Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 29, 2023

By Lisa Nutter & Tim Freudlich The simple physics equation, momentum = mass x velocity, tells us that momentum is a value we can control. With community-based leaders as a full part of the equation, is it possible to generate enough mass and velocity to equal the momentum needed to solve entrenched social and economic problems?

Nonprofit governance and management 118

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Community Development 118

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 110

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 110

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2023

Image Credit: Anders Norrback Bornholm on unsplash.com In a report published last year for Just Futures , an investment advisory firm that seeks to encourage “values-based investing,” Anand Jahi indicates that the amount of money invested on Wall Street totals $71.4 But first: what is meant by “impact investing” anyway?

Nonprofit governance and management 112

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 112

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference + Catalyst Awards will offer a keynote address + 12 breakout sessions The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference returns for its 5th year and aims to address barriers, solutions, and best practices within the nonprofit sector.

Public and Social Policy 108

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 27, 2025

Image Credit: anuwat Sikham on iStock In healthcare and social services, amid an aging population and an increased demand for care, there is a growing need for neutralor at least quasi-neutral honest brokers who can build trust and balance the conflicts of competing parties. Theyre usually not part of the organizational team.

Health 97

Health Technology Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In recent years, social justice leaders have consistently called for a systems change approach to redressing the root causes of social problems, rather than only mitigating their symptoms. After all, social justice is by nature utopian. Public awareness: to change the perception of a group at a societal or cultural level.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 121

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 14, 2024

They can deliver a range of services adapted to the community’s unique needs such as dental care, primary care, preventive care and/or health screenings, chronic disease management, behavioral healthcare, substance use treatment, prenatal care, and pediatric care. Supportive policies and funding [for mobile health clinics] are still lacking.

Health 127

Health Healthcare Public and Social Policy Insurance 127

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By Akilah Watkins The Supreme Court’s June decision on affirmative action at US colleges and universities has raised profound concerns for the nonprofit sector. These new questions demand not only our attention but also our renewed commitment to publicly advocating for the values that underpin our work.

Nonprofit governance and management 129

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics Foundations 129

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The product of historic policies and practices that blocked Black people from gaining wealth while simultaneously creating pathways to wealth for white Americans , the issue continues to plague our country. Racial and gender wealth inequality is a longstanding American embarrassment. The legacy of such practices continues today.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Governance Retail Finance 132

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

Nonprofits are no strangers to uncertaintywhether from economic downturns, environmental disasters, shifting donor priorities, or changes in government policy. Despite the challenges these moments of uncertainty present, they also show just how adaptable and strong the nonprofit sector is.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

America’s homeless response system has been called “the emergency room of society,” conjuring images of a space where the focus is on urgent intervention—finding shelter or managing encampments—rather than trying to prevent crises from happening in the first place.

Homelessness 110

Homelessness Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 110

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. Government funding and donor support. Financial projections. Board recruiting.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 98

Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

As a fundraiser, I understand all of these matters impact nonprofits, and the trend is leaning—hard—toward privacy and donor data protection. . Facebook, which is the dominant social networking platform globally with 2.4 The public demands it, and because of it, governments are responding. . So, what changed?

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Law 140

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Thirty people attended, including managers and members of an academic gender committee we were on. These entrenched social norms deeply impact women’s lives and opportunities.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 18, 2024

A sense of urgency to address large social problems—and frustration with the fragmentation of philanthropic giving broadly—has pushed many of these funders to explore new ways of validating and amplifying their giving strategy. In the process, they’ve recognized that problems like climate change and racial justice are too big to solve alone.

Fundraising 112

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 112

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

Nonprofit governance and management 117

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. The integration of these values has led to transformative changes in many nafda schools.

Education 74

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 74

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Google Ad Grants are a terrific fundraising and marketing tool that Google makes available to nonprofits and charities. A Google Grant provides $10,000 each month to nonprofits to spend on Google Search ads. Google Grants can be a great fundraising option for almost all nonprofits. So what are Google Ad Grants ?

Public and Nonprofit Management 132

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Advertising Nonprofits 132

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 89

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Alliance Management Institute (AMI).

