NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

Imagine your outrage if you were a public school teacher and your pension fund invested in a company that supported and lobbied for vouchers and charter schools. Public employee pension funds in the United States have $5.99 Public employee pension funds in the United States have $5.99 Pension Funds: Whose Capital? Our Capital!

Public and Social Policy 143

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Universities Finance 143

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Image Credit: Jacob Culp on Unsplash Headlines about which cities have the most or least affordable housing markets often oversimplify the issue; the reality is that cities have a range of residential types with a range of social and economic implications for the people who live there. CDFIs can help finance these efforts.

Construction 71

Construction Public and Social Policy Finance Poverty 71

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Organization Overview With over 40 years of service, West Marin Community Services (WMCS) provides essential assistance such as food distribution, emergency financial aid, referrals to social services, and equity-driven community engagement to residents in West Marin. Thrift Store: Generating funds for community programs.

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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The social sector is using big data to enhance nonprofit transparency and knowledge more than ever before, and the opening of the Form 990 has made an essential contribution. The IRS is currently completing its rollout of the new law. By Cinthia Schuman Ottinger & Jeff Williams.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 126

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 28, 2024

This can result in a range of problems – from finances to fundraising to long-term sustainability. Note that this is for US 501(c)(3) public charities, not private foundations. Responsibility 1: Nonprofit Boards Set and Enforce Policy At the most basic level, boards are the governing body of the nonprofit organization.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 111

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2023

By comparison, the $75 million (33) that Jahi indicates is invested in social justice is roughly one millionth as much. One sign of this is the rapid growth of what is variably called “socially responsible investment” or “impact investment.” But the phrase, “impact investing,” implies pursuing some positive social benefit.

Nonprofit governance and management 120

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Over the past two centuries, economists, policy makers, and researchers have aspired to “harden” social science. This is particularly important in social impact, where we need evidence to make decisions related to policy, funding, and programs, so we can solve intractable problems. million studies.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Universities Public and Nonprofit Management 111

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 24, 2025

3 By law, these must remain anonymous when used. 39 And federally financed programs have been accused of sterilizing 25 to 42 percent of Native American women in the 1970sand it is reported that nearly 25 percent of Native American and Alaska Native women have undergone sterilization. 10 Only 35.1

Race and Ethnicity 71

Race and Ethnicity Healthcare Health Medical 71

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Image credit: EyeEm Mobile GmbH on iStock This article is the final contribution in a three-part series Building Wealth for the Next Generation: The Promise of Baby Bonds a coproduction of NPQ and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School for Social Research in New York City. Changing state policy is challenging.

Poverty 98

Poverty Public and Social Policy Children Governance 98

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Often, the very same nonprofit that is advocating for social justice policy may pay its own workers poverty-level wages. Another piece of this painting would look like a landscape of advocacy and policy change institutions that prioritize racial and economic justice to level the playing field. The reality is more complicated.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 132

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Make any necessary adjustments to your written plans to keep your finances on track. This could include leaders from various sectors such as business, education, healthcare, and social services, as well as individuals with expertise in areas such as finance, fundraising, and legal affairs. . Get social.

Nonprofit governance and management 123

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 123

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Private equity—that is, investor groups that operate outside of the stock market, thus being largely shielded from public investor scrutiny—plays a leading role. The community also benefits as public and community institutions keep earnings in their local economies rather than passing profits to investors.

Health 126

Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 126

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Social movements must push to (re)claim ownership and control of land and economic resources for ordinary people—not mega-corporations and the wealthy few. Over the past three years, the BCI network has grown to over a dozen co-ops and social justice organizations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, representing more than 200 regional workers.

Public and Social Policy 120

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Governance Finance 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 16, 2023

And it´s not happenstance who lives in these communities; it’s often the result of structural racism and economic forces like gentrification and displacement that drives those with fewer resources into places with less social and physical infrastructure to support better health. The results reach far beyond Curitiba.

Health 97

Health Public and Social Policy Energy Collaborations 97

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We also know that partnering with government and the public sector is critical to advance our missions and build thriving communities. Nonprofit leaders play an important role in shaping public policy. Foster public/private partnerships where possible. What do you see as the value of nonprofits in Montana?

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And, of course, there are always contingencies with public money. In response to the protests and adverse national publicity, Louisville put into place a civilian review board. The grocery store has over 600 member-owners; we need more. We secured $3.5 million from the city; we need to raise another $3 million. A Co-op for Whom?

Food 111

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 111

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

the IRS defines nonprofits as “Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes.” Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs What is a nonprofit?

Nonprofit governance and management 110

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 110

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2023

NPOs are more strictly required to operate in the public interest, like charity work or furthering a cause or issue. There’s no such restriction for NFPOs, which can also include: Sports or social clubs Professional organizations Homeowners associations Etc. Here’s what you need to know.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Agriculture Public Policy 52

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 19, 2023

Their mission is usually anchored on a cause or social purpose, not on the generation of profits. NPOs must adhere to these accounting policies to remain compliant with the law and maintain their tax-exempt status. Nonprofit organizations distinguish themselves from for-profit entities through their purpose and mission.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Accountability 52

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Start With the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Tax Filing Non-profit organizations operate in many areas of society, including education, healthcare, sports, and social services. Each has its own set of tax laws, regulations, and forms to fill out. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Get the free guide!

