Candid

MAY 2, 2023

Prior to the Civil War, the education of Black Americans was prohibited in most states and discouraged in others, leaving many Black communities without access to the educational resources to build quality lives, much less wealth. Over 185 years later, HBCUs continue to be the backbone of Black America.

Universities 98

Universities Education Education Philanthropy 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2023

The vehicle for the development of nonprofit infrastructure was government grants, beginning with President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty, which “expanded individual benefits related to health, education, and welfare and doubled down on the idea of working with nonprofit organizations.”

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Governance 124

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 25, 2023

A salient example is of organizations that are focused on community development but invest in mass incarceration. This impact investing handbook , developed by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, is one helpful guide. Other organizations integrate impact goals directly into their IPS.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 126

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As in other cities, in Camden, dedicated community-based organizations are working to close these gaps through nutrition education, food assistance programs, and social services. The Food Justice Hub is designed to ensure that culturally relevant approaches engage our communities in sustainable development.

Food 145

Food Agriculture Poverty Public and Social Policy 145

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Temple ) and a community development financial institution ( Communities Unlimited ) are teaming to develop bottom-up structural solutions to building rural capacity. When we talk about economic development in East Texas, we often like to start with a the figure below, which comes from a T.L.L.

Entrepreneurship 126

Entrepreneurship Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations 126

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Oregon Community Foundation. Areas served: US. Knight Foundation.

Culture 107

Culture Foundations Education Education 107

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

1 A version of this story was previously presented as part of remarks made at CHANGE Philanthropy, in 2021. These new laws channeled philanthropic assets into municipal bonds and community development loan funds, which stabilized local municipalities. 2 It has been edited for publication here. The year is 2053.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Taxation 132

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

One key takeaway message: the rise of the über-wealthy in US philanthropy continues. Historically, Pruitt noted that education and religion were the most common categories, with education receiving by far the largest share of DAF dollars. Or perhaps: Can philanthropy be a form of reparations ?

Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

Nonprofit Administration and Development Universities Philanthropy Education 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 21, 2023

the community development financial institution where I work, lends to families and businesses throughout the state of Maine. A childcare business incubator needs to combine small business start-up education with specific childcare business management and coaching. Coastal Enterprises, Inc.,

Curriculum and Teaching 105

Curriculum and Teaching Finance Children Recruitment 105

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs. The Black Philanthropy Network is another organization that works to support Black leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Leadership 117

Leadership Public and Social Policy Poverty Race and Ethnicity 117

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A young nonprofit, LACE is also learning to navigate private philanthropy, public funding, and public/private financing, as well as governance and operational matters. The addition of more classes in the multi-stakeholder framework reflects lessons learned over seven years of self-education, activism, and fundraising. Notes See also L.

Food 110

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 110

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

Image credit: Chris Briggs on unsplash.com Dr. Akilah Watkins, who previously led the Center for Community Progress and has been a leader in the CEO Circle, a group of community development leaders of color, became president and CEO of Independent Sector in January 2023. I don’t want that just to stay in community development.

Civil Society 98

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

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Vehicles for community investments can take many forms. Fiscal sponsors , business incubators , and community development corporations are just a few examples of entities needed for Black people to direct large investments for their own empowerment. Reparations are investments in our communities’ ability to practice sovereignty.

Food 95

Food Community Development Management Universities 95

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nelson Colón of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation, and Clara Miller, president emerita of the Heron Foundation—come from philanthropy. In a massive charitable response, vast networks of locally supported food pantries, coat drives, homeless shelters, community clinics, and free schools have been launched and sustained.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 132

Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Our Fund Foundation promotes a culture of responsible philanthropy by uniting donors with organizations supporting the LGBT community to make South Florida the most livable community in the country for LGBT people. Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (HOPE Fund). Areas served: Wisconsin. Leeway Foundation.

Foundations 128

Foundations Culture Charitable Contribution Health 128

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

These inequities have had multigenerational impacts on the health, economic opportunity, education, and culture of millions of people. Philanthropy and impact investors can make a difference. It will improve lives by supporting everything from more desirable housing options to stronger education and better health.

Finance 79

Finance Culture Foundations Public and Social Policy 79

The Agitator

MARCH 25, 2013

million) enables peer learning and collaboration among more than 100 affordable housing and community development leaders. Southwest Organizing Project – Chicago, Illinois ($750,000) educates, mobilizes, and empowers communities in Chicago to help overcome foreclosures and violence.