Nonprofit governance and management 77

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Associations 77

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How to build an engaged nonprofit board . The CEO or executive director (ED) is the visionary and the public “face” of the organization. By giving their time, talents, and resources, they demonstrate in a public way that the organization is vital to the community and deserves support. This is where board members come into play.

Public and Social Policy 120

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Nonprofits Philanthropy 120

Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang besides our webinars, Bloomerang is a provider of donor management software. You’re teaching grant writing and doing board development and super involved in the nonprofit community there. I do run the Cal State East Bay Nonprofit Management Certificate Program.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Energy Public and Nonprofit Management 124

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In our 2022 SSIR article, “ What Everyone Can Learn From Leaders of Color ,” we documented the assets and skills that leaders of color bring, because of their identity, that make them highly effective leaders and critical to social change. We disagree. After all, there is no reason to push back so hard against a losing team.

Philanthropy 108

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 108

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Across America, Hispanic and Latino organizations are leading the way in every realm, including advocacy, education, healthcare, and social services. The Latino Victory Fund is a progressive political action committee working to grow Latino political power by increasing Latino representation at every level of government.

Non-Profits 86

Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Health 86

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Decades of discriminatory housing, transportation, and land-use policy combined with economic disinvestment have resulted in communities that are residentially segregated by income, race, ethnicity, language, and immigration status. When housing is unaffordable, it leaves little money left over to buy healthy foods and critical medicines.

Health 105

Health Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy 105

Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Then why is it so hard to explain the value of social media to people who dont get it?

Non-Profits 44

Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 44

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Boston’s Green New Deal is a series of interrelated policies addressing climate, environmental, racial, and economic injustice.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 107

Nonprofit Administration and Development Environmental Energy Nonprofit governance and management 107

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image credit: Michael on Unsplash A popular area of applied behavioral science, nudges are frequently deployed within public health and healthcare systems to influence people’s choices. However, these nudges work best when integrated into comprehensive prevention policy frameworks rather than being deployed on their own.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Health Ethics 52

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

Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Complete Guide to Implementing the Four-Day Workweek If you want to create the kind of workplace no one wants to leave, while still pushing for excellence and work-life balance, consider this long overdue, and much-misunderstood management tool. In the past few years, the four-day workweek (4DWW) has been getting increasing attention.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Production Public and Social Policy 98

Blue Avocado

APRIL 23, 2024

As a passionate and committed leader in the nonprofit sector, I firmly believe in the power of community organizations to drive positive, equitable change. In my two decades of experience, I have seen the immense rewards of creating an organization that values, nurtures, and believes in providing better working conditions for employees.

Poverty 52

Poverty Values Health Nonprofit governance and management 52

iMarketSmart

APRIL 6, 2022

This news can be shocking to hear and might even make some fundraisers and nonprofit administrators fall out of their seats. It’s a very simple truth to understand, and yet so much fundraising presumes that whatever matters to some fundraisers and most nonprofit administrators must also matter to donors. But it’s true. The donor is.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy 52

iMarketSmart

MARCH 27, 2022

For nonprofit managers, numbers are important. The social-emotional content is the same. Starting with the statistical explanation reduced the social emotion.[6] 7] One system is: Social. The social-emotion system motivates charitable giving.[8] 8] Social-emotional story is the engine that drives giving.

Organizational Behavior 52

Organizational Behavior Public and Social Policy Charitable Contribution Finance 52

iMarketSmart

JUNE 20, 2022

The effective ask presents: A crisis (threat or opportunity) for the donor’s people or values. For a human rights charity, it increased donations to mention that it “works in countries that have recently passed laws that harshly restrict nonprofit organizations.”[9]. But this must be a crisis for the donor’s people or values.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Altruism and Helping Public and Social Policy Psychology 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

Besides doing these webinars, we’re a donor management software provider. All we’ve been doing is emailing and maybe if we weren’t socially distanced, we would have met each other already. if you have a give policy in place and they have not given, does not mean that they don’t consider themselves family.

Fundraising 121

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