NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In short, Memphis developed a culturally rich Black middle-class neighborhood. In Memphis today—and indeed throughout the South—Black Americans are organizing to rebuild cultural institutions and restore Black economies. A Culture of Abundance So, who was Church, and what was his vision? People like writer Ida B.

Culture 122

Culture Poverty Governance Finance 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The foundation has also started a capacity-development program for nonprofits in collaboration with Root Impact , an intermediate support organization. The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important.

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. In 2023, Candid completed our first external SOC 2 audit, a collaborative effort across our administrative teams. And that’s what building a culture of compliance is all about.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

And the more effectively we can organize and collaborate, the more movement we’ll make in that direction. I believe that culture is far more important than structure, but structure is where we get stuck. Corporate culture intersects deeply with White-dominant culture, White professionalism. AV: So many ways.

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. My experience with Candid reinforced the notion that the best work gets done when the board and staff collaborate closely.

Nonprofit governance 59

Nonprofit governance Governance Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 59

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 23, 2023

From the COVID-19 pandemic to structural racism, community-based organizations have always stepped up to fill the gaps and forge new solutions—especially where government is unable, unwilling, or ineffective. These organizations face onerous and exclusionary processes to tap into government funding sources.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Governance 122

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

This transformational 10-week program strengthens the board governance knowledge and skills of professionals of color while equipping nonprofit organizations to be genuinely ready to welcome these new members onto their boards. Fellows report a 40% increase in their knowledge and skills after completing the program.

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 10, 2024

Before you set up your next search for a new team member, let’s go over a few essential tips to keep in mind that will help you recognize and attract the most appropriate candidates to join your organization and make a difference through your collaboration. What Strategies Can Nonprofit Teams Use for Effective Collaboration?

Non-Profits 122

Non-Profits Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management 122

Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds.

Culture 76

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 76

Ann Green

MAY 28, 2024

By Casey Dorma n In 2022, 360MatchPro reports that companies donated $21 billion to nonprofits, and 88% of all public companies have Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The most obvious benefit to a partnership is the possibility of additional funding—but these collaborations have much more to offer.

Nonprofit governance and management 159

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Nonprofits 159

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 25, 2024

Culture-Related Strategies Create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, engaged, and have opportunities for growth. Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture where employees feel connected to the organization’s mission.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Retention 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

And although we belong to different generations, we share a culture and experiences as Mexican women. Purple Glasses to Innovate All Women Coo aims to transform these cultural dynamics and remove common barriers to gender equity. Our observation and understanding of gender inequalities derive from this unique intersection of knowledge.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 124

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. During this interactive course taught by nonprofit leader Mandy Cloninger , you’ll explore the various types of strategic collaborations, including partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

But while this alignment can result in strong partnerships and collaborations, it can also open up the risk of confirmation bias: wanting things to be true even when evidence suggests otherwise. What might be the equivalent practices, structures, and cultures? But if the harms are ambiguous, they are no less consequential.

Philanthropy 116

Philanthropy Culture Law Governance 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 5, 2023

Organizational Barriers: Knowledge Silos and Risk Aversion The UN organizations have an enormous wealth of knowledge, but the sheer size of the operations results in knowledge silos instead of a collaborative network. Despite their varying mandates, most of these units take on roles to improve internal innovation culture.

Collaborations 123

Collaborations Culture Technology Governance 123

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Given this recent investment in outreach and education efforts, coupled with heightened interest from local governments, we expect to see many more employee-owned businesses statewide in the next five years. Building the Culture: Perhaps the most important and intractable obstacle to establishing more employee-owned businesses is culture.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Culture 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2024

To fill in that gap, we’ve put together a reading list of some of our favorite SSIR articles from over the years, on where leadership has been and where it’s going, all across the social sector: from a practice centered on heroic, charismatic individual leaders to something more communal, collaborative, and cross-sectoral.

Leadership 123

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit Leadership 123

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 11, 2023

Twenty-five percent of the entire Amazon Basin is on legally recognized Indigenous Territories, which are generally better protected than even government parks and reserves. Even less support has reached rightsholder women , despite the essential role of women in forest management and their exclusion from many governance structures.

Civil Society 117

Civil Society Environmental Public and Social Policy Governance 117

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The CLIMA Fund , a collaboration across four public foundations supporting tens of thousands of grassroots groups advancing climate justice solutions, has learned a lot about the diverse and powerful ways grassroots movements create scaled impact. Relationships. Relationships and connectivity are the lifeblood of movement building.

