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 If we fall short, the money from Louisville’s city-county government could be rescinded.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

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

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. Download this Culture of Philanthropy Checklist loaded with action tips to determine if your nonprofit has a culture of philanthropy in place and ways to get started creating one.

Philanthropy 105

Philanthropy Construction Culture Leadership 105

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

studio on pexels.com Discussions of trust-based philanthropy have gained increased prominence over the years, but how can philanthropy operate as an effective part of social justice movements—beyond just providing grants to movement nonprofits? The fact that it was constructed and not completely open-ended was helpful.”

Foundations 128

Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Philanthropy Leadership 128

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 29, 2023

Corporations and institutional philanthropy began issuing passionate statements about “meeting the moment” and “showing up” in communities in ways that they hadn’t done before, making financial commitments that now total $340 billion. In its wake, momentum for change seemed to build.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

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

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. But when the (often white) leaders had funder relationships that could allow them to write their own checks, governing boards didn’t ask too many questions.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Governance Non-Profits 124

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2023

These gaps can be seen in philanthropy, banking, and federal policy. Given endemic market failure, the federal government must adjust to this reality. Three Critical Rural Investment Gaps Regions with large concentrations of persistent poverty need more resources invested in strategies to promote community and economic development.

Poverty 131

Poverty Community Development Finance Philanthropy 131

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

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. In other places, such as St.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 122

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 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Universities Public and Nonprofit Management 111

The Agitator

JUNE 13, 2013

But frankly, we wish we were getting even more concerned and constructive response. As Ken Sterns explains in the Chronicle of Philanthropy , “It takes more expertise than the average donor…can muster to distinguish between the legitimate and the illegitimate, the effective and the ineffective.”

Ethics 83

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

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Imagine a civil society in which communities, individuals, and leaders (nonprofit, social movement, philanthropy, business, education, and more) regularly engage in the process of self-examination for the sake of improving our world. Selecting an appropriate facilitator to provide constructive feedback and guidance is essential here.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Culture Health 119

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. While common in some sectors like housing finance, these guarantees have typically been issued by public entities, not by philanthropy.

Community Development 109

Community Development Finance Energy Nonprofit governance and management 109

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

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

But in the eyes of the public—and oftentimes philanthropy—movement builders like me exist solely for the battleground, if we even exist at all. You see, that wasn’t what philanthropy was investing in, directly impacted Black folks like me to have dreams. And for the record, I don’t even know George Soros.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Foundations Construction Values 111

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 14, 2023

Consider this: A 2023 survey conducted by Candid amongst people working in philanthropy found that 66 percent of US funders’ grantmaking is not informed or inspired by global ideas. the system and rules that govern who decides what knowledge is and isn’t shared and with whom).

Health 105

Health Universities Construction Culture 105

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.”. Death avoidance is a deeply rooted psychological construct of its own. worth philanthropy. The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Psychology Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 30, 2013

My uncle, Gene Balogh, was a professional speaker and salesman who traveled across the country giving seminars teaching the construction industry how to sell. Vanessa Chase of Philanthropy for All writes , “My wonderful dad, David Chase, told me that, “Good things rarely happen by accident,” back when I was in University.

Non-Profits 97

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

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. Since 2006, Matt has kept up with the latest in nonprofits through his teaching.

Nonprofit governance and management 94

Nonprofit governance and management Universities Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 94

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

Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

Disaster relief giving by individuals and family foundations Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest (PND) has been tracking news about support efforts. This figure encompasses contributions of £5 million ($6 million) from the UK government and the British royal family; and the Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF), which raised $11.2

Disaster Relief 111

Disaster Relief Foundations Philanthropy Construction 111

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 7, 2024

And within the CBA was a laundry list of the owners’ philanthropy—making it clear that they see the deal as charity, not justice. T]he federal government has largely left each state on its own to compete against other states for jobs and tax revenues. billion for stadium upgrades and a low-cost lease that would last until 2071.

