Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 29, 2023

In the realm of social change, community-based leaders are skilled at influencing and using momentum to advance local solutions but often lack all the financial resources they need to push those solutions to their full potential. Of course, both require long-term funding and investment since they lay the foundation for new approaches.

Nonprofit governance and management 118

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Community Development 118

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Walton…and individual family foundations have directed tens of millions of dollars to support journalists, newsrooms, and journalism organizations. Thirteen years ago, fewer than a dozen digital news nonprofits led the charge to shift news to a nonprofit model. The foundation board is legally independent of Walmart.

Public and Social Policy 134

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 134

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. Yet despite these breakthroughs, the social sector has only begun to scratch the surface of open 990 data’s capabilities.

Public and Social Policy 125

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 125

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

As a dedicated nonprofit professional, you understand the critical role of continuous learning in the field. The nonprofit sector is dynamic, shaped by technological advancements, ever-evolving trends, and shifts in marketing and public relations strategies. This is where nonprofit professional development comes in.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 31, 2016

Recently, we explored why it’s important to create a reporter-friendly online newsroom on your organization’s website to help ensure that you’re putting your best foot forward to journalists who might be interested in covering your nonprofit. The public — and reporters — use these pages as the gateway to the tax forms.

Public and Social Policy 151

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 151

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In recent years, social justice leaders have consistently called for a systems change approach to redressing the root causes of social problems, rather than only mitigating their symptoms. After all, social justice is by nature utopian. Public awareness: to change the perception of a group at a societal or cultural level.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 121

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

Image: “No Soul to Sell” by Yvonne Coleman Burney/ www.artbyycolemanburney.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2024 issue, “Escaping Corporate Capture.” Public employee pension funds in the United States have $5.99 Public employee pension funds in the United States have $5.99

Public and Social Policy 143

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Universities Finance 143

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

Social progress, on the other hand, shows a very different picture. What explains this massive split between the corporate and the social sectors? Some refer to this as the “ data divide ”—the increasing gap between the use of data to maximize profit and the use of data to solve social problems.

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 110

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 112

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 112

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

Image Credit: PeopleImages on iStock What does impact investingthat is, investing with social benefit in minddemand of investors? Many in the field have long held it demands virtually nothing, that an investor can have a social impact without sacrificing a penny of their own. Each fund is unique.

Public and Social Policy 101

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 101

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 28, 2024

Nonprofit boards are technically the most powerful entity within a nonprofit. However, too many nonprofit boards and board members don’t fully understand their core responsibilities. Despite how many nonprofit boards are struggling, board leadership and management does not have to be complicated.

Public and Social Policy 111

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

If you invest significantly in social and behavioral science research, you might find innumerable ways to improve on the existing status quo of donations. Perhaps some of your favored policies are indeed good ideas (e.g., Moreover, there are some foundations with a significant commitment to research and development.

Psychology 140

Psychology Public and Social Policy Public Policy Philanthropy 140

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com When your nonprofit’s mission is to ensure that the internet remains a public resource open and accessible to all, and most of your work takes place online, you might think the recent rise of remote work would make management and operations less complicated.

Management 96

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 11, 2016

At Nonprofit Marketing Guide, we are always asking you to share your experiences with our community so we can all learn from one another – mistakes and all. In addition, many of us spend our time managing the direct relationships that we have painstakingly built up on email, web, and social media platforms with our own direct audiences.

Public and Social Policy 101

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Poverty 101

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Having worked in the social sector for a little over a decade, I have firsthand experience with the art and science of getting social impact programs off the ground. It is meant to supplement, rather than replace, the existing social safety net and job sector and can be a critical tool for improving racial and gender equity.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty Nonprofit governance and management 116

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

Nonprofits are no strangers to uncertaintywhether from economic downturns, environmental disasters, shifting donor priorities, or changes in government policy. Despite the challenges these moments of uncertainty present, they also show just how adaptable and strong the nonprofit sector is.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By Akilah Watkins The Supreme Court’s June decision on affirmative action at US colleges and universities has raised profound concerns for the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit leadership and boards are growing more diverse. While trust in nonprofits has declined, more than half of Americans still trust us to do what’s right.

