The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Prest Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy solar trainees install a microgrid system at the Muddy Hall community center on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. million from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. million from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Energy 130

Energy Children Foundations 130

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Photo by Arno Senoner on Unsplash Should a private foundation be more than a private investment company that uses some of its excess cash flow for charitable purposes? Heron Foundation, New Frontiers in Mission-Related Investing , 2004 At the end of 2024, US private foundations held a record $1.64 trillion in assets.

Foundations 71

Foundations Environmental Management Non-Profits 71

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 3, 2024

Long before it was common, Bauman devoted family assets to protecting democracy — and acted as a tugboat to pull wealthier foundations into the cause. These days a lot of foundations are putting grant dollars and energy into work that protects democracy. Bass, Donna F.

Energy 277

Energy Foundations 277

Pam Moore

MARCH 26, 2025

Brand, AI, and the Human Shift No One is Talking About In a world racing to adopt the latest tools and automate everything, most brands are missing something far more foundational: Identity. But theyre missing the foundation. Not just your colors or fonts. Not just your logo, tone, or tagline. Not even your content calendar.

Culture 146

Culture Technology Foundations Energy 146

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Also, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation committed $75 million to boost enrollment in higher education among students in Washington State, and the ClimateWorks Foundation will give $21.5 million to address fertilizer's effect on climate change, food security, and energy.

Homelessness 258

Homelessness Energy Food Foundations 258

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Prest Brandon Bell, Getty Images Bloomberg Philanthropies’ support aims to increase the production of clean energy and boost the efforts of U.S. Also, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave $244 million to support maternal and pediatric health in low- and middle-income countries, and the W.K.

Philanthropy 263

Philanthropy Energy Children Health 263

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2025

Through our Southern Workers Opportunity (SWO) fund, in collaboration with the AFL-CIO, the Ford Foundation, and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), we have committed more than $10 million in multiyear grants since 2022 to Black- and Brown-led worker organizations in the region.

Collaborations 116

Collaborations Manufacturing Law Philanthropy 116

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Strategies for building community Most nonprofits emerge out of a clear community need (think food banks, homeless shelters, health-focused foundations). By cultivating trust, belonging, and engagement, youre creating a foundation of support; in dollars, volunteer hours and brand support, that will sustain your mission through any challenge.

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

Shaila Agha of the Regen Foundation has documented how this community-centric financing addresses gaps in the formal banking systemalong with its growth to over 300,000 participants. Foundation PRIs are ideally suited to mutualist organizations that need to grow because they provide below-market loans. million children.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Insurance Social Enterprise 104

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

Since I started practicing transcendental meditation, I have noticed an increase in energy and focus throughout my workday. I have better energy throughout the day, stress less, and life is better. I am no longer reaching for that mid-afternoon cup of coffee to get me through the afternoon.

Energy 245

Energy Leadership Education Education 245

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 13, 2023

By Drew Lindsay Atlanta Justin Chan The Kendeda Building in Atlanta Diana Blank's foundation put up $25 million to build the structure — and another $5 million to tell its story and help others launch similar projects.

Energy 144

Energy Foundations 144

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Based on a survey of 250 nonprofits, including foundations, international NGOs, public charities, higher education institutions, and health and human services organizations, the report states that 44 percent of nonprofits surveyed said they use the technology for forecasting, budgeting, and payment automation.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 122

Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics 122

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 15, 2012

A recent example I came across is this promotion from the makers of 5-Hour Energy. When shoppers buy a product or service from a business a portion or percentage of the sale is donated to a good cause. Living Essentials, the marketer of.

Energy 217

Energy Production Marketing Marketing 217

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

They bring energy, fresh ideas, and an eagerness to make a difference. Their ability to think outside the box can breathe life into campaigns and events, while their energy helps tackle tasks that require hands-on effort. Every small act of engagement today lays the foundation for sustained impact tomorrow.

Energy 72

Energy Food Leadership Activism 72

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

For example, instead of merely noting that a group of donors is interested in sustainability, explore whether they’re passionate about reducing plastic waste, supporting renewable energy, or promoting biodiversity. Tailor your communications to reflect these nuanced interests.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its the perfect week to harness the energy of fresh starts, goal setting, and planning for the year ahead. Make the first week of January your secret weaponwhile others are easing into the year, youll be making meaningful connections, reigniting leads, and setting the foundation for a standout 2025. BUT NOT YOU.

Law 130

Law Marketing Marketing Values 130

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In 1951, the groups came together to create the United Housing Foundation. Partnerships with state and local governments, foundations, and impact investors are essential to overcome this barrier. After World War II, trade union investment in housing co-ops for low- and moderate-income families in New York City accelerated.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 102

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 22, 2024

The military invests a lot of time, work, and energy into formal training in areas such as strategic planning, resource management and conflict resolution. Manager Global Operations, USANA Foundation Stephen Cook is an operations professional with over 20 years of experience. About the Author: Stephen Cook, ACNP , Sr.

