Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

But when the (often white) leaders had funder relationships that could allow them to write their own checks, governing boards didn’t ask too many questions. Should BIPOC leaders actively avoid executive roles in white-led organizations for fear that we’ve won a Hollow Prize? How should governing boards move beyond performative change?

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Non-Profits 124

Selfish Giving

JUNE 21, 2020

Unrelated business income tax, known as “UBIT,” is the tax imposed on income generated from certain business activities undertaken by a tax-exempt organization.[1] Unrelated business income tax, known as “UBIT,” is the tax imposed on income generated from certain business activities undertaken by a tax-exempt organization.[1]

Law 147

Law Advertising Public and Social Policy Activism 147

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When carefully structured and governed, spend-down strategies can provide targeted financial support to causes that need it most. They allow donors to be actively involved and avoid the risks of perpetuating dynastic wealth. One of the main reasons to set up a spend-down fund is to address causes that require more immediate attention.

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Construction Children 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

By prohibiting any future sale of the property to Black or other non-white owners, restrictive covenants gave white buyers confidence that their homes and neighborhoods would remain white enclaves and therefore retain the “ enduring value ” that Cafritz promised for his “lifetime homes.” It was profitable to do so. As historian N.D.B.

Philanthropy 134

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Advertising Universities 134

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Wouter Vandersypen , Chris Claes & Steven Serneels Imagine being in charge of a profitable vegetable cooperative in Benin. You know the cooperative can increase its income and improve its resilience if most of this year’s profit is set aside for investing in new hardware. You also know that your members are very poor.

Finance 110

Finance Agriculture Governance Non-Profits 110

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Furthermore, nonprofits receive different types of revenue than most for-profit businesses. of resources more than profitability,?with by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???.

Nonprofit governance and management 112

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Nonprofits 112

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

The basic accounting principles for nonprofit organizations are the same as accounting for for-profit companies. . Frequently, this is cash from donations, grants, or fundraising activities. And it may also include non-cash donations (or in-kind donations) of goods or services. Revenue is inflows that increase economic wealth.

Nonprofit Accountability 98

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

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A low-cost venue, Colors was used for informal meet-and-greets, community meetings, and fundraising activities and served as a training and job placement center, especially for immigrant families. Colors, in short, was never (or at best, rarely) profitable. Colors, like any business, was supposed to be profitable.

Public and Social Policy 104

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

Crucially, this “boundary spanning” activity (to use the term coined by organizational theorist Michael Tushman in 1977) is not just for innovators who have the resources and inclination to approach things differently. To make progress on our most pressing public problems actually requires reaching out across social boundaries.

Collaborations 131

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 131

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Image credit: skyNext on istock.com “We have observed a disconcerting pattern where Black women leaders are vacating their roles, with some leaving the non-profit sector altogether, citing hostility toward their leadership, strain on their health and well-being, unfair job expectations, and limited opportunities for career progression” (3).

Leadership 145

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 145

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As one executive passionately said in a recent interview, “climate action is non-negotiable, but the race to outpace biodiversity loss is even more crucial. Our planet, and our profits, hinge on it.” For companies operating in non-land-based sectors (i.e. Contribute to ecosystem restoration.

Public and Social Policy 129

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 129

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 28, 2024

independence surrounding July 4 are not the only outbursts catching the attention of corporations, leaders, non-profits and educators. Wendy Davis, author of The Fight You Don't See , tells Forbes , “Business will lead the way on DEI, not the government.” Prevailing in an anti-DEI climate requires intention and effort.

Leadership 125

Leadership Public and Social Policy Law Public Policy 125

The Charity CFO

MARCH 24, 2022

The USDA relaxed the rules for those who can participate in the programs, allowing for-profit restaurants to join and allowing meals to be packaged and consumed off-site. . 3 Common Types of Fraud in Non-profits . Billing fraud is so common because many medium to large-sized nonprofits have government contracts.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2024

CRH’s salvation eventually came in the form of a collaborative approach, pivoting toward a combination of emergency funding provided by a small family foundation; a nonprofit, non-extractive loan fund; a third-party investment firm; and a coalition of Latinx community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Winning the Lottery?

Non-Profits 119

Non-Profits Finance Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 119

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

1 The profits from this trade were fundamental to the forming of a transnational capitalist class—and, of course, provided money that could purchase more human beings from West Africa. It is no surprise that the technology is extremely faulty and it is deployed almost exclusively in non-White neighborhoods.

Non-Profits 98

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

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Levey Nonprofits face unique challenges when it comes to increasing the depth and scope of their activities. These findings are based off interviews with 28 global nonprofits, most of which are active within low- and middle-income countries, that have proven track records for ameliorating social and environmental problems.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Governance Environmental Nonprofits 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Promotion of the global vaccination campaign is yet another reason why many non-for-profit organizations may even be feeling fine after last year’s decline in fundraising. Again, because of the huge variety of possible activities, their financial health depends on what nonprofits are into. Types of Nonprofit Activities.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising 52

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 30, 2013

Dani Robbins of Non Profit Evolution says in a refreshingly personal and honest post, “The best advice I ever got as a nonprofit CEO was “you will get the board you build.” Terri Holland says , “Yes, people is where it’s all it in the non profit fundraising pool. ” Great counsel for fundraisers.

