NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Image Credit: Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels For Black Americans, health statistics are staggering, with dire implications. Effective health education isn’t just about providing information; it’s about empowering individuals and communities to advocate for their health and make informed decisions.

Health 101

Health Education Education Healthcare 101

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 2, 2024

Image credit: Miriam Alonso on pexels.com Loneliness is “the most human of feelings,” Jeremy Nobel, faculty at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School, said on the podcast Harvard Thinking. Along with feelings about climate change eroding mental health, climate events can contribute to loneliness.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Sociology Health Medical 133

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 9, 2023

The piece struck a chord with many NPQ readers, as it did for the Health Justice desk. Looking back on that time offline, I recognize how important it was to my work as a health justice practitioner to create space for play, creativity, and dreaming. million fund to enable sabbaticals for BIPOC leaders.

Health 103

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Medical 103

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Image credit: Drazen Zigic on istock.com Work requirements—or requiring people to find employment in order to access public benefits—force people to prove that they deserve a social safety net. But where did they come from, and why are they still a central part of economic policy today? So, what keeps them alive today?

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Poverty Governance Insurance 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

Imagine your outrage if you were a public school teacher and your pension fund invested in a company that supported and lobbied for vouchers and charter schools. Public employee pension funds in the United States have $5.99 Public employee pension funds in the United States have $5.99 Pension Funds: Whose Capital? Our Capital!

Public and Social Policy 143

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Universities Finance 143

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 29, 2025

Thats why, in public policy circles, we must nurture and reward innovation in as well as from AI. We need policies that support a robust system of IP rights in order to develop successful AI models. In health care, AI wont just assist in taking notes and suggesting diagnoses.

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Medical Production Technology 110

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Being an “anchor” refers to a framework for making business decisions around hiring, purchasing, and investing that consider the impact on the health of an institution’s local community. If you add “health”—listed as a separate category, which, alas, is perhaps a telling distinction—that number climbs another $211 billion.

Universities 123

Universities Health Healthcare Public and Social Policy 123

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Co-produced with the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL), this series will examine the many ways that M4BL and its allies are seeking to address the economic policy challenges that lie at the intersection of the struggle for racial and economic justice. Of course, the drug war is not the only reason why reparations are required.

Public and Social Policy 131

Public and Social Policy Law Psychology Poverty 131

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

This is not a theory but a fact, affirmed by leading experts like the Edelman Trust Barometer , Gallup , and General Social Survey by NORC at the University of Chicago. It erodes a high-functioning pluralistic democracy , compromises public health, and makes it impossible to solve collective problems like climate change.

Civil Society 140

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Health Governance 140

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

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

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 18, 2024

Why Economics is your friend as a nonprofit advocate By Kevin Dean, President & CEO Tennessee Nonprofit Network Last year, at a conference out of town, I shared coffee with an old friend as she recounted her incredible public policy journey. Nonprofits excel at highlighting the human cost of social issues.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Healthcare Homelessness 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Image credit: Getty Images For Unsplash+ This article is the second in a three-part series Building Wealth for the Next Generation: The Promise of Baby Bonds a co-production of NPQ and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School for Social Research in New York City.

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Poverty Children Universities 91

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Minter-Jordan joins AARP from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health in Boston, Massachusetts where she was president and CEO. Before joining CareQuest Institute, Myechia was chief medical officer and CEO of the Dimock Center, one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts. Myechia Minter-Jordan, M.D.,

Medical 59

Medical Public and Social Policy Health Volunteerism 59

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. We canceled all work travel.

Management 96

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

Although new to both housing and philanthropy, I knew that where and how we live is integral to our health, education, and economic mobility. Despite the intersectional social and economic challenges we address, philanthropy is typically organized by siloed programmatic areas. Impact on the Trust’s Funding Priorities.

Philanthropy 114

Philanthropy Homelessness Public and Social Policy Foundations 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

Almeida defines structural racism as a broadening of the notion of institutional racism, and argues that institutions are only the materialization of a social structure or a means of socialization whose components include racism. Yet Brazil has seen growing racial awareness in recent years.

Public and Social Policy 77

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Poverty 77

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 30, 2024

By leveraging technology to provide medical services remotely, telemedicine has significantly enhanced access to healthcare, particularly for individuals in underserved or rural areas. By enabling virtual consultations, patients can receive timely medical advice and diagnosis without the need to travel long distances.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Medical Public and Social Policy Health 52

Anedot

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Hybrid schedule possible in accordance with NMCS policy and manager approval. This position directly supports a team of case managers in leading efforts to assist our community in finding wellness, dignity, housing, and public benefit resources. Experience working with electronic health records and Medi-Cal.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Collaborations 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 16, 2023

People with disabilities are leading policy change, technology development, and workplace evolution. People of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities all experience social inequities that extend to technology and are less likely to be in the room when technology is developed. But space needs to be made.

