Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For centuries, the economy has gone through periods of rapid technological advancement that changes the nature of work—usually leading to increased productivity; sometimes displacing jobs, at least temporarily; but often ultimately replacing those lost jobs with something new.

Technology 94

Technology Law Non-Profits Governance 94

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2013

charity: water is a non-profit bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. The Population Council conducts research worldwide to improve policies, programs, and products in three areas: HIV and AIDS; poverty, gender, and youth; and reproductive health. Southern Poverty Law Center :: @ SPLCenter.

Poverty 111

Poverty Civil Society Medical Education 111

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2021

Myth #2 Roberts Rules is the Law. Myth #3 Board Members Can’t Profit from Their Work for the Organization. Unless prohibited by an organization’s bylaws (and in few cases, state law) a board member can enter into contracts or provide paid services or goods to organizations where they serve. This is false. See example #3 above.

Nonprofit governance and management 85

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Ethics Governance 85

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As one executive passionately said in a recent interview, “climate action is non-negotiable, but the race to outpace biodiversity loss is even more crucial. Our planet, and our profits, hinge on it.” For companies operating in non-land-based sectors (i.e. Secondarily, reintroducing biodiversity features (e.g.,

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 132

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Cooperatives are a vital component within our broader vision of a solidarity economy—an economy prioritizing community accountability, equitable provision of goods and services, and democratic economic planning rather than maximum extraction, growth, and profit. Photo by Francisco Benavides.

Public and Social Policy 118

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Governance Finance 118

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 1, 2023

Based in Oakland, CA, and launched in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cooperative is forging a table of Black women-led, community-based organizations so Black cultural production across the city can thrive. To inhabit a sustainable future requires we remember the shape of thrivability.

Culture 127

Culture Retail Community Development Collaborations 127

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Long before the rise of the platform economy, artisans were already regarded as self-employed and outside the protection of national labor laws. percent , in the same week it announced record profits in 2021. The economics of online art sales today make it as hard for artisans to make ends meet as ever.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Manufacturing 133

The Agitator

JULY 24, 2012

’” She then, correctly in my view, takes a swipe at the lack of innovation in products/offers/giving opportunities for donors … the sheep-like movement of the industry to new, new things in online and social … the lack of meaningful metrics … and ends by wondering where all this will end up. Parkinson’s Laws.

Law 68

Law Fundraising Fundraising Non-Profits 68

The Kindful Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Why start a nonprofit (and not a for-profit)? However, if your main goal is to make money and you have a successful revenue model, you would be wise to consider starting a for-profit. Nonprofit organizations exist to serve the public, not to benefit the private interests of a single person, whether staff or board members.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 105

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Corporate assets alone, the Federal Reserve reports , presently total $50 trillion—or nearly twice the nation’s annual gross domestic product and more than 12 times the total net worth of the least wealthy 50 percent of US households. Economist Edward Wolff, using 2019 Federal Reserve data, calculated that 38.9

Manufacturing 114

Manufacturing Nonprofit governance and management Healthcare Non-Profits 114

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

But the temptation, of course, is to push us to be more productive, meaning less thoughtful and less prudent in our interactions, because that takes time and judgment. Its just about efficiency and productivity without thinking about what the broader goal of it all is. Somehow that never comes to pass.

Nonprofit governance and management 91

Nonprofit governance and management Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 91

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves. There’s tons of humor in the nonprofit world, and someone needs to document it. As founder and CEO of Kishshana & Co.,

Non-Profits 54

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Culture 54

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Be sure to focus on your organization’s accomplishments, inspire people to get involved, share stories of the people you help and include all of the information mandated by law. You can do this by using quality images, telling stories that connect with people and prioritizing production value. Remember: compliance is important.

Volunteerism 68

Volunteerism Volunteerism Non-Profits Nonprofits 68

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2023

Their goal Unlike typical businesses, nonprofits aren’t set up to bring in profits for owners and investors. In general usage, NPO (short for nonprofit organization) and NFPO (not-for-profit organization) are often used interchangeably. What Does it Mean to Have a Nonprofit Status? Here’s what you need to know.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Agriculture Public Policy 52

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 13, 2022

Almost any non-cash gift to your nonprofit can be considered an in-kind donation, but most of them fall into one of two categories: goods or services. . While it may not be required to track in-kind services on your IRS Form 990, it’s a good idea to do so because many grants, lenders, and even state laws might require it for funding. .

Values 98

Values Nonprofits Non-Profits Nonprofit Accountability 98

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This dedicated nonprofit sells coffee from their partner cooperatives, providing an improved market access for farmers while delivering high-quality products to roasters and consumers. . . All Global Goods Partners products are fair trade and handmade. They have various products to choose from, including unique gifts for kids. .

Children 105

Children Nonprofits Environmental Agriculture 105

Anedot

AUGUST 29, 2024

Works with Regional Executive Directors in a concerted effort to develop and solicit major gift prospects, maximizing efficiency and productivity. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and laws and oversees accountability standards to donors. NICE TO HAVES: BA or BS degree in non-profit management.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Non-Profit Management Participation and motivation Charitable Contribution 52

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Many gifts that fall in this category are in-kind donations, defined as any non-monetary contributions to a nonprofit, like products and services. This poses a real challenge for nonprofit organizations that have a small operating budget with which to put on engaging and profitable fundraisers.

