NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ensure that the organization is operating consistent with its governing documents , including with respect to provisions governing elections, terms of service, board meetings, board actions by written consent, delegated authority to committees and officers, reports, amendments to bylaws, and voting membership rights (if applicable).

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In an LEC, residents collectively own and govern their housingsuch as an apartment buildingbut there are restrictions in place to limit the resale price of their ownership interest (share) to a modest appreciation rate. This mechanism permits the seller to collect a modest increase in value while ensuring affordability to future buyers.

Nonprofit governance and management 101

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 101

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These guidelines govern how your team members handle your organization’s funding as they perform their daily tasks. Grants: Government grants, foundation grants, marketing grants. This strategy allows you to grow your reserves without massive fluctuations in value while ensuring you can access them as needed.

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Finance Nonprofits 147

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. This includes the value of experimentation. Here’s a closer look at each of these five lessons.

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As nonprofit professionals surrounded by an ecosystem of business, community, and government partners who support our impact on society, we are the drivers of change. That means seeing value in our work, prioritizing relationships, and where possible, loosening restrictive burdens to increase our capacity to serve.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Governance Values 130

Amy Eisenstein

APRIL 10, 2023

I don’t feel valued at all! I asked to see their governing documents and financial statements a week ago and haven’t heard back. All I want is to have a voice to see how my donations are being utilized. Very disappointed! Any advice?

Governance 246

Governance Values Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 246

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Tools such as Bank.Green or the Global Alliance for Banking on Values can help mission-driven organizations identify values-aligned banks. Tools like As You Sows Invest Your Values platform can assist you in evaluating the ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance of your organizations investments.

Finance 121

Finance Agriculture Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 121

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Governments have returned ownership and management of millions of hectares of land in at least 39 countries. Engage government in collective action to create conditions for favorable tenure rights policies. Intentional partnership with government officials has been essential to recent progress.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. Social capital: the ties that bind us together At its core, social capital is the value derived from positive connections between people.

Psychology 102

Psychology Nonprofits Governance Collaborations 102

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 27, 2025

But the sector needs a more compelling, ethical model for a brokerage that uses decentralized governance, transparency, and inclusivity. DAOs are commonly associated with blockchain and cryptocurrency communities, but the decentralized governance approach of a DAO can be applied in other contexts.

Health 109

Health Technology Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management 109

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Outlining Key Investment Gaps in Rural America Nearly nine out of 10 of the nation’s persistent poverty counties are rural , and they face chronic underinvestment by government, philanthropy, and the private sector. Federal policy, which is often implemented through state governments, adds layers of complication.

Values 130

Values Poverty Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 130

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Boards must contend with a variety of factors, from applicable state and federal laws to the nonprofit’s financial constraints to competitive pay practices to organizational values and the salaries of the rest of its staff. The responsibility is also an opportunity. For boards to avoid excessive compensation, proper training is key.

Law 127

Law Ethics Finance Values 127

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In this age of digital overload and short attention spans, nonprofits that want to raise more money will instead create and sustain authentic, productive, long-term relationships with a network of individuals, corporate executives, government representatives, and/or impact investors.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Governance Nonprofits 98

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 1, 2024

How the government can stop the IRS from treating advocacy groups with a “biblical worldview” like real churches By Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Uniformed members of Trail Life USA present the colors at the Family Research Council’s 2018 Values Voter Summit.

Governance 157

Governance Values 157

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

Public and Social Policy 209

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 209

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. This values integration was not left to chance.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

Nonprofits are no strangers to uncertaintywhether from economic downturns, environmental disasters, shifting donor priorities, or changes in government policy. When supporters commit to giving regularly, they become more engaged with your mission, increasing their lifetime value to your organization.

Public and Social Policy 118

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

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. To get there, however, requires an understanding of how boards came to be.

Nonprofit governance and management 66

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 66

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

By implementing nonprofit board management software, organizations can streamline their board processes and improve overall governance. The American Cancer Society (ACS) adopted board management software to modernize its board governance practices and increase board engagement.