Technology 120

Technology Public and Social Policy Governance Leadership 120

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image credit: Michael on Unsplash A popular area of applied behavioral science, nudges are frequently deployed within public health and healthcare systems to influence people’s choices. But can people be nudged into better health?

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Health Ethics 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And, of course, there are always contingencies with public money. In response to the protests and adverse national publicity, Louisville put into place a civilian review board. The grocery store has over 600 member-owners; we need more. We secured $3.5 million from the city; we need to raise another $3 million.

Food 109

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 109

Anedot

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Hybrid schedule possible in accordance with NMCS policy and manager approval. This position directly supports a team of case managers in leading efforts to assist our community in finding wellness, dignity, housing, and public benefit resources. Experience working with electronic health records and Medi-Cal.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Collaborations 52

Candid

MAY 8, 2024

Three key factors include a lack of strong work-family policies, occupational segregation, and gender discrimination. Challenging gender norms The United States remains the only industrialized economy without a national paid leave policy that would enable employees to take time off from work to care for loved ones without sacrificing income.

Race and Ethnicity 64

Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Construction Philanthropy 64

Anedot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Hybrid schedule possible in accordance with NMCS policy and manager approval. This position includes working collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure that program participants are connected with all available resources with a focus on housing and positive health outcomes. Schedule Mondays – Fridays.

Management 52

Management Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Collaborations 52

Anedot

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Hybrid schedule possible in accordance with NMCS policy and manager approval. o Care coordination of all Newcomers on caseload with an emphasis on improving stability and health outcomes. Assist Newcomers with primary care and mental health services as needed.

Management 52

Management Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 25, 2024

Key Legal Issues in Influencer Marketing (+Related Laws & Some Legal Tips) Social media is powerful. Specifically, it falls under social media marketing. Social media channels usually have famous people with a lot of followers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates businesses’ social media marketing campaigns.

Law 52

Law Public and Social Policy Marketing Marketing 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Image credit: Brandon on Unsplash The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police three and a half years ago ignited a months-long period of mass social mobilization and intense public engagement. It will improve lives by supporting everything from more desirable housing options to stronger education and better health.

Finance 78

Finance Culture Foundations Public and Social Policy 78

iMarketSmart

APRIL 10, 2023

The idea is this: Suppose we ask a person to do some pro-social act. People are less likely to act pro-socially than to predict they will act pro-socially. Asking for the prediction first increases pro-social behavior. The question begins with a “social norm” statement. 33] This uses social-emotional language.

Psychology 52

Psychology Public and Social Policy Environmental Participation and motivation 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 6, 2023

By Paul Cann Current global estimates suggest that 1 in 4 older adults experience social isolation, and 5 to 15 percent of adolescents experience loneliness. Weak social connections cause a higher risk of early death; these are also linked to anxiety, depression, suicide, dementia, and the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Health 138

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By Akhila Kosaraju Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) present a transformative opportunity to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, particularly in the realm of health care. While every new technology entails some level of risk, generative AI also has the potential to save millions of lives.

Public and Social Policy 134

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Governance Medical 134

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The trauma we carry affects the way we look at the world and ourselves, and therefore plays a role in determining the future course of social systems. It also reinforces an individualized medical model of intervention as the solution. Seeing trauma through a systems lens can inform strategies for social change in a multitude of ways.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Health Activism Culture 140

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 17, 2024

Similarly, the National Institutes of Health also found that hair straightening chemicals increase uterine cancer risk and that Black women may be more affected due to higher use of products with these chemicals. Black women carry a long and sordid history of injustices when it comes to medical research and clinical trials.

Medical 134

Medical Public and Social Policy Health Environmental 134

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Entering HLTH (pronounced “health”), an annual conference focused on the business of health—from healthcare startups to government agencies and insurance companies—feels as overwhelming as healthcare itself. We’re not talking about the lack of funding for our public health system. Hot Topics in Health Equity.

Health 107

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Finance 107

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 2, 2023

However, international aid efforts continue, with a focus on restoring health and safety to the region. Urgent action is needed in times of war, and this has presented opportunities to highlight the incredible innovation that can be applied to our modern health-care system and other situations where humanitarian relief is required.

Medical 113

Medical Insurance Health Public and Social Policy 113

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Escaping the Deficiency Focus When the WHO and UNICEF co-organized the landmark health conference in Alma-Ata, USSR, in 1978, 134 countries and 67 international organizations endorsed the WHOs pioneering perspective on health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Health 97

Health Public and Social Policy Medical Governance 97

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 28, 2024

To combat the maternal mortality crisis, over 150 maternal health experts came together to write The Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health. The book was published by the de Beaumont Foundation in partnership with the Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center and Oxford University Press.

Public and Social Policy 97

Public and Social Policy Health Medical Race and Ethnicity 97