Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2024

Yet it is precisely at this moment, when democracy is being challenged from all sides, and when the limitations of our nearly 250 years of governing are coming to a breaking point, that we must rise up and fulfill this mandate. Trust in government is at near-record lows because none have yet delivered for all. This work is urgent.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Governance Nonprofit Administration and Development Poverty 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

King “How would you suggest that I invest my savings of ten thousand dollars to have a positive social and environmental impact?” In response, asset managers have created and rebranded trillions of dollars of funds as ESG (environment, social, and governance) funds targeting socially minded investors. By Kenneth P. Not so fast.

Environmental 133

Environmental Energy Finance Management 133

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 29, 2024

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences , “PFAS are a group of nearly 15,000 synthetic chemicals.” The chemicals are especially hazardous for infants and children, whose bodies are still developing. The federal government has taken some action on PFAS.

Health 130

Health Manufacturing Medical Healthcare 130

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

For example, during the Great Depression and the decades that followed, in a process called redlining, the government-sponsored Home Owners’ Loan Corporation and the Federal Home Loan Bank Board systematically denied loans to Black and Brown folks, excluding them from home ownership. million school-aged children every day.

Food 132

Food Agriculture Environmental Governance 132

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 18, 2023

Image Credit: Markus Spiske on unsplash.com As the impacts of climate change become more severe and pervasive, young people and environmental groups are increasingly turning to the courts as a means of indicting governments and corporations for their role in exacerbating the problem.

Governance 111

Governance Law Culture Environmental 111

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

It also explores the political coalitions and campaigns centering environmental justice and equity in decarbonization across the US and champions both broad-based movement building and institutional power to harness resources and push for change. Indeed, the entire system is in dire need of an overhaul.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Education Education Environmental 145

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Policymakers and advocates say: Government must expedite the redevelopment of underutilized church property for affordable housing. The bill allows these developments to bypass cumbersome rezoning and (provided certain conditions are met) waives applicable California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) laws.

Community Development 130

Community Development Finance Production Governance 130

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

The work of BFF is rooted in the legacy of radical Black activists, changemakers, and figures in the fight for collective land ownership, wealth redistribution, and food sovereignty through economically and environmentally sustainable food systems. The barrier to entry is extremely high.

Finance 138

Finance Food Agriculture Governance 138

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. Even small amounts of lead can lead to severe adverse health effects in children , including issues with learning, brain and nervous system development, hearing and speech, and arrested growth.

Curriculum and Teaching 75

Curriculum and Teaching Children Environmental Public and Social Policy 75

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. Image credit: Fabio Bracht on Unsplash This article was co-produced and co-published with Civil Eats.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 136

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

At Chicago Beyond , we have learned that a more interconnected understanding of the social and environmental issues we seek to address increases the probability of successful outcomes. The visitation model supports the mental health of the children, the reentry of parents into society once released, and improved morale among jail staff.

Participation and motivation 134

Participation and motivation Health Environmental Children 134

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 1, 2023

Image Credit: Los Muertos Crew on pexels.com Dams and mining have long been controversial environmental matters that span continents. Environmental advocates have successfully pushed for their removal in some areas, citing the destructive impact dams have on salmon migration paths and water quality degradation.

Environmental 105

Environmental Children Construction Finance 105

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 18, 2023

We witness, time and again, the stark gap between what people need and what local, state, and federal governments are willing to provide; it’s clear there’s an opportunity and responsibility for philanthropy to step in. Of that total, the United States Environmental Protection Agency found that a minuscule 0.73 percent ($9.7

Philanthropy 105

Philanthropy Poverty Environmental Governance 105

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

If you’re in New York, take an interactive, climate justice-based walk on the tour “ Environmental Justice Through Block By Block Microclimates In North Brooklyn.”

Finance 125

Finance Leadership Environmental Collaborations 125

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Many times, government and nonprofit representatives had come to Starleen’s Summit Lake neighborhood and indicated that things were going to improve, but not much ever came of it. “My My first thought was, ‘Here we go. A bunch of professionals are coming in to tell us what they are going to do,’” said Saulsberry.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Construction Community Development Governance 141

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Central to the Black community, it had amusements for adults and children alongside an auditorium where notable figures like Booker T. Through his children, his culture shaping legacy extended into politics. One such example is the Church Auditorium and Park. Washington and President Theodore Roosevelt took the stage.

Culture 122

Culture Poverty Governance Finance 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Women are seeing an increase in income and are able to send their children to school, access health care, acquire more land, and diversify their earnings through other small businesses. In several of these cooperatives, either governments or civil society or development institutions have played roles as catalysts to sow the initial seeds.

Food 122

Food Civil Society Agriculture Public and Social Policy 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 16, 2023

In addition, children, the elderly, informal dwellers and other marginalized communities are more vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat than others. Mayors and city governments are increasingly seen as “doers” rather than “delayers” because they find themselves on the front line of the climate crisis.