Non-Profits 64

Non-Profits Values Activism Production 64

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 7, 2024

Design Templates for Digital Products 4. Your blog can serve as a platform to share your expertise, showcase your work, and review products or software relevant to design. By integrating affiliate marketing, you can earn commissions by promoting products or services you trust and use. Let’s get into it! Chapters 1.

Production 52

Production Non-Profits Marketing Marketing 52

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Many people are drawn to nonprofit work because they get to make a difference and can focus on impact instead of profit. Plus, research shows that rest is essential to productivity and can boost problem-solving and creativity. For those organizations with staff, pay tends to be lower than in the private sector, though not always.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Recruitment Nonprofits Retention 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 6, 2023

video solutions to create videos for high-quality social media posts , education and research and also for content creation of products by e-commerce brands. You can use Rephrase.ai

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Education Education Ethics 52

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

When you factor in production, printing, and postage, a simple direct mail acquisition campaign runs about $20K to reach 50,000 people. Non-profits will have to learn to be more agile about reaching them in ways they want to be contacted --and with 58 million boomers online, its a market worth looking at. com , Inc.

Public and Social Policy 45

Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 45

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

When you factor in production, printing, and postage, a simple direct mail acquisition campaign runs about $20K to reach 50,000 people. Non-profits will have to learn to be more agile about reaching them in ways they want to be contacted --and with 58 million boomers online, its a market worth looking at. com , Inc.

Public and Social Policy 34

Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 34

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Thanks for your patience waiting for the results of the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey many of you took back in May. Karen Wu of Perlman & Perlman and I received a lot of questions about corporate partnerships and the law. Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Advertising Disclosures 1.

Advertising 113

Advertising Law Non-Profits Charitable Organizations 113

Candid

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The memo referenced Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) this umbrella term refers to organizations or corporations that operate independently of government and do not operate to make a profit (although used more commonly for organizations operating outside the U.S.). million jobs, nearly 10% of the non-government labor force.

Non-Profits 105

Non-Profits Governance Law Homelessness 105

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

10 And new industries are growing at a record speed, including the film industry in Georgia, which is beginning to outpace Hollywood 11 and reap big profits for industry leaders at the expense of Black workers in low-wage positions. 5 Chattel slavery made a lot of people a lot of money. And not just in the South. 1 at the box office.

Manufacturing 122

Manufacturing Public and Social Policy Agriculture Law 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

That requires addressing high levels of corruption, a lack of rule of law, weak civil service capacity, poor public service delivery, and a lack of both transparency and accountability. World Justice Project (WJP) works around the world to advance the rule of law. All are problems that philanthropy can and should help address.

Public and Social Policy 129

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Poverty 129

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 31, 2025

Air Force, corporations, universities, legal and medical associations, non-profits and more organizations and companies across industries, prompted different, large-scale responses. Some of these anti-discrimination laws and practices have been in place since the 1960s, and many states are challenging the legal validity.

Race and Ethnicity 70

Race and Ethnicity Law Non-Profits Leadership 70

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Any non-mandated break, including going to the bathroom, is counted as “time off task,” which is also tracked by managers. This is not simply an invasive business practice, but an operating principle to control workers and optimize for profits. And that makes sense, historically. And that makes sense, historically.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Law Technology Retail 141

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 11, 2023

Yet rather than acknowledging and responding to its roots in organizing against White supremacy, DEI has developed into an industry that focuses on surface-level, individualistic engagement, and the bottom line—that is, on the ways DEI can boost profitability.

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Law Values 144

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

4 Our accomplishments are minor in comparison to what we would have achieved had we had the full support of the municipal authorities and institutions, buttressed by a beneficial set of policies and procedures that supported local labor, procurement, and production.

Public and Social Policy 137

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Production 137

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Image Credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang In August 2018, the first legislation explicitly naming worker-owned cooperatives—the Main Street Employee Ownership Act—became United States federal law. What we have here is the kernel of a potent agenda for “non-reformist reforms.” 6 Engaging in public policy advocacy is not without its dangers.

Public Policy 94

Public Policy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A 2020 report from Stanford Law School and NYU School of Law researchers documented that nearly half of the 142 federal agencies surveyed had already experimented with AI applications, including to adjudicate disability benefits and communicate with the public. The Executive Branch has already done a lot.

Civil Society 123

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 123

The Charity CFO

APRIL 27, 2022

Tosha Anderson: We’re speaking a lot of the same language as a founder and one that did it all and trying to figure out, uh, there’s not a more resourceful human being, I think out there than a founder of some organization, whether a for-profit or nonprofit in having to figure out, okay, I have to do all of these things.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While the National Center for Employee Ownership defines employee ownership as “any arrangement in which a company’s employees own shares in their company or the right to the value of shares in their company,” in a worker cooperative, ownership means not just sharing profits, but having a direct voice and vote in the workplace.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Culture 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. Changing the law will require lobbying strategies, connections to policy makers, and legal expertise.

Collaborations 132

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

Anedot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is a non-profit organization whose mission helps to empower youth, adults, and families in our diverse community. Job Title: Head Cook Status: Full time, hourly non-exempt position. 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Variable schedule between 8 a.m.

Medical 52

Medical Non-Profits Food Children 52