NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

When communities and movements talk about climate and environmental justice, solidarity is often at the center of the conversation. 6 And it got me thinking about how the construction of this dam reflects a broad and long pattern of environmental injustice globally. What follows is based on their accounts.

Environmental 107

Environmental Race and Ethnicity Construction Nonprofit governance and management 107

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 14, 2023

She is the first Black woman executive director for a national legacy environmental organization. Prest Carla Taylor, Greenpeace Greenpeace USA announced Ebony Twilley Martin as executive director.

Environmental 363

Environmental Foundations 363

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

Environmental 102

Environmental Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy Leadership 102

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

By Margaret Klein Salamon Kena Betancur, AFP, Getty Images Environmental protesters delayed the match between USA’s Coco Gauff and Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova during the U.S. Donors shouldn’t be afraid to fund protest actions like the one at the U.S. Open last week. They are effective — even if they're unpopular.

Environmental 362

Environmental 362

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The water crisis in Jackson is also part of a larger set of interconnected injustices that reveal the complexity of environmental racism. In that same year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found the city had at least 2,300 unauthorized sanitary sewer overflows in the previous five years.

Environmental 108

Environmental Health Poverty Governance 108

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Women’s Earth Alliance trains, funds, and supports local environmental leaders. By Ben Gose Anthony Wanjiku The Women’s Earth Alliance trains, funds, and supports local environmental leaders.

Environmental 259

Environmental Nonprofits 259

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Jessie Bluedorn saw firsthand how an innovative small-scale approach to environmental justice could alter lives. By Sara Herschander. Courtesy of. That has inspired her grant making.

Environmental 130

Environmental 130

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2023

A new study, published June 12 in Nature Sustainability , has found that environmental defenders who are women face violence for their actions. Grist documents one such story, that of Sandra Liliana Pena, a human rights and environmental defender in Columbia. Violence against women environmental defenders is largely underestimated.”

Environmental 98

Environmental Universities Culture Governance 98

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By Jim Rendon Courtesy of the Waverley Street Foundation Jared Blumenfeld became Waverley Street’s president in 2022 after a long history in the environmental movement. Jared Blumenfeld says the Waverley Street Foundation supports community-based climate groups that have been largely overlooked by past climate philanthropy.

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Foundations Environmental Philanthropy 344

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Alastair Grant, PA Wire, AP Michael Bloomberg has given extensively to education and to nonprofits focused on arts and culture, the environmental, public health, and improving city governments around the world.

Philanthropy 327

Philanthropy Environmental Governance Culture 327

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and environmental, social and governance have become an essential ingredient in organizational culture and purpose. So what does this shift mean for the current state and near-term future of corporate philanthropy?

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Philanthropy Environmental Governance Culture 255

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 8, 2023

Scientists plan to collaborate with partners to relocate beavers into watersheds where their dams can have positive environmental impacts, such as helping to restore hydrologic connectivity, creating and improving habitat for other species, increasing groundwater recharge, and promoting resilience to climate change and wildfire.

Environmental 117

Environmental Nonprofit governance and management Law Collaborations 117

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By Eden Stiffman SAN FRANCISCO STRF, STAR MAX, IPx, AP Companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat promise new choices for meat-eaters through plant-based foods that mimic the taste and texture of the real thing without the environmental harms. Support from philanthropy helped to spark an alt-meat boom. But can it be sustained?

Philanthropy 319

Philanthropy Environmental Food Marketing 319

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The new Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF) began operations Sept. 6, with the goal of helping kickstart new approaches to restoring Earth’s climate in the face of rapid deterioration. CIEIF is taking applications through Nov. 1 for three awards of $50,000 each.

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Environmental 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 30, 2025

It administers grants for corporations that do not want to run a tax-exempt entity to help their employees and others navigate environmental disasters and financial hardships. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) The Emergency Assistance Foundation is a one-trick pony.

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Disaster Relief Foundations Environmental 285

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 18, 2023

Lawsuits are not as risky or costly as many grant makers believe — and are one of the best strategies for achieving lasting effects on a wide range of environmental issues. By Bruce Reznik Mel Melcon, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images A lawsuit against Los Angeles County helped spur efforts to stop polluting the Los Angeles River.

Governance 297

Governance Environmental 297

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 6, 2022

1% for the Planet — the global network of individuals and businesses that has donated more than $350 million to support environmental nonprofits around the globe — announced the launch of an innovative philanthropic fund providing environmentally-focused investments and grants.

Environmental 246

Environmental Nonprofits 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Looking for more people-centered work, Rebecca Balter found her calling in supporting organizing in the South and environmental-justice efforts. By Sara Herschander. Courtesy of Rebecca Balter.

Environmental 271

Environmental 271

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Plus, University of Texas at Austin has landed $50 million for a new environmental studies field station, and MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million to a nonprofit that backs BIPOC-led businesses that provide jobs, training, and support to people who struggle to find employment.

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Environmental Universities Nonprofits 270

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

Prest Samanta Helou CLEANWash Mobile, a worker-owned cooperative, is prioritizing job safety, fair wage and hour laws, environmental protection, and community health initiatives for the hand-carwash industry in Los Angeles.

