; Paarlberg, Afshan; Noor, Zeeshan; Mofawaz, MohannadZakat, the third of the five pillars of Islam, refers to obligatory alms for all eligible Muslims and is required by God. Often described as an alms tax and a form of “financial worship,” an individual’s intentions determine whether a zakat act is charitable. The 2023 Zakat Report expands knowledge about everyday zakat practices among U.S. Muslims. This report branches out from existing zakat research as it aims to understand lived perspectives and contemporary techniques. Using an SSRS cross-sectional survey, we research U.S. Muslim nonprofit organizations offering tools (i.e., zakat calculators, social media, etc.) and opinions regarding how to perform charitable acts. This report also researches the link between socio-economic demographics and zakat giving. Our findings emphasize the importance of thinking beyond numbers when considering Muslim philanthropy and understanding practices beyond Western-centric definitions.Item Pluralism in Muslim American Philanthropy Report 2022(Muslim Philanthropy Initiative, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2022-09-08) Siddiqui, Shariq; Hughes, Micah; Wasif, Rafeel; Paarlberg, Afshan; Cheema, Jehanzeb; Samad, Abdul; Noor, ZeeshanThe Pluralism in Muslim American Philanthropy 2022 Report shows that, on average, U.S. Muslims surveyed perceived themselves to have higher levels of characteristics such as tolerance, valuing diversity and racial inclusivity, religiosity, and motivation to donate to causes benefitting people with marginalized identities (described in the study as “donation motivation”) than U.S. non-Muslims perceived themselves to have. This report details the findings on pluralism and tolerance perception from a self-administered web survey conducted by SSRS for the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The larger study, of which these findings are a part, surveys the opinions of Muslims and the general population regarding faith customs, donation practices and attitudes, volunteer work, remittances, and zakat. SSRS conducted its survey from January 25 through February 15, 2022 with 2,010 adult respondents (age 18 and over), including 1,024 Muslim and 960 general population respondents. SSRS reached eligible respondents via a nonprobability web panel sample.Item Understanding Nonprofit Governance and DEI Practices Among Marginalized Communities for a More Just & Inclusive Society(Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2023-03-20) Noor, Zeeshan; Siddiqui, Shariq; Paarlberg, Afshan; Saleem, Sana; Cheema, JehanzebCommunity-engaged practice and participatory research provide important feedback loops. In this project, the legal clinic relies on partnerships to build trust across communities. For example, legal colleagues, nonprofit colleagues, and former clients - who understand the benefits of legal screenings - are critical to relationship building. Ongoing, deep community engagement offers faculty ample opportunities to observe and learn firsthand about issues that are important to community members and helps guide the research. Ultimately, community perspectives and interests that translate into research findings offer opportunities for community reflection, action, and improvement. Empirical assessments of an organization’s financial policies, audits, and procedures are crucial to its success and efficient service delivery. It not only helps ensure that the organization’s financial activities are transparent and accountable but also helps build trust with internal and external stakeholders. Strong governance, the role of the board, and smooth relationships between the nonprofit’s management and its board members are equally important for an effective decision-making process. This coalition leads to strong fiscal policy implementation and measurement of its outcome. Many dilemmas are associated with Muslim organizations. One is the lack of equity and inclusion at different levels. Incorporating strong diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices helps ensure that Muslim nonprofits are aligned with their goals and values. A diverse and inclusive workplace can lead to better decision-making and outcomes while attracting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. It is equally necessary to involve everyone in developing and implementing DEI policies.Item Understanding Philanthropy in Times of Crisis: The Role of Giving Back During COVID-19(2021-11-03) Paarlberg, Afshan; Bergdoll, Jon; Houston, Peter; Kou, XiaonanFor individuals, corporations, and nonprofit institutions, the long-term effects of the pandemic are still unfolding. However, by examining the pandemic’s short- and mid-term effects, this report provides vital information to donors and nonprofits for planning and adaptation.