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 PRO

JANUARY 6, 2022

The Just Transition Fund launched a nationwide initiative to drive philanthropic investments for transitioning energy communities over the next three years. The new campaign will help build the capacity of local organizations impacted by power plant and mine closures to access federal resources.

Energy 130

Energy Governance 130

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 100

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 100

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Dillen has litigated precedent-setting cases that have held polluters accountable and cleared the way for clean energy projects. 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.

Civil Society 85

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Urban development Law 85

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. To get there, however, requires an understanding of how boards came to be.

Nonprofit governance and management 66

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 66

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 24, 2015

I have drawn a very clear line between the bermuda grass and the beds, and now I can focus my energy within the bed, rather than always trying to define and defend the border and figuring out what’s in and what’s out. Think about what governs your time and the tools that you use to manage it. Are you calendar driven?

Nonprofit governance and management 215

Nonprofit governance and management Construction Energy Production 215

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

AI is Here to Stay to It’s Time to Create Policies About AI Use No question, AI can save nonprofit communicators a great deal of time and energy. Inconsistent use among staff members, leading to inconsistent expectations (e.g., For example, nonprofits have been relying on early forms such as spelling and grammar checkers for decades.

Communication 225

Communication Marketing Marketing Ethics 225

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. From Experimentation to Diffusion of Urban Innovations The innovative role of dynamic cities has been referred to as government by experiment.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 119

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 105

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 26, 2022

But MPP’s work goes beyond the numbers: by focusing on a holistic vision of what communities need to face increasing climate disasters—instead of merely one output like the 50 million trees they have planted across the island—MPP is working to transform the economy, governance, and social contracts across Haiti.

Agriculture 128

Agriculture Public and Social Policy Energy Governance 128

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The youth alleged that Montana’s “ fossil fuel-based state energy system ” contributes to climate change and is therefore a violation of their constitutional right to a safe environment. Youth Leaders What’s behind the surge in young people taking governments to court to sue over climate inaction and destruction? The court agreed.

Environmental 136

Environmental Governance Law Energy 136

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Then, we’ve been trying to compare the information given by the federal government and the one been given by the Puerto Rico government, which was usually different in terms of the amount of money. The US government and FEMA recently changed the recovery process in Puerto Rico. The wording, the categories of the information.

Governance 139

Governance Disaster Relief Foundations Philanthropy 139

Philanthropy 2173

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Pick an area of social, economic or political life and I can guarantee you people somewhere are trying to figure out how to govern energy systems, communication sites, health policy, economic policy, political campaigns, and nations in ways that account for our digital dependencies, something the 18th century thinkers were spared.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Energy 52

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

Its crucial for government agencies like the USPTO and the Copyright Office to craft thorough and thoughtful policies that safeguard creators and their works from infringing uses of AI without stifling artistic progress or preventing artists from harnessing the beneficial power of this technology.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Medical Production Technology 121

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Why Energy-Efficient Renovations Are Good Investments In an age where sustainability is not just a trend but a necessity, energy-efficient renovations have emerged as a cornerstone in modern property development and ownership.

Energy 52

Energy Environmental Health Governance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. Other schools are observing the energy and momentum, and they are eager to join the movement. This values integration was not left to chance.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Candid

JULY 17, 2024

For 20 years, the global communications firm Edelman has studied the influence of trust across government, media, business, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The media was trusted in nine nations and distrusted in 15, while government was trusted in eight nations and distrusted in 17.

Technology 105

Technology Management Ethics Governance 105

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

These could be nonprofits, government initiatives, green communities, etc. . They teamed with Energy Star, a program run by the U.S. Department of Energy. The program promotes energy efficiency. Namely, IMB has 11 green storage systems, all of which are approved by Energy Star. .

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 20, 2024

Doing so means transforming our governing institutions, laws, regulations, and customs in a more fundamental way than tinkering around the edges with policy and programs. When everyday people, institutions, and government act in service, out of love for the particular needs of particular people, the benefits flow outward.