Foundations 271

Foundations Environmental Law Health 271

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 6, 2024

The American Water Charitable Foundation invites community partners to apply for grants to support clean water and environmental projects.

Foundations 227

Foundations Environmental 227

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 23, 2023

Health and happiness advertising agency Common Good has been granted B Corp status—a private certification of for-profit companies of social and environmental performance—by nonprofit B Lab.

Environmental 246

Environmental Advertising Health Nonprofits 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 28, 2023

By Stephanie Amoako and Gregory Berry Despite pledging billions to help communities around the world, the Gates Foundation has no formal mechanism for tracking the potential environmental and social harms of their investments. Such accountability systems are critical to effective philanthropy.

Foundations 246

Foundations Environmental Philanthropy 246

NonProfit PRO

MAY 25, 2023

Nonprofit professionals tackle poverty, hunger, homelessness, environmental justice, etc. Nonprofit staff need their imaginations. problems that defy technical solutions. If the sector is to go beyond Band-Aid solutions, nonprofits need ample doses of creativity and innovation for finding new solutions.

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Homelessness Poverty Environmental Nonprofits 243

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2022

In this episode, we speak with Julie Packard, an international leader and groundbreaking innovator for environmental conservation. As the Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Sea Aquarium, which she helped found in the 1970s, the Aquarium has led the way in becoming one of the nation's leading ocean conservation organizations.

Environmental 242

Environmental 242

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , Erika plays a crucial role in the agency’s efforts to maintain environmental safety. Erika’s work at the EPA not only showcases her professional skills but also her dedication to a larger mission that includes procurement equity and disability inclusion.

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Environmental Nonprofit Leadership Universities Nonprofits 246

Ann Green

JULY 30, 2024

A nonprofit that focuses on environmental conservation is plotting out a donor journey for a segment of donors who are outdoorsy, interested in sustainable living, and make sporadic donations to peer organizations. Let’s look at an example.

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Ethics Donor Motivation Environmental Communication 284

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A long-time investor and champion of investing for impact, Jean Case, CEO of Case Impact Network, will join Orr Group TALKS to discuss Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and its intersection with philanthropy, as well as explore how nonprofit organizations can adopt these principles to achieve greater impact.

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Environmental Governance Philanthropy Nonprofits 189

Affnetz

MAY 21, 2024

Determine the Camp’s Theme and Curriculum: Choose a theme or focus area for your STEAM camp , such as robotics, environmental science, or digital arts. For example, Is the camp meant to spark an interest in STEAM for beginners or is it for participants with a history of interest and participation in STEAM?

Management 246

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Children 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 26, 2024

Simon has been director of leadership programming at Grist, a nonprofit news site focused on environmental news and commentary, and a senior editor at Kinsey & Company and at Fast Company. At Grist, Simon demonstrated innovation and thoughtful strategy in broadening and expanding the audience and developing significant new products.

Philanthropy 130

Philanthropy Environmental Leadership Production 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2021

How can you connect what you do with protecting the environment, even if your core mission isn’t environmental? Or maybe you can point out that you don’t use any tax dollars at all! 4/22: Earth Day. This year’s theme is climate action. 04/23: Take a Chance Day. Start a campaign with an audacious goal.

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Children Environmental Law Culture 318

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For example, Lukas Walton chairs the family foundation’s environmental program and, since 2021, has supported journalism-related nonprofits—such as Chicago Public Media, Grist, Sentient Media, and the Reader Institute for Community Journalism—through his private foundation, Builders Initiative. “I Since 2013, SEJ has received more than $1.8

Public and Social Policy 134

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 134

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

1 These populations often face heightened exposure to environmental hazards such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and air pollution. 9 Integrating these technologies into K–12 education would enhance students’ understanding of climate change and prepare them to address environmental challenges effectively.

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Race and Ethnicity Environmental Education Education 105

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Some of the other reasons to be environmentally conscious include: Making a positive impact. Some grantmakers prioritize funding nonprofits that demonstrate environmental responsibility. Additionally, workers could create more pollution during their commute to the office. Having more funding opportunities.

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Energy Environmental Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 202

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

According to Double the Donations CSR guide , there are five main facets of CSR: Philanthropic , which involves a company directly supporting a nonprofit through charitable contributions, such as matching gifts Volunteerism , in which a company encourages employees to engage with nonprofits by offering grants or paid time off Environmental , in which (..)

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Nonprofits Environmental Charitable Contribution Volunteerism 163

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Before releasing the report, in October 2024, Impact Experience convened over 30 representatives from movement organizations, impact investing firms, and environmental justice groups to share best practices, promote collaboration, and cultivate a community focused on utilizing financial systems as tools for systemic change.

Finance 107

Finance Agriculture Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 107

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Even if you aren’t an environmental cause, we all need to take care of our water resources. Think luck of the Irish, green, leprechauns, beer, and shamrocks. 3/20: First Day of Spring. Use warmer weather, flowers blossoming, snow melting away, grass turning green, fresh beginnings as inspiration. 3/22: World Water Day.

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Agriculture Environmental Culture Education 257