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. When Natasha later joined the board of directors of Mary’s Pence , she found a nonprofit that aligned with her values.

Collaborations 95

Collaborations Nonprofit governance and management Education Education 95

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. This includes the value of experimentation. Here’s a closer look at each of these five lessons.

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 6, 2021

Nonprofits are also very often championing particular points of view, values, or policies related to their missions. 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.

Communication 338

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. Fundraising mistake #2.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Governance Nonprofits 98

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

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

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

This person is valued by their peers and supervisors. A nonprofit organization hires a talented professional. They consistently meet or exceed job expectations. They are one of the most talented team members to come through the organization in the past few years. Naturally, they are promoted into a management role. of Brandon, Inc.

Leadership 246

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Homelessness 246

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Outlining Key Investment Gaps in Rural America Nearly nine out of 10 of the nation’s persistent poverty counties are rural , and they face chronic underinvestment by government, philanthropy, and the private sector. Federal policy, which is often implemented through state governments, adds layers of complication.

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Values Poverty Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 129

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

It’s essential to communicate the value of these investments to stakeholders to shift the narrative and recognize that strategic overhead spending is crucial for achieving long-term mission impact. This transparency not only educates funders but also corrects misallocated “overhead” costs. What is the Overhead Myth?

Public and Social Policy 232

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 232

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 Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 244

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. Each offers a different value proposition to donors and their fields, with different opportunities and challenges.

Collaborations 93

Collaborations Philanthropy Foundations Governance 93

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

billion during 2020, but the benefit tax-exempt hospitals provided to their communities, as reported on the federal Form 990 Schedule H, is estimated to be $129 billion, almost 10 times greater than the value of tax revenue forgone. The estimated tax revenue forgone due to the tax-exempt status of nonprofit hospitals was $13.2

Health 59

Health Finance Governance Medical 59

Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

PBIs are region-specific organizations that provide capacity-building support to grassroots organizations, connect isolated stakeholders, and foster networks built on shared values to accelerate social impact together. Through education and relationship building, the PBI showed how strategic partnerships can drive systems change.

Collaborations 89

Collaborations Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Finance 89

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

And finally, there is the constant danger of misinformation that people receive via social media and other sources, further complicated by changes in government and health and information policies and regulations. 30 In addition to tailoring interventions based on social determinants, AI can personalize health education.31

Health 110

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management 110

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Though its size is not based on endowed assets but rather speculative stock value, the organization, which is still as of this writing a nonprofit , is valued at $86 Billion. Second, the OpenAI events show that the nonprofit governance model is not "strong" enough to outweigh the interests of investors. Bigger than that.

Nonprofit governance 87

Nonprofit governance Governance Civil Society Non-Profits 87

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

JANUARY 29, 2025

And human beings judge the value of AIs work product. By safeguarding human ingenuity, we can accelerate AI capacity in areas from energy to personalized medicine, education, climate change solutions, and artistic expression. Human beings are the source of this data. Strong IP protections are key to this process.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Medical Production Technology 121

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Many working parents, sandwiched between the needs of their children and parents, go into debt to provide for their care, which reduces their ability to fund the cost of continuing education or purchasing a home. In 2021, the estimated economic value of these family caregivers’ unpaid work was approximately $600 billion.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Children Poverty Health 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

But First, Here’s What This Moment Really Means Admittedly, to talk about the future of equitable philanthropy at a moment when equity is under orchestrated attack in all three branches of the federal government and in many statehouses and when legal threats have targeted race-conscious funding may seem overly optimistic to some. We disagree.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

Ann Green

MAY 28, 2024

Partnerships with organizations that share your values can yield much-needed support for your nonprofit. By Casey Dorma n In 2022, 360MatchPro reports that companies donated $21 billion to nonprofits, and 88% of all public companies have Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Nonprofit governance and management 160

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Nonprofits 160

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. Taylor, Vice President, Gamma Zeta Lambda Educational Foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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

Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

Because we choose not to be under the government’s thumb by acquiescing to the 501(c)(3) status game, we are generally not permitted to apply for grant funding. We would love to qualify for funding for education, agriculture, electricity, fresh water, and jobs creation.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Healthcare Agriculture 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. Changing the law will require lobbying strategies, connections to policy makers, and legal expertise. Spend time in another city.