Nonprofit governance and management 141

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Law Philanthropy 141

Lets Talk Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2017

Nonprofit boards are responsible for the governance of the organization. What is governance? Governance" comes from a Greek word meaning "to steer." Governance is the process of providing strategic leadership to a nonprofit organization. Who governs the organization? What does good governance look like?

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Finance 52

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. They should be dedicated to serving our community and willing to go the extra mile to make a positive impact.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

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 115

Public and Social Policy Energy Environmental Non-Profits 115

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Donors and governments may shift their dollars…to focusing on necessities like food, water, energy, and healthcare. Donors and governments may shift their dollars to focus on necessities like food, water, energy, and healthcare. Hailstones are getting bigger and more damaging. This escalation is our new normal.

Insurance 130

Insurance Civil Society Healthcare Energy 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

When the opportunity came to apply for big bet philanthropy, it enabled us to transition our organizations into a new kind of vehicle, operating at a much larger scale with a new kind of energy. Like private sector investments, funders hope another payer exists on the other side, be it another funder, the government, or the private market.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Health Finance 126

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Rising sea temperatures also contribute to the severity of storms because the warm oceans emit more moisture and, in turn, energy. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is the largest, with initiatives designed to cut the risk of unsafe heating and cooling practices.

Poverty 136

Poverty Energy Health Manufacturing 136

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

And there are several other ways that agrivoltaics can be used to mitigate the effects of climate change: Renewable Energy By generating solar power, agrivoltaics reduces reliance on fossil fuels and decreases greenhouse gas emissions. The location produces sufficient electricity for over 300 households through its 1.2-megawatt

Health 119

Health Agriculture Energy Nonprofit governance and management 119

Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! For more grant-related guidance, check out Government Grants 101: Readiness, Research, and Writing the Proposal , an eLearning course I created with Candid. I know, I’ve been there!

Governance 105

Governance Energy Fundraising Fundraising 105

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. Updates by topic! Learn how an inclusive and engaged nonprofit advisory committee has the potential to consistently increase the quality, reach, and overall impact of your organizations work.

Nonprofit governance and management 73

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 73

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

But they are also expected to be leaders—model leaders—entrusted with significant responsibilities, including governance, strategic planning, fundraising, and advocacy. Oversight and governance Provide proper oversight to ensure the organization is operating effectively and ethically, and acting fiscally responsible.

Participation and motivation 115

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 16, 2023

Mayors and city governments are increasingly seen as “doers” rather than “delayers” because they find themselves on the front line of the climate crisis. The project will help the city lower the energy costs of 50 schools by reducing the consumption of expensive electricity from the grid.

Health 98

Health Public and Social Policy Energy Collaborations 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In response, asset managers have created and rebranded trillions of dollars of funds as ESG (environment, social, and governance) funds targeting socially minded investors. While some of these investments may deliver lower returns , they can advance renewable energy systems, protect natural habitats, or build more affordable housing.

Environmental 133

Environmental Energy Finance Retail 133

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. JH: I agree.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Nonprofits 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

By Dai Ellis & Oliver Sabot Snatched from the jaws of defeat, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will hasten the transition of key markets—for energy, vehicles, cement, and more—toward “greener” technologies. The policy-setting, financial, and regulatory powers of governments will be absolutely critical.

Finance 116

Finance Health Manufacturing Governance 116

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

Moonsoon Fund, where Gloshay focuses her energies, has similar ambitions. It is about rebalancing the feminine energy back into decision circles and rebuilding and reimagining systems through a matriarchal lens. Indigenous women are the backbone of their communities. The barrier to entry is extremely high.

Finance 138

Finance Food Agriculture Governance 138

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For me, my dream is a regional social impact ecosystem of learners — nonprofits, funders, philanthropists, governments, boards, volunteers, and management support organizations — working more closely together than ever to provide the hope, healing and change our communities need.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Energy 130

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Cryptocurrencies are regular by many of the same government agencies that regulate the traditional world of finance including the IRS, SEC, CFTC and local regulators. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency mining are mostly powered by renewable energy in remote places where the energy wouldn’t be used for anything else.

Fundraising 144

Fundraising Fundraising Insurance Energy 144