NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Indeed, the principles of resource stewardship long championed in many Native American communities are critical to restoring environmental balance. A Montana State study from 2019 estimated that the poverty rate statewide for Native communities exceeded 30 percent. The Path Forward.

Nonprofit governance and management 140

Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Environmental Food 140

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 5, 2023

My inspiration was seeing the lived experiences of Black people in America not really reflected in environmental conversations. How do we connect the dots between what happened with George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor during those summer months of activism in Black and Brown communities across the country?

Environmental 126

Environmental Food Poverty Culture 126

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 15, 2023

The bill’s passage in the senate reflects a new wave of climate activism that demands the development of renewable energy sources to fend off climate disaster, as well as community control—not corporate control—over the next energy system. Last week, the Build Public Renewables Act passed in the New York State Senate.

Energy 122

Energy Non-Profits Poverty Environmental 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2024

A third of the people in this country, nearly 100 million, live below 200 percent of the federal poverty level , where the loss of income from even a short-term illness can be insurmountable. The expanded (but now expired) child tax credits alone cut childhood poverty by 30 percent in only six months. This work is urgent.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Governance Nonprofit Administration and Development Poverty 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

They were also more likely to live in units that were overcrowded or contaminated by lead, asbestos, and other environmental hazards within high-poverty, low-opportunity communities. Notwithstanding the emergence of several funder collaboratives in recent years, such coordinated activity is still more of an exception than the rule.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Collaborations Foundations 126

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This includes building transnational activism that links anti-war, anti-militarism, and anti-nuclear work with the efforts of those campaigning for economic justice, environmental protection, open borders and migrant rights, anti-racism and anti-fascism, equality, and police and prison abolition.

Construction 107

Construction Environmental Public and Social Policy Activism 107

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 1, 2023

The cultural sector is actively seeking alternatives to business-as-usual. In this series, queer, trans, and BIPOC artists and cultural bearers reflect upon the unique role that culture has played and can play in activating and enacting structural change—and in building a solidarity economy.

Culture 127

Culture Retail Community Development Collaborations 127

Candid

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

But community and labor leaders, housing and other advocacy groups, and environmental justice organizations are fighting back. With a better understanding of who holds power and why that dynamic needs to change, these funders have supported organizations, coalitions, and activities that help make those shifts happen.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Foundations Poverty Environmental 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 20, 2023

Image Credit: Jon Tyson on unpsplash.com In 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final strategy to reduce lead exposure. One of the stated goals of that report was to “identify communities with high lead exposures and improve their health outcomes.”

Curriculum and Teaching 75

Curriculum and Teaching Children Environmental Public and Social Policy 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

This lack of rural access (RA) particularly impacts young girls and women living in poverty, who are often left behind when it comes to education, health-care services, and opportunities to generate income. But the new infrastructure brought environmental benefits, too.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Health 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The distinction points to the need for “additionality,” or causality, in order to have impact: The idea is that the investment should enable the impactful activity. For the first, picture the SDGs in their multi-colored variety—no poverty, zero hunger, clean water and sanitation, climate action, etc.,

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Finance Participation and motivation Governance 119

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Ongoing neglect and isolation led to entrenched, concentrated poverty and a growing distrust of civic leaders. All these popular amenities and activities were conceived and constructed in close collaboration with residents. Summit Lake welcomes people into nature with activities like weekly guided canoe trips.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Construction Community Development Governance 141

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Organizers across the country are leading public budget–related activities to ensure that these dollars are used for investments in child care, education, public housing, and so on—the range of services that actually help people thrive. The sad truth is that philanthropy has often opposed—or at least declined to support—these efforts.

Public and Social Policy 139

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy 139

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

Disability, poverty, and discrimination are part of a cycle where each reinforces the others. The global surge in recognizing and embracing corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance practices has become a driving force for businesses to invest in people with disabilities worldwide.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 30, 2023

Many others are feeling distress as they process the realities of widespread environmental and biodiversity loss. Yet, all individuals in social impact face a similar challenge, whether addressing things like housing, health care, or poverty. How do we build sustainable environments for advocacy, activism, and change?

Health 105

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Culture 105

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

That was not only kind of a philanthropic blind spot, but where we…saw so much opportunity and also so much activity,” Allen explains. She now sees that the resources and needs look different for every organization—which can be hard to understand if you are not a frontline leader or coming from an environmental justice community.

Environmental 98

Environmental Psychology Insurance Poverty 98

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The poverty rate is 52.4 The intentional integration of cultural narrative, strategic reinvestment, and community ownership is the most viable and maybe the only path forward to create both social and environmental impact. It equips neighbors to take an active role in redeveloping their neighborhoods.

Culture 122

Culture Poverty Governance Finance 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The project multisolves for goals in patient care, community care, and environmental care. We often hear the sentiment, “I already work on poverty (or climate or health disparities, etc.) Furthermore, those relationships stayed in place and could be activated when the next issue emerged that needed a shared response.

Energy 143

Energy Health Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 143

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 5, 2023

From displacement and poverty to illness and environmental degradation, the urgent challenges facing the world today call for innovative approaches that combine an entrepreneurial spirit with a clear understanding of the problems and a firm footing in communities. ”—UN Secretary-General António Guterres, 2019.

