NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Image Credit: Oladimeji Odunsi on unsplash.com How do you support development across the food system in a way that builds community ownership and power for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities? This is a question that a group of food system activists of color have come together to address. This work is worth supporting.

Food 122

Food Finance Community Development Culture 122

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” We will research and target high-priority foundation s and government funding sources while strengthening our relationships with our current funders.

Nonprofit governance and management 59

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Food Collaborations 59

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 25, 2025

The Resilient Nonprofit: A Technology Roadmap for Navigating Uncertainty 2025 has come roaring in with a wave of uncertainty for nonprofits. While nonprofits were already struggling in a climate of decreasing donors and increasing donor churn , funding freezes from the federal government have created a host of challenges.

Technology 54

Technology Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Governance 54

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year. Why not ripe?

Nonprofit governance and management 74

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 74

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many in the nonprofit sector look at their income statements (also known as the “profit and loss” report), but unless you’re a chief financial officer or perform a similar role, you may spend far less time looking at your organization’s overall financial position. These assets help nonprofits deliver on their missions by generating income.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 126

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. Questions focused on nonprofits’ programmatic, operational, and financial health.

Nonprofit Finance 132

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 132

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

At Grantli, I have created a state resources page where you can find useful links to state government departments and various other resources. Sigma Foundation For Nursing. Jean Griswold Foundation. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Retirement Research Foundation. Archstone Foundation.

Insurance 124

Insurance Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Education 124

Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

To fully fund your nonprofit, you need a diversified fundraising stream. In other words, you need to get your money from many different sources, not just one awesome foundation, one government grant, or one generous donor. Getting your funds from multiple sources is especially important when fundraising for a new nonprofit.

Fundraising 136

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 136

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

About the same time last week I was speaking at the New Strategies Program at Georgetown University about audience-centric fundraising , Mark Hrywna at The Nonprofit Times was preparing to release an article that highlights just how much nonprofits need to focus on audience-building and raising more money from individuals.

Nonprofit governance and management 113

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Governance Foundations 113

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Guest Blog by Jon Osterburg of Jitasa In recent years, “sustainability” has become a buzzword for many fields and practices, and nonprofit finances are no exception. Financial sustainability means that your nonprofit has both the foundation and momentum to fund your operations year-round while working toward future expansion.

Management 64

Management Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Finance 64

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

From vast riparian watersheds to fisheries to croplands, few corners of the nation’s ⎯ and the world’s ⎯ food systems have escaped the eyes of the Walton family. Now, they’re expanding their philanthropy to news organizations that report on food, agriculture, and the environment and, in turn, amplifying the family’s other efforts.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 136

Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Our mission is to get you what you need to do good—and that includes free access to the nonprofit resources, insights, and tools listed below. foundations have websites.

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Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Foundations Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” Philanthropy has had a complicated relationship with the government. We should heed a few lessons from this past work.

Public and Social Policy 139

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy 139

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Getting to Know Dorian Hines, Our New Partner Benefits Manager We are excited to welcome Dorian Hines to Momentum Nonprofit Partners! Dorian serves as the Partner Service Manager and is a native of North Carolina. He has volunteered with a great number of nonprofit organizations throughout his career.

Management 84

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 84

Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Once you’ve established a new nonprofit , one of your first considerations will likely be fundraising. You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play. Grants funding provided by government entities and foundations. Administrative costs.

Nonprofit governance and management 109

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Governance Food 109

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Community-driven solutions to persistent racial injustice, environmental degradation, and the lack of housing, food security, healthcare, and more can only happen when communities themselves are given the time, space, and resources needed to directly impact their people. In Utah, the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition is managing lands.

Philanthropy 142

Philanthropy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 142

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

Community-based organizations and local governments are starting to recognize where such individuals may fall through the cracks and are creating policies and networks for more inclusive disaster response and recovery. This includes aid provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as unemployment insurance.

Disaster Relief 136

Disaster Relief Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 136

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 111

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There’s nothing more exciting than making the decision to start a nonprofit! But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. Seriously, about half of all new nonprofits don’t make it through the first year or so. Everyone starts a nonprofit to make a difference.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Nonprofits Activism 111

Getting Attention

MARCH 9, 2015

Please post YOUR nonprofit marketing job here: Featuring jobs with nonprofit organizations, grantmakers, B Corps, and agencies and other vendors serving nonprofits. Associate Product Manager Wikimedia Foundation (San Francisco, CA). Business Development Manager Nonprofit Finance Fund (New York, NY).

Communication 65

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Associations 65

Getting Attention

JULY 14, 2015

Post YOUR comms job here —nonprofits, grantmakers, B Corps & vendors serving nonprofits. Communications Manager for Reproductive Rights ACLU (New York, NY). Communications & Outreach Specialist California YMCA Youth & Government (Sacramento, CA). Nonprofit Marketing & Communications Jobs—June 22, 2015.

