Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years. Brazil’s culture of giving and philanthropy has been growing since the 1980s. billion by the summer of 2020. .

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Philanthropy Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 27, 2025

In other situations, the honest brokerage approach relates more to managing social relationships and divergent interests in evolving discussions. For example, a community health centers decision to allocate a grant traditionally involves the board and management. Theyre usually not part of the organizational team.

Health 108

Health Technology Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management 108

Philanthropy 2173

OCTOBER 9, 2020

I am delighted to be speaking in a master class for Columbia University's Nonprofit Management Masters Program. In so doing, we have enclosed civil society within the bounds of the marketplace and public sector, obliterating any meaningful sense of an independent sector. You can sign up directly here -

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Universities 40

The Agitator

AUGUST 19, 2013

Here’s a sample of such thinking … Charities can’t blame ‘economic climate’ for falls in income , from Civil Society Fundraising in the UK, seconded by our own US pal Jeff Brooks at Future Fundraising Now … charities Don''t Miss these Posts fundraising innovation nonprofit management nonprofits premium'

Civil Society 82

Civil Society Fundraising Fundraising Insurance 82

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 11, 2023

At least 50 percent of the earth’s land area is owned, used, or managed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs), with 36 percent of all intact forests on recognized Indigenous lands. Funders will need to marshal their creativity in changing funding practices, as well as invest in their own internal management capacity.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Environmental Public and Social Policy Governance 119

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 29, 2018

José is a professional with 12 years of combined experience in project management, marketing and communications, and innovation. Since 2014, he has been responsible for marketing and communications at Trans Europe Halles (TEH), the European network of cultural centres initiated by civil society.

Communication 107

Communication Civil Society Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 107

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

To achieve this, more businesses need to join with the government and civil society to actively confront inequality, poverty, and climate change together. Take Sustainable Harvest , a specialty-grade green coffee importer helping cooperatives in Latin America manage price risk with a “variable sale.”

Agriculture 105

Agriculture Civil Society Poverty Environmental 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

First, management needs to see and understand workers as a key resource whose productivity should be augmented, whose information should be improved, and whose training should be a priority. A new philosophy prioritizing long-term productivity growth may yet emerge, which management and workers can work together to achieve.

Public and Social Policy 142

Public and Social Policy Technology Civil Society Production 142

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

By Rafia Khader , Program Manager at the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and Managing Editor of the Journal of Muslim Philanthropy & Civil Society. Faith and giving are intrinsically tied with one another.

Civil Society 102

Civil Society Fundraising Fundraising Poverty 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 12, 2023

The Zimbabwe Land and Agrarian Network brings together civil society organizations, traditional leaders, farmers, local authorities, and other groups in the land and agrarian sectors. Together, they address food security challenges related to climate change, land tenure, and agriculture productivity that smallholder farmers face.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Food 98

The Volunteer Hub

JULY 15, 2022

According to a study , performed by the UK Civil Society, 14% of people cite “lack of time” as their main reason for not actively volunteering. Investing in volunteer management software , like VolunteerHub, can help your organization reach, engage, and retain volunteers. Be Mindful of a Volunteer’s Time.

Recruitment 86

Recruitment Altruism and Helping Volunteerism Volunteerism 86

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. AW: Independent Sector is deeply committed to a civil society that promotes equity and justice. What do we do to get there?

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Leadership 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Thirty people attended, including managers and members of an academic gender committee we were on. The majority of these students are women and the first in their families to access higher education.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 126

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

Between board meetings and fundraisers and staff management, it’s easy to forget why we’re working so hard (hint: to change the world!). Yes, change is hard, particularly if you think your organization is managing its current mission and working fairly well. As a nonprofit leader, the day-to-day can start to feel like a slog.

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Generate groundbreaking findings on fundraising, volunteers, equity, and management. The total size of open Form 990 data means it’s generally impractical for individuals acting alone to download, manage, or analyze the information. This includes a campaign by the New York Attorney General’s Office that recovered $1.7

Public and Social Policy 126

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

Philanthropy 2173

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Alt Headline: Thoughts on Non-public digital infrastructure for civil society. A lot of giving happens on software from Facebook or GoFundMe, nonprofits use a variety of corporate systems for managing their donations, and people use Venmo/Paypal etc. to move money between people and events.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 40

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 25, 2023

In retrospect, we can see with a borderless threat like COVID-19, collaboration was stymied across and within countries: Lacking clearly defined and owned targets, country responses often failed to meaningfully engage civil society. We must do better, or humanity will be vulnerable to future pandemics and other borderless threats.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Manufacturing Health Finance 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

nafda Schools Connecting to Civil Society Organizations Each nafda school was allocated a small block grant based on its size. We managed to walk safely on this tightrope as the movement grew from 20 to 55 schools. The school had full agency to use this grant to fund its 100-day catalytic project.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 13, 2023

In this case, the inquiry highlighted adjustments and areas for growth not only for the locally led organizations, but for funders of local civil society as well. Consider all the assets you can bring to a partnership Individualized plans require resources.

