NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on unsplash.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. Roughly one-third of rural counties reported the presence of an economic professional who could identify and write grants for local government. This helped preserve more than 17,000 jobs.

Values 121

Values Poverty Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 121

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 14, 2023

At the recent Catalyst 2023 conference, ( L to R) Rikia Birindelli-Fayne, interim Executive director, corporate engagement EMEA, Catalyst; Jennifer Kingston, principal head of DEI, Edward Jones; Dr. Kulleni Gebreyes, principal HC Consulting, and Health & Equity Institute leader at Deloitte. Culture eats strategy for lunch.”

Culture 52

Culture Race and Ethnicity Health Nonprofit governance and management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In vibrant and thriving communities, people have the power and resources to realize their vision of health and well-being. Residents, regardless of zip code or how much money they have, can breathe clean air, eat healthy and culturally appropriate food, and have a safe, affordable place to call home.

Health 103

Health Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy 103

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Aimee Arent , Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Aiza Ashraf , Director of Equity & Community Impact, United Way of Lancaster County Amber Badgett , Meaningful Day Services John Badstubner , ServiceNow Dolores Bates Lorrena Black , VP Leadership Development, Inforum Samantha Butterfield , Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre Marjorie (..)

Nonprofit governance and management 246

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Foundations 246

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

For many people in Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities in the United States and across the globe, the connection to land is core to cultural identity, spirituality, and livelihoods. To transform the financial landscape, we must position our traditions and values front and center.

Finance 130

Finance Food Agriculture Governance 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

This year’s conference breakout speakers address some of the most pressing issues facing nonprofit professionals, from acquiring and retaining top talent and leading like an entrepreneur to prioritizing yourself in a non-stop world and embracing an inclusive culture. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. Take advantage of your connections, community resources, and other avenues to attract candidates who share your organization’s core values and mission.

Nonprofit governance and management 96

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 96

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By James Anderson Here’s a new axiom fit for the 21st century: The greater the global challenge, the more likely it is to fall to local governments to fix. Local governments are left bearing the brunt and have, understandably, so far struggled. Or take the ongoing global migration wave.

Nonprofit governance and management 136

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 136

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

This transformational 10-week program strengthens the board governance knowledge and skills of professionals of color while equipping nonprofit organizations to be genuinely ready to welcome these new members onto their boards. Fellows report a 40% increase in their knowledge and skills after completing the program. ” Elizabeth J.

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Mission and Values Montana Nonprofit Association provides leadership for Montana’s nonprofit sector and partners with Montana’s charitable nonprofits to promote a sustainable, networked, and influential sector. The Executive Director actively supports building the membership base and the value members find in belonging to MNA.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

We’ll cover everything from the affordable cost of living to the vibrant local culture, and even touch on the incredible weather. Friendly Community Nicaragua boasts a warm and welcoming local culture. The government has also made significant efforts to improve safety and security throughout the country.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Children Education Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 4, 2024

Kindred Southern Healing Justice Collective, “Kindred Offering to this Moment” In a time of increasing external threats impacting community health—economic inequality, genocide, global pandemics, state violence, White supremacy, authoritarianism, climate crises—there are many reasons to feel despair and hopelessness.

Health 122

Health Culture Food Philanthropy 122

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Racial Literacy Development Model is an action-oriented process toward eradicating one’s own racial bias with the goal of changing systems governed by racism and inequality. Civil society leaders must grapple with complex challenges rooted in social inequality, systemic biases, and cultural divides.

Civil Society 112

Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Health Culture 112

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

Though ecologically and culturally rich, the county ranks in the bottom eighth in California for per-capita income. The Challenge of Change in a Rural Community When Building Healthy Communities launched in 2009, we knew it would be a challenge to improve the social determinants of health.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Foundations 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 3, 2024

Most philanthropists readily admit that their rolodexes are quite sparse when it comes to their counterparts in government, who don’t seem to run in the same circles. First, big bet philanthropists should work harder to build bridges to these alternative funding sources.

Finance 98

Finance Governance Philanthropy Health 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Work requirements are based on several problematic truths about the United States: an unwillingness to govern by fact rather than fiction, a deep history of racism and sexism, and a centuries-long capitalist work ethic that treats people as dispensable.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Poverty Governance Insurance 98

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Significant racial equity advancement will remain elusive until organizations are willing to examine their own purpose, leadership, strategy, and culture. Thoughtful purpose statements can serve to prepare, energize, and guide teams with a values-based roadmap. There is a growing conversation about equity audits in all sectors.

Leadership 120

Leadership Culture Foundations Philanthropy 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 14, 2023

As a multiracial person—and as an anthropologist by training—I intentionally cross boundaries in every aspect of my life, from household decor to food to my own values. Unequal health outcomes are sadly not unique to the United States. Of course not.

Health 97

Health Universities Culture Construction 97

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

This year’s theme, “ All In ”, will examine how the recovery and success of the nonprofit sector is driven by the collective and effective work of the staff, board, stakeholders, clients, community, government, and corporate sector. Nonprofit staff and volunteer teams can often face burnout due to “wearing many hats”.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 12, 2024

While consumers value personalized experiences that cater to their interests and preferences, they also express concerns about the collection and use of their personal data. To address the digital divide, marketers can implement inclusive strategies that prioritize accessibility, affordability, and cultural sensitivity.

