Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By James Anderson Here’s a new axiom fit for the 21st century: The greater the global challenge, the more likely it is to fall to local governments to fix. Local governments are left bearing the brunt and have, understandably, so far struggled. Or take the ongoing global migration wave.

Nonprofit governance and management 136

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 136

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

These workers are often forced to choose between risking their health or their income, especially as climate change only increases the likelihood of wildfires, which in turn drives up the number of airborne toxins. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pollution can also increase the risk of respiratory infection and lung cancer.

Nonprofit governance and management 110

Nonprofit governance and management Health Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 110

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

When you manage constituent relationships, interactions, and outcomes through a case management process, understanding the key data points at play will allow you to analyze the bigger picture of your performance over time. Diversity Metrics.

Management 52

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 24, 2023

By Tia Martinez In seeking to improve the health outcomes of people in underserved communities, philanthropy’s results have, in general, been disappointing: Socioeconomic and racial injustices run so deep in these communities that strong barriers to change extend well beyond the health care system.

Public and Social Policy 89

Public and Social Policy Health Collaborations Foundations 89

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 21, 2020

I was recently contacted by Julianne Buck, executive director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County about the Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts I send. Guest Post by Julianne Buck of the Community Foundation of Grundy County. I run a community foundation and it’s difficult to briefly explain what we do. Julianne Buck.

Nonprofit governance and management 281

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Governance 281

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 127

Disaster Relief Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 127

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Others, like the Ford, MacArthur, and Hewlett Foundations, and Omidyar Network, have focused on building the capacity to address the risks and opportunities posed by a wide range of technologies, including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence. Understanding, and developing guidelines and guardrails for, government use of AI.

Civil Society 107

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 107

The Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Federal Government. The federal government has long been committed to helping organizations that provide critical services in areas such as education, health care, and the environment. State governments also offer grants for nonprofits that serve their residents.

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Healthcare Foundations 92

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

Multiple generations of residents in Del Norte County have now suffered from widespread childhood obesity, low educational achievement, high teen drinking rates, poor health outcomes, and other social problems linked to high rates of trauma, unemployment, and poverty.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Foundations 98

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Image credit: skyNext on istock.com “We have observed a disconcerting pattern where Black women leaders are vacating their roles, with some leaving the non-profit sector altogether, citing hostility toward their leadership, strain on their health and well-being, unfair job expectations, and limited opportunities for career progression” (3).

Leadership 145

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 145

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2022 Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) will focus on opportunities to bridge the divides that exist in society. A ‘Balancing Test’ for Foundation Spending by Dimple Abichandani. How to Manage Internal Conflicts. By SSIR Editors. How to Have Better Political Conversations.

Civil Society 105

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For most US-based foundations, the answer has traditionally been to focus on confined problem areas, projects like reducing malaria incidence, improving school attendance, or increasing access to safe drinking water. There are many reasons why foundations structure their giving in this way. And how can philanthropies fund it?

Production 105

Production Entrepreneurship Agriculture Education 105

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 100

Insurance Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Education 100

Anedot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We are process experts trained in results-based accountability, continuous improvement, complex systems change, equity, research, business operations, project management, communications, data strategy, human-centered design and group process facilitation. Check us out at marinpromisepartnership.org to learn more!

Race and Ethnicity 52

Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Education Education 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 15, 2022

This transformational, 15-week program is designed to strengthen the board governance knowledge and skills of professionals of color while equipping nonprofit organizations to be genuinely ready to welcome these new members onto their boards. Alejandro Ortiz, vice president, commercial relationship manager, PNC Bank. “As

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofits 130

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These audits are part of the bigger picture of organizational change management. A 2022 racial equity audit by the Skillman Foundation uncovered some hard truths. Below we focus primarily on foundations, but we believe that many of these findings have broader application to many types of organizations.

Leadership 112

Leadership Culture Foundations Philanthropy 112

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. Roles Foundations Play in Shaping Impact Investing by David Wood There’s no escaping the tensions inherent in impact investing's simultaneous critique and embrace of finance.

Public and Nonprofit Management 80

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Agriculture Finance 80

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

Corporate Sponsorships for Nonprofits | A Guide to Grow Nonprofits/ By Bala Guntipalli Introduction to Nonprofit Board Management Software: Technology has become an integral part of our lives, changing the way we do business and manage organizations. Making board management easier will only benefit a nonprofit in the long term.