Marketing 66

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 66

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 17, 2023

Because the impact from these for-profit investments is exactly the same as the impact from our nonprofit grants: More than half of the organizations are directly impacting more than 10,000 lives, more than 40 percent are impacting 50,000 lives, a quarter are impacting 500,000 lives and more than a fifth, millions of lives.

Marketing 122

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 122

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 24, 2023

However, eight months after Lumumba was elected, he died of heart failure, and the anticipated alliance with the city government did not materialize. But, even so, the city government and the social movement represented by Cooperation Jackson and its allies have not always seen eye to eye. Workers, in short, are exhausted.

Education 141

Education Education Governance Food 141

Selfish Giving

MARCH 20, 2019

In February, Idaho-based Jackson Food Stores with 230 convenience stores in six western states raised $187,000 for the Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence. NORMS restaurants with just 17 locations in Southern California raised $25,000 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Brain Food 1. I hope to see you there! ??

Activism 100

Activism Nonprofit governance and management Food Retail 100

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How to build an engaged nonprofit board . The orientation is the critical next step in nonprofit board engagement. A nonprofit board is only as strong as the education and direction that they receive. If run effectively, board meetings can move your nonprofit closer to its strategic goals and fundraising. Secure food.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Nonprofits Philanthropy 124

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This holiday season, give back by shopping for unique gifts from nonprofit online stores. In this gift guide, you’ll find selections from nonprofits that you won’t see in regular shops. What’s more, your purchases from nonprofit shops will support the essential work of these organizations and the individuals they help year-round.

Children 105

Children Environmental Nonprofits Agriculture 105

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

From travel to food to entertainment, these experiences have all been digitally transformed, and so have we. A Window of Opportunity During COVID-19, I worked as a food co-op general manager on the front lines. And, with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), those features are already accelerating.

Retail 122

Retail Technology Production Agriculture 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

For millennia, oceans, rivers, and forests provided an abundance of food and other resources for the residents of this area, until the late 1800s, when white settlers arrived and began to extract gold and timber. Though ecologically and culturally rich, the county ranks in the bottom eighth in California for per-capita income.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Foundations 98

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 9, 2012

A good summary of the prevailing sentiment is this quote: “My hope is that society will become more family oriented than government oriented.” Control : frugality, effective money management, black and white answers that come from scientific pursuits, own business/entrepreneurship, self reliance (especially younger Millennials).

Nonprofit governance and management 87

Nonprofit governance and management Entrepreneurship Governance Values 87

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Nonprofits need to be ready to adapt. And, as Clark Sweat at CMN has said, nonprofits have to ask: "How do we insert ourselves into that?" This week, parents are calling for a boycott of the movie Peter Rabbit because it makes light of a character's food allergy. Checkout charity is changing. Sony Pictures has issued an apology.

Marketing 100

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit governance and management Retail 100

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Low-income individuals live with higher rates of chronic disease , are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards , have substandard housing, and often lack access to nutritious foods and adequate medical care. Be there for the long hall. When a disaster hits, media attention draws eyes and dollars to the emergency.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By SSIR Editors Since the term was coined in 2007, the impact investing field has grown exponentially, with $1.164 trillion in assets under management globally today. A complimentary webinar on trading social outcomes in an impact marketplace, featuring perspectives from nonprofit organizations and funders, is also available.

Public and Nonprofit Management 81

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Agriculture Finance 81

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Image credit: “ Nature, food, landscape, travel ” on istock.com Creating and preserving quality affordable housing is notoriously difficult, with the number of available units declining each year as landlords raise rents ever higher. ROC USA helped the co-op secure $5.25 million in financing necessary to purchase the land.

Manufacturing 116

Manufacturing Finance Nonprofit governance and management Law 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We looked at spending across the social impact sector; including government , global and domestic philanthropy, and S-themed ESG assets under management; and found that globally we are spending an extraordinary amount of money—roughly $72 trillion annually—making social spending the world’s largest financial market.

Public and Social Policy 111

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

million from a range of Boston sources, a $750,000 grant awarded by the Rockefeller Foundation, and a $1.5 million grant from the Boston-based Barr Foundation. “We ” Obi, who had not worked in the nonprofit sector before coming to BECMA, says that her business experience helped her manage the rapid growth. .”

Nonprofit Administration and Development 110

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Culture Foundations 110

The Agitator

JULY 13, 2011

the longest time at the same charity or nonprofit. Here is our Senior Fundraiser on the Planet Honor Roll … Robert Off — FarmHouse Fraternity International and FarmHouse Foundation — 38 years. Marilyn Borchardt — Food First/Institute for Food & Development Policy — 26 years.

Fundraising 75

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Food 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Residents, regardless of zip code or how much money they have, can breathe clean air, eat healthy and culturally appropriate food, and have a safe, affordable place to call home. When housing is unaffordable, it leaves little money left over to buy healthy foods and critical medicines.

Health 105

Health Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy 105