NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In August 2024, the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, docked at the port of Freetown for a 10-month field service to provide surgical operations and educational training by invitation of the government of Sierra Leone. Photo courtesy of Jody Ray. Building a good relationship with our partners is key to success.

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Medical Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management Health 116

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The money can be used for key wealth-building activities like education, homeownership, or starting a business. For example, in Saint Paul, MN, the historically Black Rondo neighborhood was virtually destroyed when the federal government built Interstate 94 through the community. This series will explore that central question.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Poverty Governance 126

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For more than a decade, Yasmeen Rolland enjoyed her job working in education and student recruitment, but something was missing. The education, certificates, and professional development offered have completely taken my career to a new level. She felt a growing desire to make a greater impact in people’s lives.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Education 130

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. Why board micromanagement makes nonprofit leaders furious Board members are supposed to focus on governance, strategy, and oversight. One of the most common complaints of executive directors is board micromanagement.

Nonprofit governance and management 103

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 103

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In an LEC, residents collectively own and govern their housingsuch as an apartment buildingbut there are restrictions in place to limit the resale price of their ownership interest (share) to a modest appreciation rate. Partnerships with state and local governments, foundations, and impact investors are essential to overcome this barrier.

Nonprofit governance and management 103

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 103

MNA Association

MARCH 10, 2025

Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) is seeking interested individuals to be part of our Training and Education Advisory Committee (TEACh ), advising and informing MNAs programming, curriculum development, and conferences. The committee staff liaison will be the staff member supervising MNAs programming and education.

Education 52

Education Education Curriculum and Teaching Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. She then received her graduate degree in higher education, student affairs, and international education policy.

Collaborations 95

Collaborations Nonprofit governance and management Education Education 95

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ensure that the organization is operating consistent with its governing documents , including with respect to provisions governing elections, terms of service, board meetings, board actions by written consent, delegated authority to committees and officers, reports, amendments to bylaws, and voting membership rights (if applicable).

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 22, 2023

This “onslaught,” the authors emphasize, “threatens the very survival of meaningful higher education in the state” (1), but “what is happening in Florida will not stay in Florida. A federal judge later overturned parts of the law , restricting its application to higher education institutions).

Education 128

Education Education Curriculum and Teaching Public and Social Policy 128

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Many factors contribute to BIPOC underrepresentation in climate-related STEM fields, including financial constraints, a lack of role models, systemic racism within educational institutions and the workforce, and limited exposure to STEM education. 32 The report notes that there are higher exposures to particulate matter (PM2.5)

Race and Ethnicity 111

Race and Ethnicity Environmental Education Education 111

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

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams Diversifying revenue streamsincluding with government grants so youre not dependent on one unsustainable source is not a new idea but perhaps a more urgent one.

Nonprofit governance and management 109

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Governance Nonprofits 109

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While governments, foundations, educators, and unions typically focus on job placements as key to improving people’s economic stability, they often overlook individuals who cannot commit to traditional employment schedules. For one, directly or indirectly, the government is usually the biggest employer of flexible labor in any area.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 116

Amy Eisenstein

DECEMBER 2, 2022

is an all-in-one online form builder and process automation platform that helps organizations in the nonprofit, education, private and government industries do more with their data.

Governance 189

Governance Education Education Nonprofits 189

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 8, 2023

By Roger Low In 2023, what education and training do Americans need, beyond high school? At the same time, to salvage the American middle class, suck toxic resentment out of our politics, and build a more equitable economy, we must reimagine higher education, workforce training, and how taxpayers fund both.

Education 105

Education Education Nonprofit governance and management Race and Ethnicity 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Governments have returned ownership and management of millions of hectares of land in at least 39 countries. Engage government in collective action to create conditions for favorable tenure rights policies. Intentional partnership with government officials has been essential to recent progress.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 7, 2025

Other programs include open mics for youth, community calisthenics, and an Anti-Gentrification Task Force focused on tenant rights education and mutual aid. Despite his deep-seated distrust of city government, Weathers was excited about the potential benefit to the youth. Organizations dont help us. Individuals help us, says Weathers.

Public and Nonprofit Management 126

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Retail Food 126

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

If creating, publishing, and distributing educational materials, 501c3 organizations must ensure they are not doing so at the request of a political candidate or distributing the materials in a partisan manner.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Law Taxation Activism 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 29, 2025

For instance, Black workers consistently face higher unemployment than White workers with the same educational attainment, skills, or residential location, regardless of other factors. Members of vulnerable groups continue to face systemic challenges that correlate with race, ethnicity, gender, age, and geography.

Public Policy 110

Public Policy Race and Ethnicity Governance Philanthropy 110

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It’s broad in the sense that it brings racial justice practitioners, artists, movement makers, educators from all over the movement who are working at the intersections of race, class, education, the environment, reproductive health, and rights, et cetera. Facing Race is what we call our “Big Tent” event. What will it take?

