Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 4, 2024

By Lina Srivastava The aftermath of the OpenAI governance controversy revealed the extent to which power has been consolidated by AI tech giants, a situation with dangerous implications for critical aspects of society. To establish effective AI governance, then, is the challenge for civil society organizations and social innovators.

Governance 142

Governance Civil Society Public and Social Policy Ethics 142

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

Nonprofit finances in the United States were relatively strong at the beginning of 2022, largely as a result of government and foundations stepping up their support of nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) represented a massive experiment in innovative financing.

Nonprofit Finance 132

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 132

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. This mechanism permits the seller to collect a modest increase in value while ensuring affordability to future buyers.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It directly limits future growth and also makes it harder for the cooperative to borrow sufficiently to finance its day-to-day activities or operating expenses. Is external financing available? In other words, 70 percent of the global needs for rural finance are currently unmet. But how and where? Affordable?

Finance 121

Finance Agriculture Governance Non-Profits 121

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 9, 2023

By Jonathan Ng & Rob Mills In recent years, the concept of innovative finance has become increasingly popular in the international development community, especially as a way to mobilize more funding to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Yet there is a limit to applying commercial finance thinking to the development sector.

Finance 111

Finance Production Governance Poverty 111

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. So, what does good governance look like? Fundamentally, the board does not operate in a vacuum.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Boards must contend with a variety of factors, from applicable state and federal laws to the nonprofit’s financial constraints to competitive pay practices to organizational values and the salaries of the rest of its staff. The responsibility is also an opportunity. For boards to avoid excessive compensation, proper training is key.

Law 128

Law Ethics Finance Values 128

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

While at the federation, Rosenthal helped lead a coalition that created the CDFI ( community development finance institution ) Fund. Some were skeptical that it would become a reality; others were cynical that they would benefit, since the federal government had so often dashed their hopes. I did not expect to lose. A big mistake!

Finance 113

Finance Nonprofit Administration and Development Community Development Governance 113

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Were in a period of polycrisis, yet the business world, government, and civil society persist in their siloed approaches to solving it. By resourcing, growing, and mainstreaming social innovation, we can sidestep the boundaries that limit us to create new and shared public value. Our vision?

Governance 96

Governance Philanthropy Collaborations Finance 96

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

In Nigeria, where health inequities are deeply rooted in systemic issues such as poverty, 1 gender inequality, 2 and inadequate governance (poor administration/planning), 3 the introduction of new technologies can sometimes deepen these disparities rather than alleviate them.

Health 97

Health Technology Healthcare Medical 97

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2025

Members of a housing cooperative have joint control over the governance of common areas like green spaces and playgrounds, and in the US, owners of a share in a co-op are entitled to the same tax deductions as homeowners. A limited-equity co-op is one in which the resale value of shares is limited.

Construction 67

Construction Law Governance Finance 67

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Outlining Key Investment Gaps in Rural America Nearly nine out of 10 of the nation’s persistent poverty counties are rural , and they face chronic underinvestment by government, philanthropy, and the private sector. Federal policy, which is often implemented through state governments, adds layers of complication. Mayor Walter C.

Values 130

Values Poverty Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 130

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. They should be dedicated to serving our community and willing to go the extra mile to make a positive impact.

Ethics 111

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

When Nexleaf started in 2009, its co-founders aspired to bring the value of consistent sensor data to low-resource health systems. Thats why the social sector must contribute to and finance shared data infrastructure that maintains sufficient data resources to maximize accuracy and usefulness.

Social Enterprise 112

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management Ethics 112

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture. Lastly, provide opportunities for board members to continuously learn and develop their skills, as ongoing training and development will support ongoing good governance.

Nonprofit governance and management 240

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 240

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Board Governance Rock Star Certificate (VIRTUAL) — February 8 & 15: During two evening sessions that you can attend from anywhere, you’ll learn the fundamental nonprofit governance concepts every nonprofit leader should understand and practice. Competing governance models and governance trends.

Nonprofit governance and management 229

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

billion during 2020, but the benefit tax-exempt hospitals provided to their communities, as reported on the federal Form 990 Schedule H, is estimated to be $129 billion, almost 10 times greater than the value of tax revenue forgone. The estimated tax revenue forgone due to the tax-exempt status of nonprofit hospitals was $13.2

Health 59

Health Finance Governance Medical 59

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. Everyone wants to know that they are valued and part of the team including your board members. Updates by topic! Learn how you can reduce board resignations at your nonprofit.

Nonprofit governance and management 78

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 78

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

Image credit: Matthew Baliga and PNW Production on Pexels This is the third article in NPQ ’s series, Just Transition: Liberating Finance to Build a Better World. To transform the financial landscape, we must position our traditions and values front and center. What does BIPOC-led finance for land recovery look like?

