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 114

Public and Social Policy Governance Nonprofit Administration and Development Poverty 114

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Monitor Legislation that Impacts Your Nonprofit and the Children and Families You Serve Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: Impact awareness: New laws affect funding, operations, and beneficiary eligibility. Staying informed prevents blindsided disruptions.

Children 52

Children Nonprofit Administration and Development Law Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 13, 2023

We are demanding equal protection and equal enforcement of environmental laws and regulations. Unsurprisingly, East Boston also has higher rates of children with asthma and adults with pulmonary disease than other parts of Boston. In East Boston, where 21 percent of residents are children, families are understandably concerned.

Race and Ethnicity 126

Race and Ethnicity Health Environmental Children 126

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

But lead exposure is particularly harmful for children, in whom it can cause speech and developmental delays, hyperactivity, rashes, and neurologic problems. For the last few years, there have been major clashes between Mississippi’s state government and its majority-Black capital city.

Environmental 108

Environmental Health Poverty Governance 108

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A 2019 report from a government study found “false positives to be between 2 and 5 times higher in women than men.” Researchers at the ACLU tested Rekognition on headshots of Congress members, which returned 28 incorrect matches.

Public and Social Policy 118

Public and Social Policy Ethics Race and Ethnicity Law 118

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As the Nicaraguan government tightened its grip on authoritarian rule, it was threatened by civil society organizations who possess the power to hold them accountable, receiving funds they do not control and investing those funds in services that preserve human rights, protect democracy, and empower individuals.

Civil Society 114

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

One of the grandmothers was holding and cooing to the baby, while the grandfather played a game with pre-teen children, freeing the granddaughter to make the fire and cook the meal. Children grow up and leave their parents behind, starting new “nuclear” family units. Multigenerational households are rare. It s estimated that 2.6

Public and Social Policy 114

Public and Social Policy Children Poverty Health 114

Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

In the early 2000s, Google gained broader traction and then took off to become what it is today as it became accessible to people beyond government and businesses. The public demands it, and because of it, governments are responding. . Thankfully, they changed the name to Google. BackRubbing doesn’t work.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Law 140

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Derived from a decades-old legal settlement, the policy has carried the force of law in New York City since the ’80s. Would you rather have tens of thousands of people living in the street with their children or living [in] shelter for the time being?” “Our Advocates for the Right to Shelter responded immediately and forcefully.

Homelessness 120

Homelessness Governance Law Children 120

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. None of them can work. “My

Law 122

Law Non-Profits Governance Management 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

A subset of funders have started to shift resources into the hands of advocates calling upon the government to undergo a process of redress and repair. This move recognizes the federal government as, in the words of scholars William A. Universities are starting to confront their legacies and ties to slavery.

Philanthropy 134

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Advertising Universities 134

Fundraising Leadership

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Going to school to complete her undergraduate and graduate degrees while working, and raising three children, Chan Shue says, “It wasn’t easy. City Safe provides armed and unarmed security professionals to protect government, residental and commercial sites. Women in law enforcement in the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics.”

Race and Ethnicity 98

Race and Ethnicity Law Nonprofit Administration and Development Sociology 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In October, the metro council of Louisville’s combined city-county government voted to allocate $3.5 If we fall short, the money from Louisville’s city-county government could be rescinded. million to help make a co-op grocery a reality. There are still many steps to take. The grocery store has over 600 member-owners; we need more.

Food 109

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 109

Fundraising Leadership

JULY 12, 2024

Read more from Gloria Feldt about Lynda Carter “The way American women claim individual power is changing every day,” says Carter whose philanthropic work is with organizations including The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation and The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation, Susan G.

Leadership 129

Leadership Public and Social Policy Collaborations Healthcare 129

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 29, 2024

From the abolition of chattel slavery to the ending of Jim Crow laws targeting Black families, through LGBTQ+ marriage equality to ongoing attempts to reform and/or abolish the US child welfare system —the struggle for equality, dignity, and protection under the law for families of all kinds remains very much ongoing.

Law 52

Law Children Construction Medical 52

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We work with communities and governments to tackle the root causes of bonobo endangerment. They have a number of programs to meet the needs of veterans, children with Autism, and those living with disabilities. PBS introduces the world to children in entertaining and age-appropriate ways. . Environmental. Earthjustice.

Children 105

Children Environmental Nonprofits Agriculture 105

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

In 2021, the Government Accountability Office estimated that 54 percent of all public school districts required updates of at least two major systems, including HVAC systems, roofing, and structural integrity. Indeed, the entire system is in dire need of an overhaul.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Education Education Environmental 141

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

We’ve all heard of nonprofit boards that have changed focus despite the founders’ wishes (MADD, Habitat for Humanity, Feed the Children, etc.). Don’t invite anyone to the board until you’re comfortable living with their governance decisions. Only as big as it needs to be, and as big as your by-laws stipulate.

