Philanthropy 2173

MARCH 17, 2020

Governments expanding their surveillance capabilities under the guise of public health, but neatly omitting any plans to "turn it off" when situations change. We all live in digital civil society now. In January, the Digital Civil Society Lab released a report about how this is true, why it matters and what to do about it.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Public Policy Governance 40

Philanthropy 2173

JANUARY 13, 2025

I've spent a lifetime reading fiction for joy and mental health, and reading nonfiction for work and an income (OK, I read some nonfiction for fun) and I've always read alone. I'm no longer able to teach the Stanford seminar on Digital Civil Society so I'm hopeful this might scratch my "go to seminar" itch.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Civil Society Health 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Though these violations continue, over the last 10 to 15 years, we have increasingly seen momentum among rightsholders, their allies, and civil society in advocating for rights-based and community-led conservation. Magnify attention and mobilize resources through collaborative philanthropy. Enter collaborative funding.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Legislation requiring nonprofits to disclose donor lists to legislators, for any reason, poses a significant threat to this trust and, consequently, the health of the entire nonprofit sector. This undermines the independence and autonomy of the nonprofit sector, blurring the lines between philanthropy and political influence.

Civil Society 89

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Nonprofits 89

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Those are among the findings of the latest Health of the US Nonprofit Sector Annual Review by Independent Sector , a nonprofit membership organization that advocates for and tracks the health of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. But the sector has shown signs of weakening in some areas, notably in fundraising.

Health 68

Health Civil Society Governance Public Policy 68

Candid

JULY 2, 2021

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership.

Civil Society 91

Civil Society Health Governance Leadership 91

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 12, 2023

By Lior Ipp If you’ve been working in philanthropy for longer than a week, you’ve probably come across a report, analysis, or opinion piece about systems change. It’s everywhere. There are peer groups, conferences, webinars, blogs, and even schools dedicated to systems change.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Food 98

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

That’s the headline finding of a new report by Independent Sector , which advocates for the health of the nonprofit sector, and United for ALICE , a national research organization that focuses on understanding and addressing ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, and Employed) households.

Poverty 117

Poverty Public and Social Policy Civil Society Healthcare 117

Philanthropy 2173

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Well, I guess there's a lot I could say through the lens of digital civil society about why I'm back here instead of running my mouth in a long twitter thread. But I'm going to move my thoughts on philanthropy, digital civil society, and democracy back here where they started.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Health Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy 2173

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Photo by Bioscience Image Library by Fayette Reynolds on Unsplash The connective tissue of American civil society—the associations, clubs, congregations, and other spaces where people gather and experience collective life—has deteriorated significantly in recent decades, diminishing community resilience and jeopardizing the health of our democracy.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Universities Governance Philanthropy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Johnson Center for Philanthropy, which points to dozens of breakthroughs where open Form 990 data enabled new insights and practices. The future health, resilience, and effectiveness of the social sector hinges on the ability to unlock the potential of big data. Examples include the Dorothy A.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 126

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

Don't offer them reasons to say no - Sean Kosofsky, The Nonprofit Fixer “I imagine the powerful role philanthropy can play in supporting bold solutions for systems change by resourcing new paths toward a more regenerative and racially just future. Your job is to raise money. After asking for a gift.

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 111

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

Independent Sector is a broad cross-sectoral national membership organization that includes nonprofits, private foundations, and corporate giving programs with a mission to strengthen civil society. We were getting calls from other sectors: education called us, arts called us, philanthropy called us. We don’t have a CEO Circle.

Civil Society 95

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Leadership 95

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

I think sometimes, when we talk about nonprofits and philanthropy, we get caught up in financial structures. I think that one of the unique aspects of this, we just brought an additional element, philanthropy. Are we saying philanthropy is separate from nonprofits? It can be hard for writers and editors.

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Nonprofits 113

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 13, 2023

With a growing realization of philanthropy’s power to shape social change agendas—and an aim to make better use of philanthropic funds and better address structural causes of inequity—these practices rebalance power and place decision-making authority closer to the nexus of change.

Collaborations 115

Collaborations Organizational Development Civil Society Nonprofit governance and management 115

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2022

Co-founded in 2017 by Wellcome and the Gates Foundation with commitments of $100 million each, CEPI works with vaccine developers, manufacturers, governments, philanthropies, civil society, and global health organizations to find solutions to diseases. Lilly Endowment commits $20 million to preserve Black churches.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Manufacturing Community Development Governance 52

Philanthropy 2173

MARCH 23, 2020

On the one hand, these terms don't seem to have anything to do with philanthropy or digital civil society, the topics of this blog. Wishing you health, care, and connection. Flatten the curve Shelter in place Mutual aid Caremongering Zoombie PPE Physical distancing, social solidarity zoombombing Sigh.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Philanthropy Health 40

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. Join other data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders for two days of skillfully-led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society. Jan 17 - 19.

Nonprofit governance and management 77

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

iMarketSmart

JUNE 19, 2023

6] See previous article: The Power of Heroic Philanthropy: Understanding Donor Motivations [7] Tooby, J., & Cosmides, L. Showing that you care: The evolution of health altruism. Social roles, prestige, and health risk. Civil Society. Proceedings of the British Academy, 88 , 119-144. [5] 10] Sugiyama, L.