Public and Social Policy 134

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 134

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Funders for Housing and Opportunity (FHO) is a collaborative of 13 philanthropies, including The JPB Foundation where I serve as senior vice president of environment and strategic initiatives. What Philanthropy Can Do. Currently, an estimated 20 percent of emissions in the United States comes from the energy used in homes.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Energy Manufacturing Environmental 111

Candid

AUGUST 3, 2021

As Candid’s Director of Research Standards, Anna Koob, writes , “There are many different methodological approaches to take in analyzing grants data for racial equity and communities of color, but it’s fair to say that they lead to the same conclusion: a colorblind approach to funding predominates in philanthropy.” Even in the U.S.,

Race and Ethnicity 98

Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy Construction Foundations 98

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Right now, we are living through escalating crises, both within living ecologies and socially constructed systems. In the process, we empower ourselves to transform the systems that govern our world. Voluntary Land Taxes,” Native Governance Center, accessed August 10, 2022, nativegov.org/news/ voluntary-land-taxes/.

Food 140

Food Culture Agriculture Public and Social Policy 140

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 20, 2022

So, we need to underscore the role of government in making housing justice real. The rules that govern the housing sector either enable discrimination and injustice or combat it. Some big narratives on the economy and the role of government are up for grabs in ways they were not before the pandemic.

Values 131

Values Public and Social Policy Collaborations Culture 131

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 16, 2024

The interview that follows explores the history of the Clayborn Temple, the project to restore it, and the vision of Troutman and her colleagues to use the temple as a hub for developing a community-based economy in Memphis that i s Black-owned, Black-governed, and which sustains a thriving culture rooted in the Black imagination.

Governance 135

Governance Culture Construction Community Development 135

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Do lead naming gifts actually stimulate high-level philanthropy from other donors and is that what motivates HNWIs to make such charitable contributions? My research finds otherwise and implicates current legal constructs and fundraising practices that continue to privilege the self-interests of donors over beneficiaries and society.

Ethics 122

Ethics Public and Social Policy Universities Philanthropy 122

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 8, 2023

This is a critical moment for philanthropy to stand up for and protect democracy. For example, nine states along the Mississippi River watershed have enacted 23 new laws that expand the criminalization and punishment of water protectors who protest oil and gas pipeline construction on tribal lands.

Law 111

Law Philanthropy Governance Construction 111

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

5 The webinar—featuring Adela Ruiz, program and grants lead at the NBA Foundation, and Sandy Ho, Disability Inclusion Fund director at Borealis Philanthropy—lays out the principles of disability justice and its intersectionality with other movements, including LGBTQIA+ rights, BIPOC justice, feminism, and immigrant justice.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Medical Health Public and Nonprofit Management 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 30, 2023

We spoke with more than 80 people, representing workers, scholars, unions, the private sector, civil society, philanthropies, and multilateral agencies. Companies must consider the consequences of these technologies throughout their tech procurement, deployment, and governance processes—in partnership with their workforces.

Race and Ethnicity 145

Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance 145

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Christian O’Dwyer, CFA and John Walsh Endowment funds have long been a cornerstone of philanthropy as they provide sustained financial support for various causes across generations. When carefully structured and governed, spend-down strategies can provide targeted financial support to causes that need it most.

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Construction Children 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 24, 2023

By Gabriel Kasper , Justin Marcoux & Jennifer Holk Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution has rarely, if ever, seemed like an apt metaphor for the field of philanthropy. After all, philanthropy is largely insulated from many of the forces that drive adaptation in other industries and circumstances.

Philanthropy 105

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Governance Foundations 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 14, 2023

Moreover, if federal legislation results in tangible benefits that people connect to federal investments, their sense of what the federal government can do for them could expand, a potentially positive outcome for our democracy in general. The number and nature of federal implementation opportunities are overwhelming.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Governance Philanthropy Manufacturing 111

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Combatting this elite capture, he argues, requires a constructive politics that draws on identity politics’ radical foundation: a practice of solidarity that links people of different identities and their struggles, building power to win a better world for all. A concrete example of constructive politics is forming a union.

Construction 111

Construction Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management 111