NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Image Credit: Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels Nonprofit boards often uphold outdated power structures, prioritizing elite control over true community accountability. By shifting from power-hoarding to power-sharing, nonprofits can create governance structures that truly align with their mission.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Poverty 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Image: “ In Communion with Dorian” by Renée Laprise/ [link] Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2024 issue, “Supporting the Youth Climate Justice Movement.” It provides a comprehensive platform for capturing, managing, analyzing, and visualizing geographic data from diverse sources.

Race and Ethnicity 111

Race and Ethnicity Environmental Education Education 111

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

Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

To fully fund your nonprofit, you need a diversified fundraising stream. 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. Getting your funds from multiple sources is especially important when fundraising for a new nonprofit.

Fundraising 136

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 136

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 17, 2023

The shade provided to the crops reduces water evaporation and temperature stress, leading to increased crop yields and better water management. Local Food Production Combining solar energy with agriculture allows local food production, reducing transportation emissions from importing produce.

Health 119

Health Agriculture Energy Nonprofit governance and management 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Take the way that energy and health are often treated as separate issues. They are typically studied by different researchers, and policy choices on energy and health are usually made in isolation from each other. Yet, in a 2021 survey , WHO found that only 1 in 5 countries bring health considerations into climate and energy policy.

Energy 143

Energy Health Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 143

The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits exist to meet a societal need or provide a public benefit. Unlike an organization whose primary goal is to make money, nonprofits exist to meet a community’s needs. That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . How do nonprofits make money?

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Image Credit: Askar Abayev on pexels.com Leaders in the social sector hear it all the time: nonprofits should run like a business. The distinct purposes of businesses and nonprofits require unique approaches. Of course, nonprofits are businesses. The distinct purposes of businesses and nonprofits require unique approaches.

Volunteerism 98

Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management 98

The Kindful Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If the problem you are trying to solve or the need you are addressing isn’t a quick fix but instead long range, ongoing and/or escalating, you might consider forming your own nonprofit. In this post, we’ll review frequently asked questions about starting a nonprofit and nine key steps to get your own organization up and running.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Nonprofits 105

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 9, 2024

To find out, NPQ interviewed Malik Kenyatta Yakini, cofounder of the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network (DBCFSN); Lanay Gilbert-Williams, current co-op board president; and Akil Talley, the co-op’s first full-time permanent general manager. We did a lot of community engagement sessions.” This was a surprise.

Food 134

Food Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance 134

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Yet Paul Farmer was also a brilliant, original, and often iconoclastic thinker when it came to nonprofit leadership. ” Paul was fond of this phrase—“hermeneutic of generosity”—which has deep roots in theology but that we rarely hear in management literature or political discourse.

Nonprofit Leadership 105

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Medical 105

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. There is, however, a way for nonprofits to gain greater access to “flexible” capital and for foundations to generate a financial return.

Community Development 109

Community Development Finance Nonprofit governance and management Energy 109

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

Image: “Death Caught From A Plane Window” by Yvonne Coleman Burney/ www.artbyycolemanburney.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2024 issue, “Escaping Corporate Capture.” And even if there isn’t, why do you think that nonprofits have been so ineffective at preventing the growth of inequality?

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 110

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

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Editors’ note: This article is from the fall 2022 issue of the Nonprofit Quarterly , “The Face of Climate Change,” and was first published on May 1, 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.

Nonprofit governance and management 140

Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Environmental Food 140

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Technology 111

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

JANUARY 4, 2024

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? 39 The program also helped Burrell strengthen his communication, project management, and team leadership skills.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 115

Nonprofit Administration and Development Environmental Energy Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This holiday season, give back by shopping for unique gifts from nonprofit online stores. In this gift guide, you’ll find selections from nonprofits that you won’t see in regular shops. What’s more, your purchases from nonprofit shops will support the essential work of these organizations and the individuals they help year-round.

Children 105

Children Environmental Nonprofits Agriculture 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

The number of low-cost or free online resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as mobile media continues to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years.