Altruism and Helping 52

Altruism and Helping Insurance Psychology Law 52

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I'll work the health part out for myself (with lots of community and professional support). Or can I do both, plus adapt to new abilities and pursue alternative dreams based on my new limits? Do I set my baseline to before I got sick, how I feel now, or how bad this might get? Am I recovering, waiting, or living?

Children 40

Children Insurance Universities Healthcare 40

iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Another questions, “If philanthropy is all about relationships, then why do metrics only measure money?”[3]. I once received a call from a newly hired legacy giving manager at a major health-related charity. If philanthropy is all about relationships, then why do metrics only measure money? Civil Society.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 11, 2024

By Jodi Nelson & Fay Twersky The cover story in SSIR ’s most recent issue, “ Where Strategic Philanthropy Went Wrong ,” reminded us of Mark Twain’s response to a rumor about his death published in the New York Journal in 1897. This is not our experience with strategic philanthropy. million deaths in lower-income countries.

Philanthropy 129

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Social Policy 129

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

A market innovation like creating a sustainable seafood market is unlikely to create enduring systems change without building strong relationships with civil society. In philanthropy, “responsive” and “strategic” approaches are often understood to be at odds, even mutually exclusive. They can choose clear interventions (e.g.,

Civil Society 133

Civil Society Energy Collaborations Leadership 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2022 Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) will focus on opportunities to bridge the divides that exist in society. The conference will explore the role of civil society organizations in finding common ground, ways to facilitate collaboration, combatting disinformation, and other topics.

Civil Society 111

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Philanthropy must facilitate the rapid spread of solutions by investing in networks. In my more than 20 years in philanthropy, I’ve observed five essential network features that drive exponential climate solutions. This networking led to the inclusion of civil society, businesses, and local organizations to enhance equity in the plans.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Energy Nonprofit Administration and Development Collaborations 132

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

According to the 2022 United Nations climate change report, 40 percent of the world’s population is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, meaning their physical and mental health is already affected by climate-related diseases and extreme natural events. Why Climate Justice Matters to Business.

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Energy 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It’s in handheld scanners used by everyone from warehouse workers to retail clerks to hospital nurses checking into a patient’s room as well as the phone-based apps home health aides must log into and out of with every client they visit.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Law Technology Civil Society 141

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership. Association of Fundraising Philanthropy: International Fundraising Conference. Association of Fundraising Philanthropy: International Fundraising Conference. Jan 16 - 19.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $625. The Agents of Change Summit aims to unify and expand the community of professionals using marketing and technology to change people’s health and lifestyle behaviors for social good. Yale Philanthropy Conference 2016. Yale Philanthropy Conference 2016. Governance / @usdsoles.

Nonprofit governance and management 71

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Philanthropy 71

EveryAction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Philanthropy Southwest 2016 Annual Conference. Philanthropy Southwest 2016 Annual Conference. Philanthropy Southwest / Colorado Springs, CO / $1,100. Global Summit on Community Philanthropy. Global Summit on Community Philanthropy. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. Technology. 10/27/2016.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofit Administration and Development 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By Tim Hanstad To build an equitable and sustainable society, the social sector cannot take the place of the government, as Mark Kramer and Steve Phillips recently observed ; “Only government has the capacity to address social and environmental problems on a national scale. All are problems that philanthropy can and should help address.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Poverty 130

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

This is an experience that a lot of people who have been participating in philanthropy for decades are unaware of— the lived experiences of people of color with wealth and the type of philanthropy that they have contributed over decades. It looks different. It’s not institutional. And a lot of it is just not visible. CS: Really?

Philanthropy 102

Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Recruitment Foundations 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To date, most funders investing in artificial intelligence—including McGovern, Schmidt Futures, and Open Philanthropy—have focused primarily on understanding AI’s potential risks, or supporting AI’s positive impacts on society, in the longer-term. Building government (and civil society) capacity to use AI.

Civil Society 128

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 128

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When contemplating migration that can deliver massive income gains to low-income households and benefits to both sending and receiving economies—but must maintain public support in a difficult political climate—public, private, and civil society actors all play important roles in a complex system’s effective functioning.

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Finance Recruitment Poverty 144

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Do lead naming gifts actually stimulate high-level philanthropy from other donors and is that what motivates HNWIs to make such charitable contributions? My research finds otherwise and implicates current legal constructs and fundraising practices that continue to privilege the self-interests of donors over beneficiaries and society.

Ethics 122

Ethics Public and Social Policy Universities Philanthropy 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Closing the Racial Diversity Gap in Medicine by Allison Torres Burtka* A growing body of research shows a positive correlation between the racial diversity of doctors and health outcomes for underserved communities. How Indigenous Wisdom Can Support Youth Mental Health by Virgil Moorehead Jr. One nonprofit is working to change that.

Social Entrepreneurship 110

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development 110

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

This funder invests in and strengthens the capacity of women-led movements to advance meaningful social, cultural, and economic change in women’s lives, specifically across three areas: Economic Justice, Safety, and Women’s Health. They fund nonprofit organizations that support Education, Family, and Health & Wellness.

Health 98

Health Entrepreneurship Foundations Education 98