Nonprofit governance and management 129

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics Foundations 129

Getting Attention

JANUARY 25, 2013

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Arts Program Associate , Knight Foundation (Miami, FL). Communications and Technology Manager , Association of Small Foundations (Washington DC). Marketing Temp , Foundation Center (New York, NY).

Public and Social Policy 69

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Marketing 69

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. But what exactly is blockchain it and how is it relevant for nonprofits? Relevant Use Cases for Nonprofits. Blockchain Simplified.

Technology 97

Technology Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness 97

Getting Attention

MARCH 16, 2015

Post YOUR nonprofit marketing job here: Featuring jobs with nonprofits, grantmakers, B Corps, and vendors serving nonprofits. Communications Assistant (PT) Pulitzer Arts Foundation (St. Communications Director Center on Policy Initiatives (San Diego, CA). Communications Manager Conservation Impact (Denver, CO).

Communication 71

Communication Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Finance 71

Getting Attention

JANUARY 20, 2015

Please post YOUR nonprofit marketing job here. Communications And Campaigns Manager Waterkeepers Chesapeake. Communications Manager US Human Rights Network (New York, NY). Communications and Social Media Manager Yosemite Conservancy (San Francisco, CA). Content Strategist Seattle Public Library (Seattle, WA).

Public and Social Policy 70

Public and Social Policy Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management 70

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

According to The Generosity Commission, they instead are complex actions that go straight to the core of civil society and democracy, which includes declining trust of institutions and neighbors and social isolation. Hodder told The NonProfit Times. “At The report is targeted at a wide swath of America. “ Five years ago, we had 5.8

Civil Society 110

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Volunteerism Volunteerism 110

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 110

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Universities Governance 110

Getting Attention

JANUARY 4, 2013

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Affiliate Email Marketing Manager , ACLU (New York, NY). Communications and Outreach Manager , Salvation Army (Alexandria, VA). Communications Project Manager , Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc.

Public and Social Policy 71

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing 71

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 18, 2024

A sense of urgency to address large social problems—and frustration with the fragmentation of philanthropic giving broadly—has pushed many of these funders to explore new ways of validating and amplifying their giving strategy. Building, growing, and sustaining a proven program.

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 111

Getting Attention

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Communications and Events Coordinator , Youth Policy Institute (Los Angeles, CA). Communications and Social Media Specialist , ANCOR (Alexandria, VA). Writer , Rockefeller Foundation (New York, NY).

Public and Social Policy 64

Public and Social Policy Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management 64

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. Put housing first.

Homelessness 110

Homelessness Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 110

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. At the same time, these policies siphoned resources away from their communities. “The

Disaster Relief 135

Disaster Relief Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 135

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2024

But what about the nonprofit sector? Such a foundational change will require a concurrent shift in nonprofit institutions, which have evolved alongside the government and market-based economy in the United States. As a nonprofit sector, the first crucial step toward accelerating our progress toward this future is aiming for it.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Governance Nonprofits 126

Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Post YOUR open nonprofit marketing and communications positions here. Communications and Brand Manager National Dance Institute (New York, NY). Digital Marketing Manager The Society of St. Director of Communications—Policy The New Teacher Project (Location flexible). Managing Writer Idealware (Location flexible).

Marketing 69

Marketing Marketing Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 69

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. ” during check-in meetings.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Leadership Health Public and Nonprofit Management 124

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. It’s like taking your nonprofit into the mechanic to get a check up. .

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets. Be Informed. Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports.

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Funders for Housing and Opportunity is a collaborative of 13 philanthropies, including JPMorgan Chase, where we collectively pool $4 million in grant funds annually and work across three focus areas: elevating what works, influencing policy, and changing the narrative about housing.

Nonprofit governance and management 117

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 117

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The multiracial, multiethnic group of about 50 people—including heads of family foundations, institutional philanthropy, funder collaboratives and intermediaries, donor organizers, and advisors to wealthy donors—nodded and snapped in support. After all, there is no reason to push back so hard against a losing team.

Philanthropy 107

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 107

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

Nonprofit governance and management 117

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 117

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This is a question animating much of our work in East Texas, where a local family foundation ( T.L.L. Temple Foundation, 2022 The graph has a clarifying quality, disabusing any suggestion that our regions (represented by the green, blue, and orange lines) are on the right track. In rural East Texas we have a pilot model to get started.

Entrepreneurship 124

Entrepreneurship Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations 124