Collaborations 144

Collaborations Culture Technology Governance 144

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In the early days of the pandemic, the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation , whose mission is to help people and places move out of poverty and achieve greater social and economic justice, recognized the devastation COVID-19 would bring to their grantee communities. The question now is, will this momentum continue ?

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Collaborations 131

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 15, 2023

The ruling means that Illinois will become the first US state to end the use of cash bail, opponents of which have long argued creates a system that punishes those with less means to pay expensive bails and effectively criminalizes poverty itself. “ The use of cash bail disproportionately hurts poor people and communities of color.”

Non-Profits 97

Non-Profits Law Poverty Environmental 97

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The American Farmland Trust protects agricultural land, promotes environmentally sound farming practices, and helps farmers continue to grow food for us all. Kiss the Ground is committed to educating the public about the environmental benefits of regenerative agriculture. Environmental. Agriculture. American Farmland Trust.

Children 105

Children Environmental Nonprofits Agriculture 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

” Before the cooperative, women were selling pineapples at a much lower price and were stuck in a cycle of poverty. Refusing to remain bystanders, women have embraced active participation as leaders, organizers, and even security guards. The name literally translates to “lift one another up.”

Food 122

Food Civil Society Agriculture Public and Social Policy 122

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2023

And we knew that poverty and racism were deeply entrenched, and that takes more than three years. We would hope and expect that nonprofits are reducing poverty and reducing inequality. I think it was around environmental change. And we were talking about these issues in three-year grant cycles. We wouldn’t expect that, right?

Public and Social Policy 105

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

Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Corporate Social Responsibility⁠—also known as CSR⁠—is a business practice in which companies take accountability for the social, environmental, and economic impacts of their operations. What is corporate social responsibility? Walgreens also raises awareness and encourages customer participation through its nationwide network of stores.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Disaster Relief Food 52

Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This is extremely helpful for nonprofits that work with people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and medical crises. Environmental sustainability. This supports environmental sustainability, as these clothes will be given new life through reusing or recycling. Increased awareness.

Environmental 52

Environmental Nonprofits Recruitment Homelessness 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofits address critical social issues, such as poverty, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation, allowing individuals to align their work with their personal values and create lasting change. Identify their core principles and the social or environmental causes they champion.

Nonprofit Organizations 52

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits Values 52

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

Whether it’s through social services, environmental conservation, or advocacy for marginalized communities, nonprofits are at the forefront of creating a better future for all. Outcomes are the changes that result from your work, while outputs are the activities you undertake.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Foundations 52

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 6, 2023

Example: “Join Us in the Fight Against Poverty” Keep it short: A concise subject line is easier to read and comprehend, especially on mobile devices. By sharing news about your organization’s activities and events, you can demonstrate your ongoing commitment to your cause. Aim for 50 characters or less.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Poverty Activism 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

The report Examining Disparities in Environmental Grantmaking: Where the Money Goes written by Dorceta E. Taylor and Molly Blondell surveyed over 30,000 environmental and public health grants distributed by 220 foundations, which awarded approximately $4.9 billion across three years—from 2015 to 2017.

Environmental 98

Environmental Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By Tim Hanstad To build an equitable and sustainable society, the social sector cannot take the place of the government, as Mark Kramer and Steve Phillips recently observed ; “Only government has the capacity to address social and environmental problems on a national scale. All of this depresses economic activity and increases poverty.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Poverty 130

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 5, 2024

14 In regions of Africa and South Asia, climate disasters such as floods and droughts increase poverty and food insecurity, prompting families to marry off their daughters at a young age as a survival strategy. That’s why I’m working with UNICEF Morocco to push for environmental education that speaks to our realities,” she said.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Environmental Education Education 132

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Its roots lie in the environmental justice movement in the United States, where, in the 1990s, activists called out the disproportionate impact of pollutants on Black communities in North Carolina. It has also highlighted human and environmental interconnectedness and galvanized large-scale, rapid collective action to respond and recover.

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Energy 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 28, 2023

Their experiences show how the interdependencies of the SDGs come to life at the local level: Ending homelessness requires addressing issues of poverty, mental and physical health, quality employment, environmental justice, and climate change—in addition to safe and affordable housing.

Collaborations 105

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 13, 2023

Care for Those Caring for Our Environment The prevalence of eco-anxiety in activism circles is under-attended and often ignored in favor of wholly investing oneself in the movement. In addition, several grassroots organizations are prioritizing a care-based approach to activism.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Health Environmental Psychology 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Energy and utility justice movements aren’t just imagining versions of this future but also are actively working to build them; yet the formidable power structures of the electric and gas utility system often stand in the way. in California are actively seeking to bring utilities back under public and community control.

Energy 117

Energy Law Governance Public and Social Policy 117

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Trauma is an invisible unhealed wound caused by an overwhelming event, series of events, or enduring conditions that remains active in our bodies, our psyches, and our ways of relating to others. It’s everywhere. During a traumatic incident, part of the brain called the amygdala takes over, producing involuntary, reactive responses.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Health Activism Culture 140