Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

Stay tuned for new articles from nonprofit leaders using this model at their organizations and share these valuable insights with your colleagues. The model is not exactly new, particularly in the nonprofit sector. Is co-leadership having a moment? Whatever your organization is and does, this needs to be the case!

Leadership 105

Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management Values 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

But aside from the “normal” nonprofit challenges of relying solely on private philanthropy, the organization had been presented to me as a vehicle in good shape, beyond needing a tune-up. For executives of color, nonprofit leadership is a ‘Hollow Prize.’ Many social justice nonprofits have long existed in states of extreme dysfunction.

Nonprofit governance and management 125

Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Governance Non-Profits 125

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As discussions about ESG become more and more polarized—while progressive politicians push for aggressive regulations, billionaires like Elon Musk call it a “scam” and nonprofits accuse businesses of greenwashing—leaving consumers increasingly confused. However, the problem goes beyond this polarization.

Social Enterprise 137

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management Governance 137

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. Government funding and donor support. Financial projections. Board recruiting.

Nonprofit governance and management 123

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 123

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The local paradox is important because local social networks are increasingly filling the gaps left behind by struggling local institutions—disappearing civic associations, dying local media, and hollowed-out state and local governments. Fortunately, we believe the local paradox can be overcome.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Participation and motivation Values 122

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A new report from nonprofit climate research firm First Street Foundation reveals how homeowners in multiple states, from California to Florida, will see dramatic increases in their insurance premiums in the coming years due to the worsening impacts of climate change, including wildfires. Insurers have underestimated climate change.

Insurance 131

Insurance Construction Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 131

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 9, 2024

To find out, NPQ interviewed Malik Kenyatta Yakini, cofounder of the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network (DBCFSN); Lanay Gilbert-Williams, current co-op board president; and Akil Talley, the co-op’s first full-time permanent general manager. Construction, by contrast, took only two years.

Food 134

Food Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance 134

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

Nonprofits often receive donations or grants designated for a specific purpose–like a donation to a specific program or grant you have to spend within a calendar year. And the issue of restricted funds presents unique bookkeeping and accounting challenges for a nonprofit that a for-profit company doesn’t face.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Finance 98

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 Daniels Fund focuses on supporting highly effective and ethical nonprofit organizations that achieve significant results in the community. Durham Foundation. Daniel’s Fund.

Insurance 124

Insurance Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Education 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 29, 2023

This speaks directly to the central paradox: While the traditional approach to money management is part of the problem in philanthropy and impact investing, chosen strategies have also played an outsized role in where we are. What if DAFs and foundations relied on fund allocators and managers who are proximate to communities and their issues?

Nonprofit governance and management 120

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Community Development 120

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Our tour guide was discussing preservation efforts at the Colosseum and how the Italian government had turned to the business community for support. The House of Medici , the Italian banking family, funded the construction of Saint Peter’s Basilica 500 years ago. I was surprised there was no mention of a nonprofit partner.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Retail Construction 130

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

As you fight to make the world a better place, how do you make sure you’re providing a nonprofit workplace that fosters fairness and complies with the necessary rules and regulations? There were two trends I saw in talking to these groups and other small nonprofits I’ve been involved with. around building systems and procedures.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 79

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Construction 79

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Cross-sector, multi-system, and collaborative —working collectively with nonprofit, private, and public sectors and across the many systems that touch people’s lives, such as health, education, employment, criminal justice, and aligning the skills, knowledge, and resources of multiple organizations to maximize their impact.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 122

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 24, 2023

Ultimately, this self-questioning convinced Akuno that changing ownership of the economy was critical to liberation; that there had to be a pivot in strategy toward cooperatives and toward the construction of a solidarity economy. Company management, Smalls said, “plastered the buildings with anti-union propaganda. Earn their trust.”

Education 141

Education Education Governance Food 141

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Whether you are a designer or writer, you need to learn how to manage your time, which is where most freelancers go wrong. These include: Time management. However, self-employment comes with challenges, especially in time management. governments has revealed 2,500 scams centered on the Coronavirus. Conclusion.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Construction 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We looked at spending across the social impact sector; including government , global and domestic philanthropy, and S-themed ESG assets under management; and found that globally we are spending an extraordinary amount of money—roughly $72 trillion annually—making social spending the world’s largest financial market.

Public and Social Policy 112

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Universities Public and Nonprofit Management 112

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

These components can be employed through a nonprofit organization or city government. For example, at a nonprofit, key decision makers might include the organization’s board members and staff. When identifying key decision makers, be mindful of the environment in which the program is set to occur.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty Nonprofit governance and management 119

The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

But that’s not quite true—nonprofits face a decision between 2 different accounting methods for tracking their financial activity: cash accounting vs. accrual accounting. Is your nonprofit required to use accrual accounting? So which accounting method is right for you? And expenses are recorded when they are incurred. Accounts payable.

Construction 98

Construction Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Finance 98

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Every couple of decades, a new era ushers in a new set of ideas, principles and practices that affect how the nonprofit sector functions. Go big, or go home.