Management 245

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

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead writes recently in her blog, The Sum, “Leaders must be aware of our most deeply held values and include them in decision making in order to be seen as authentic. 5 as government officials prepare to fend off a wave of lies about the outcome.

Public and Social Policy 117

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 117

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture. Lastly, provide opportunities for board members to continuously learn and develop their skills, as ongoing training and development will support ongoing good governance.

Nonprofit governance and management 240

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 240

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

When Nexleaf started in 2009, its co-founders aspired to bring the value of consistent sensor data to low-resource health systems. Tech Matters recently launched the Better Deal for Data , a lightweight data governance initiative, to develop a simple set of commitments for social sector organizations to adopt.

Social Enterprise 112

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management Ethics 112

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. When Natasha later joined the board of directors of Mary’s Pence , she found a nonprofit that aligned with her values.

Collaborations 95

Collaborations Nonprofit governance and management Education Education 95

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 6, 2021

Nonprofits are also very often championing particular points of view, values, or policies related to their missions. That could be institutional grants (like foundation funding) and contracts (from government agencies). It could be fee for service work or earned revenue. It could be one or two very large fundraising events.

Communication 338

Communication Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising Fundraising 338

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

First, I've talked with some of you about the government's hold on grants and funding. In last week's trends webinar , I discussed the importance of "finding your people"identifying companies that share your values and outlook. Three things this week. Fortunately, the hold was lifted. People have asked: What can partnership teams do?

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Ethics Nonprofits 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 6, 2025

They typically draw government, business, and NGOs into their operations, often with the goal of scaling and sustaining change. Each offers a different value proposition to donors and their fields, with different opportunities and challenges.

Collaborations 93

Collaborations Philanthropy Foundations Governance 93

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 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 Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

REGISTER VIRTUAL: Nonprofit Board Governance Rock Star Certificate — June 14 & 21 Do you ever wish your board members performed more like rock star s for your nonprofit? Transform your board into a high-performing leadership team by getting your Board Governance Rock Star Certificate.

Nonprofit governance and management 288

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 288

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

At Common Future, we shifted to co-leadership because we saw that the default CEO structure was no longer congruent with our values or the structural and systematic changes we seek to enable through our work. The board is supportive (even if you have to remake it). Board support can make or break the transition to co-leadership.

Leadership 105

Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management Construction 105

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. They should be dedicated to serving our community and willing to go the extra mile to make a positive impact.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Board Governance Rock Star Certificate (VIRTUAL) — February 8 & 15: During two evening sessions that you can attend from anywhere, you’ll learn the fundamental nonprofit governance concepts every nonprofit leader should understand and practice. Competing governance models and governance trends.

Nonprofit governance and management 229

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Discerning whether the AI-generated content has been filtered through or embraces points of view that are inconsistent with or contrary to the organization’s values. These include The need to train staff to expect and look for problems in AI-generated copy, including factual errors and implicit bias, rather than simply trusting it.

Communication 225

Communication Marketing Marketing Ethics 225

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

billion during 2020, but the benefit tax-exempt hospitals provided to their communities, as reported on the federal Form 990 Schedule H, is estimated to be $129 billion, almost 10 times greater than the value of tax revenue forgone. The estimated tax revenue forgone due to the tax-exempt status of nonprofit hospitals was $13.2

Health 59

Health Finance Governance Medical 59

Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

PBIs are region-specific organizations that provide capacity-building support to grassroots organizations, connect isolated stakeholders, and foster networks built on shared values to accelerate social impact together.

Collaborations 89

Collaborations Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Finance 89

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 10, 2023

Our integrity, values, and commitment to the people we serve come first, and we believe that the same should be the case for all nonprofit marketers. Our values? However, when the new CEO of Twitter engaged in some serious misbehavior online, we had no choice but to change our mind. To Tweet or Not to Tweet?

Nonprofits 210

Nonprofits Values Leadership Technology 210

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

This person is valued by their peers and supervisors. A nonprofit organization hires a talented professional. They consistently meet or exceed job expectations. They are one of the most talented team members to come through the organization in the past few years. Naturally, they are promoted into a management role.

Leadership 246

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Homelessness 246