NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 26, 2024

When I think of the heartbeat of our community, I immediately think of our nonprofit organizations. On a daily basis, nonprofit organizations strengthen the fabric of our community and play a vital role in building healthy communities by providing critical services that contribute to economic stability and mobility.

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 28, 2024

Responsibility 1: Nonprofit Boards Set and Enforce Policy At the most basic level, boards are the governing body of the nonprofit organization. Every nonprofit organization starts by incorporating, like any company, in a state or similar jurisdiction. Boards must then follow the Duty of Obedience.

Public and Social Policy 111

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

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A 2019 report from a government study found “false positives to be between 2 and 5 times higher in women than men.” An ecosystem of scientist- and scholar-led nonprofit organizations has emerged to fight bias in AI systems.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Ethics Race and Ethnicity Public and Nonprofit Management 124

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Addressing this requires intervention both by policymakers and nonprofit organizations. Our recent research shows that even when Black and White applicants have similar financial qualifications, Black prospective buyers face higher denial rates, highlighting why aggressive enforcement of antidiscrimination laws is so important.

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Construction Public and Social Policy Finance Poverty 82

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As the Nicaraguan government tightened its grip on authoritarian rule, it was threatened by civil society organizations who possess the power to hold them accountable, receiving funds they do not control and investing those funds in services that preserve human rights, protect democracy, and empower individuals.

Civil Society 116

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 116

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Finding that perfect balance of power and productivity is one of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face. . The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. We will outline the top five responsibilities that governing bodies assume for the Executive Director (ED).

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Management Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership 111

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 3, 2023

Substantively, nonprofits are governed by state laws on tax-exempt status, giving incentives, regulation, employment standards, contracting, and more. Nonprofits need to engage at the state level to ensure those laws are fair and appropriate. Grassroots advocacy is nearly impossible from only one part of the state.

Associations 112

Associations Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 112

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 18, 2023

percent of parents of children who do not attend school blame themselves, according to a survey by a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization. To help address increasing numbers of dropout students, the Japanese government created a new law on educational opportunities, which came into effect in 2016.

Children 98

Children Law Governance Education 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

But the release of landmark research in 2013, combined with a concerted campaign by the Aspen Institute and partners such as Candid and the nonprofit research centers at the Urban Institute, Indiana University and Johns Hopkins University, made a strong case for greater transparency and efficiency. A Key to New Insights and Practices.

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 30, 2023

Western media coverage has largely been focused on hijab and the veiling laws. In the context of Iran, the government is using hijab as a tool—it’s not [about] the hijab but the way government is using it. This [movement] is about the hijab and not about the hijab at the same time.

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Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society Law 121

The Kindful Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Why start a nonprofit (and not a for-profit)? To receive and maintain tax-exempt status, the majority of a nonprofit’s income must come through public donations from individuals, corporations, and/or grants. Nonprofits offer free or low-cost programs and services to the public and rely on donations to do so. Create your bylaws.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

It’s a strategic plan that outlines the key elements of your organization, including: Mission. Government funding and donor support. Long-term term direction of your organization. Regularly outlining the goals and objectives of the organization, as well as the strategies and action plan for achieving them is good practice.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 118

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

State and local governments can…pass laws…extending a right of first refusal to the residents to match any competing offers to buy the land. In 2023, Maine and Connecticut were the latest states to adopt “opportunity to purchase” laws. Philanthropy can also increase its support.

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Manufacturing Finance Nonprofit governance and management Law 115

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 8, 2023

A coalition of organizations, including the WATER Institute and CIEA, successfully advocated for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to start a beaver restoration program. However, current California law allows killing beavers if found on private property. Education at the higher levels of government.

Environmental 118

Environmental Nonprofit governance and management Law Collaborations 118

Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Unions are workplace-focused, membership organizations that advocate and negotiate on behalf of their members. law with the 1935 National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Within the tax code , unions are designated as nonprofit organizations under section 501(c)(5), a designation they share with agricultural or horticultural organizations.

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Law Agriculture Education Education 105

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

Thompson is Vice President of Public Policy for the National Council of Nonprofits , the nation’s largest network of nonprofit organizations. He practiced law for 17 years specializing in labor relations, employment law, government contracting, and subsequently directed federal and state advocacy for a government relations firm.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Organizational Change Law 88

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. Changing the law will require lobbying strategies, connections to policy makers, and legal expertise.

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

The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . How do nonprofits make money? Why Do Nonprofit Organizations Need to Make Money? In reality, nonprofits need to make money to operate, just like any other business. Government Grants. So what are those ways?