Foundations 79

Foundations Nonprofits Law Energy 79

Care2

APRIL 22, 2013

and serves as the Blogger-In-Chief for Care2''s top-ranked nonprofit communications blog, Frogloop. Amy has worked in private philanthropy, advocacy nonprofit organizations, web design companies, and as a consultant. She started the Radical Tech blog for Fast Company focusing on trends in technology and Web 2.0

Non-Profits 70

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Technology 70

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Mexican people are very generous in their private circle, but when it comes to philanthropy, the bad reputations of some of the large NGOs hinders the growth in online giving. Also, online communication skills are lacking at many NGOs compared with the online marketing skills at e-commerce sites. 81% of donors in Mexico volunteer.

Disaster Relief 77

Disaster Relief Nonprofit Administration and Development Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 77

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

To participate, community members can purchase an ownership share in the enterprise, contingent on completing an eight-hour financial education course. Philanthropy can also assist by supporting field-building practices, such as peer-learning collaboratives, community organizing, and advocacy.

Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Poverty 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 19, 2023

A second role is “protector”—that is, folks in positions of power who shield those who advance transformative change; this might be a productive role that supporters in philanthropy could play. 46 Education in community economics is also key. Steve Dubb, “What Does Community Development for Liberation Look Like?,”

Public and Social Policy 95

Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 95

Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this post, let’s explore fifteen inspiring examples of CSR initiatives that demonstrate the power of philanthropy and corporate giving. The company supports the production of nutritious meal kits, which are distributed to vulnerable populations worldwide, helping to address food insecurity and malnutrition in developing countries.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Disaster Relief Food 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2023

That a charter school here or there can do really important work is not the same thing as investing at a deep level in public education. How have we so shrunken public provision by government? Celebrating a few affordable housing units here and there, really important.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

First, we’re going to have like a little bit of an overview of what’s happening in the world of philanthropy. So what’s happening in philanthropy? And if you’re not familiar with those, you can take a look at that within your community. So here’s what we’re going to be covering today.

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Foundations 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 5, 2024

By Gena Rotstein Trust-based philanthropy seeks to address historical and ongoing power imbalances by repositioning funders and grantees as collaborative partners, operating on equal footing. The Knowledge Keepers also educated us on some differences between Eurocentric models of grantmaking and Indigenous approaches to philanthropy.

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Culture Foundations Leadership 126

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. Impact investment and non-bank financing from community development financial institutions also remain limited.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Culture 121

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 27, 2023

So, well-being requires security of housing, food, education, meaningful pursuits in one’s life. So that is part of community ownership and wealth and well-being. [00:15:58] 00:15:58] And in the case of CLTs — Community Land Trusts, you know, yeah, it’s a nonprofit that owns the land, right? complicated.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Food Nonprofit governance and management 105

Candid

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As the philanthropic sector faces growing pushback against efforts to build more equitable communities, I regularly receive messages from giving circles seeking guidance on how to sustain and protect the progress weve made. Philanthropy Togethers In Abundance: An analysis of the thriving landscape of collective giving in the U.S.

Philanthropy 59

Philanthropy Education Education Community Development 59

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

We should not be naive about the resources of the government, which, like foundation endowments, are fueled by wealth that comes from our communities in the first place. Dr. Gilmore locates our movements within the gargantuan field of philanthropy as a “shadow of the shadow state.” It also happens to be a core cooperative principle.

Public Policy 95

Public Policy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In philanthropy and investment-scarce rural regions, squeezing the potential impact out of every dollar is crucial, so catalytic partnerships, those capable of leveraging and securing new resources, become fundamental. Enter community development financial institutions (CDFIs). This search spurred the T.L.L.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 111

Nonprofit Administration and Development Entrepreneurship Finance Agriculture 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Similarly, global philanthropic and development organizations mainly invest in innovations from a problem-solving perspectivetreating societal diseases rather than creating and sustaining societal health and well-being. The community in Ulaanbaatar provides a powerful illustration of this.

Health 118

Health Public and Social Policy Medical Governance 118

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Robust research demonstrates that high-quality housing in a thriving community is associated with improved physical and mental health, educational and developmental outcomes for children, and financial security and economic mobility for families.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Poverty Health 111