Finance 138

Finance Food Agriculture Governance 138

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In 2021, the estimated economic value of these family caregivers’ unpaid work was approximately $600 billion. Another barrier is financing systems that incentivize one or two-generation occupancy. Currently, government agencies tend to be siloed in their policies and operations.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Children Poverty Health 116

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Understanding Philadelphias Distressed Housing Markets Reinvestment Funds Market Value Analysis tool creates a typology of housing markets based on statistical analysis of key metrics such as price, vacancy, tenure, and investment. Investors and Changing Market Values Real estate investors look for neighborhoods where they can make a profit.

Construction 73

Construction Public and Social Policy Finance Poverty 73

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Yet in that year, the World Bank’s International Development Assistance alone had pledged about a third of that amount to governments affected by fragility and conflict. Paradoxically, some of these governments contributed to the violence against their people. Those controlling the taps need to readjust the plumbing.

Poverty 115

Poverty Finance Governance Non-Profits 115

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management Provide strategic direction and leadership to the organization, ensuring alignment with its mission and values. IT, communications/marketing, finance, administrative support). Assist in the recruitment and orientation of new Board members and in board development.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Many organizations struggle to sustain their finances, teams, and leadership, which jeopardizes their ability to take up transformational opportunitiesand, in turn, their impact. Yet, the immense resources and effort required by grassroots organizations to provide essential services are often overlooked.

Collaborations 89

Collaborations Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Finance 89

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 9, 2025

Fundamentally, the rules and norms governing foundations were designed to optimize potential for perpetual maintenance and growth of endowments rather than to ensure that funds are spent for charitable purposes. The Essential Value of Ownership My perspective and approach have evolved over time.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Governance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Policymakers and advocates say: Government must expedite the redevelopment of underutilized church property for affordable housing. For congregations, redevelopment of underutilized properties can unlock value and create measurable social and economic impact, especially in distressed communities.

Community Development 130

Community Development Finance Production Governance 130

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Supportive Work Environment: The organization prioritizes creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported. Look beyond government funding and explore community support. This initiative has resulted in a remarkable 93% retention rate among participants. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Retention Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Labor Mobility Partnerships (LaMP) is an example of a systems designer that helps coordinate across employers, aspiring workers, recruiters, government agencies, and trainers to prioritize and direct the investments needed to establish “good labor mobility” in key corridors around the world. Extending finance to unlock resource barriers.

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Finance Recruitment Poverty 144

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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). Impact is both.

Environmental 140

Environmental Finance Governance Non-Profits 140

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Mission and Values: WMCS supports programs and services that enhance the well-being of individuals and families in West Marin. The organization is guided by the values of human dignity, social justice, equity, inclusion, and comunidad (community). Proven experience in governance, strategic planning, and program oversight.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Businesses—in their myriad roles as employers, suppliers, and investors—need to lean into end-to-end sustainability by taking actions that improve not only the environment but also livelihoods, particularly among vulnerable communities in their value chains. Innovation.

Health 122

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 122

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For this to change, there must be a fundamental shift in how transitions to employee ownership are financed. Understanding the Role of the SBA The leading source of small business financing nationally is federally guaranteed small business loans through the US Small Business Administration. This happens—sometimes. But not often enough.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Finance Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 126

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

Unfortunately for the nonprofit sector, higher overhead costs are correlated to an organization being irresponsible with its finances, ineffective, unable to carry out its mission, and even unethical. What can I do?

Public and Social Policy 240

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 240

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this way, systemic investing invites us to reimagine and evolve how impact investment—and finance more broadly—could work. For the investors, this will mean going beyond their conventional processes, cooperating with a range of actors, and potentially being involved in the development of new financing vehicles.

Finance 135

Finance Public and Social Policy Environmental Food 135

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 17, 2024

One driver of this ongoing inequality is the current federal system of financing, which largely depends on two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)— Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Other structural barriers lower the home’s value from the start—limiting opportunities to grow generational wealth.

Finance 131

Finance Production Insurance Values 131

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The larger scope of the project, however, required more time to develop, finance, and build. Ultimately, some parcels were purchased from Jemison’s department, some came from the Land Bank Authority, and two properties had to be acquired from private speculators, who were able to extract prices far above market value.

Food 134

Food Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance 134

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2025

What is the governance around AI, so you have to teach people how to use it and the impact it will have. The report continues, AI could reinforce the dominance of wealthier nations in high-value sectors like finance, pharmaceuticals, advance manufacturing, and defense. Leaders in the U.S.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Leadership Culture Universities 100