Nonprofit Organizations 69

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 69

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 16, 2023

What standards of government safety and regulation have been imposed so far, and what do miners hope will change? The proposed rule has now wound its way through the relevant government agencies and recently made it into the Federal Register. There is now a public comment period, after which the government will work to finalize it.

Health 92

Health Governance Law Construction 92

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 20, 2020

How to Train Your Nonprofit Team in 5 Easy & Effective Steps. Nonprofit training is a critical component of running a successful organization. Nonprofits hire for passion. That’s why the key to successful nonprofit growth is to find the perfect balance between passionate team members and mission experts.

Nonprofit governance and management 94

Nonprofit governance and management Universities Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 94

Lets Talk Nonprofit

OCTOBER 5, 2022

However, there are some fundamental responsibilities that are shared by all nonprofit boards. 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.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 52

The Agitator

JUNE 13, 2013

But frankly, we wish we were getting even more concerned and constructive response. As Craver points out, not only do the organizations topping CIR’s worst list engage in misleading fundraising, they do so by piggybacking the brands of ethical nonprofits. But reputations are already at stake. We have to take the long view on this.

Ethics 83

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 14, 2023

While many foundations screen their endowment investments based on environmental, social, and governance factors, only a few optimize their investment strategies for mission impact. There is, however, a way for nonprofits to gain greater access to “flexible” capital and for foundations to generate a financial return.

Community Development 109

Community Development Finance Energy Nonprofit governance and management 109

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2023

As Eliya Imtiaz, former managing editor of the “Michigan in Color” section of the Michigan Daily , put it last year, “Similar to most ideals in this country, the current notion of DEI heightens the façade that everything occurs on an individual level.”

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Culture Agriculture Community Development 111

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 30, 2013

For the month of April, I’m hosting the nonprofit blog carnival. I also invited readers’ best single piece of advice for people who work at nonprofits. I also invited readers’ best single piece of advice for people who work at nonprofits. How has it transformed your work? There was an incredible response.

Non-Profits 97

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 97

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. Because most of my thoughts are focused in the nonprofit world, I thought it would be helpful to take a few examples from the life of the 16th President to help your nonprofit. Be a Lifetime Learner.

Construction 48

Construction Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Nonprofits 48

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

When you started your nonprofit, you likely had a core group of supporters who provided donations and funding on a regular basis. That’s why nonprofits need donor segmentation. Donor segmentation is the process of separating your nonprofit supporters into groups based on common qualities and characteristics they share.

Retention 135

Retention Nonprofit governance and management Communication Construction 135

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2024

Image credit: Christian Ouellet on istock.com Financing challenges often stymie nonprofits. Executive Director Luis Gallardo calculated that the nonprofit would need half a million dollars in the best-case scenario and, more likely, a million dollars to reach the first milestones. Yet even after having been awarded an $11.2

Non-Profits 124

Non-Profits Finance Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 124

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Acquisition is just one part of a complex financial construct that enables charities most efficiently to raise the money they need. But to justify what they do charities would be wise to construct a clear case based on the net total they raise for their cause. But it isn’t. Money loses its identity when it reaches the bank.

Non-Profits 77

Non-Profits Retention Construction Recruitment 77

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 29, 2021

5 Ways to Drive Operational Efficiency in Your Nonprofit Organization. Many Nonprofit Organizations run on a tight budget. More than any other type of business, a nonprofit organization cannot afford to be inefficient in its processes, projects, or the way its staff operates. Here are 5 tips to get started.

Nonprofit Organizations 52

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2023

As Japan’s economy experienced a quick recovery when the government aggressively invested in manufacturing to produce new technologies—in industries including iron, cars, and chemicals—Mattel’s factories moved to parts of Asia where labor was more inexpensive, such as Hong Kong and Taiwan. company that is managing franchises.”

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Culture Production Technology 98

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 25, 2010

If you work for a charity rating agency, you did not want to be at the DMA Nonprofit Federation meeting this week. and give nonprofits more freedom to spend their money on things demonized as overhead, so they have some hope of reaching a fraction of the scale of the social problems they are trying to confront.&# Let’s review.

Nonprofit governance and management 44

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Construction Ethics 44

iMarketSmart

APRIL 18, 2022

You give and the government matches your gift with a tax benefit. Your dollars become more powerful because the government pays for part of the cost of the gift.”. VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations, 30(4), 841-848 ; Reinstein, D., & Riener, G. Match language – Yes. Liang, J.,

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Psychology Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond our webinars, I would invite you to check us out because we are a provider of donor-management software, that’s what Bloomerang is. And if you’re in the room today, chances are you are part of a nonprofit organization or, what I like to call, a purpose-driven organization.

Children 109

Children Curriculum and Teaching Education Education 109

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2023

Investing in forests, their managing agencies, and communities that care for and depend on them is vital to handling climate change and its attendant health and economic crises. After decades of neglect, federal and state governments are making substantial investments to combat the wildfire crisis.

Public and Social Policy 118

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental 118

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