NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The evolution includes not only thinking about policy as a way to move the needle on racial justice here in the US but also looking at how people are contributing to racial justice movement making through art, culture, narrative development, communications, cultural organizing, innovation, and technology. What will it take?

Public and Social Policy 138

Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 138

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 12, 2025

The Need for Community-Governed Alternatives Unlike usurious payday lending, community-led models build economies rooted in collective strength, reciprocity, and resilience. Building on Indigenous forms of governance, Kelluwn aligns with the growing global movement to reimagine local economies as spaces for building life.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Poverty 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. REGISTER The Anatomy of Culture: Building Organizational Culture from the Inside Out — June 7 What makes a an organizational culture strong?

Nonprofit governance and management 288

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 288

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Just follow how the federal government does it. Here are a few funny social media approaches you’ll see: Pop culture references (e.g. Want more examples of how even government agencies can pull off humor and other authentic, engaging approaches to social media? Think again! Seriously, if the feds can do it, you can.

Nonprofit governance and management 246

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Nonprofits 246

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 117

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 117

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

There is a growing recognition of the ethical concerns associated with displaying looted or even purchased objects that hold cultural and spiritual significance for their communities, both within communities that have been colonized and those that were the colonizers. The Path Forward Despite the progress, challenges remain.

Ethics 116

Ethics Culture Universities Retail 116

Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Hardest hit by flooding was the Central Appalachia region, where years of disinvestment by government and philanthropy left the region ill prepared. The losses from Helene went beyond infrastructure and financial losseslives, ecologically rich lands, and irreplaceable cultural sites. Its a deep wound to the fabric of our region.

Philanthropy 119

Philanthropy Disaster Relief Insurance Medical 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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. Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success.

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

Candid

APRIL 1, 2025

Disaster-affected communities are best positioned to understand their own unique needs, cultural contexts, and pathways to recovery. These community leaders can guide the allocation of resources and implementation of solutions to ensure responses are culturally relevant, timely, and sustainable.

Philanthropy 80

Philanthropy Disaster Relief Civil Society Culture 80

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The movement for reparations in the United States—a Black-led movement that began even before slavery’s end—is making unprecedented strides forward, and governments across the country are beginning to act. Acknowledgment makes reckoning visible, which changes culture—and, in the process, helps communities that have been harmed feel seen.

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Culture Foundations Governance 131

NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

READ NEXT: Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture 2. Funding support for training and development enables leaders to enhance their strategic planning, financial management , fundraising and board governance skills.

Nonprofit governance and management 238

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 238

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 102

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 102

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 this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. 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

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. Despite their challenges, Ballet Lubbock has become an integral part of Lubbock’s cultural landscape. The Smithsonian.

Culture 118

Culture Medical Leadership Nonprofits 118

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Many suffered from addictions, as well as hepatitis C or HIV/AIDS, and some, especially immigrants, lacked a government health card despite Canada’s national healthcare system. The provincial government agreed to help underwrite worker salaries. The governance model for solidarity co-ops is a multi-stakeholder approach.

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management Health 113

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

3 Built on the Sesan River, the dam was part of the Chinese government’s “Belt and Road Initiative,” which sought to expand its “foreign policy interests.” 4 The Cambodian government’s stated aim is for the dam to provide enough energy to stop power outages and further develop the country.

Environmental 115

Environmental Race and Ethnicity Construction Nonprofit governance and management 115

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

What is the cost to your culture and performance when team members don’t understand each other’s perspectives or experiences? Overcome common workplace challenges and learn how to connect authentically across lines of cultural difference by taking the Intercultural Development Inventory ® assessment.

Nonprofit governance and management 229

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Beliefs and Organizational Culture The collective behaviors, norms, and shared values that shape the nonprofit’s work environment. This includes reviewing governance policies, financial management practices, and risk management protocols. These showcase how the organization operates, treats people, and achieves its goals.

Public and Social Policy 219

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 219

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

How do you shift the culture of a mostly White organization to become truly multiracial? When inviting them, MIP was clear about its approach: MIP was looking to change the organization’s culture, including that of the Steering Committee. It is not easy. Certainly, having “liberal” or “progressive” values is not enough.

Culture 116

Culture Recruitment Leadership Values 116

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the first half of the 20th century, the crisis of rural electrification ended when the government enabled neighbors to access loans for building their own electric co-ops. Mutualists do not expect governments to solve their problems for them, but Horowitz stresses that enabling public policy is necessary for mutualism to flourish.

