Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The social sector is using big data to enhance nonprofit transparency and knowledge more than ever before, and the opening of the Form 990 has made an essential contribution. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, which points to dozens of breakthroughs where open Form 990 data enabled new insights and practices.

Public and Social Policy 126

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

Philanthropy 2173

APRIL 23, 2020

These days I'm not just writing and teaching about digital civil society, I'm watching as people all around me come to realize they're living it everyday. All were more interactive (thanks to hosts, moderators, and chat functions) than simply watching television. Some foundations are getting into the act.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Public Policy Governance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

At the same time, within this austerity framework, nonprofits increasingly fill holes in sectors ranging from education to healthcare to journalism to social services that we depend on the most and that have been receiving less and less government support. Are we saying philanthropy is separate from nonprofits?

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Nonprofits 113

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 11, 2023

Public funding agencies, such as the Global Environment Facility and USAID, are also expressing their own intentions to get more climate and biodiversity funding to local, community-level, and Indigenous organizations. These changes are possible for both public and private funders.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Environmental Public and Social Policy Governance 119

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. The most pernicious one is the narrative regarding small, locally led organizations and our low expectations of them (which is not exclusive to the social change space).

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Food 98

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

We do think that anybody that dedicates their life in civil society should be able to take care of their monthly financial needs… Twenty-two percent of 13.9 That means that nearly one in three nonprofit workers who provide social services are struggling themselves,” states the report’s introduction.

Poverty 117

Poverty Public and Social Policy Civil Society Healthcare 117

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. The nonprofit sector is hugely important both economically and socially to this country. We are really excited about this.

Civil Society 95

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

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. Stanford Social Innovation Review / Stanford, CA / $800. Social Capital 2018.

Nonprofit governance and management 77

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

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 What is your plan for public disclosure of data collected? based organization thinktank.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Medical Ethics 52

Philanthropy 2173

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

I've written a five-part series for the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Parts 1 -3 are posted as of today and can be found here: Part One: Confronting Uncomfortable Truths Part Two: Current Economic Crisis Part Three: Dismantle toxic tax policies Four and Five are coming in next few weeks. Get In and Stay In.

Public and Social Policy 40

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Philanthropy Medical 40

iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Another questions, “If philanthropy is all about relationships, then why do metrics only measure money?”[3]. Now, suppose we’re managing a group of social media “influencers.” The social media manager then shares the best metrics for managing “writers” and their “output.” This social/sharing world has different rules.

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. We take these points in turn.

Philanthropy 129

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Social Policy 129

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

But networks are not only key to speed and scale in the technology sector; the same is true for ambitious climate policy. 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.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Energy Nonprofit Administration and Development Collaborations 132

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The report is just one of many clarion calls to act urgently, not just on climate change but also on climate justice: the process of finding solutions to climate change that also address social inequities due to gender, race, ethnicity, geography, income, and other factors. 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

For blue-collar trades, workers were subjected to numerous mandatory new health screenings, from temperature checks to social distancing sensors, while still frequently lacking real protections against the pandemic. The Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Union has fought national proposals to mandate recording in all Australian public transport.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Law Technology Civil Society 141

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. Stanford Social Innovation Review / Stanford, CA / $950. Social Capital 2019.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

EveryAction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The Digital Media and Learning Conference is meant to be an inclusive, international and annual gathering of scholars and practitioners in the field, focused on fostering interdisciplinary and participatory dialogue and linking theory, empirical study, policy, and practice. Convene with thought leaders in social change from around the world.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

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

EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is the only national conference expressly designed to prepare 400+ college students for a career in the social sector. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $625. Yale Philanthropy Conference 2016. Yale Philanthropy Conference 2016. Leadership / #AMI16 / @NPL_Alliance. Leadership.

Nonprofit governance and management 71

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

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.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Poverty 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While immigration policies have prioritized high levels of education or family ties—and the political conversation tends to presume a basic scarcity of jobs—critical jobs in construction, agriculture, hospitality, and the care economy, including elderly care, cannot be automated.

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Finance Recruitment Poverty 144

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

MARCH 13, 2024

Naming gifts provide donors with reputational and market value , what legal scholar William Drennan refers to as “ publicity rights ,” and beneficiary organizations and their constituents with financial and mission-driven value. Ethical egoism posits that fulfilling one’s duty to act out of self-interest is the highest moral calling.

Ethics 122

Ethics Public and Social Policy Universities Philanthropy 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Within the social sector, nonprofit organizations and philanthropists are facing demands for greater inclusion, power-sharing, and more democratic governance. Eric Nee, editor in chief of Stanford Social Innovation Review , will moderate what is sure to be an inspiring and spirited discussion. Subscribe to SSIR here.)

Civil Society 111

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Sociology 111

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

To support South African democracy, philanthropy faces two challenges. The other is that global philanthropy itself is under threat as South African “populist” opposition advocates for so-called “ foreign agent laws.” Does Western philanthropy make a positive difference? Today, that democracy is fraying.

Philanthropy 82

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Poverty Civil Society 82

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 30, 2023

Indeed, these digital technologies would enable people to transcend the geographic boundaries that constrained their ability to pursue the lives they valued, enabling them to acquire more social, economic, and political power. However, current reality is miles apart from that vision.

Race and Ethnicity 145

Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance 145

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Polls show that an overwhelming majority of the American public support a ceasefire and that our elected officials who refuse to budge on the issue are misaligned with their constituents. Collective action and acts of civil resistance are helping shift the Overton window around the conflict.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Philanthropy Universities 145

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Book cover by Oxford University Press In his new book People, Power, Change, author-activist Marshall Ganz writes about the art and science of organizing and social change. Effective public voice arising from commitment to common purpose—a political process—has become rare indeed. Public voice grows quite faint.

Public and Social Policy 90

Public and Social Policy Universities Governance Civil Society 90

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Even where there is overall economic growth, continued concentration of ownership prevents ordinary working people, and marginalized communities in particular, from reaping the benefits of their contributions, reinforcing power imbalances and social inequalities.

Governance 71

Governance Public and Social Policy Production Finance 71

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 9, 2024

And what would it take for us to realize solidarity in our relationships, our communities, our social movements, and our governments? Rather it’s the product of considerable effort, organizing, and a willingness to reimagine just about every facet of a social structure that rewards the few while sowing division among the many.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Construction Law Civil Society 136

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

QT: An additional layer is that even beyond this immediate moment, in the last five or six years there’s been an exacerbation of attacks on our basic civil and human rights across the board—and with that, a politicization of many more individuals who weren’t necessarily involved in movement work or social justice organizing.

Law 95

Law Healthcare Health Public and Social Policy 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Studies have shown that foundation ownership, a steward ownership model popular in Northern Europe, results in many positive effects for workers, firm performance, and their social objectives. AOEs, importantly, are better vehicles for achieving an impact goal than conventional companies.

Non-Profits 139

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance 139

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

And, over time, the for-profit corporation has occupied more and more social space; its tentacles reach into politics , our economy , our daily life , and—perhaps most insidiously—our culture and ideas. 7 And it is true that a rising authoritarian tide threatens civil liberties and democratic institutions like Congress.

Public and Social Policy 131

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 131