The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

She has spearheaded innovation in heart and stroke prevention with AHA active in more than 100 countries. Dillen has litigated precedent-setting cases that have held polluters accountable and cleared the way for clean energy projects. She has the roadmap for the nation’s clean energy future. AHA has invested more than $5.9

Civil Society 85

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Urban development Law 85

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

An investment portfolio that limits energy investments to renewables, for example, may well outperform a portfolio that includes fossil fuel firms; holding on to fossil fuel stocks is arguably riskier. Activating these funding streams will be challenging but not impossible.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. Other schools are observing the energy and momentum, and they are eager to join the movement.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 29, 2025

And its true that, in general, activities undertaken in the human minddetecting, measuring, analyzing, among many other thingsare not eligible for patenting as such. By safeguarding human ingenuity, we can accelerate AI capacity in areas from energy to personalized medicine, education, climate change solutions, and artistic expression.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Medical Production Technology 121

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . By actively participating in green events, you will position your B2B company as a sustainable brand. These could be nonprofits, government initiatives, green communities, etc. .

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

And the US Green Building Council (USGBC), an intermediary promoting energy-efficient construction, developed guidelines and rating systems for sustainable cities and neighborhoods. From Experimentation to Diffusion of Urban Innovations The innovative role of dynamic cities has been referred to as government by experiment.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 20, 2024

Doing so means transforming our governing institutions, laws, regulations, and customs in a more fundamental way than tinkering around the edges with policy and programs. When everyday people, institutions, and government act in service, out of love for the particular needs of particular people, the benefits flow outward.

Nonprofit governance and management 141

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Law Philanthropy 141

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Then, we’ve been trying to compare the information given by the federal government and the one been given by the Puerto Rico government, which was usually different in terms of the amount of money. The US government and FEMA recently changed the recovery process in Puerto Rico. The wording, the categories of the information.

Governance 139

Governance Disaster Relief Foundations Philanthropy 139

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. Commitment to putting in the necessary effort is crucial; I look for those ready to invest their time and energy into achieving our shared objectives, demonstrating resilience, perseverance, and a proactive attitude.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The youth alleged that Montana’s “ fossil fuel-based state energy system ” contributes to climate change and is therefore a violation of their constitutional right to a safe environment. Youth Leaders What’s behind the surge in young people taking governments to court to sue over climate inaction and destruction? The court agreed.

Environmental 136

Environmental Governance Law Energy 136

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Climate change, caused primarily by human activity, is driving temperatures up around the world, causing cascading impacts across natural systems. Donors and governments may shift their dollars…to focusing on necessities like food, water, energy, and healthcare. Hailstones are getting bigger and more damaging.

Insurance 130

Insurance Civil Society Healthcare Energy 130

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In Reimagining Nonprofit Boards , a three-part series based on the NPQ webinar, A New Framework for Boards, Ananda Valenzuela challenges traditional governance models and offers a new vision for boards that empower rather than constrain. This [collective governance] framing inherently challenges the top-down board knows best assumption.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Poverty 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

But they are also expected to be leaders—model leaders—entrusted with significant responsibilities, including governance, strategic planning, fundraising, and advocacy. Engage actively in discussions , offer insights, and contribute to decision-making processes. This ranges from leveraging your network to making thank-you calls.

Participation and motivation 115

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 115

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

By investing your time and energy into gaining the necessary skills, you can set yourself up for success in your field. Increasing your fundraising capacity also allows you to host larger events, advertise your cause, and partake in other growth-related activities that incur costs. Create regular, low-stakes practice opportunities.

Nonprofit Management 238

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 238

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

12 GHGs such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are naturally occurring gases that absorb energy from the sun and trap heat inside the atmosphere reflected from the earth’s surface. Educational institutions and industry leaders must actively work to dismantle systemic racism. degrees Fahrenheit (or about 1.36

Race and Ethnicity 111

Race and Ethnicity Environmental Education Education 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

By Dai Ellis & Oliver Sabot Snatched from the jaws of defeat, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will hasten the transition of key markets—for energy, vehicles, cement, and more—toward “greener” technologies. The policy-setting, financial, and regulatory powers of governments will be absolutely critical.

Finance 116

Finance Health Manufacturing Governance 116

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

And there are several other ways that agrivoltaics can be used to mitigate the effects of climate change: Renewable Energy By generating solar power, agrivoltaics reduces reliance on fossil fuels and decreases greenhouse gas emissions. The location produces sufficient electricity for over 300 households through its 1.2-megawatt

Health 119

Health Agriculture Energy Nonprofit governance and management 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 16, 2023

Mayors and city governments are increasingly seen as “doers” rather than “delayers” because they find themselves on the front line of the climate crisis. That is, in part, because leaders are closer to the community and there is baked-in accountability at the local level; failure to act can lead to being voted out.

Health 98

Health Public and Social Policy Energy Collaborations 98

Candid

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Respect what every generation has to offer Young activists bring idealism, energy, and fresh perspectives, while elders offer wisdom, resources, and networks. As People For the American Way Foundation wrestles with these same questions, we’ll share insights from some recent successes.

Recruitment 133

Recruitment Energy Foundations Governance 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In response, asset managers have created and rebranded trillions of dollars of funds as ESG (environment, social, and governance) funds targeting socially minded investors. While some of these investments may deliver lower returns , they can advance renewable energy systems, protect natural habitats, or build more affordable housing.

