NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Many times, government and nonprofit representatives had come to Starleen’s Summit Lake neighborhood and indicated that things were going to improve, but not much ever came of it. “My In the 1960s, the construction of interstate highway I-76 and state Route 59 disconnected Summit Lake from the rest of Akron.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Construction Community Development Governance 141

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

Construction began in 2017, was stalled due to now-resolved legal challenges, recommenced in 2022, and is slated to be completed in 2026. First, there is the disruption of the construction project itself. Because construction will continue for three more years (at least), the struggles are ongoing. Construction began in 2017.

Construction 98

Construction Community Development Governance Environmental 98

Affnetz

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Board of Directors is the governing body for the NONPROFIT NAME with major responsibility for developing and promoting the mission, programs and image of the organization. Provide candid and constructive criticism, advice, and comments. Board of Directors Position Description. The board meets three times per year.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Construction Governance 130

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In October, the metro council of Louisville’s combined city-county government voted to allocate $3.5 We are under pressure to meet agreed-upon timelines for site preparation, store design, permitting, and construction. If we fall short, the money from Louisville’s city-county government could be rescinded. We secured $3.5

Food 111

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 111

Bloomerang

APRIL 8, 2021

It is having a 360-degree perspective with peer board members who are diverse and not afraid of new ideas, constructive conflict, and purposeful disruption. It is transcendent leadership and planning for turnover by mentoring and grooming leaders to take the helm when the opportunity arises. This is called sponsorship. .

Philanthropy 105

Philanthropy Construction Culture Leadership 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Grounded in racial equity —designed to redress harms and inequities in housing; eliminate racism in policies, institutions, and structures; and build the power, leadership, and wealth of people who have been most impacted by racism in housing. To address this, FHO supports leadership development of tenant leaders.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 122

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As an organization, we decided to take a stance in support of reparations for Black people, formally acknowledging the debt Black people are owed from our government and public institutions. These range from supportive to constructive to defensive to negative to silent—with combinations and nuance within each category.

Foundations 119

Foundations Philanthropy Construction Healthcare 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

By Claire Dunning In early 1926, Cafritz Construction placed an advertisement in The Washington Post celebrating the speed with which their “Life-time Homes” were selling in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. Perhaps potential buyers would be swayed by the “superior construction” or the “unusually big lots.”

Philanthropy 134

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Advertising Universities 134

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 29, 2023

For example, Calvert Impact , an intermediate CDFI, has constructed equity-like risk capital to allow it to grow using a $15 million long-term, first-loss commitment from the donor-advised funds at ImpactAssets. What if local governments had sufficient organizational infrastructure to engage cross-sector community members?

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Community Development 119

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the increase of new industries in the area has come a flood of new construction; thousands of workers at a new car manufacturing plant, for example, need a place to live. But Casa Grande is a city in a desert, and not having enough water to supply these new housing developments may stop construction before it’s even started.

Construction 72

Construction Poverty Environmental Governance 72

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

When Sargent transitioned from leadership in 2019, we grappled with our identity as a philanthropy and our desire to be a racial justice movement funder. The fact that it was constructed and not completely open-ended was helpful.” Moy, who became interim executive director in 2019, observed that “we talk about movement.

Foundations 128

Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Philanthropy Leadership 128

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

The first phase involved funding project construction—which Working Power is financing. This is a noticeable shift in how the government and the energy industry has historically interacted with communities. Sunset Park Solar is looking at two phases of financing.

Energy 132

Energy Environmental Finance Governance 132

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Construction, by contrast, took only two years. In her position, she has sought to transition it from a “working board” to a “governing board” as the co-op opened and hired full-time staff. A third key challenge is implementing systems and processes, such as permanent governance policies. Detroit is going through gentrification.

Food 134

Food Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance 134

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Leadership team building. Government funding and donor support. It constructs an understanding of the needs your target audience have and the competition you will face. Develop a plan to build a strong and professional leadership team. Financial projections. Strategies for achieving those goals. Volunteer recruiting.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 122

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Beginning in the 1950s and 1960s, poor communities and people of color stood up to the federal government and the excesses of urban renewal , which had bulldozed many poor communities, especially communities of color. They blocked the construction of highways. They organized protests and tent cities.

Community Development 135

Community Development Public and Social Policy Governance Production 135

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Here’s a detailed breakdown of critical steps to prepare: Understand organizational goals and governance needs: Begin by peering into the core of your organization. Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends. What are your dreams?

Recruitment 105

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Unfortunately, conversations with innovators from the private and NGO sectors indicate that international donors and their funding processes, attitudes, and relations with local governments can inadvertently act as barriers to developing effective health innovations.

Health 105

Health Governance Technology Foundations 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This is instead an exercise in liberating the constructs of creativity from being the prerogative of the Western, masculine, or the allegedly educated, while reclaiming what rural women of India have championed for thousands of years. They truly celebrate holistic well-being and shared progress with their members.

Food 122

Food Civil Society Agriculture Public and Social Policy 122

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

At Grantli, I have created a state resources page where you can find useful links to state government departments and various other resources. The Sigma Foundation For Nursing funds research grants, leadership education grants, membership subsidies, and Sigma programs that connect and empower nurses around the world. Durham Foundation.