Collaborations 115

Collaborations Organizational Development Civil Society Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Managing this employment impact responsibly while capturing benefits will be a delicate balancing act for policymakers and shareholders. Overcoming these obstacles requires collaboration between technology leaders, domain experts, ethicists, regulators, and civil society organizations.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Healthcare Finance Technology 52

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By Shaista Keating and Chloe Mankin The rapid evolution and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies (AI) offer both opportunities and challenges to civil society, particularly concerning responsible and ethical usage. Chloe Mankin is program management specialist at TechSoup.

Civil Society 105

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In the case of poorer communities, there is a large gap in the formal education of entrepreneurs, whose schooling is usually of inferior quality and more limited overall, with business management concepts and knowledge also less accessible. ANIP offers entrepreneurial education courses and training in management.

Social Entrepreneurship 128

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 128

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 3, 2024

That was the topline conclusion of The Council for a Fair Data Future, a consortium of academics, civil society stakeholders, policymakers and technologists brought together under the umbrella of the Aspen Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based based organization thinktank.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Medical Ethics 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 12, 2022

There are many examples of leaders countering this myth, like the Fellows in the Civil Society Fellowship. While the story of our separation is pervasive, it is something we have the power to design our way out of.

Leadership 116

Leadership Civil Society Universities Collaborations 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Even the US and UK have shown that immigration politics can be separated from workforce development, and seek to expand programs for well-managed migration to address labor needs in some key sectors. Meanwhile, countries on the “sending” side are positioning themselves to seek greater access to foreign labor markets.

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Finance Recruitment Poverty 144

The Agitator

MARCH 13, 2018

I can’t remember who said it and thus can’t cite it, but there’s a great quote along the lines of “I know that taxes are the price I pay for civilized society and I am honored to pay them. (I assume almost everyone is trying to minimize, not maximize their bill. I also could be just as honored for half as much.”).

Taxation 65

Taxation Civil Society Philanthropy Nonprofits 65

iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

4] The field of large sales is called Key or Strategic Account Management. One researcher states bluntly, “The objectives of salespeople are the opposite of the objectives of Strategic Account Managers.”[5]. Senior management resists giving influence or control to customers.”. Strategic Account Management isn’t either.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Most obviously, funders working in specific issue areas—climate, health, education, or in my case, democracy—can work to support efforts downstream to prepare government and civil society in their respective sectors to take advantage of the opportunities and mitigate the risks of AI on their specific areas of concern.

Civil Society 128

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

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. They can choose clear interventions (e.g., focused on direct services), complicated interventions (e.g., focused on transforming enabling conditions and capacities).

Civil Society 133

Civil Society Energy Collaborations Leadership 133

NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

New research from the first 15 years of graduates from the Certificate in Nonprofit Management shows the program increases participants’ knowledge, confidence, professional relationships and career advancement while also contributing to nonprofit effectiveness. 76% agree their supervisors trust their expertise more after graduating.

Universities 147

Universities Race and Ethnicity Civil Society Nonprofit Leadership 147

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

OCTOBER 17, 2022

All sectors have a role to play in achieving climate justice, but it’s fair to say that compared to government and civil society, business is late in addressing the challenge and is in fact frequently called out as part of the problem. Why Climate Justice Matters to Business. The framework consists of a three-by-seven axis.

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Energy 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Drawing on worker interviews, public documents and, where possible, discussions with company leaders, Fairwork grades platform corporations according to five metrics: fair pay, fair conditions, fair contracts, fair management and fair representation. are reportedly terminated from the platform.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Law Civil Society Governance 145

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Any non-mandated break, including going to the bathroom, is counted as “time off task,” which is also tracked by managers. While innovations like these are typically couched as a means of building a better, more efficient workplace, this level of technological creep threatens to turn workplace management into employee servitude.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Law Technology Non-Profits 141

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 18, 2024

For example, think of a nurse manager or a teacher who no longer needs to devote 40% of their time to jockeying a schedule or designing slides and worksheets. This means that many administrative and analytical tasks like note-taking, scheduling, data reconciliation, and summarization will be reduced dramatically.

Curriculum and Teaching 122

Curriculum and Teaching Healthcare Technology Civil Society 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 11, 2024

Foundations supported civil society organizations, movement builders, and public advocacy campaigns to help end apartheid in South Africa and achieve the goal of freedom for same-sex couples to marry in the US. Align early and often with grantees on what you are partnering to do together and never micro-manage their work.

Philanthropy 129

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Governance 129

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 28, 2023

This governance structure means the private sector, civil society, and university leaders are at the table, helping to shape the priorities and create new initiatives for each of the six themes, pulling their own weight on the city’s priorities.

Collaborations 105

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 105