NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Zirkel on wikimedia Can universities be effective community builders? Observers going back to the early 20th-century US philosopher John Dewey have also contended that universities play an essential role in creating a democratic citizenry. Since most universities are nonprofit or publicly owned, by law, they must be community-serving.

Universities 118

Universities Curriculum and Teaching Participation and motivation Culture 118

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 17, 2023

The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government & Public Service will host the annual Bank of America Program on Volunteerism on April 19, 2023.

Volunteerism 246

Volunteerism Volunteerism Governance Universities 246

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important. Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success. Moreover, 69.1

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

The left has often undercut a notion of a mutualist future by insisting that every problem needs a large centralized government solution. The 1800s saw the emergence of the Underground Railroad as well as the formation of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). But they benefit from support.

Nonprofit governance and management 118

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Insurance Social Enterprise 118

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the first half of the 20th century, the crisis of rural electrification ended when the government enabled neighbors to access loans for building their own electric co-ops. Mutualists do not expect governments to solve their problems for them, but Horowitz stresses that enabling public policy is necessary for mutualism to flourish.

Associations 136

Associations Public and Social Policy Insurance Agriculture 136

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

9495, putting the bill through “regular order” by being granted a Rule from the House Rules Committee, which the bill will definitely get at today’s Rules Committee meeting, according to Mark Micali, vice president of Government Affairs at The Nonprofit Alliance in Washington, D.C. House Rules Committee will consider H.R

Universities 116

Universities Foundations Finance Law 116

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While governments, foundations, educators, and unions typically focus on job placements as key to improving people’s economic stability, they often overlook individuals who cannot commit to traditional employment schedules. Other surveys used tighter definitions and produced smaller percentages; there is no universally accepted number.)

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 115

NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

when she thinks about the Certificate in Nonprofit Management graduate program at the University of Tampa. Now the capital campaign director at the University of Tampa where she spent 18 months earning this prestigious certificate, you might add the word ‘remarkable’ to Erin’s list when you understand her story.

Nonprofit governance and management 239

Nonprofit governance and management Law Universities Nonprofit Management 239

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 6, 2024

A Passion Ignited After graduating from Louisiana State University Shreveport with a master’s degree in Nonprofit Administration and the CNP credential in 2019, Tracy’s commitment to the sector was not merely a career choice but a life mission. However, her journey didn’t stop there.

Disaster Relief 246

Disaster Relief Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 246

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Seventy-five years ago, when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted, we were entering a period of growing affluence, conditions favorable to a sense of generosity toward the needs and rights of others. The wealthy have already begun their exit from supporting societal crises through funding the government.

Psychology 86

Psychology Governance Philanthropy Sociology 86

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Communities want back artworks and artifacts that are of exceptional importance,” says Elizabeth Marlowe , director of museum studies at Colgate University. These recent changes shift the burden of proof onto universities and museums displaying Native American remains and belongings.

Ethics 115

Ethics Culture Universities Retail 115

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 26, 2024

Julie Perrelli, CFRE Philanthropy Officer, Suncoast Hospice Foundation Julie is a graduate of the University of Florida. from the University of New England. She holds a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Rutgers University and a bachelor’s degree in social work from Eastern University. Katie Schultz, Ed.D

Nonprofit Leadership 276

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 276

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to the National Council of Nonprofits, roughly one-third of total funding for all nonprofits is from government grants and contracts, and according to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, another $100 billion in annual charitable funding derives from grant-making made by private foundations. “We

Technology 95

Technology Governance Universities Philanthropy 95

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate first-ever standards to govern disposal of coal ash and limit the wastewater discharge of toxic pollutants from coal-fired power plants. She is credited with coordinating the university’s strategic planning and marketing efforts at the four KU campuses. These wins include requiring the U.S.

Civil Society 85

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Urban development Law 85

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 8, 2025

The nonprofit faces financial risk, of course, as it receives 16 percent of its funding from the federal government. But the move is a clear illustration of acceding to authority before receiving any government directive to do so. That is at the very heart of what it means to obey in advance. Do not cower and make yourself small.

Governance 114

Governance Values Energy Universities 114

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 29, 2025

In the 1970s, the workforce system under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) was largely locally run through direct federal funding to local governments. In the 1990s, public policy governing workforce development steered the system toward universal access to services responsive to the demands of local area employers.

Public Policy 104

Public Policy Race and Ethnicity Governance Philanthropy 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 14, 2025

We see deep investments in fundraising from large institutions like universities and hospitals, but it remains uncommon amongst most nonprofits. Individual giving at all levels is much more resilient and resistant to government interference. True philanthropic power is community power through giving, both small and major gifts.

Foundations 107

Foundations Fundraising Fundraising Environmental 107

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Meet Erika Manuel, CNP , a Navy and Coast Guard veteran who earned her CNP ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ) in 2012 from Tennessee State University. The Power of Volunteering Erika began her journey at Tennessee State University, a historically black college in Nashville, Tennessee.

