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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 29, 2024

The nonprofit runs a suite of products that help people, companies, and policy makers make smarter decisions about how to slash emissions and optimize energy sources. CPR turns thousands of laws and policy documents into accessible and searchable information. Through this technology, Digital Green has provided assistance to 6.3

Public and Social Policy 137

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Law Environmental 137

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 117

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Nonprofits 117

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

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 103

Public and Social Policy Energy Environmental Non-Profits 103

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 18, 2024

knew that changing government policy towards asylum-seekers would require more than quick and large protests. Meanwhile, the Human Rights Law Center filed an emergency High Court proceeding to prevent Baby Asha from being forcibly returned to detention on Nauru. However, GetUp! Rather than acting alone, GetUp!

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Medical 124

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

12 GHGs such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are naturally occurring gases that absorb energy from the sun and trap heat inside the atmosphere reflected from the earth’s surface. According to NASA, the average surface temperature of Earth “was about 2.45 degrees Fahrenheit (or about 1.36 degrees Fahrenheit (1.30

Race and Ethnicity 106

Race and Ethnicity Environmental Education Education 106

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

The Kindful Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Do you have the time and energy to run it? Bylaws are the main governing document of your nonprofit and will act as a guide and decision-making tool for the board of directors. Two committee types include: 1) standing committees like governance, development, finance and executive committees and 2) ad hoc committees.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 18, 2024

A leader of the petition, Jean Su, director of the Energy Justice Program at the Center for Biological Diversity, told NPR , “Hurricanes are terrible. When it comes to chronic risks, such as heat, that’s the responsibility of state and local governments, according to Craig Fugate. Earthquakes are terrible. Number of deaths?

Health 126

Health Environmental Nonprofit governance and management Law 126

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 16, 2023

Image Credit: Ibrahim Hafeez on pexels.com To solve our most pressing challenges, we need the total sum of human intelligence and emancipatory energy in our society. Inclusion and equity across every level of tech design, deployment, and governance is crucial. This includes the expertise and leadership of people with disabilities.

Technology 121

Technology Public and Social Policy Governance Leadership 121

Getting Attention

JANUARY 25, 2013

Public Affairs Manager , Southern Poverty Law Center (Montgomery, AL). Government Relations Director , Sierra Business Counsel (TBD). Vice President of Communications , Solar Energy Industries Association (Washington DC). Membership Coordinator , The Bascom (Highlands, NC). Social Media Intern , JBFCS (New York, NY).

Public and Social Policy 69

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Marketing 69

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

In 2021, the Government Accountability Office estimated that 54 percent of all public school districts required updates of at least two major systems, including HVAC systems, roofing, and structural integrity. Indeed, the workforce driving a green transition will include not only energy and industry workers but also care and social workers.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Education Education Environmental 141

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible.

Production 98

Production Law Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits must raise the money to pay rent and salaries while keeping the lights on, just like a grocery store or a law office. Given the importance of individual donations, it’s not surprising that nonprofits spend a significant amount of time, money, and energy building a base of donors. Government Grants.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the corporate and nonprofit spheres alike, mental and emotional energy, fresh ideas, and time are just a few of the many resources routinely (though often unintentionally) relegated to the dust bin. Lesson 2: Understand the laws. And wasted materials extend beyond excess food. 3 3 Lesson 3: Create partnerships.

Food 88

Food Law Nonprofits Governance 88

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

SD: The nonprofit sector has had government functions thrust upon it—so much so, that government is the leading funder of nonprofits. When I’m traveling outside of the US and I tell people that I work for nonprofits, they’re like, “Oh, that’s what our government does.” PCORI said, “We have 400 staff.

Culture 109

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 109

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

To combat this crisis, governments and international bodies have turned to diverse policy frameworks for biodiversity preservation at national, regional, and global levels. Imagine a world where, instead of lobbying for lax environmental laws and harmful subsidies, corporations become champions for biodiversity protection.

Public and Social Policy 135

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 135

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 5, 2024

Earlier in 2023, NPQ reported about a landmark case where multiple small island nations argued before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea that bigger countries should be held responsible for polluting beyond their borders. Island nations are extremely vulnerable. It’s a consumer protection,” Casa Grande mayor McFarland told NPR.

Construction 71

Construction Poverty Environmental Governance 71

NonProfit Hub

MAY 27, 2021

Sponsorship is usually tied to an event or program that has production value and requires a significant investment of time and energy. Of course, this is subject to tax laws at the time of the gift and the donor’s personal financial situation. ” Where’s the reciprocity? This may keep them loyal and engaged.