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 52

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 23, 2020

Policy and structural change are powerful, but take longer. MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS (CREDIBILITY) Has your organization significantly increased its media savvy and coverage ? For nearly a decade, there wasn’t a clear and identifiable policy in Washington, D.C. Diversity work is the work, not an afterthought.) Strut a little.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit governance and management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Image Credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang In August 2018, the first legislation explicitly naming worker-owned cooperatives—the Main Street Employee Ownership Act—became United States federal law. Up to this point, legislation for most worker co-ops was not a priority; federal policy wasn’t even a pipe dream. Until it was.

Public Policy 96

Public Policy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 96

Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

But use the chat to connect with one another and just, you know, really engage in and be social while we’re here. Sarah is in a semi-public place, because she’s at a hotel for a conference. So I saw social media. It might be something that we cover during the session. So just about our goals. I see engagement.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Leadership Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By Tim Hanstad To build an equitable and sustainable society, the social sector cannot take the place of the government, as Mark Kramer and Steve Phillips recently observed ; “Only government has the capacity to address social and environmental problems on a national scale.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Poverty 130

Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Because most AVOs have an informal air about them, it’s easy for finances to be treated in a casual way. Alternatively, the board might set a policy that permits one signature for small checks below a certain amount, say $50, in order to help discourage checks from being signed in advance. Such laws vary from state to state.

Public and Nonprofit Management 88

Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Public and Social Policy Management 88

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Many have incorrectly suggested—including, most recently, Steve Phillips, in his book How We Win the Civil War 6 —that Black people were betrayed by their supposed northern political allies in Congress when they began to roll back Reconstruction policy and to yield power to former southern Confederates, as if they had suddenly changed sides.

Manufacturing 122

Manufacturing Public and Social Policy Agriculture Law 122

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This number is somewhat deceptive since it includes large public companies where the only employee benefit is stock ownership. Colorado’s Story Colorado is home to some of the country’s most favorable cooperative laws. Barriers to Capital: Many practices and policies limit potential employee-owners’ access to capital.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Culture 122

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2023

Image Credit: Adam Wilson on unsplash.com This is the f ifth article from A Green New Deal on the Ground , a series produced with Climate and Community Project, a progressive climate policy think tank developing cutting-edge research at the climate and inequality nexus.

Public and Social Policy 117

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental 117

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

From current discriminatory practices in the private lending market to historic exclusion from public home-buying programs, the effects of these inequitable practices and policies on Black women include a lack of wealth and an incalculable loss of mental and physical health. A History of Racist Policies.

Public and Social Policy 134

Public and Social Policy Governance Law Insurance 134

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In essence, the “ Evidence Act ” codified the goal of using solid, consistent evidence as the basis for funding decisions on trillions of dollars of public money. Look at what Google did for website indexing, look at what Westlaw did for indexing case law, look at what the Human Genome Project did for indexing genetic research.

Public and Social Policy 127

Public and Social Policy Governance Finance Law 127

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We’re not talking about our financing system. We’re not talking about the lack of funding for our public health system. The second recurrent theme was behavioral health, an issue that has long been a priority for advocates and public health leaders but has recently gained traction in private industry as well.

Health 117

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Finance 117

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A 2020 report from Stanford Law School and NYU School of Law researchers documented that nearly half of the 142 federal agencies surveyed had already experimented with AI applications, including to adjudicate disability benefits and communicate with the public. The future is now. Due this summer, it is now several months behind.

Civil Society 127

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 127

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 19, 2023

“RULER OF THE EARTH” BY YUET-LAM TSANG Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” How do social movements come to make the language of economic systems change their own? We think it can. We think it can.

Public and Social Policy 96

Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 96

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 7, 2024

It’s trickle-down economics on steroids—in which some of the biggest corporations (usually led by White men) extract huge sums of public money for corporate and personal profit. [T]he In short, what passes for “economic development” is too often little more than politician-abetted corporate extraction of public resources.

Public and Social Policy 134

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 134

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The report is just one of many clarion calls to act urgently, not just on climate change but also on climate justice: the process of finding solutions to climate change that also address social inequities due to gender, race, ethnicity, geography, income, and other factors. Why Climate Justice Matters to Business.

Public and Social Policy 109

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Energy 109

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The reasons for these racial disparities are complex, notes Bernetta Haynes, senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and author of the report , The Racial Health and Wealth Gap: Impact of Medical Debt on Black Families. But according to Levey, the law was low on specifics. The problem is there’s no enforcement.”

Medical 126

Medical Non-Profits Healthcare Health 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

By Karl Haushalter & Paul Steinberg A local public health official has been tasked with increasing vaccine use in an underserved community. Changing the law will require lobbying strategies, connections to policy makers, and legal expertise. Sometimes these social boundaries are academic disciplines.

Collaborations 132

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 132