Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. To be an effective board member, it’s essential to have a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector and the best practices for governance.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

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.

Management 245

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 245

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. This behavior is not just disappointing and frustrating—it is a betrayal of the mission and values of the organization, and a disservice to beneficiaries and funders.

Participation and motivation 83

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 83

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 125

Insurance Civil Society Healthcare Energy 125

NextAfter

DECEMBER 15, 2021

27% of nonprofits indicated that their Board of Directors are not all active donors. 100% Board Giving is Important for Effective Board Governance Personal giving is necessary for establishing organizational leadership. The post Executive Report: 27% of Nonprofit Boards Don’t All Actively Give appeared first on NextAfter.

Activism 52

Activism Leadership Philanthropy Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In fact, a recently released Government Accountability Office report indicates the five largest corporate owners possess 300,000 of the nearly 450,000 institutional investor-owned homes across the United States, a trend that has only further consolidated the market. billion in development activity.

Nonprofit governance and management 123

Nonprofit governance and management Construction Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 123

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 3, 2024

The framework aims to improve organizational performance and governance through adequate internal controls. Organizations can achieve better governance and operational efficiency by focusing on these components. Ethical Values and Integrity Establishing a solid ethical foundation is paramount.

Ethics 52

Ethics Governance Activism Management 52

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. This combination reduces the original value of the portfolio.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Construction Children 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. Take advantage of your connections, community resources, and other avenues to attract candidates who share your organization’s core values and mission.

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 92

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management Provide strategic direction and leadership to the organization, ensuring alignment with its mission and values. Board Relations Support and collaborate with the Board of Directors in governance, strategic planning and policy development. Engage in proactive community outreach.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

Being bold means you have to “sell” the ROI of the CEO’s time in philanthropy relationship building, the CEO’s critical value with larger donors, and respectfully push for more access to a CEO. Whether a nonprofit has one board or two (governance and foundation), getting your volunteers involved is critical.

Philanthropy 114

Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Healthcare 114

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 11, 2024

His track record includes serving as CEO of Netnod and advising governments on internet governance, data retention and broadband policy. Lindqvist has been CEO of the London Internet Exchange (LINX) since 2019.

Governance 52

Governance Retention Leadership Activism 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Last year's 2022 fellows reported a 52% increase in their board governance knowledge and skills after completing the program. This program is an opportunity to immerse myself in comprehensive board governance training, allowing me to be more impactful while doing so in a nonprofit board setting.”

Nonprofit governance and management 246

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Race and Ethnicity 246

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This includes donor history, email engagement, event participation, and volunteer activities. But you also need to consider the potential value of second-party data from trusted partners and the evolving role of third-party data. Good data governance extends beyond security measures.

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Technology Governance Management 89

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Why Developing Nonprofit Management Skills Is Important Encouraging professional development aligns with the intrinsic values of many nonprofits, such as growth, learning, and community improvement. That makes fundraising a vital skill for any nonprofit professional. Diversify funding sources.

Nonprofit Management 233

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 233

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 10, 2023

Our integrity, values, and commitment to the people we serve come first, and we believe that the same should be the case for all nonprofit marketers. This is because despite the platform’s changing features and leadership, many of their most important stakeholders remain as active users. To Tweet or Not to Tweet?

Nonprofits 207

Nonprofits Values Leadership Technology 207

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

billion during 2020, but the benefit tax-exempt hospitals provided to their communities, as reported on the federal Form 990 Schedule H, is estimated to be $129 billion, almost 10 times greater than the value of tax revenue forgone. The estimated tax revenue forgone due to the tax-exempt status of nonprofit hospitals was $13.2

Health 59

Health Finance Governance Medical 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Although this concentration has had profound local economic and cultural implications, various government agencies have justified it by saying that it is necessary for security reasons or that it brings in national economic support in exchange for hosting the military facilities. percent of the country’s total land area.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Poverty Construction Law 140

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Or even if they’ve served before, they might never have received training in fundraising, board governance, conflict management, or the nuances of hiring and managing an Executive Director. Maintain an active network. An active and up-to-date network is your safety net, ready whenever you need to make a move. It’s a lot.

