Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A 2015 Randomized Controlled Trial showed that participants reported increased quality of life in 60 percent of cases and reduced suicidal ideation in 80 percent of cases. In another initiative, a pharmacy manager asked local primary schools to find pen pals for older people (with letters delivered via the pharmacy).

Health 138

Health Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 138

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

Image credit: Dall-E by OpenAI Editors note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine s winter 2024 issue, Health Justice in the Digital Age: Can We Harness AI for Good? 7 The lack of robust data systems to track and manage the allocation and utilization of funds across healthcare centers led to inefficiencies and poor accountability.

Health 57

Health Technology Healthcare Medical 57

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 4, 2023

Women of color are significantly underrepresented in corporate leadership roles and face systemic obstacles in the nonprofit sector where, even with advanced education and experience, they are less likely to hold leadership positions than white men, white women, or men of color.

Leadership 128

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 128

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors. A strong and effective board can help provide strategic direction, keep your finances in check, and uphold a high standard of governance. Conversely, a toxic, dysfunctional, or low-performing board can destroy your nonprofit.

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Leadership 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

In contrast, a 2017 report found that only 5 percent of nonprofits were using artificial intelligence, and only 28 percent of nonprofits were using data for predictive or prescriptive purposes. The public sector isn’t much different. In the private sector, market forces drive investment in data to stay competitive.

Public and Social Policy 111

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Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s especially caught on for nonprofit leaders because of the growth and professionalization of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. This article will fully explain and explore nonprofit coaching, including what it is and what it isn’t, and why it can be an effective and affordable solution for retention, performance, and morale.

Leadership 98

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Nonprofit governance and management 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

Over the past 30 years, it has made substantial improvements in the living conditions and social status of people with disabilities due to rapid economic growth, administrative and legislative actions, and the dedicated efforts of nonprofit organizations that champion the disability community.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Technology 119

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

The complex is modest, but it houses an estimated 27 primarily immigrant-led small businesses and nonprofits. A nonprofit, the East Portland Community Investment Trust , serves as the owner and lead manager and developer of the property, and for a monthly subscription fee of $10 to $100, nearby residents can become owners themselves.

Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Poverty 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 21, 2023

We have found that an online application with five or six questions can help gauge candidate motivation, their community knowledge, the number of children anticipated, number of projected jobs, and related prior work experience. Example: “Do you have any experience with a budget for your family or managing money for a community project?”)

Curriculum and Teaching 105

Curriculum and Teaching Finance Children Recruitment 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 22, 2023

By Sida Ly-Xiong After completing a leadership fellowship program for women of color, a program participant accepted a position as director of citizen engagement and education at a state public health agency in the United States.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Leadership Health Public and Nonprofit Management 124

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 10, 2022

But a nonprofit is not just a fundraising organization. Effective fundraising culture isn’t just different from the rest of the nonprofit. Shared governance, and. Risk management. Example: Donor creates a private family foundation. Example: Nonprofit allows a broad range of donor-created gift restrictions.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

“UNABLE TO INTERVENE” 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.” We are motivated to run the campaigns that we do because we want to live in a world where Black people and people of color can thrive.

Non-Profits 98

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofit governance and management 98

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 2, 2023

Adelante Mujeres (which means Forward, Women), the nonprofit where we work and which has operated for over two decades, seeks to answer this question. But a 2016 report published by the Oregon Community Foundation noted that between 2002 and 2012 alone, the number of Latinx-owned businesses statewide increased from 6,000 to almost 15,500.

Participation and motivation 52

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 18, 2022

Giving is motivated by social emotion. Because giving doesn’t come just from motivation. It comes from the intersection of motivation and cost. Motivation must overcome the cost barrier. Giving results from the intersection of motivation and cost. You give and the government matches your gift with a tax benefit.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Psychology Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang besides the webinars, we are a provider of donor management software. Also, a little shout out to our colleague Kevin Wilson who’s managing the slides for us at Harvey’s office. Again, integrating your own personal stories can be highly motivating to people. .

Nonprofit Administration and Development 122

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 15, 2022

In response to research that shows nearly 1 in 3 nonprofits lack any professionals of color on their boards (BoardSource) and to foster more inclusive and equitable communities, the Nonprofit Leadership Center launched the Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship in 2021. Meet the 2022 Fellows.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofits 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Of course, philanthropy’s role in reparations is not to replace the federal government in providing the scale of redress and racial healing the nation needs. Increase the use of Black asset managers and Black-owned investment firms. asks Dorian Burton, managing partner of the Southern Reconstruction Fund. Pick any gap.

Philanthropy 145

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 145

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the tools listed below to significantly improve your web and email communications and your social media campaigns. Buffer enables social media managers to schedule posts on social networks throughout the day and evening. Social Media.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Technology Nonprofits 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

The number of low-cost or free apps and online tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the apps and tools listed below to significantly improve your web and email communications and your social media campaigns. Social Media. Video Editing.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Image: “In Communication with the Sun” by Renée Laprise Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2024 issue, “Supporting the Youth Climate Justice Movement.” For some other activists, personal experiences have been a powerful fount of education and motivation.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Environmental Education Education 132

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2023

They were erased by government-backed campaigns to move birth out of the hands of Black midwives and into the hands of white male obstetricians. Dialogue builds community, call and response demonstrates understanding—and both require active participation of all people involved.

Health 131

Health Healthcare Public and Social Policy Ethics 131

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Moreover, a significant proportion of utility governing boards comprises utility workers and frontline community members.

Energy 119

Energy Law Governance Public and Social Policy 119

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Center for Biological Diversity: Learning the Limits of Reform Strategies The Center for Biological Diversity is a national nonprofit conservation organization that believes that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature and to a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. 3 Below, we share each of our organizational stories.

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Environmental Food Public and Social Policy 98

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 23, 2020

Thousands of nonprofits have this challenge every year. This is why organizations need to guide and educate donors and foundations in evaluating nonprofits. Program officers at foundations may not be experts in the field, and they may not have any staff who are experienced practitioners. It may be what you’re measuring.

Public and Social Policy 52

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maybe you relied on your database manager, digital fundraising specialist, or volunteer coordinator. The Generosity Commission Report suggests incentivizing participation by “offering perks such as service hours or free promotional items to engage younger generations who may be motivated by immediate, tangible rewards.”

Civil Society 114

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Including labor , faith , and racial equity groups can help increase homeowner participation in housing justice coalitions, and several are reaching out to homeowners facing housing precarity and involuntary displacement. Nonprofit housing groups, in short, can be movement allies, not opponents.

Public and Social Policy 131

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