Collaborations 132

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 132

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Why Developing Nonprofit Management Skills Is Important Encouraging professional development aligns with the intrinsic values of many nonprofits, such as growth, learning, and community improvement. Continuously improve skills by reading educational nonprofit blogs and participating in fundraising workshops, webinars, and conferences.

Nonprofit Management 236

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 236

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

For example, AI can help bridge educational gaps that were exacerbated during the pandemic. AI can also lighten the workload of educators while ensuring students AI literacy. AI can also lighten the workload of educators while ensuring students AI literacy. Build AI literacy. Foster collaboration.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Ethics Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 25, 2024

In addition to salary, emphasize the value of benefits, such as health care, retirement plans, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities. Culture-Related Strategies Create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, engaged, and have opportunities for growth.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Retention 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By Kartik Akileswaran , Jonathan Mazumdar & Angela Perez Albertos “When I was preparing to come to Delhi for a job, everyone in the village laughed and asked how it was possible that my village education would find me a job in a big city," recalled a 22-year-old Tabassum Naaz in 2010. Education is not the silver bullet.

Manufacturing 136

Manufacturing Education Education Foundations 136

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 5, 2023

billion across social, health care, and education in 2021, while government spending in the same areas was approximately 25 times more. billion (about $1 billion) in 2020, while government spending was SGD 36.6 billion (about $1 billion) in 2020, while government spending was SGD 36.6

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Governance Philanthropy Poverty 124

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 28, 2023

Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) The shape of government relations for worker co-ops has experienced a massive shift in the past five years. A straightforward call for worker ownership and worker voice, the WORK Act represents the culmination of over a decade of advocacy and education from the cooperative sector.

Manufacturing 118

Manufacturing Education Education Governance 118

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. Values-Driven, Closely Moderated, Trusted, and Local.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Participation and motivation Values 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Businesses—in their myriad roles as employers, suppliers, and investors—need to lean into end-to-end sustainability by taking actions that improve not only the environment but also livelihoods, particularly among vulnerable communities in their value chains. Influencing Policy.

Health 122

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 122

The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

If your CEO doesn’t come with years of successful fundraising, it is the CPO’s (chief philanthropy officer) responsibility to respectively educate the CEO about their critical role with key donors…and that means speaking truth to power. Too often, CPO’s know philanthropy but don’t know the details of the nonprofit’s business model.

Philanthropy 115

Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Healthcare 115

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

What is advocacy, and why it matters You have a big, bold vision to better the world with your nonprofit—whether you’re developing programs and influencing policies around education, social justice, human rights, or animal rights. A youth services nonprofit working with government agencies to use a public building for a youth program.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Participation and motivation Education 111

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2025

What is the governance around AI, so you have to teach people how to use it and the impact it will have. The report continues, AI could reinforce the dominance of wealthier nations in high-value sectors like finance, pharmaceuticals, advance manufacturing, and defense. But AI is dependent on the human intelligence that surrounds it.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Leadership Culture Universities 100

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Conway of Caltech, titled The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market , examines the role of corporate propaganda. Musgrave offers a more satisfying answer, writing, “I understand neoliberalism as a governing rationality that directs state action in favor of the market” (177).

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Marketing Marketing Governance 110

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

To transform the financial landscape, we must position our traditions and values front and center. As part of this movement, Black- and Indigenous-led organizations have been building innovative solutions rooted in our ancestral cultural values to provide equitable and nonextractive financing to farmers, land stewards, and entrepreneurs.

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Finance Food Agriculture Governance 138