Ethics 52

Ethics Marketing Marketing Culture 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 4, 2023

Today, organizations and society have an unprecedented opportunity to honor and support the leadership of women of color, and to transform the culture and systems within which all Americans live. Kellogg Foundation in 2016, it aims to replace the legacy of racial injustice with a belief in the inherent value of all people.

Leadership 125

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 125

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

But some needed elements are clear: these include expertise; values-aligned capacity-building partners; relationships that are built on trust, accountability, and transparency; and flexible funding. There are also opportunities to advance equity and establish more community-responsive co-governance in the process.

Governance 79

Governance Community Development Environmental Collaborations 79

Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

Fully understand your revenue sources or how critical fundraising is to your organization’s financial health. This isn’t just about keeping them on track; it’s about making them feel valued and supported. Offer special privileges or incentives Special perks can make board members feel extra valued. Know what to say to a donor.

Participation and motivation 97

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Construction Values 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

In other words, companies are benefiting from a culture of using data to make decisions. While government agencies worldwide face enormous challenges in leveraging their data to deliver services effectively and efficiently, 89 percent of public sector respondents in 2020 said they were unprepared for rapid data growth.

Public and Social Policy 107

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 107

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 18, 2023

This phenomenon, known as futoko, refers to the increasing number of children who don't attend school for more than 30 days due to reasons unrelated to health or finances. Even more concerning is a rising number of juvenile suicides, with 514 deaths recorded in 2022 alone, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

Children 98

Children Law Governance Education 98

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

Yet in 2023, Native American children continue to be removed from their families and extended families, their language, culture, and way of life. Historically, federal policy actively sought to destroy Native American cultures and force feed assimilation. This is not new information.

Children 96

Children Public and Social Policy Law Culture 96

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

At the same time, within this austerity framework, nonprofits increasingly fill holes in sectors ranging from education to healthcare to journalism to social services that we depend on the most and that have been receiving less and less government support. Nonprofits are a feature of tax law and corporate governance laws.

Public and Social Policy 101

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Nonprofits 101

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

And the battle with the state over Tribal sovereignty and our rights has always been recognized by the federal government; it’s only the state government that’s not recognizing our sovereignty. So our land, our languages, our kinship systems, our governances were forced out of us.”

Nonprofit governance and management 95

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 95

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In the series, urban and rural grassroots leaders from across the United States share how their communities are developing and implementing strategies—grounded in local places, cultures, and histories—to shift power and achieve systemic change. As a nonprofit, CC’s organizational structure was influenced by ceremonial and Indigenous values.

Food 105

Food Health Values Collaborations 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 21, 2023

By Vurayayi Pugeni , Caroline Pugeni & Dan Maxson International community development has changed significantly over its history, shifting from primarily responding to disaster events to improving communities using a sectoral approach to issues like health, agriculture, and water and sanitation.

Culture 52

Culture Agriculture Values Health 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 1, 2023

.” While economists tend to see the ethnosphere and biosphere as potential assets––value to be leveraged—these interconnected biocultural assets are under unprecedented threat. Biocultural innovations, by contrast, emphasize the integral role that Indigenous peoples play as stewards of the biosphere.

Agriculture 93

Agriculture Construction Culture Manufacturing 93

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

The value of this ownership is summarized as equity on the balance sheet. The IRS report only pays attention to tangible monetary value which means things like in-kind services or unrealized gains/losses on investments are excluded. A good culture is the only solution to this challenge.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 24, 2023

By Tia Martinez In seeking to improve the health outcomes of people in underserved communities, philanthropy’s results have, in general, been disappointing: Socioeconomic and racial injustices run so deep in these communities that strong barriers to change extend well beyond the health care system.

Public and Social Policy 89

Public and Social Policy Health Foundations Collaborations 89

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This work we’re doing in food culture is ultimately healing work. Rowen White, Mohawk seedkeeper, writer, culture worker. But systems and practices do not exist in a vacuum; they are an expression of the culture that underpins them. Stated otherwise, we need to transform our food culture. food is life.

Food 138

Food Culture Agriculture Health 138

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

The UN Disability and Development Report 2018 reveals that individuals with disabilities face fundamental challenges in nearly all aspects of life, including employment, health care, and education. Changing prevailing cultural narratives is challenging but necessary, and people like Meihao Pan are leading the way.

Nonprofit governance and management 103

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 103

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As the Nicaraguan government tightened its grip on authoritarian rule, it was threatened by civil society organizations who possess the power to hold them accountable, receiving funds they do not control and investing those funds in services that preserve human rights, protect democracy, and empower individuals.

Civil Society 108

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 108

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2023

Image Credit: Oladimeji Odunsi on unsplash.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. As a result, many of these communities face higher rates of premature death and worse health outcomes than the rest of the country.

Poverty 125

Poverty Community Development Finance Philanthropy 125