Non-Profits 97

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 97

Care2

MARCH 12, 2009

After returning from TransparencyCamp last week, I described the vibe this way: There were so many moments at TransparencyCamp when I felt I was in the presence of an exuberant volunteer corps of pioneers or astronauts determined to remap the space between citizens and the institutions we’ve set up to govern us in a much more direct way.

Governance 31

Governance Non-Profits Energy Collaborations 31

The Kindful Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Why start a nonprofit (and not a for-profit)? However, if your main goal is to make money and you have a successful revenue model, you would be wise to consider starting a for-profit. Bylaws are the main governing document of your nonprofit and will act as a guide and decision-making tool for the board of directors.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 105

Fundraiser Ideas

JUNE 13, 2011

One mistake many small nonprofits and charities make is failing to invest adequately in fundraising activities. It is a truism in business that it is necessary to spend money to make money; while nonprofit organizations are not generally subject to the profit motive, they must still raise enough money to continue operations and pay staff.

Non-Profits 49

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management Public and Nonprofit Management 49

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The people making economic decisions today—in government, on Wall Street, in corporate boardrooms, and indeed in Silicon Valley—overwhelmingly look the same as they have since their creation, with virtually no racial, gender, or economic diversity.

Technology 94

Technology Law Non-Profits Governance 94

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MAY 20, 2022

You can trust that the best nonprofit websites are not only monitoring these metrics, but actively taking steps to improve their performance with them in mind. Contacting a local government representative. Self-described as a “non-profit junkie,” Sarah has dedicated her career to serving the needs of the non-profit sector.

Non-Profits 75

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management Nonprofits 75

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 9, 2012

Social norms are governed by values of community selflessness and altruism. Market norms are governed by calculated self-interest. In essence, the prospect of receiving a gift activated a feeling of selfishness which, in turn, reduced altruism and hence cut the average donation.” What do I mean by that?

Altruism and Helping 88

Altruism and Helping Psychology Non-Profits Governance 88

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

Many schools rely heavily on donations from generous families, community members, and alumni to supplement limited government funding. If you’re a teacher, parent, or volunteer, you know that coming up with the funding your school needs can be difficult, especially in the midst of global challenges that are out of your control.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Non-Profits Production 98

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

This year’s conference breakout speakers address some of the most pressing issues facing nonprofit professionals, from acquiring and retaining top talent and leading like an entrepreneur to prioritizing yourself in a non-stop world and embracing an inclusive culture. As an award-winning leader, her P.R.A.I.S.E. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Historically, the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) has been used as a term to capture these important upstream, non-medical drivers of health. One example is human activity causing climate change and contributing to poor health outcomes (e.g.

Health 128

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 128

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 12, 2023

India’s Water Theft Issue Activist Sureshkumar Dhoka undertook a painstaking investigation , filing over one hundred applications under India’s Right to Information (RTI) Act, demanding information from public servants and government authorities about the groundwater in Mumbai.

Law 122

Law Non-Profits Governance Management 122

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 120

Leadership Poverty Culture Public and Social Policy 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Unfortunately, conversations with innovators from the private and NGO sectors indicate that international donors and their funding processes, attitudes, and relations with local governments can inadvertently act as barriers to developing effective health innovations.

Health 100

Health Governance Technology Foundations 100

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. Every business, nonprofit or for-profit, have funding sources. We all have to answer for that.

Public and Social Policy 134

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 134

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2023

Their goal Unlike typical businesses, nonprofits aren’t set up to bring in profits for owners and investors. Instead, they’re designed to help people, advocate for an issue or goal, or conduct other activities to benefit members or other groups. Two things typically distinguish nonprofits from other organizations.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Agriculture Public Policy 52

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

But no matter which name you use, it’s the accumulation of any surpluses (profit) that your organization has built up over time. You should separate contributions by source (individual, federated funds, corporate gifts, government grants). Long-term notes, mortgages, or capital leases. 3000: Equity / Net Assets.

Insurance 98

Insurance Nonprofit Accountability Non-Profits Nonprofits 98

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Statement of activities. Interestingly, these statements mirror for-profit financial statements but offer different insights specific to the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit. Non-current assets (Trademarks, patents, endowments, long term investments, etc.). Statement of Activities. Statement of cash flow. .

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 52

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Virtually all charities and their fundraising firms and consultants routinely take what are — hopefully — prudently calculated risks, based upon past performance, when they prospect … expecting to recoup and then profit from their investment. If everyone approached said yes, acquisition would be a very profitable business. And why not?

Non-Profits 77

Non-Profits Retention Construction Recruitment 77

Pam Moore

MAY 6, 2019

Social Profit Factor Strategy Mastery Course Pack (available for a LIMITED time – our top Strategy Courses in ONE Bundle!). Social Profit Factor Training Academy and Marketing Nutz Can Help! . Social Profit Factor will help you develop your plan with goals, objectives and priorities within 30 days! Supporting Resources.

Activism 60

Activism Marketing Marketing Production 60

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Finance / @southwestfdns.

Nonprofit governance and management 77

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Associations 77