Leadership 225

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Collaborations 225

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

An investment portfolio that limits energy investments to renewables, for example, may well outperform a portfolio that includes fossil fuel firms; holding on to fossil fuel stocks is arguably riskier. This analysis, offered by Triodos , a firm with over $6 billion (5.9

Public and Social Policy 106

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 106

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2025

Kellogg Foundation. Kellogg Foundations always popular guidebook looks at ways communities, organizations, and individuals can foster a decolonization agenda in their work through the Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation (TRHT) framework. Views on Offshore Wind in New England by the Barr Foundation and Hart Research.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Children Philanthropy Energy 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

” Her time at the Epilepsy Foundation was particularly poignant. “I was three days into the Epilepsy Foundation, and there was a gift that came in for a five-year-old girl who had passed away. “The CNP program really helped me channel my energy and passion into effective leadership,” she emphasizes.

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Universities 246

Jeff Brooks

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

From the Better Fundraising Blog, here are eight foundations (plus my comments) for success in fundraising: Communicate with your donors regularly. People dont have the time or energy to learn to speak your language. When you go silent for weeks or months at a time, you fade from donors awareness. You lose them.

Fundraising 62

Fundraising Fundraising Energy Retention 62

Candid

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Global philanthropic funding from foundations and individuals to mitigate climate change surged by 20% in 2023, a historic high. Foundation funding to mitigate climate change nearly tripled, reaching an estimated $4.8 billion in 2023. This trend is likely to accelerate as collaboration increases collective benefits to all communities.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Collaborations Energy Foundations 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2011

Fundraising events are a foundation for many nonprofit fundraising programs. WHY would you ask them to spend so much energy on something with such a low return? If you focus all your energy on one major event each year, you can raise bigger sponsorships because the single event has the visibility and the pizazz.

Energy 189

Energy Production Universities Fundraising 189

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Stage 2 is about building a solid foundation, and this does NOT include asking for money yet. Most foundations want you to have about 3 years of programming with data that demonstrates your approach is successful before they invest in you. In fact, most foundations wont fund your program year after year. Are they avid crafters?

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Commitment to putting in the necessary effort is crucial; I look for those ready to invest their time and energy into achieving our shared objectives, demonstrating resilience, perseverance, and a proactive attitude. This person should be committed to establishing a solid foundation for the organization and providing strategic direction.

Ethics 111

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 21, 2023

As foundations increasingly acknowledge the centuries of systematic and institutional racism that have led to intergenerational trauma, cycles of poverty, and reduced life expectancies in communities of color, they are working to re-examine philanthropy’s history and reimagine its role.

Foundations 98

Foundations Philanthropy Construction Poverty 98

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 9, 2025

But if the goal of a foundation or other philanthropic donor is power building, that transfer creates the possibility of enormous gains for communities. Unmasking the Standard Philanthropic Business Model For much of the 20th century, few people understood the mechanics of philanthropic foundations.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Governance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Image Credit: Daoudi Aissa on unsplash.com Late last year, the California Public Utilities Commission passed a new iteration of the state’s net energy policy, which determines what happens with excess energy. When people generate and store their own energy locally, the need for long distance power lines is reduced.

Energy 122

Energy Environmental Associations Technology 122

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 7, 2016

Amber Genet is the Director of Marketing and Communications at the Barberton Community Foundation. Amber contributes to her role as a DMC by leading the creation of printed & electronic materials, media relations and promotion of Foundation. I find that this is dependent on how my whole day went. Want to be featured in this series?

Communication 160

Communication Energy Nonprofits Foundations 160

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Growing up, I watched my father inspire people to givenot just their money but their time, their energy, and their heartsto something bigger than themselves. Whether its accessing corporate foundation grants or giving programs, engaging volunteers, or establishing long-term corporate partnerships, they often face barriers.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Nonprofits Foundations Energy 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 4, 2021

Whether you have a limited marketing budget or small staff you probably feel overwhelmed by the amount of time and energy required to keep the organization afloat. If you put in the time and energy to build your blog on a solid foundation you can give your nonprofit the attention it deserves.

Energy 145

Energy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Advertising 145

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 8, 2025

For example, when working on a recent bill to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040, MCEA’s role was to ensure the legal language matched the intent of the law. By prioritizing both mission impact and employee well-being, organizations can create a more resilient and effective foundation for long-term success.

Leadership 52

Leadership Environmental Law Finance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

And the US Green Building Council (USGBC), an intermediary promoting energy-efficient construction, developed guidelines and rating systems for sustainable cities and neighborhoods. This also means pursuing innovations even if they do not provide immediate (social or financial) return on investment.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 119

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 9, 2023

Image Credit: Daniel Mingook Kim on unsplash.com Two major problems confront California’s energy policy. Second, California’s energy laws and business models are rooted in injustice. These two major problems are perfectly illustrated in the passage of Net Energy Metering 3.0, But that’s not what’s happening now.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Energy Environmental Non-Profits 119

Candid

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Based on our work with the Equitable Intermediary Funder Cohort, we’ll explain the essential work that intermediaries do, and how foundations can support them—and, in turn, those on the front lines of the fight for justice and equity. What are intermediary organizations? pooled funds, regranting).

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Foundations Values Energy 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 14, 2023

Image Credit: Charlota Blunarova on unsplash.com Private foundations are best known for their grantmaking. However, each year, foundations nationwide invest hundreds of billions, often with the simple goal of maximizing financial returns to fund future grants. At the most basic level, a guarantee is akin to automobile insurance.

Community Development 111

Community Development Finance Energy Nonprofit governance and management 111