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Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment

NonProfit Quarterly

Its board actions might be reversed because they were not taken pursuant to the organizations bylaws or applicable corporate laws. Ensure activities are operated consistent with all applicable laws , including Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and any licensing, registration, zoning, and contractual requirements.

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Movements Are Leading the Way: Reenvisioning and Redesigning Laws and Governance for a Just Energy Utility Transition

NonProfit Quarterly

These structures go beyond the physical infrastructure of poles, wires, and pipes to encompass the culture, laws, institutions, and power structures that shape who gets to live today and who gets to live—and even thrive—in the coming decades. 8 This system of publicly regulated monopoly utilities is still with us today.

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Building Boundaries in Love for Equity and Justice: An AI Manifesto

NonProfit Quarterly

We Must Build Parameters to Protect People from AI Creators and AI Creators from Themselves In the rush to lead the global AI race, it can be tempting to prioritize innovation, speed, and profit without pausing to consider the profound ethical, societal, and human consequences.

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Making History: 10 Black Women Leaders Inspire With Advice, Purpose, Action

Fundraising Leadership

Black History Month began in 1915 in this country, and was made into law in 1986. Women in The Workplace Report shows, Women remain underrepresented across the pipeline, a gender gap that persists regardless of race and ethnicity. And into forever. The 2024 McKinsey & Co. Simply put, men outnumber women at every level.

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Enough Is Enough: Leading With Equity in 2025 and Beyond For Success

Fundraising Leadership

Her candid revelation that she was dismissed for decades as a popcorn actress resonated with so many women who related that their skills and value were constantly diminished, Newsweek reports. organizations supporting women, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, and the LGBTQ+ community), compared to 54% in 2023.

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Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant

The NonProfit Times

In granting standing, Circuit Judge Kevin Newsom, part of a two-judge majority held “Although Fearless will presumably need to change its contest rules to bring itself into compliance with § 1981, that burden pales in comparison to the interest in rooting out race discrimination in all its forms. We are evaluating all of our options.”

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20 Leaders Selected for 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship

NonProfit Leadership Center

” Emily Naranjo, Senior Manager, Value Based Programs, Florida Blue “As a woman professional of color who grew up with a single mother in a low-income household, I am excited to be a part of this initiative to promote inclusivity on nonprofit boards. It is my duty to use the skills and talents I have to give back.