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What Is an Ethical Supply Chain—And Why Does It Matter?

NonProfit Quarterly

Companies are now often expected to actively contribute to environmental protection and uphold high ethical standards throughout their supply chains. Ethical supply chains are defined as networks of production and distribution that operate in a manner respecting environmental sustainability, human rights, and ethical labor practices.

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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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. Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success.

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ESG Is Not Impact Investing and Impact Investing Is Not ESG

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Coined in 2004, ESG emerged as a joint effort by the UN, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Swiss Government to support the financial industry’s consideration of ESG issues in mainstream investment decision-making (although its roots exist in the socially responsible movement, or SRI). ESG is a framework.

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The AI-Powered Nonprofits Coding a Greener Future

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The album was one of the first sound recordings of the humpback whales’ song and became an anthem for the environmental movement. If the mere sounds of whales led to better environmental protections decades ago, what might be possible if humans could talk to them? Through this technology, Digital Green has provided assistance to 6.3

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Unlocking the Power of Data Refineries for Social Impact

Stanford Social Innovation Review

While government agencies worldwide face enormous challenges in leveraging their data to deliver services effectively and efficiently, 89 percent of public sector respondents in 2020 said they were unprepared for rapid data growth. And where the social and environmental sectors should—and will—do better. Decision support.

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Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Those already exploring the metaverse can attend live concerts and meet with government officials. Big Tech, banks, corporations, and governments worldwide are betting big on the metaverse and its future. The Oculus Quest 2 experience. Nonprofit warriors, champions, changemakers, and fundraisers are needed in the metaverse ASAP.

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Cultivating a Just Climate Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

These farming families can play a significant role in mitigating climate change if they’re equipped with tools to maximize the environmental gains their land can deliver. Some estimates indicate that as much as 40 percent of the world’s farmland is stewarded by smallholders.