Management 245

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 245

Candid

MAY 23, 2024

The Bob Woodruff Foundation ’s (BWF) Got Your 6 Network organizations provide targeted services to over 20.6 Key components to the cascade effect, as they relate to veterans’ services, could include barriers to employment opportunities, lack of social support networks, and access to mental health services, among others,” she said.

Health 52

Health Medical Food Collaborations 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Such weather events impact the health of individuals living in affected communities. When disaster strikes, many are left displaced or homeless, without transportation and access to necessary physical and mental health services, exacerbating existing health problems. Be there for the long hall.

Philanthropy 91

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 91

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. These professionals have the expertise necessary to set up your accounting system and work with you on nearly any aspect of financial management. Grants provided by the government and foundations.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 18, 2024

For example, think of a nurse manager or a teacher who no longer needs to devote 40% of their time to jockeying a schedule or designing slides and worksheets. This means that many administrative and analytical tasks like note-taking, scheduling, data reconciliation, and summarization will be reduced dramatically.

Curriculum and Teaching 111

Curriculum and Teaching Healthcare Civil Society Technology 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

America’s homeless response system has been called “the emergency room of society,” conjuring images of a space where the focus is on urgent intervention—finding shelter or managing encampments—rather than trying to prevent crises from happening in the first place. Still, we’ve had some successes.

Homelessness 109

Homelessness Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 109

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 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Universities Governance 108

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

There are also opportunities to advance equity and establish more community-responsive co-governance in the process. Through this work, SEACA engaged in problem-solving alongside local government decision-makers, demonstrated expertise and building relationships of trust with these officials.

Governance 72

Governance Community Development Collaborations Environmental 72

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Representing the richness and diversity of Montana’s charitable sector, MNA members address an array of missions in education, health and human services, arts and culture, religious and spiritual development, environmental protection, animal welfare, economic and workforce development, and more.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

The Charity CFO

MARCH 31, 2023

State Governments: Depending on the state you operate in and the funding you receive, you may be required to conduct an independent audit. Proof of Financial Status: Additionally, other funding sources or applications might require proof of financial management, solvency, transparency and compliance.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Governance Health 98

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. . Cargill Foundation awarded several multi-year disaster grants in 2019. Your grants management system may already offer an easy export.

Nonprofit governance and management 72

Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Health Public and Nonprofit Management 72

Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

million for clinical effectiveness research (CER) studies aimed at improving care for adults and children across a range of health conditions. The grants will fund nine new CER studies, including three focused on telehealth and mobile health strategies. public health system. Nearly eight in ten U.S. Grants totaling $23.5

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Health Medical 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Biodiversity Loss and Global Corporations The imminent loss of one million species presents a grave threat, impacting human health, food security, rural communities worldwide, and over half of the global GDP. Effectively managing biodiversity risks has become an imperative in the financial market.

Public and Social Policy 118

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 118

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

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. The public sector isn’t much different. Advanced use cases are underdeveloped.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 108

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Grants aren’t really that easy to get and there’s a lot involved in managing a grant properly — LOTS more than just saying ‘thank you’ to a funder. Here are a few questions to get you started: What is an appropriate ask amount for a nonprofit who has never been funded by your foundation? foundation profiles.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 98

The Charity CFO

MAY 20, 2022

Foundations want to know that your board is doing its job and doing it well. When parents ask for financial aid to help fund their child’s college education, the government agency or the school will first ask what the family can contribute. Your governance committee should ask questions like: How are we performing as a group?

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Recruitment Governance 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

The UN Disability and Development Report 2018 reveals that individuals with disabilities face fundamental challenges in nearly all aspects of life, including employment, health care, and education. Companies Taking Action B in Action was launched in 2022 by two initiatives of the Beijing-based Leping Social Entrepreneur Foundation.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Though VisionSpring had been wholesaling quality affordable eyewear to mission-aligned partners (such as eye hospitals, clinics, and government hospitals) in the country, they lacked the operational infrastructure to bring the RGIL program to people living on less than $4/day in remote areas. This is not so logical.

Social Enterprise 112

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Health Production 112

Nonprofit Megaphone

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

While the grant criteria is simple — any 501(c)(3) with a good website can get it — the application and management processes can demand significant time and expertise in order to get the most from the program. Need more proof of how impactful the Google Grant coupled with expert management can be? But NPM is here to help.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As described in an earlier article in this in-depth series, collective funding through FHO complements the investments that each foundation makes on its own. If local government passes the ordinance, support and mobilization from residents are needed to sustain the work—and likewise, long-term funding.

Nonprofit governance and management 108

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 108