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 29, 2024

Currently, Tennessee has not fully allocated all its CSLFRF funding and there are still funds available at the state and local levels, ready to be harnessed to strengthen our organizations and local communities. The law mandates charitable nonprofit are eligible for these funds but does not make nonprofits entitled to a share of the funds.

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Governance Law Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 73

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Churches and faith-based organizations also fall under the category of nonprofits. Unlike for-profit businesses, churches are not owned but rather are run by pastors, a church board, other governing bodies, and staff who are often a combination of paid employees and volunteers. An organization may have many funds supporting?its?mission.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Nonprofits 118

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

BACKGROUND Since 1917, the federal charitable tax deduction has provided a tax deduction for donations made to nonprofit organizations by taxpayers who itemize their tax returns. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made several changes that hurt the effectiveness of the charitable deduction. That temporary small non-itemizer generated $10.9

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Universities Law Governance 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

percent of the population, China has enacted more than 60 laws and regulations aimed at safeguarding the rights of individuals with disabilities, encompassing those with visual, auditory, linguistic, physical, intellectual, psychological, and multiple disabilities. China is no exception to this global issue.

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

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. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available. Check your state laws to make sure you are in compliance.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

This year’s theme, “ All In ”, will examine how the recovery and success of the nonprofit sector is driven by the collective and effective work of the staff, board, stakeholders, clients, community, government, and corporate sector. Her work spans dozens of corporate clients, nonprofits and government organizations.

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Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 31, 2023

But there are a few core ways nonprofit executives and board members can set up their organizations for success. Record-keeping for nonprofit organizations aligns with the priorities of other enterprises. As unfair as it may seem, nonprofit executives carry the burden of expectation.

Public and Nonprofit Management 81

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Insurance Nonprofits 81

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Nonprofit organizations must meet these requirements to obtain and maintain tax-exempt status: Use their income, funds, or other resources to further their mission to serve the public. . Do nonprofits pay property tax? That’s a wrap on our nonprofit tax rundown!

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

Portland is unique among these examples in that the motivation for creating community ownership, as described by the nonprofit, Mercy Corps Northwest , is less focused on supporting local BIPOC-owned businesses and more on helping BIPOC residents invest directly in joint community-land ownership.

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

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

That’s because donations to these organizations are usually tax-deductible for the donor, making it easier to raise funds. How much does it cost to start a nonprofit organization? Starting a nonprofit organization does require some investment up front to cover startup costs. of the overall workforce.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 106

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

Thompson is Vice President of Public Policy for the National Council of Nonprofits , the nation’s largest network of nonprofit organizations. He practiced law for 17 years specializing in labor relations, employment law, government contracting, and subsequently directed federal and state advocacy for a government relations firm.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Organizational Change Law 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Bonus Pro Tip When it comes to the legalities of selling merchandise, be sure you are covering your organization. As mentioned, nonprofit organizations are typically allowed to sell merchandise as long as the profits from the sales are used to further the organization’s core mission.

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Production Law Fundraising Fundraising 97

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Monitor Legislation that Impacts Your Nonprofit and the Children and Families You Serve Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: Impact awareness: New laws affect funding, operations, and beneficiary eligibility. Staying informed prevents blindsided disruptions. Enrollment in a pre-K program is voluntary.

Children 52

Children Nonprofit Administration and Development Law Education 52

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

Filling Out Form 990 or Other Government Reports Having an organized Accounting system can make your tax filing a breeze. Who Should Do Your Bookkeeping One really important piece of your nonprofit accounting system is identifying who will do the day-to-day data entry and who will manage the whole system.

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Nonprofit Fixer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Do you need to remove a board member from your nonprofit? Being a volunteer board member of a nonprofit organization comes with a lot of responsibility. Every nonprofit has obligations to the state and federal government, as well as to the community, donors, staff, and other stakeholders.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 52

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 19, 2024

Typically, the board deals with high-level and longer governance issues like strategic plans, mission attainment, and due diligence. Understand the basics of how to protect an organization and its mission by avoiding unnecessary risk or falling out of compliance with the law. Failure also has different contours for nonprofits.

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

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2023

Their tax status Qualified nonprofits typically receive significant tax benefits or breaks federally, and are often exempt from or have limited state taxes as well. In return, nonprofits need to abide by sometimes strict rules regarding financial transparency , governance, and other regulatory issues.

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Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Agriculture Public Policy 52

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to saving essential habitats, addressing threats to Bonobo populations, and helping these amazing individuals closely related to us! . “We We work with communities and governments to tackle the root causes of bonobo endangerment. .” We save rainforests where bonobos live.

Children 105

Children Environmental Nonprofits Agriculture 105

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 14, 2021

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. But leadership and taking responsibility for the financial health of an organization, can sometimes be uncomfortable. Check your state laws to make sure you are in compliance.

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