NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

Looking at overhead alone is a poor way to measure a nonprofit organization’s overall performance. The Letter to the Donors of America suggests that a more holistic approach is needed when evaluating an organization’s health and impact. Ready to take action and build your nonprofit team’s capacity?

Public and Social Policy 232

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 232

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

By Karl Haushalter & Paul Steinberg A local public health official has been tasked with increasing vaccine use in an underserved community. Changing the law will require lobbying strategies, connections to policy makers, and legal expertise. Sometimes these social boundaries are academic disciplines.

Collaborations 132

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 15, 2023

By Tiffany Manuel & Dana Bourland What if government, the philanthropic sector, and community advocates could pull a policy lever and advance housing, climate, and racial justice all at once? Public comment ended in April 2023, and HUD will likely release the final rule sometime later this year. But we’re not there quite yet.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Environmental Finance Governance 111

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 31, 2023

“I chose to participate in the Certificate in Leadership program because I wanted to evaluate how my leadership and communication styles could influence or hinder others from wanting to lead,” says Erica, a health policy analyst at Florida Policy Institute. Leadership is a continuous growth and learning experience.

Leadership 130

Leadership Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Health 130

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 105

Health Education Education Healthcare 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

Social progress, on the other hand, shows a very different picture. What explains this massive split between the corporate and the social sectors? Some refer to this as the “ data divide ”—the increasing gap between the use of data to maximize profit and the use of data to solve social problems.

Public and Social Policy 111

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

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 126

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

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Image credit: Damir Khabirov on iStock More than one out of five nonprofit workers cannot afford basic living expenses where they live—and the statistics are even worse for nonprofit workers of color, women, and people with disabilities. Watkins and Hoopes both emphasized that the nonprofit sector must take leadership on this issue.

Poverty 118

Poverty Public and Social Policy Civil Society Healthcare 118

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Conference + Catalyst are presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners in partnership with the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration. Our speakers Xavier Ramey is the CEO of Justice Informed, a social impact consulting firm based in Chicago, IL.

Public and Social Policy 108

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

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Innovators, company founders, and other tech enthusiasts have long tried to sell the public on the idea that AI will create a path to a brighter future. 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 Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Nonprofits Activism Leadership 144

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

.” We have seen this cycle many times before with technologies like personal computers, mobile phones, and social media. In the social sector, many nonprofits believe AI will solve all our work problems, instantly and painlessly. Other types of AI are taking hold in organizational life as well. Address anxiety and fears.

Ethics 139

Ethics Public and Social Policy Technology Public and Nonprofit Management 139

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

The nonprofit sector is hugely important both economically and socially to this country. The nonprofit sector contributes 5.7 ” I say all of that to say this: Even though we see more Americans give informally, we are encouraged because nonprofit organizations are still trusted in America.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Leadership 98

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs What is a nonprofit? the IRS defines nonprofits as “Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes.” In the U.S., Legal services.

Nonprofit governance and management 106

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Civil society creates a balance between sectors, providing a means for private companies to create social impact, and to improve civilian access to essential needs usually covered by the public sector, like education and health care. I wasn’t the only one experiencing complications with the Ortega-Murillo regime.

Civil Society 116

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

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. Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets. Be Informed. 50 helps us feed one child for a week.”).

Fundraising 134

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 134

Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. Basically, it’s a non-cash donation made to a nonprofit organization. But, it’s yours! And it’s called an inkind gift.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Values Food 116

The Charity CFO

APRIL 22, 2024

The impact of this goes beyond individual well-being and can affect your organization’s effectiveness and ability to advance your mission. Keep reading to learn how burnout can happen and get tips for implementing a burnout prevention strategy for your organization. Be sure to consider each employee’s personality when recognizing them.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Culture 52

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 26, 2023

By following these 7 steps to nonprofit tax filing, you can sail through the process and get your taxes done quickly and easily. Start With the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Tax Filing Non-profit organizations operate in many areas of society, including education, healthcare, sports, and social services.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 52

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

To do this, your organization will need to increase fundraising revenue by $10,000 by finding new outreach opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing supporters to increase donor retention. You may decide to ask one team member to post to social media every day to engage your online audience. Peer-to-peer fundraising.

Nonprofit governance and management 117

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Administration and Development 117

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JULY 19, 2022

Social Media for Social Good Academy is opening soon! Stepping up your social media strategy . Falling behind on fundraising trends can mean losing donations to more up-to-date organizations. . Include your donors’ first and last names to personalize thank you letters or your organization’s printed newsletter. .

Fundraising 69

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofits 69

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

As a 501(c)(3) organization, some portion of members’ fees may be tax deductible. However, if you offer benefits to members in exchange for fees, such as special publications or events, the portion of the membership fee that covers these perks may not be tax deductible. 10 Ways to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit Organization​.

Public and Nonprofit Management 106

Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Management Nonprofits 106

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

Nonprofit organizations, with their focus on social causes and community welfare, play a crucial role in shaping society. The board of directors is responsible for the overall direction and governance of the organization, and their decisions can make or break the nonprofit’s mission.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 52

Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

My firm guides leaders and organizations in strategic plans and governance processes that deepens social change, racial justice, stakeholder engagement and community strength. I do run the Cal State East Bay Nonprofit Management Certificate Program. So let’s see oops, yeah.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Energy Public and Nonprofit Management 124

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

iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For example, death reminders make people more protective of their social group – and more resistant to outside groups.[5] 5] Group opinions and social “norms” become more powerful.[6] 6] People become more interested in social prestige,[7] fame,[8] a positive life story,[9] personal heroism,[10] or putting their name on something.[11]

Psychology 52

Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And I’m a Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, which is a global fundraising consulting firm that works with nonprofit organizations. I’ve managed campaigns ranging from about $5 million to over a billion dollars in health care, education, arts and culture, and advocacy sectors. Really thrilled to be here.

Leadership 60

Leadership Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 60