Nonprofit governance and management 72

Nonprofit governance and management Charitable Contribution Public and Nonprofit Management Law 72

Nonprofit Fixer

MARCH 29, 2022

In the world of electoral politics, government, and democracy term limits are an innovation. The thinking goes that if an elected government is in office for a long time, they can become corrupt, lazy, or consolidate too much power. Making laws makes you powerful. It takes years to govern well. Even for nonprofit boards.

Governance 52

Governance Recruitment Energy Law 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Each state may have its own unique laws on sales tax so please do your research. If you have sold enough merchandise to hit the sales tax threshold, all you need to do is begin to add sales tax onto your customers tab, be sure to track how much sales tax has been collected, and pay it to the government when the time comes.

Production 97

Production Law Fundraising Fundraising 97

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Starting a nonprofit requires a decent amount of time and energy. Consider whether your community has a wide range of potential giving sources willing to help out, including individual donors , corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies. Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community.

Nonprofit governance and management 106

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

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We work with communities and governments to tackle the root causes of bonobo endangerment. “We’re proud to say that each soft organic cotton t-shirt is made with renewable energy and is designed to be sent back to us to be recycled at the end of its lifecycle.” ” Shop their online store to help save Bonobos.

Children 105

Children Environmental Nonprofits Agriculture 105

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

In June, Rhode Island’s attorney general announced a civil lawsuit against Pioneer Investments, accusing the landlord of failing to comply with a slew of state health and safety laws—a virtually unprecedented move, organizers say, and a major victory for the group.

Psychology 93

Psychology Health Law Recruitment 93

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

7 This means that in 2020, the year of the so-called racial reckoning, “one of the largest financial [government] bailouts since the Great Depression” actually served to further the racial wealth gap. 6 Specifically, Black-owned businesses were less likely to obtain PPP loans from banks due to the racial biases of lenders.

Non-Profits 98

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 31, 2023

But something started happening once our organization, Detroit WINS, began collaborating with businesses, government, and creatives to make Detroit THE place for events, conferences, and new home development. Events are great for building energy, getting people more engaged, and finding new people to support your organization.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Silver, co-managing partner of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani's Phoenix office and the law firm’s National Practice Group leader for the Retail & Hospitality and Government Regulatory & Administrative Law practice groups, was on hand to honor the 2022 recipient. This award is a shot of energy in the arm to the team.

Leadership 52

Leadership Philanthropy Retail Education 52

The NonProfit Times

MAY 31, 2024

She is focused on local and global initiatives, partnering with nonprofits, governments and the private sector to develop durable solutions and deliver impact at scale. I confess a career in law never really lit me up like the work I do today. I have always had a passion for making a difference.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Technology Governance Collaborations 52

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Drawbacks of Corporate Sponsorships While great for driving support and increasing visibility, corporate sponsorships also have their challenges: Sponsorships are usually tied to an event or program with production value and require a significant investment of time and energy. Of course, this is subject to tax laws.

Charitable Contribution 58

Charitable Contribution Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Values 58

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

As a result, those organizations must take time and energy away from doing the work in order to continually chase funding. ” That’s very valuable work, and a role to which foundations are well-suited, given the fact that most are free to take risks that businesses or governments cannot.

Foundations 46

Foundations Philanthropy Law Energy 46

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Then she landed a job at a law office and (spoiler alert), after they win the case, her boss gives her a $2,000,000 bonus. But there is this push, always against them, to demonize them so the government can extract more and more of their wealth in taxes to create a level playing field. Remember that movie starring Julia Roberts?

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Medical 52

iMarketSmart

MARCH 22, 2022

Then she landed a job at a law office and (spoiler alert), after they win the case, her boss gives her a $2,000,000 bonus. But there is this push, always against them, to demonize them so the government can extract more and more of their wealth in taxes to create a level playing field. Remember that movie starring Julia Roberts?

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Medical 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the first half of the 20th century, the crisis of rural electrification ended when the government enabled neighbors to access loans for building their own electric co-ops. A small change to employment law in 1974 enabled over 10 million workers to share in the profits of their employers. Another way is still possible.

Associations 130

Associations Public and Social Policy Insurance Agriculture 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

All sectors have a role to play in achieving climate justice, but it’s fair to say that compared to government and civil society, business is late in addressing the challenge and is in fact frequently called out as part of the problem. The tech company Meta, for example, powers its US data centers with 100 percent renewable energy.

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Energy 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When we don't have the means to process the impact of the experience, our autonomic nervous system fragments off the related energy and information from our awareness, but we hold it unconsciously in our body and mind until we heal from it. But what does systemic trauma actually look like? How can we recognize it when we experience it?

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Health Activism Culture 140

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 7, 2024

T]he federal government has largely left each state on its own to compete against other states for jobs and tax revenues. 7 Instead, the federal government has largely left each state on its own to compete against other states for jobs and tax revenues. He’d grown impatient with his father-in-law and boss, Felix Fantus.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 133