NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

The report notes that in their design, the funds vary greatly in terms of asset classes (small business, growth enterprises, real estate); sectors (agriculture, reproductive health, affordable housing, technology); and the size of individual investments (from a few thousand dollars each, to $1 million or more for a single real estate project) (16).

Public and Social Policy 106

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

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Decades of policy changes, however, often under the radar, today inhibit many diverse kinds of association. [We Public policy needs to facilitate large-scale financing for mutualist enterprises—organizations like cooperatives , employee-ownership trusts , and mutual insurance companies. This must be rectified.

Associations 138

Associations Public and Social Policy Insurance Agriculture 138

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It’s broad in the sense that it brings racial justice practitioners, artists, movement makers, educators from all over the movement who are working at the intersections of race, class, education, the environment, reproductive health, and rights, et cetera. RB: How have you seen the Facing Race conference evolve since it first started?

Public and Social Policy 138

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

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 16, 2024

It reaches into healthcare, finance, justice, education, and public policy, promising to streamline and elevate. It can become a tool that listens to communities; recognizes the places where health, housing, and financial services are lacking; and helps organizations address these needs.

Ethics 98

Ethics Public and Social Policy Technology Finance 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In contrast to systems like energy, transportation, or health care, where expertise is more well defined, food expertise tends to be irrefutable, requiring no advanced degree or professional experience. Finally, imagine the food scraps left over in these community members’ kitchens.

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 91

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Upon obtaining her master’s degree in Public Policy Administration from the University of Missouri-St. After surviving a post-partum SCAD heart attack a decade ago, Rachel centers her health and wellbeing across her personal and professional commitments. Rachel and her family make their home in the Shaw neighborhood of St.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 317

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Those are among the findings of the latest Health of the US Nonprofit Sector Annual Review by Independent Sector , a nonprofit membership organization that advocates for and tracks the health of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. But the sector has shown signs of weakening in some areas, notably in fundraising.

Health 85

Health Civil Society Governance Public Policy 85

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 12, 2015

For example, a Goodwill agency may have a certified nurses assistant or home health care training program if it is located in a city with a large healthcare industry. I work with our public policy team to discuss any PR initiatives they should be aware of.

Communication 245

Communication Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Social Enterprise 245

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Health and safety: 8%. Research and public policy: 1.5%. Health and safety: 11.1%. Research and public policy: 1.4%. Health and safety: 7.9%. Research and public policy: 1.8%. Animals: 9.2%. Environment: 8.8%. Women and girls: 8.5%. Education: 7.4%. Arts and culture: 6.8%.

Public Policy 91

Public Policy Volunteerism Volunteerism Children 91

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2024

Americans have less trust in nonprofits to advocate for public policies and conduct nonpartisan voter engagement. There are clear pathways for nonprofits to increase public trust in the sector (7). Without the public’s trust, everything we do to advance our collective missions becomes harder, if not impossible.”

Public Policy 116

Public Policy Ethics Philanthropy Governance 116

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When this is done, public policy and sustainable development goals incorporate a wider range of concerned parties. By incorporating this data, underrepresented populations are more likely to have their views on a variety of issues, such as the environment, health and human rights incorporated into policymaking.

Citizen Participation 52

Citizen Participation Civil Society Public Policy Health 52

Fundraising Leadership

JULY 5, 2024

This year’s conference goals “to build your career, your business, your wealth, with joy not burnout; to engage men in the work for gender equality and to get the public policies that impact your life,” are especially relevant, says Gloria Feldt, Take The Lead’s co-founder and president. In other comparisons, the U.S.

Leadership 120

Leadership Healthcare Health Non-Profits 120

Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? What gaps exist in government data collection on LGBTQ+ aging that is leading to gaps in policy protections and services? Who aren’t we adequately serving?

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 115

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 14, 2023

This survey gathered information about the overall health and capacity of the nonprofit sector, and examined what changes, if any, had occurred since the 2020 iteration. This report provides in-depth information for three focus areas including organizational leadership, organizational capacity, and public policy and advocacy.

Public Policy 89

Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 89

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Health and wellness (physical and mental) – 12%. Research and public policy – 1%. Public media and communications – 0%. Latin America and the Caribbean – 9%. 3) 74% of GivingTuesday donors are female, 25% male, and 1% non-binary. Animals and wildlife – 11%. Children and youth – 10%.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Homelessness Charitable Organizations 145

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 3, 2023

In most states, a statewide nonprofit association provides holistic services to nonprofits, including services such as statewide public policy and advocacy support, training and technical assistance, and research. From a public policy perspective, it’s essential that nonprofits work together.

Associations 112

Associations Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 112

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 28, 2024

Amira Barger, executive vice president and head of DEI Communications & Advisory, Health Communications at consultancy Edelman, tells HR Executive, “I’m not a big fan of making a business case for DEI because there are myriad intersecting cases—the moral case, the justice case.

Leadership 124

Leadership Public and Social Policy Law Public Policy 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Facebook and their outsourcing companies like Samasource, now Sama, refuse to provide proper, meaningful psychiatric care resulting in serious, long-term mental health illnesses for many of these workers. There’s good old-fashioned health and safety violations too. Daniel and his colleagues worked in dangerous conditions.

