NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Image: “ In Communion with Dorian” by Renée Laprise/ [link] Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2024 issue, “Supporting the Youth Climate Justice Movement.” 18 Data from technological sources, including satellites and both airborne and ground-based instruments, play a critical role in analysis.

Race and Ethnicity 111

Race and Ethnicity Environmental Education Education 111

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 28, 2025

The Convergence of Wearable Tech and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): A New Era of Smart Healthcare Systems As technology continues to evolve, healthcare is experiencing a transformation driven by the convergence of wearable technology and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT).

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Medical Health Nonprofit governance and management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Unfortunately, there are not many health clinics nearby where Elisa can get easy access to primary care with her Medicaid insurance. Life expectancy can differ up to 30 years in the US between different zip codes in the same state, indicating the significance of socioeconomic, environmental, and social factors in driving health outcomes.

Health 130

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 130

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Image credit: Facing Race Founded in 1981, Race Forward is a nonprofit racial justice organization with a mission of “helping people take effective action toward racial equity.” I joined the staff back in 2014 to manage the production of the Facing Race conference. Leslie Grant-Spann: This year is my tenth anniversary on staff.

Public and Social Policy 138

Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 138

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

billion) in assets under management and a 30-year track record, isnt wrong per se. That is the central conclusion of a new report released last December by Boston Impact Initiative , a nonprofit place-based investor in the Boston area and a promoter of the field nationwide. Each fund is unique.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 105

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission, have demonstrated success in nonprofit administration and the ability to inspire and lead a largely volunteer-driven organization. Provide and/or oversee grant writing, management and reporting, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and deadlines.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Combine all of these events with the fact that a Pew Research Center study last year found that only 2 out of 10 Americans say they trust the government in Washington, and it offers natural questions from social impact professionals like us: Have the last 12 months really changed our perspective on what social causes matter the most?

Nonprofit governance and management 208

Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism Health 208

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The shade provided to the crops reduces water evaporation and temperature stress, leading to increased crop yields and better water management. Concurrently, a local nonprofit farming group called Sprout City Farms educates young farmers in cultivating crops beneath Jack’s solar panels.

Health 119

Health Agriculture Energy Nonprofit governance and management 119

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. This proactive approach ensures that every board member can fully contribute to your nonprofit’s success.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

These workers are often forced to choose between risking their health or their income, especially as climate change only increases the likelihood of wildfires, which in turn drives up the number of airborne toxins. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pollution can also increase the risk of respiratory infection and lung cancer.

Nonprofit governance and management 131

Nonprofit governance and management Health Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 131

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By James Anderson Here’s a new axiom fit for the 21st century: The greater the global challenge, the more likely it is to fall to local governments to fix. Local governments are left bearing the brunt and have, understandably, so far struggled. Or take the ongoing global migration wave.

Nonprofit governance and management 144

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 144

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

The past few years have required nonprofit professionals to dig deep, think differently and work together to support communities. At the 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference on December 1 , presented by Bank of America, you’ll reignite your calling to nonprofit work and come together with peers and partners to chart the path forward.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. Concerns about authenticity, disparities in access, and biases in AI tools raise urgent questions: Will this technology help bridge societal gaps, or will it deepen them? For resource-strapped organizations, AI holds enormous promise.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Ethics Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Smith To achieve climate justice, biodiversity, and health equity goals, most societies need rapid change. Take the way that energy and health are often treated as separate issues. They are typically studied by different researchers, and policy choices on energy and health are usually made in isolation from each other.

Energy 143

Energy Health Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 143

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Not only has AI forever altered the technological landscape, but it also carries monumental and potentially corrosive impacts on the economic, political, and interpersonal terrain that makes up our everyday lives. Among the most recent and rapid developments of AI is facial recognition technology.

Public and Social Policy 124

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

Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As most savvy funders know, our collective future hinges on whether this era of unprecedented technological innovation finally breaks down decades of systemic exclusion for those without access…or only further encodes long standing biases. At the heart of the struggle is data.

Participation and motivation 106

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 106

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As the ease of conducting business and technology advanced, fraud increased, prompting the banking sector to want a more conclusive identity verification solution from governments. Hence, it’s time for banks to use biometric technologies for their clientele. Without technology, it may be a complete nightmare.

Governance 98

Governance Technology Insurance Law 98

Top Nonprofits

JULY 2, 2024

Managing your nonprofit’s finances is about more than just raising money and recording what you earn and spend. It also involves financial stewardship—the practice of saving, storing, and investing your cash reserves wisely to boost your organization’s long-term financial health. 38% of nonprofits report managing investments.