Nonprofit governance and management 112

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Technology 112

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

Nonprofit governance and management 106

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Technology Nonprofits 106

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How to build an engaged nonprofit board . Nor do they have the time or energy to find, meet, and cultivate everyone in the community who shares a passion for the organization’s mission. The orientation is the critical next step in nonprofit board engagement. The most important tactic is not a one-and-done activity.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Nonprofits Philanthropy 124

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Special attention was placed on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund , a $27 billion clean-energy loan fund created by last year’s Inflation Reduction Act. [Today] CDFI assets total $457.9 One was the rise of nonprofits within the CDFI sector. An overwhelming majority of CDFIs today, however, are nonprofits. It was a nonprofit.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 119

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Finance Public and Nonprofit Management 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The False Binary Between For-profits and Nonprofits: Where the Troubles Begin. Our reasoning was straightforward: We didn’t want to be seen as competing for funding with the nonprofits using our software. Some governments are paving the way in terms of accountability and procurement.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits 119

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Clearly, BECMA has benefitted from both the energy unleashed by the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd in 2020. ” Obi, who had not worked in the nonprofit sector before coming to BECMA, says that her business experience helped her manage the rapid growth. I’m new to the nonprofit space.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 110

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Culture Foundations 110

Fundraising Coach

JUNE 11, 2024

Data transforms nonprofit marketing and fundraising strategies; by incorporating real supporter information, you can personalize your campaigns and build genuine relationships with your donors. In this guide, we’ll provide steps you can take to break down data silos so your nonprofit can use its data to its fullest potential.

Nonprofit governance and management 59

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Nonprofits Management 59

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising apps are helpful tools that drive your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns by empowering you to pull in more donations, and there are hundreds to choose from. Know What You’re Looking For: 2 Types of Fundraising Apps There are two types of fundraising apps you should be aware of: nonprofit-facing, and donor-facing.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 105

NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2017

It’s important to take a good first step in developing an efficient and cohesive setting for your board of directors to set up shop and pave the way for your nonprofit to thrive. Even if your nonprofit has all volunteers and no staff, a board of directors is a must. It’s also required. If you start with three, stagger their terms.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Energy Management 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One example is human activity causing climate change and contributing to poor health outcomes (e.g. Governments and their policies in far off places can affect food supply or the spread of disease at home and can go further to impact elections, social policy, and even violent conflicts with loss of life.

Health 130

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 130

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The children and grandchildren of Walmart co-founder Sam Walton have long embedded their interests, and, more importantly, their money, among industry groups, policymakers, academics, activists, and NGOs active in the future of food. Now, “it’s hard to even extract their influence from fisheries policy,” Sennott said.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 136

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In facilitating the development of systems change plans for a variety of nonprofits, I’ve found that principles associated with social justice offer a unifying framework to help staff and boards understand not only the end goal of systems change, but also the root causes of social problems and what strategies will solve them.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 122

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

Nonprofit organizations, with their focus on social causes and community welfare, play a crucial role in shaping society. The board of directors is responsible for the overall direction and governance of the organization, and their decisions can make or break the nonprofit’s mission.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 52

Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Nonprofits focused on diverse talent acquisition in 2022, survey finds. nonprofits (79 percent) plan to prioritize talent acquisition in 2022, up from 59 percent in 2020, a report from human resources firm Nonprofit HR finds. A weekly update with the latest news from PND. December 9, 2021. Nearly eight in ten U.S.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Health Medical 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

“UNABLE TO INTERVENE” by Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” 29 In the world of work, it means actively challenging the “gig economy.” Imagine this.

Non-Profits 98

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofit governance and management 98

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. With the rise of social impact as a business metric, companies are more eager than ever to contribute to meaningful causes, yet many nonprofits don’t make the most of this fundraising avenue. A dependence on corporate interests may influence nonprofit agendas.

Charitable Contribution 73

Charitable Contribution Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Values 73