Agriculture 127

Agriculture Public and Social Policy Energy Governance 127

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

To enhance the effectiveness of green marketing, consider hiring professionals that have already collaborated with eco-friendly companies. Make Green Collaborations with Big Industry Players. These could be nonprofits, government initiatives, green communities, etc. . Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In this highly fractious and divisive political culture, as a leader, it is essential to create a workplace environment that is absent of negativity and hate that exists outside the organization surrounding the election. A leader is responsible also for the tone, productivity, culture, cohesion and harmony in the workplace.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 18, 2024

Because these approaches also come with cultural differences and operate along different time scales, it can be hard for organizations to mobilize and organize at the same time. knew that changing government policy towards asylum-seekers would require more than quick and large protests. However, GetUp!

Public and Social Policy 123

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Medical 123

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

At this past summer’s gathering, Amardeep Singh, vice president of programs at Proteus Fund, a funder collaborative that supports movements to advance justice, equity, and inclusive democracy, shared a vision that sticks with you. “We A society anchored by a shared future is a powerful re-orientation for the nation, including philanthropy.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 28, 2023

We must invest in the Southern Black creatives, innovators, and leaders who are the biggest exporters of culture around the world and on the frontlines of change and community power building. They also continue to face discrimination, and exclusion from government programs, loans, and subsidies.

Agriculture 144

Agriculture Finance Culture Collaborations 144

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We derive these findings from a report we collaborated on, recently published by the National Resources Defense Council, that explored these issues. There are also opportunities to advance equity and establish more community-responsive co-governance in the process. Learning from Community Groups So, what are we learning?

Governance 109

Governance Community Development Environmental Collaborations 109

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. You can tap into this diversity to create a collaborative environment. Cultivate a culture of appreciation among board members Never underestimate the power of appreciation.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

Yet in 2023, Native American children continue to be removed from their families and extended families, their language, culture, and way of life. Historically, federal policy actively sought to destroy Native American cultures and force feed assimilation. This is not new information.

Children 98

Children Public and Social Policy Law Culture 98

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

This year’s theme, “ All In ”, will examine how the recovery and success of the nonprofit sector is driven by the collective and effective work of the staff, board, stakeholders, clients, community, government, and corporate sector. Nonprofit staff and volunteer teams can often face burnout due to “wearing many hats”.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2023

The cultural sector is seeking alternatives to business-as-usual. This article introduces a new series, titled “Remember the Future: Culture and Systems Change,” co-produced by Art.coop and NPQ. Efforts to remedy historic race-based harms by prioritizing care for land, resources, people, and cultural expressions are flourishing.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Culture Agriculture Community Development 111

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Shifts to a Green Economy What are the cultural shifts of a fossil fuel-based society to a green economy, and how is the transition being prioritized for companies and housing? Find out more about climate-forward architecture on the panel “ The Nature-Based Industrial Revolution: Redefining Future-Forward Architecture.”

Finance 126

Finance Leadership Environmental Governance 126

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This series— Ending Work Requirements — based on a report by the Maven Collaborative, the Center for Social Policy, and Ife Finch Floyd, will explore the truth behind work requirements. Narrative History Narratives are our cultural understandings, our frames of reference, our mental models—they provide the story of our social world.

Public and Social Policy 129

Public and Social Policy Poverty Governance Insurance 129

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

This year’s conference breakout speakers address some of the most pressing issues facing nonprofit professionals, from acquiring and retaining top talent and leading like an entrepreneur to prioritizing yourself in a non-stop world and embracing an inclusive culture. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Funders for Housing and Opportunity is a collaborative of 13 philanthropies, including JPMorgan Chase, where we collectively pool $4 million in grant funds annually and work across three focus areas: elevating what works, influencing policy, and changing the narrative about housing. Piloting Cross-Sector Solutions in Miami-Dade County.

Nonprofit governance and management 108

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 108

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations. Develop partnerships and alliances with other organizations that serve BIPOC communities, and collaborate on initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion.

Leadership 112

Leadership Public and Social Policy Poverty Race and Ethnicity 112

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. To be an effective board member, it’s essential to have a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector and the best practices for governance.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities.

Nonprofit governance and management 82

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 82

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

Though ecologically and culturally rich, the county ranks in the bottom eighth in California for per-capita income. It was in this context that the authors began working together: Michelle as initiative director of the BHC Collaborative in Del Norte County and Tribal Lands and Geneva as TCE’s program officer.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Foundations 98