Public and Social Policy 138

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 6, 2021

That work also requires a tremendous amount of communications and marketing support to educate people and to change hearts, minds, and behaviors, depending on the particular missions and issues of the nonprofit. Can you fundraise while also marketing programs and services or doing issue-oriented education or advocacy? Sure, sometimes.

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Communication Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising Fundraising 338

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In this age of digital overload and short attention spans, nonprofits that want to raise more money will instead create and sustain authentic, productive, long-term relationships with a network of individuals, corporate executives, government representatives, and/or impact investors.

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Fundraising Fundraising Governance Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Second, educate the staff and board. As one movement leader shared in our research, Our approach is not just about immediate results but building trust and educating financial actors over time. Yet fewer than 3 percent of those accounts even have the option to invest in companies that support a climate-safe future.

Finance 123

Finance Agriculture Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 123

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In particular, the Prince Georges County Council was expecting increased fundraising capacity, leading to reduced nonprofit dependence on local government funding and greater sustainability.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Nonprofit Capacity Nonprofits 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 23, 2025

The stories we see in the media and in content shared, both online and off, influence how society perceives, interacts with, and ultimately governs an issue area. Fourth, if narratives remain unchanged, these impactsand otherswill continue to spiral as government regulation is sidelined under arguments of stifling innovation.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Technology Production Governance 122

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Last year's 2022 fellows reported a 52% increase in their board governance knowledge and skills after completing the program. This program is an opportunity to immerse myself in comprehensive board governance training, allowing me to be more impactful while doing so in a nonprofit board setting.”

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Race and Ethnicity 244

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

F actors such as program performance, governance structure, staff professionalism, fundraising efficiency, and transparency offer a more comprehensive view. This transparency not only educates funders but also corrects misallocated “overhead” costs. What can I do? Keep your team moving forward!

Public and Social Policy 234

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 234

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

Petersburg Free Clinic Myriam Lugo, Development Manager, E.C.H.O. of Brandon, Inc.

Leadership 246

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Homelessness 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In a recent interview, Erika shared her incredible story, highlighting the importance of personal passion, dedication to mission-driven work, and the power of education in the social impact and nonprofit sector s. Her inspiring story highlights that a genuine desire to serve others is a powerful driving force.

Environmental 246

Environmental Nonprofit Leadership Universities Nonprofits 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 6, 2024

Tracy’s fundraising career led her to supporting organizations like the University of Maryland Global Campus, Community Educational Research Group, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and now Global Empowerment Mission. Reflecting on her promotion, Tracy shares, “I have some footing in government relations.

Disaster Relief 246

Disaster Relief Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 246

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate first-ever standards to govern disposal of coal ash and limit the wastewater discharge of toxic pollutants from coal-fired power plants. Murguía often testifies before Congress about issues affecting the Latino community including education, health care, civil rights and the economy.

Civil Society 85

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Urban development Law 85

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Recently, companies, nonprofits, schools, schools that are also nonprofits, consultants and educators have been caught in a windstorm of confusion over the implementation of two Florida laws.

Law 278

Law Education Education Nonprofits 278

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 26, 2024

She serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for strategy development and deployment and directly oversees the Foundation’s grant making, strategic initiatives portfolio, and research and education activities. When I think of the heartbeat of our community, I immediately think of our nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit Leadership 276

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 276

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 3, 2023

The two-day event offers an exploration of diverse, compelling topics — from AI governance to deep learning and cloud computing, generative AI, change management, automation, and beyond. Fundraising.AI is hosting the inaugural virtual Fundraising.AI Global Summit from Oct.

Governance 242

Governance Fundraising Fundraising Management 242

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Some hospitals might be exempt due to their educational or religious nature, rather than their charitable nature. The hospital cost reports are not audited financial reports, but are filed by hospitals with the federal government. The post Study: Nonprofits Hospitals Worth 10X of Tax Foregone appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

Health 59

Health Finance Governance Medical 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 6, 2025

They typically draw government, business, and NGOs into their operations, often with the goal of scaling and sustaining change. In Africa, where collaborative giving has risen dramatically , most collaboratives engage organizations in multiple sectors rather than only philanthropic donors.

Collaborations 93

Collaborations Philanthropy Foundations Governance 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As leaders at two organizations which have had the good fortune of receiving multiple big bets— Last Mile Health and Educate Girls —we feel a sense of responsibility to enter the fray. And at Educate Girls, big bets like the Audacious Project in 2019 enabled us to scale 3x and grow our impact 6x. That was our wishful thinking, too.

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Nonprofit governance and management Health Governance Finance 126