Governance 81

Governance Law Children Fundraising 81

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 90

Health Public and Social Policy Energy Collaborations 90

NonProfit Hub

MAY 27, 2021

Whether it’s sponsoring children, saving animals, or underwriting a golf outing or gala, we are always working for sponsor support. Of course, this is subject to tax laws at the time of the gift and the donor’s personal financial situation. Sponsorship is a fuzzy word. Our sector loves the word sponsorship.

Nonprofit governance and management 71

Nonprofit governance and management Charitable Contribution Public and Nonprofit Management Law 71

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

In June, Rhode Island’s attorney general announced a civil lawsuit against Pioneer Investments, accusing the landlord of failing to comply with a slew of state health and safety laws—a virtually unprecedented move, organizers say, and a major victory for the group. You know, we’re talking about people with small children a lot of the time.”

Psychology 93

Psychology Health Law Recruitment 93

EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

Since 1989, the Women’s Refugee Commission has been the leading expert on the needs of refugee women and children. Since 1922, they have put significant international pressure on governments to enforce and enact laws that defend women’s rights. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook. Women's Refugee Commission. AIDS United.

Poverty 50

Poverty Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 50

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

All of our children are well fed, and everyone has dental, medical, and mental healthcare. 7 This means that in 2020, the year of the so-called racial reckoning, “one of the largest financial [government] bailouts since the Great Depression” actually served to further the racial wealth gap. Everyone is safely and comfortably housed.

Non-Profits 98

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

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time. Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms.

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 89

Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Silver, co-managing partner of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani's Phoenix office and the law firm’s National Practice Group leader for the Retail & Hospitality and Government Regulatory & Administrative Law practice groups, was on hand to honor the 2022 recipient.

Leadership 52

Leadership Philanthropy Retail Education 52

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 31, 2023

But something started happening once our organization, Detroit WINS, began collaborating with businesses, government, and creatives to make Detroit THE place for events, conferences, and new home development. In the eyes of the government, boards are ultimately responsible for being stewards of the organization, its mission, and its money.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 52

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Whether it’s sponsoring children, saving animals, or underwriting a golf outing or gala, we’re always pursuing sponsor support. Of course, this is subject to tax laws. Let’s break down two of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy: sponsorships and donations. Sponsorships are based on reciprocity.

Charitable Contribution 57

Charitable Contribution Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Values 57

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 21, 2023

She adds, “There is still so much #resilience.” ” Working for more than 36 years as an advocate for women and children dealing with domestic violence, Beatris Burgos, Greenhouse Shelter Director at Connections for Abused Women and Their Children, was honored for her continued service and dedication. “I I am in your stories.“

Leadership 52

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Activism Foundations 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 2, 2023

According to a 2020 report from the National Women’s Law Center, in terms of lifetime income over a 40-year career, that gap costs the average Latina over $1.163 million. Our children and their families suffer the impact of generational trauma just as much as their beneficiaries do. Over 80 percent of staff identify as Latinx.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Community Development Leadership 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Children under sixteen must be allowed to opt in before selling their personal information. It’s an indication that governments worldwide are increasingly protecting citizens’ privacy online. Several jurisdictions are considering privacy laws at the state level.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Retail 52

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves. There’s tons of humor in the nonprofit world, and someone needs to document it.

Non-Profits 40

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Culture 40

The Charity CFO

MARCH 16, 2022

Tosha Anderson: You know, it’s interesting you say that because, in the nonprofit I worked at, we, um, we had a lot of government grants and we had to go through, you know, this huge application process. We always joked, like we follow the letter of the law. And it’s really interesting.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Food 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 15, 2024

As news outlets and social media feeds are flooded with endless images of violence against children, some in the Global North have expressed a desire to adopt Palestinian children to give them a chance at a better life. Despite this decrease, the complications that come with international adoption remain.

Children 137

Children Poverty Governance Psychology 137

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Monitor Legislation that Impacts Your Nonprofit and the Communities you serve Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: Impact awareness: New laws affect funding, operations, and beneficiary eligibility. Staying informed prevents blindsided disruptions. to $12, the minimum hourly wage for employees within the state.

Law 91

Law Public and Social Policy Charitable Organizations Governance 91

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.” CS: Interesting. May I ask why? CS: Thank you.

Nonprofit governance and management 103

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 103

Candid

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The memo referenced Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) this umbrella term refers to organizations or corporations that operate independently of government and do not operate to make a profit (although used more commonly for organizations operating outside the U.S.). million jobs, nearly 10% of the non-government labor force.

Non-Profits 105

Non-Profits Governance Law Homelessness 105

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. Legal action is not a new tactic for environmentalists.

Governance 108

Governance Law Culture Environmental 108