Insurance 124

Insurance Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Education 124

Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For the past 16 years, I have coordinated volunteer programs within local government. Volunteer leadership has brought welcome changes to our programs. The new leader’s fresh approach included revamping the operational structure of the program, dividing, and sharing leadership responsibilities with two additional volunteers.

Volunteerism 75

Volunteerism Volunteerism Leadership Construction 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Hard-wired into systems and programs at all levels of government and the private sector, these policies bolstered white Americans’ stability, wealth, and access to opportunity while concentrating the effects of segregation, displacement, destabilization, gentrification, and poverty on BIPOC populations. Being intentional is key.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Collaborations Leadership 119

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 12, 2023

These forces, often abetted by public transit investment or publicly subsidized construction projects, disrupt neighborhood stability and have a name. However, CBOs are actively engaged in this exact type of support to small businesses located on corridors facing large-scale economic development and construction projects.

Culture 98

Culture Construction Community Development Education 98

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

In 2021, the Government Accountability Office estimated that 54 percent of all public school districts required updates of at least two major systems, including HVAC systems, roofing, and structural integrity. Indeed, the entire system is in dire need of an overhaul. billion budget—from public school campuses.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Education Education Environmental 145

Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

Schedule regular check-ins to discuss their contributions, celebrate successes, and provide constructive insights. Offer them exclusive access to events, leadership development opportunities, or networking sessions with industry influencers. When their work feels personal and meaningful, they’ll be more committed and energized.

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Construction Values 111

The Agitator

JUNE 13, 2013

But frankly, we wish we were getting even more concerned and constructive response. I don’t care if you are brand new to the industry or an old hand – you need to understand the industry rules governing our business. Note: Industry leadership will also boost your career!). Jennifer Phillips.

Ethics 83

Ethics Voluntary Action Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 83

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The people making economic decisions today—in government, on Wall Street, in corporate boardrooms, and indeed in Silicon Valley—overwhelmingly look the same as they have since their creation, with virtually no racial, gender, or economic diversity. Currently, those inequalities are observed at the top and at the bottom of the tech industry.

Technology 94

Technology Law Non-Profits Governance 94

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Although many government organizations (and banks) observe Monday as a day off from work, February 12 is the day I celebrate. When forming your leadership team, don’t be afraid to put in a voice that will share their honest opinions. Today is one of my favorite days of the year. Yes-people don’t do your organization any good.

Construction 48

Construction Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Nonprofits 48

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Many leaders of nonprofits, foundations, and collective efforts are starting by engaging their leadership team, human resources departments, and boards in conversations about historical harm and trauma-informed leadership. Systems are not mechanical constructs or impersonal faceless institutions.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Health Activism Culture 140

Lets Talk Nonprofit

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Simone Joyaux, ACFRE is a nonprofit fund development and governance guru. The board is a group of people working together to govern the nonprofit and to ensure the effectiveness of the organization. The board has the responsibility to hire, manage (see #3) and, if necessary, fire the organization's top leadership position.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 20, 2020

For instance, modern shelter design standards, construction or building rehab management, gift policies and infrastructure, major gift solicitation, and campaign implementation and marketing , just to name a few. Assess your staff and volunteer’s needs. It’s also worth asking yourself whether the person in question can be a trainer.

Nonprofit governance and management 94

Nonprofit governance and management Universities Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 94

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Since the reinvigoration of the #StopCopCity movement in January 2023, 1 following the murder of a forest defender affectionately known as Tortuguita, 2 Atlanta police and the local government have been adamant about depicting Defend the Atlanta Forest protesters and activists as “outside agitators.” 3 There’s a history in that phrase.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 133

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Environmental Urban development 133

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2024

As a Puerto Rico-based nonprofit that leverages community-based abandonment inventories, community–municipal partnerships, a rehabilitation and construction team, and in-house legal expertise to convert abandoned buildings and lots into opportunities for community-led development, the lack of access to financing nearly destroyed the organization.

Non-Profits 124

Non-Profits Finance Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 124

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 29, 2021

After all, to get the backing of the government and the donors from around the world, you need to show that you are well organized and able to achieve what you have promised. The next important solution you need to implement in your nonprofit is prudent and tactful leadership. Associated with core competencies.

Nonprofit Organizations 52

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 21, 2023

In late 2021, a small Zimbabwean community-based organization, Score Against Poverty (SCORE), with help from the Canadian government, decided to test out a different approach. Lastly, the cultural value of leadership was acknowledged by always inviting the community and state leadership to attend and be involved in the program sessions.

Culture 52

Culture Agriculture Values Health 52

The Charity CFO

MARCH 30, 2022

When that happens, it makes the transition to new leadership very hard, when they do decide to step down. The first things to do when moving into the leadership role (14:00). The 3 signs that it’s time for a founder to step away from their leadership role (28:20). It’s governed by a board of director and you, you run it.

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

I’m also a small business owner, I have a construction company and I do language interpretation for businesses. We have a “2022 Nonprofit Leadership Development Series” happening next year where we go a little bit more into engaging leadership and all of these types of things. But what is it?

Children 109

Children Curriculum and Teaching Education Education 109

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

But once a board becomes more community-anchored, how are they to embrace the challenge of inclusive governance and bring out the best insights from their new members? One of the best things that happened,” Bank told us, “is that our Board Liaison enhanced constructive partnership. Here, the issue becomes much less clear.

Nonprofit governance and management 131

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Leadership 131