Environmental 133

Environmental Energy Finance Retail 133

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Many times, government and nonprofit representatives had come to Starleen’s Summit Lake neighborhood and indicated that things were going to improve, but not much ever came of it. “My All these popular amenities and activities were conceived and constructed in close collaboration with residents. My first thought was, ‘Here we go.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Construction Community Development Governance 141

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This is doubly true for AI, because these new tools can be developed for many different types of activities, with the potential to spread rapidly in every sector of the economy and in every aspect of our lives. It is crucial, however, that the renewed energy of organized labor is channeled in the right way.

Public and Social Policy 142

Public and Social Policy Technology Civil Society Production 142

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Cryptocurrencies are regular by many of the same government agencies that regulate the traditional world of finance including the IRS, SEC, CFTC and local regulators. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency mining are mostly powered by renewable energy in remote places where the energy wouldn’t be used for anything else.

Fundraising 144

Fundraising Fundraising Insurance Energy 144

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

They are active in our communities, in our schools, and have valuable knowledge and experience that our nation’s elected officials could learn from and be inspired by, and yet very few U.S. American Solar Energy Society :: @ ASES_Solar. American Wind Energy Association :: @ AWEA. American Red Cross :: @ RedCross.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Associations Energy Homelessness 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 18, 2024

Here, we aim to help philanthropists interested in adding this form of “getting” to their giving activities determine whether and how to incorporate it into their work. However, actively getting resources from peer funders to augment one’s own theory of change and grantee portfolio (fundraise) is relatively new.

Fundraising 115

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 115

Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

In other words, you need to get your money from many different sources, not just one awesome foundation, one government grant, or one generous donor. If you rely solely on a government grant, what happens when the agency changes its eligibility criteria and you no longer qualify? You’ll expend more energy than you’ll recoup in funding.

Fundraising 136

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 136

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Gilbert-Williams joined the co-op shortly after it incorporated in 2014, became an active member in 2020, and then joined the board the next year. In her position, she has sought to transition it from a “working board” to a “governing board” as the co-op opened and hired full-time staff. This was a surprise.

Food 134

Food Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance 134

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 28, 2023

Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) The shape of government relations for worker co-ops has experienced a massive shift in the past five years. The worker co-op sector is exceptionally good at connecting within itself; we see cooperators actively seeking out peer connections across regions, industries, and affinity groups regularly.

Manufacturing 119

Manufacturing Education Education Governance 119

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

It is jointly governed by members of the Nakoda and Aaniiih nations, and includes a 22,000- acre (over 34,000 square miles) bison reserve, home to a herd of over 500 buffalo. Stewardship, Adelzadeh emphasizes, “has always been a community activity, with the transfer of knowledge from elders to youth.” The Path Forward.

Nonprofit governance and management 140

Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Environmental Food 140

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

In 2021, the Government Accountability Office estimated that 54 percent of all public school districts required updates of at least two major systems, including HVAC systems, roofing, and structural integrity. Indeed, the workforce driving a green transition will include not only energy and industry workers but also care and social workers.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Education Education Environmental 145

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

1 Boston’s Green New Deal and PowerCorpsBOS Investing in the climate future of youth and young adults is the way Trinh Nguyen, chief of worker empowerment, and Mariama White-Hammond, chief of environment, energy, and open space, saw the way forward to investing in Boston’s Green New Deal. It can’t be siloed.”

Nonprofit Administration and Development 115

Nonprofit Administration and Development Environmental Energy Nonprofit governance and management 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 8, 2023

When the pandemic and government lockdown eliminated urban jobs, hundreds of thousands of people left Peru’s cities and walked home to their ancestral homelands. Scott Momaday During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global shutdown sparked an unexpected return to and reinvigoration of Indigenous culture in Peru.

Leadership 122

Leadership Culture Poverty Public and Social Policy 122

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 14, 2023

While many foundations screen their endowment investments based on environmental, social, and governance factors, only a few optimize their investment strategies for mission impact. And guarantees are much less common in other fields, such as community-focused renewable energy.

Community Development 109

Community Development Finance Energy Nonprofit governance and management 109

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

To achieve this, more businesses need to join with the government and civil society to actively confront inequality, poverty, and climate change together. As the United Nations highlights, eradicating poverty is the greatest global challenge and an absolute requirement for sustainable development. A Tyranny of Tradeoffs.

Agriculture 105

Agriculture Civil Society Poverty Environmental 105

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

I became interested in student activism when I was at Hampshire College, where I was involved in pedagogical change and movement-building work. SD: The nonprofit sector has had government functions thrust upon it—so much so, that government is the leading funder of nonprofits. PCORI said, “We have 400 staff.

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 111

The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Given the importance of individual donations, it’s not surprising that nonprofits spend a significant amount of time, money, and energy building a base of donors. Government Grants. Many large and mid-size nonprofit organizations rely on government grants to make money. Fundraising expenses are one clear example of this.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

On a deeper level though, it is a form of governance that answers the question of how we want to be in community with each other. Might volunteerism—a portal into the work of community—be able to draw on principles that govern community? A gift economy ethos prioritizes these community building activities.

Volunteerism 98

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation 98