Associations 137

Associations Public and Social Policy Insurance Agriculture 137

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In modern times, that takes many forms, such as leading trauma-informed arts education in public schools, art therapy , and preserving the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities. Throughout history, artists have engaged in healing practices for themselves and others. We know that people do not live single-issue lives.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Foundations Health 133

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture. Lastly, provide opportunities for board members to continuously learn and develop their skills, as ongoing training and development will support ongoing good governance.

Nonprofit governance and management 240

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 240

Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. A 2020 Candid analysis suggests that about half of nonprofits have less than six months worth of cash reserves.

Psychology 102

Psychology Nonprofits Collaborations Governance 102

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 1, 2025

So many peoplenever seek formal services from a domestic violence provider [because] they dont want to talk to someone, Rumschlag tells NPQ , pointing out that the culture of victim blaming that is common in the United States has a lot to do with their reluctance.

Law 86

Law Technology Culture Psychology 86

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

First, I've talked with some of you about the government's hold on grants and funding. Make research a habit Building a culture of inclusive research strengthens communications and enhances organizational impact. Three things this week. Fortunately, the hold was lifted. But what happened SCARED THE out of people - and rightfully so.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Ethics Nonprofits 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

We need to develop a culture that is not weighted by where we’ve been, but liberated by where we are going,” offered Singh, who as an activist in the wake of 9/11 co-founded The Sikh Coalition, which is now the largest Sikh civil rights organization in the country. We disagree. That can’t happen by thinking and funding in silos.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

The move to a co-leadership model has significant implications for organizational health and culture. Particularly with the fragile ecosystem that is organizational culture, leadership transition should not be abrupt, nor imposed from the outside, nor for the sake of experimentation itself.

Leadership 103

Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management Construction 103

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2025

I think we have a culture of magic bullets and immediate gratification. What is the governance around AI, so you have to teach people how to use it and the impact it will have. This corporate cultural shift is one reason Smith and Monahan wrote this book. Smith completely agrees. AI can be a very powerful tool.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Leadership Culture Universities 100

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 7, 2023

Over the course of our trip, we visited locations across Spain, but here we focus on Barcelona’s Sants neighborhood, a post-industrial working-class community, due to its unique co-op legacy, the community’s social fabric, and its infrastructure and governance. In 1950, the building become a nightclub, the Bahía.

Governance 137

Governance Culture Food Energy 137

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Time differences become less problematic, especially when urgent matters arise, and it often eases collaboration with local governments due to in-person contact and contextual familiarity. Despite sharing a border and having cultural similarities, the two countries are different in important ways.

Leadership 100

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 100

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Another path leads to it being purchased by a “farm incubator” who will make it available to refugee farmers growing culturally meaningful crops and contributing to their economic mobility. About 20 percent are seated within government. One path leads to this arable land being sold to a developer and turned into a small strip mall.

Public and Social Policy 81

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 81

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Households are a function of housing as much as culture. The physical spaces are enlivened by a pro-social culture that encourages group projects, a shared meal typically once or twice a week, and mutual support. Currently, government agencies tend to be siloed in their policies and operations.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Children Poverty Health 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Although this concentration has had profound local economic and cultural implications, various government agencies have justified it by saying that it is necessary for security reasons or that it brings in national economic support in exchange for hosting the military facilities. percent of the country’s total land area.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Poverty Construction Law 140

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations No one enjoys it when a nonprofits board doesnt work well together. Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up! Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. Updates by topic!

Nonprofit governance and management 78

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 78

Pam Moore

APRIL 2, 2022

“I'm extremely excited to take the helm at TPI to lead the company into our next 50 years of changing lives and company cultures as we continue our impressive growth,” said Mark. “TPI has led the market since 1971, developing high performance humans that drive high performance cultures that last.

Culture 29

Culture Leadership Governance Marketing 29

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In Reimagining Nonprofit Boards , a three-part series based on the NPQ webinar, A New Framework for Boards, Ananda Valenzuela challenges traditional governance models and offers a new vision for boards that empower rather than constrain. This [collective governance] framing inherently challenges the top-down board knows best assumption.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Poverty 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Were in a period of polycrisis, yet the business world, government, and civil society persist in their siloed approaches to solving it. It also includes making the case to government and helping those in the public sector understand how social innovation can achieve their goals.

Governance 81

Governance Philanthropy Collaborations Finance 81