Management 52

Management Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Finance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

In contrast, a 2017 report found that only 5 percent of nonprofits were using artificial intelligence, and only 28 percent of nonprofits were using data for predictive or prescriptive purposes. The public sector isn’t much different. In the private sector, market forces drive investment in data to stay competitive.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 111

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit organizations tend to let their financial management slip on the backburner as they get busy fulfilling their mission. Sure, your mission should be a priority, but managing finances can’t be neglected either. Without a good grasp of your finances, your nonprofit risks: Exposure to fraud.

Management 52

Management Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. This webinar was presented on December 19 to more than 1,900 nonprofit staff worldwide and focused on what’s new and next in online communications and fundraising to help nonprofits prepare for the future and embrace being an early adopter.

Communication 109

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising 109

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 14, 2024

How Modern Technology Can Improve Business Finances Modern technology has changed the financial landscape. As a business owner, you too can leverage financial technology. Not only can this technology help almost any business ensure faster payments, but it also reduces the risk of entry errors.

Finance 52

Finance Technology Nonprofit governance and management Retail 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 3, 2021

How a Holistic Human Approach Can Improve Nonprofit Success. Nonprofit and aid organizations are working tirelessly to address some of society’s most pressing social needs. At the same time, many nonprofits experienced surging caseloads in the past year, challenging them to rethink their mission, vision, and operational capacity.

Nonprofit governance and management 80

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Homelessness Social Enterprise 80

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 9, 2012

The research by Onesixtyfourth focused on early technology adopters and news-engaged Millennials and Baby Boomers in the US and UK. A good summary of the prevailing sentiment is this quote: “My hope is that society will become more family oriented than government oriented.”

Nonprofit governance and management 87

Nonprofit governance and management Entrepreneurship Governance Values 87

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We looked at spending across the social impact sector; including government , global and domestic philanthropy, and S-themed ESG assets under management; and found that globally we are spending an extraordinary amount of money—roughly $72 trillion annually—making social spending the world’s largest financial market. .”

Public and Social Policy 111

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 8, 2023

This includes millions of jobs in IT , health , the manufacturing and skilled trade sectors , and the army of electricians needed to fully embrace renewables. ” But the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the flagship federal legislation governing job training, badly needs an update.

Education 105

Education Education Nonprofit governance and management Race and Ethnicity 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

The UN Disability and Development Report 2018 reveals that individuals with disabilities face fundamental challenges in nearly all aspects of life, including employment, health care, and education. Technology can open up better career opportunities. China is no exception to this global issue.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

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

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s completely preventable, at least according to the various experts I spoke to, including veteran coal miners, mine safety experts, and health experts. It also created the Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA), which is tasked with overseeing the welfare of these workers. It’s not an old man’s disease anymore.

Health 92

Health Governance Law Construction 92

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Three ways your CFO can help your nonprofit apply for grants. Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. human resources, accounting, information technology, etc.)

Management 66

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 66

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 14, 2023

While many foundations screen their endowment investments based on environmental, social, and governance factors, only a few optimize their investment strategies for mission impact. There is, however, a way for nonprofits to gain greater access to “flexible” capital and for foundations to generate a financial return.

Community Development 109

Community Development Finance Energy Nonprofit governance and management 109

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 7, 2025

Their technicians undergo extensive training to effectively eliminate a broad range of pests, from common insects to termites and rodents, using proven methods and the latest technology. you can verify licenses through your states Department of Agriculture or a similar governing body. In the U.S.,

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Agriculture Environmental Governance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 18, 2024

This approach is beneficial in cases where an influential philanthropist or foundation has taken the lead on building infrastructure to support a specific social or health solution, and it would be difficult or duplicative for other donors to act individually, particularly in a crisis. Engage the community.

Fundraising 115

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 115

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission, have demonstrated success in nonprofit administration and the ability to inspire and lead a largely volunteer-driven organization. Provide and/or oversee grant writing, management and reporting, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and deadlines.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The Role of Connectivity in Empowering Global Nonprofits In today’s increasingly interconnected world, connectivity plays a pivotal role in empowering global nonprofits to extend their reach, enhance their impact, and operate more efficiently.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Poverty Nonprofits 52

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. Remote diagnostics involve using telecommunication technology to evaluate and diagnose patients from a distance.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Medical Public and Social Policy Health 52

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Three ways your CFO can help your nonprofit apply for grants. Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. human resources, accounting, information technology, etc.)

Nonprofit Administration and Development 79

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 79

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 8, 2020

Last year at Cause Camp, I laughed when speaker and fellow nonprofiteer Rachel Muir called herself a “recovering nonprofit executive director.” In my late 20s, after working for small and large companies and the government, I longed for a career with real purpose ? I laughed because that describes me to a tee.

Finance 55

Finance Nonprofit governance and management Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 55