Health 98

Health Public and Social Policy Energy Collaborations 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2023

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program In “Managed retreat: a nationwide study of the local, racially segmented resettlement of homeowners from rising flood risks,” published in Environmental Research Letters , researchers examined address-to-address relocation data from thousands of homeowners in the United States.

Universities 97

Universities Governance Environmental Children 97

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

APRIL 22, 2024

Moreover, ed-tech’s customers are often vulnerable users, particularly in the case of children with special educational needs or those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Hence, achieving balance across these pathways is preferable to excelling in just one aspect.

Public and Social Policy 72

Public and Social Policy Finance Education Education 72

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Learn how the UBS Optimus Foundation used OutcomesX, a social impact marketplace that converts social impact into “verified impact units,” to support education and mental health nonprofits serving children in Ukraine.

Public and Nonprofit Management 81

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Agriculture Finance 81

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Children's Miracle Network (CMN) is a powerhouse in checkout charity. The company is launching a new tool through its website that will connect Patagonia shoppers with grassroots organizations involved in environmental work. Want to learn more? They raise 70% of their revenues from it! Here's a clip. Companies are helping.

Marketing 100

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit governance and management Retail 100

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 15, 2024

This creates an opportunity gap for maternal health workers, mental health workers, advocates, and governments at all levels to draw attention to this issue and the resources that people can use. Bringing children into this unequal world created another layer of stress for women who participated in the study.

Health 120

Health Healthcare Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy 120

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

And the battle with the state over Tribal sovereignty and our rights has always been recognized by the federal government; it’s only the state government that’s not recognizing our sovereignty. So our land, our languages, our kinship systems, our governances were forced out of us.”

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 105

Care2

JULY 23, 2012

Ghazal manages the North American offices of Engaging Networks, a global eCRM software company, servicing organizations such as Oxfam, Save the Children, PETA, World Vision, CARE, Humane Society International, and many more. About the Presenters: Ghazal Vaghedi -- Head of Market Development - North America, Engaging Networks.

Political Science 62

Political Science Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental 62

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

A number of philanthropies are embracing practices like: reimagining their governance model through including community board members, practicing more intentional listening and incorporating feedback into their strategies, partnering with staff who have lived experience, and adopting greater transparency with grantees and the public.

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Collaborations 131

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

history, but you do know that a serious environmental disaster is unfolding. It will take a network of dedicated nonprofits, concerned citizens, government intervention – and BP’s commitment – to restore the Gulf Coast to is former state. The media is holding a major corporation – BP – responsible for cleanup and reparations.

Nonprofit governance and management 53

Nonprofit governance and management Environmental Governance Health 53

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

For instance, if your mission has to do with environmental conservation, you may choose green as one brand color. Organizations that work with children may choose to have a more casual, relaxed tone. This will include information such as: Brand colours. Choose colors that naturally associate with your mission.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Associations Healthcare 115

Fundraising Leadership

MARCH 15, 2024

departments, as well as NASA and the Environmental Protection Agency between 2005 and 2018,” shows a dismal improvement. the Smithsonian Institution has a mission of encouraging elementary school children to engage in the sciences with the Elementary Science Education: The Next Generation Project. inclusivity ” In the U.S.,

Technology 75

Technology Environmental Manufacturing Culture 75

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Government sites tend to be void of emotion and give off the vibe of “Here’s the information you need.”. Blue and green are cool, calming colors that work great for outdoorsy, environmental nonprofits. All About Your Brand: Logo, Typography, Colors, Photos, and Tone What do you want the look and feel of your site to be?

Non-Profits 124

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Environmental 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Wainwright is the CEO of Family Life , one of Australia’s largest family services providers working with vulnerable children and their families. “If Intergenerational trauma occurs when one or more ancestors pass along unhealed trauma they experienced before having children or during pregnancy.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Health Activism Culture 140

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 21, 2023

They’re the most likely generation to boycott a product, company, country or state because of a political, social or environmental stance, which extends to how they pick employers, too. ” Munoz in NonProfit Quarterly also reports, “Government, philanthropy, and community members all relied on nonprofits during the COVID pandemic.

Leadership 52

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Activism Foundations 52

Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

My firm guides leaders and organizations in strategic plans and governance processes that deepens social change, racial justice, stakeholder engagement and community strength. Those are the human services organizations, environmental organizations, organizations focused on justice, hospitals, health organizations. Okay, great.

Nonprofit governance and management 128

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Energy Public and Nonprofit Management 128

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Derrick is on the Leadership Faculty of the Points of Light Corporate Institute and a guest lecturer at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. Derrick Feldmann. He is a regular contributor to Philanthropy News Digest and the Huffington Post IMPACT Channel. John Haydon. JohnHaydon.com.

Public and Nonprofit Management 53

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Universities 53

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

Nonprofit organizations play an essential role in our society by addressing various social and environmental issues. For example, if your nonprofit’s mission is to provide education to underprivileged children, you might set a goal to raise funds to support a specific program that aligns with this mission.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Public and Social Policy Advertising 52