Environmental 246

Environmental Nonprofit Leadership Universities Nonprofits 246

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. Get to know your board members beyond their work at the organization they govern and understand who they are.

Collaborations 101

Collaborations Nonprofit governance and management Education Education 101

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Escher, Relativity Stairs Imagine a large - no, bigger, much bigger - nonprofit hospital, university, housing developer, or after school program. Right now, there are 13 universities in the U.S.A. with more than $10 billion endowments (one of which is a "public" university), with the largest topping $50 billion. There is one.

Nonprofit governance 87

Nonprofit governance Governance Civil Society Non-Profits 87

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 16, 2015

NOTE: Mind the rules, the laws governing giveaways and the promotional guidelines for each social network. The universe of tools is enormous. Honor someone. Support a cause with an unselfie. Show us your favorite park, wildlife photo, architecture or playground. Tools You Can Use for Photo and Video Contests. Iconosquare (Instagram).

Law 237

Law Governance Universities Communication 237

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

F actors such as program performance, governance structure, staff professionalism, fundraising efficiency, and transparency offer a more comprehensive view. Get Started About the Author: Tyler Adams, MNLM, CNP Associate Director of Development, Corporate & Community Development – University of Iowa Center for Advancement.

Public and Social Policy 246

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 1, 2022

Libni’s Bio: I began practicing journalism in a university newspaper Diálogo while studying for a bachelor’s degree in that discipline at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series.

Communication 287

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits 287

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 7, 2025

version of giving, there must be an increased focus on projects, efficiency, and partnering with strong brands, whether Ivy League universities or venerable humanitarian charities addressing basic needs such as education and health care. Gala dinners are often used to mobilize donations.

Philanthropy 101

Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Foundations 101

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2025

There is a skills scarcity, says Smith, whose more than three-decade career including leader Global Talent & Organization consulting at Accenture, after her role as Managing Principle of Deloitte Consulting, and developer of the Deloitte University Centers for Inclusion and Community Impact. Leaders in the U.S.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Leadership Culture Universities 100

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Last year's 2022 fellows reported a 52% increase in their board governance knowledge and skills after completing the program. This program is an opportunity to immerse myself in comprehensive board governance training, allowing me to be more impactful while doing so in a nonprofit board setting.”

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Race and Ethnicity 244

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Additionally, she has worked in local government and in the corporate world. Liesl grew up in Crowley, Texas and holds a Bachelor of Science in Radio/Television/Film from the University of Texas at Austin. She is married to Rich, and they live in Fort Worth with her daughter, three entitled cats, and two very lazy pugs.

Food 248

Food Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Nonprofits 248

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

This includes reviewing governance policies, financial management practices, and risk management protocols. Established nonprofits assess opportunities for collaboration with other organizations, government agencies, and community stakeholders to leverage resources, share expertise, and amplify their collective impact.

Public and Social Policy 244

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 244

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Look beyond government funding and explore community support. Greg holds a bachelors degree from Shippensburg University and a masters degree from McDaniel College. Penn-Mar’s career ladder program, for instance, began with fundraising efforts and is now transitioning to an endowment-funded model.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Retention Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 28, 2025

A recent report from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at the University of Indiana notes that the proportion of U.S. The stark reality is fewer and fewer Americans are giving. Lets start with the drop in rates of giving to nonprofits. Johnsons presidential administration, quipped more than 40 years ago.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 116

Nonprofit Administration and Development Charitable Organizations Philanthropy Homelessness 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. The integration of these values has led to transformative changes in many nafda schools.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Were in a period of polycrisis, yet the business world, government, and civil society persist in their siloed approaches to solving it. It also includes making the case to government and helping those in the public sector understand how social innovation can achieve their goals.

Governance 78

Governance Philanthropy Collaborations Finance 78

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 8, 2025

government began collecting data on volunteering, reported the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. By the end of 2021, the percentage of adults who volunteered through or for an organization plummeted in the largest decline since the U.S. This is unsurprisingthat decline was because of COVID-19.

Volunteerism 79

Volunteerism Volunteerism Civil Society Public Policy 79

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

However, state, county, and city governments are inconsistently skilled at developing local solutions. Taxpayers should expect governments to steward resources responsibly and in a way that maximizes benefit to all citizens. To be sure, the use of research evidence in policymaking is also valuable.

Health 126

Health Public and Social Policy Governance Collaborations 126

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

Melissa Morin Director, University of South Florida Foundation Melissa Morin, director at the University of South Florida Foundation, is one of 23 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2024 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In Reimagining Nonprofit Boards , a three-part series based on the NPQ webinar, A New Framework for Boards, Ananda Valenzuela challenges traditional governance models and offers a new vision for boards that empower rather than constrain. This [collective governance] framing inherently challenges the top-down board knows best assumption.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Poverty 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It has been very common for governments to request AI models that can identify fraud in a public benefits systemfor instance, in the applications they receive for childcare benefits or unemployment benefits. If you were the president of the womens chess club at your university, that should count extra for you, right?

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 92