Nonprofit governance and management 85

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofits Leadership 85

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Coined in 2004, ESG emerged as a joint effort by the UN, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Swiss Government to support the financial industry’s consideration of ESG issues in mainstream investment decision-making (although its roots exist in the socially responsible movement, or SRI). Impact is both.

Environmental 140

Environmental Finance Governance Non-Profits 140

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 107

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 107

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 1, 2024

In 1990, governments around the world, with the leadership of the United States, began a 13-year effort to map human DNA through the Human Genome Project (HGP). I believe we can achieve such cooperation again to ensure AI advancements help humanity thrive.

Collaborations 141

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Ethics Public Policy 141

MNA Association

JANUARY 22, 2024

Monitor state and federal legislative and administrative level activities and trends that align with MNA’s Public Policy agenda. Data and Research: Provide strategic and technical analysis of relevant public policies and track MNA policy activities and engagement.

Public Policy 94

Public Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 94

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.” And it worked. region and beyond.

Philanthropy 134

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Advertising Universities 134

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Advocacy covers a range of activities for nonprofits and includes much more than just legislative lobbying. Those people could be government officials, business leaders, the media, or other leaders in the charitable sector. A youth services nonprofit working with government agencies to use a public building for a youth program.

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Participation and motivation Education 91

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Mission and Values Montana Nonprofit Association provides leadership for Montana’s nonprofit sector and partners with Montana’s charitable nonprofits to promote a sustainable, networked, and influential sector. The Executive Director actively supports building the membership base and the value members find in belonging to MNA.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Conway of Caltech, titled The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market , examines the role of corporate propaganda. Musgrave offers a more satisfying answer, writing, “I understand neoliberalism as a governing rationality that directs state action in favor of the market” (177).

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Marketing Marketing Governance 108

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Mark Twain* When philanthropists are passionate about the causes they support, it’s no surprise that they are more likely to partner with organizations that share their values and goals. Culture: We need to foster a culture that values humility and diverse perspectives and embrace the uncertainty of working in complex systems.

Philanthropy 122

Philanthropy Culture Law Governance 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 9, 2023

Innovative finance is based on the premise that there is not enough money from governments and philanthropic organizations alone to address pressing global issues like poverty, climate change, and access to electricity and clean water. Using existing grantmaking to establish tiered-evidence grant programs is one way to do this.

Finance 111

Finance Production Governance Poverty 111

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s crucial to focus on finding board members who not only have the right qualifications but also share your organization’s values and vision. Whether it’s online forms or direct meetings, let every step show that you value their time and interest. What are your dreams?

Recruitment 80

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 80

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. Listening to and valuing the knowledge from the user group gave rise to novel suggestions like a central mailbox system.

Collaborations 132

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 132

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It directly limits future growth and also makes it harder for the cooperative to borrow sufficiently to finance its day-to-day activities or operating expenses. A long investment horizon of up to 10 years Only in the agri-food value chain. Active involvement in the governance of the investee. But how and where?

Finance 121

Finance Agriculture Governance Non-Profits 121

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While the National Center for Employee Ownership defines employee ownership as “any arrangement in which a company’s employees own shares in their company or the right to the value of shares in their company,” in a worker cooperative, ownership means not just sharing profits, but having a direct voice and vote in the workplace.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Culture 116

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 Leadership Governance Non-Profits 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

From Experimentation to Diffusion of Urban Innovations The innovative role of dynamic cities has been referred to as government by experiment. Experimentation is particularly important for climate governance, where cities have developed new ideas at an impressive rate. Some small wins even turn into legislation.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 119

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 105

Health Governance Technology Foundations 105

The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Government Grants. Many large and mid-size nonprofit organizations rely on government grants to make money. In fact, government grants provide up to 10x more money to nonprofits than private foundation grants (see below). Federal government grants are available, as well as grants at the state and local levels.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98