Public and Social Policy 143

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Health Collaborations 143

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The Gates Foundation, the nation’s largest private foundation, is well known for its proclivity to “swing for the fences,” with mixed results (more success in global health, less success in US education). The second area of gains is in the realm of public policy. The second area of gains is in the realm of public policy.

Philanthropy 138

Philanthropy Public Policy Governance Foundations 138

MNA Association

JUNE 12, 2023

It’s hard to pin down the cause of these perceptions, but as a group they threaten the health of our sector and the operability of your missions. Specific issues addressed by MNA Following is a recap of specific issues MNA addressed in the context of our Public Policy Agenda. If it seems long, well… it was a long session.

Public Policy 98

Public Policy Taxation Public and Nonprofit Management Agriculture 98

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

They are the predictable consequences of racist and sexist public policies and banking practices that intentionally exclude Black Americans—and Black women specifically—from homeownership as a pathway to economic and emotional stability. Image Credit: Angelina Sorokin. A house is far more than a structure.

Poverty 120

Poverty Public Policy Health Marketing 120

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

Whether it is fundraising, board development, public policy or leadership development, it is critical that all roles within the sector take an “all-in” approach to building the capacity of the nonprofit sector towards real change and success.

Public and Social Policy 108

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

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. Crucially, the CEO and board empowered the committee to recommend bold changes.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Leadership Health Public and Nonprofit Management 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2024

Ensure the entire workforce receives fair compensation and benefits that support worker and family health. Providing comprehensive and affordable benefits inclusive of all genders and types of families is vital to the health of the workforce and attracts top talent from all backgrounds.

Public and Social Policy 131

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Public Policy 131

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As Liz McKenna, an assistant professor of public policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School has empha siz ed , “Social movements often operate over years, decades. Doing only one or two of these things, Andrews stated, will ultimately impair the movements’ ability to create lasting change.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Energy Social Enterprise 116

Getting Attention

JULY 29, 2014

Communications Operations Manager , Public Policy Institute of California (San Francisco, CA). Public Health Communications Manger , Canyon Ranch Institute (Tucson, AZ). Communications Outreach & Media Associate , Rainforest Alliance (New York, NY). Graphic Designer , Incitement Design (New York, NY).

Public and Social Policy 70

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing 70

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

Medical debt relief has become a growing public policy priority for philanthropists and lawmakers worried about the toll on Americans’ financial, mental, and physical health. An estimated 40% of Americans have medical debt with nearly half of those owing at least $2,500. Yet, there are also reasons for caution.”

Medical 78

Medical Philanthropy Healthcare Public Policy 78

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The social sector is not the first sector to grapple with measurement—fields like health care, genetic research, and climate change share similar complications: highly differentiated participants, infinite combinations of interventions, complex outcomes, and lots of exogenous variables. Health Care: Patient Registries.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Health 115

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As the parents to four young children, it’s been important to us to improve pediatric health care and neonatal intensive care so every newborn baby in our state has the best chance at a healthy life. In 2020, Carmen and I were privileged to contribute $4 million to help bring the upgraded neonatal intensive care unit to Bozeman Health.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 98

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Representing the richness and diversity of Montana’s charitable sector, MNA members address an array of missions in education, health and human services, arts and culture, religious and spiritual development, environmental protection, animal welfare, economic and workforce development, and more.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As governments around the world outsource elements of public service delivery to private tech corporations— a trend that exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic —there has been a corresponding growth in governments allowing public data to be accessed and managed by private corporations.

Public and Social Policy 143

Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society Technology 143

Getting Attention

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Brandon & Associates, a small, progressive public affairs and strategic management firm specializing in communications, public interest and grassroots advocacy, and policy and organizational development, seeks an individual with experience in project management, communications, policy analysis and issue campaigns.

Public and Social Policy 58

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Public Policy 58

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Biodiversity Loss and Global Corporations The imminent loss of one million species presents a grave threat, impacting human health, food security, rural communities worldwide, and over half of the global GDP. While signing on is an important first step, following through with concrete and impactful action will be what truly matters.

Public and Social Policy 135

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 135

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 14, 2023

This survey gathered information about the overall health and capacity of the nonprofit sector, and examined what changes, if any, had occurred since the 2020 iteration. This report provides in-depth information for three focus areas including organizational leadership, organizational capacity, and public policy and advocacy.

Public Policy 52

Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 52

Non Profitvote

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

From city councils to school boards, local elections directly affect all aspects of our daily lives and are responsible for deciding how our local community will tackle key issues such as housing, transportation, health, and public safety. What if I’m asked about a ballot measure?

Public and Social Policy 87

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Activism Nonprofits 87

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

Do they have health insurance? This requires looking at everything from public policy issues that can help create a more inclusive and equitable ecosystem for employers and organizers to hire, all the way to looking at our incentive structure. AW: Another major one is public policy and advocacy.

Civil Society 98

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Over the past 20 years or so, pioneering researchers including Mark Lipsey , Susan Mitchie , and Bruce Chorpita , among others, have created core component frameworks for fields such as juvenile justice, public health, and education. This standardization allows for apples-to-apples comparisons across programs and studies.

Public and Social Policy 111

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