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Honest Brokers, Technology, and Health Justice: What Are We Learning?

NonProfit Quarterly

But the sector needs a more compelling, ethical model for a brokerage that uses decentralized governance, transparency, and inclusivity. On the other hand, the brokers have faced ethical dilemmas and difficulties staying impartial while finding confidential information related to political strategies.

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Why Climate Justice Requires Community-Owned Renewable Energy

NonProfit Quarterly

This is not to say that communities in these states will not ultimately receive federal support, but in light of the critical role these communities have played in pushing the federal government to acknowledge environmental racism, the initial outcome is disappointing, and it speaks to the need for equity-forward policy implementation.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. Effective governance requires a commitment to all aspects of their role, not just the parts that might seem most appealing or convenient. I highly seek a person that promotes ethical and meaningful engagement of the organization’s stakeholders.

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Nonprofit Board Management Software to Boost Success | Affnetz

Affnetz

A primary advantage of using board management software is the ability to centralize all board-related activities in one secure and accessible location. However, without proper management, board activities can become disorganized, time-consuming, and inefficient. After all, mission success is driven by strong leadership.

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Brave New World: What Does the Digital Age Portend for Health Justice?

NonProfit Quarterly

Wolf, quotes Reid Blackman, the author of Ethical Machines: Your Concise Guide to Totally Unbiased, Transparent, and Respectful AI : The bias issue, or discriminatory AI, is a separate issue.Remember: AI is just software that learns by example. This drive for profit currently overshadows the ethical considerations of equitable healthcare.

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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important. Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success.

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Maybe nonprofit governance aint what it needs to be?

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Second, the OpenAI events show that the nonprofit governance model is not "strong" enough to outweigh the interests of investors. The AI world - especially that which professes some commitment to "ethics", "safety," "responsibility" or "trustworthiness"* - is ripe with hybrids, not trusts.