Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Many of FHO’s founders were part of the growing movement toward funder collaboratives as a way to have more efficiency, impact, and engagement with peers and practitioners. A 2021 Bridgespan Group survey of 100 funder collaboratives found that nearly three-fourths had been formed since 2010, and nearly half since 2015.

Collaborations 122

Collaborations Homelessness Philanthropy Foundations 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

However, state, county, and city governments are inconsistently skilled at developing local solutions. Among the more than 80 organizations in the United States, Canada, Britain, and Australia we surveyed, working with local communities was one of the least endorsed activities.

Health 126

Health Public and Social Policy Governance Collaborations 126

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Moreover, a significant proportion of utility governing boards comprises utility workers and frontline community members. Although established in a more progressive era, when the public interest held more sway, microeconomic and market values have since come to dominate utility governance.

Energy 80

Energy Law Governance Public and Social Policy 80

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 16, 2024

was mindful of these shifts and challenges in 2015, when the Rwandan government asked us to help reform the school subject of entrepreneurship. A departure from traditional “chalk and talk,” this pedagogy emphasizes active instruction techniques such as group discussion, research, debate, and role-playing.

Curriculum and Teaching 80

Curriculum and Teaching Entrepreneurship Education Education 80

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. To be an effective board member, it’s essential to have a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector and the best practices for governance.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2024

Yet it is precisely at this moment, when democracy is being challenged from all sides, and when the limitations of our nearly 250 years of governing are coming to a breaking point, that we must rise up and fulfill this mandate. Trust in government is at near-record lows because none have yet delivered for all. This work is urgent.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Governance Nonprofit Administration and Development Poverty 126

Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Why Collaboration is Important Ask any modern professional, and they’ll tell you that collaboration is one of the biggest daily challenges. So, it goes without saying that collaboration and communication are key in establishing a consistent social media presence. Unfortunately, our industry is no exception. Plan ahead.

Collaborations 78

Collaborations Management Marketing Marketing 78

Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Why Collaboration is Important . Ask any modern professional, and they’ll tell you that collaboration is one of the biggest daily challenges. . So, it goes without saying that collaboration and communication are key in establishing a consistent social media presence. Unfortunately, our industry is no exception. Plan ahead.

Collaborations 78

Collaborations Management Marketing Marketing 78

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Several recent studies reveal that, globally, people under 30 lack trust in their national governments, do not feel heard by politicians, and have lower levels of participation in national elections. The answer is not simple, but we need spaces for dialogue and collaboration.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society Public Policy 132

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Last year's 2022 fellows reported a 52% increase in their board governance knowledge and skills after completing the program. This program is an opportunity to immerse myself in comprehensive board governance training, allowing me to be more impactful while doing so in a nonprofit board setting.”

Nonprofit governance and management 246

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 246

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 23, 2023

From the COVID-19 pandemic to structural racism, community-based organizations have always stepped up to fill the gaps and forge new solutions—especially where government is unable, unwilling, or ineffective. These organizations face onerous and exclusionary processes to tap into government funding sources.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Governance 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These range from arts, cultural and heritage activities, financial guidance, physical activity, and nature experiences, each of which fosters social connections. Canadians sign up to a weekend and choose an activity, from apple picking to sporting events. But they can’t operate in a void.

Health 138

Health Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 138

MNA Association

JANUARY 22, 2024

Monitor state and federal legislative and administrative level activities and trends that align with MNA’s Public Policy agenda. Data and Research: Provide strategic and technical analysis of relevant public policies and track MNA policy activities and engagement.

Public Policy 94

Public Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 94

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. This involves collaborating with women leaders in business and academia around the world, which extends the impact of our work locally and creates valuable professional relationships and partnerships.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

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

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. In 2023, Candid completed our first external SOC 2 audit, a collaborative effort across our administrative teams. On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 21, 2024

The cure Toffler advocated was universal literacy in futures thinking, something to be taught in schools and practiced widely within organizations, communities, and by governments. Futures tools enable social sector organizations to be bolder, aim higher, and reach wider audiences than traditional strategic planning activities.

Public and Social Policy 137

Public and Social Policy Governance Technology Activism 137

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 22, 2024

But there is at least one fundamental difference between ed-tech and fintech: for a technology to count as educational , the market needs to be run as a partnership industry , where developers, educators, researchers, and students actively work together to develop, implement, and scale what works.

Public and Social Policy 72

Public and Social Policy Finance Education Education 72

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 26, 2023

The restaurant workers’ victory is just one example of how co-governance—that is, governing arrangements in which local authorities cede partial decision-making power to community residents and community-based groups—is making a difference in cities across the country. But then something different occurred.

Nonprofit governance and management 95

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Law 95

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Many times, government and nonprofit representatives had come to Starleen’s Summit Lake neighborhood and indicated that things were going to improve, but not much ever came of it. “My Supported by five national foundations— JPB , Knight , Kresge , Rockefeller , and William Penn —each city received $4 million from the funder collaborative.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Construction Community Development Governance 140

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A year into implementation, both regions have learned important lessons about leadership, governance, DEI, and more. In phase 2, the finalists submitted a full proposal, which included an overarching narrative, initiative descriptions, and information regarding coalition structure, governance, and budget.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Manufacturing Governance 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 10, 2023

Because of this active and powerful opposition to change, the challenge of achieving a complex, system-level goal in the face of powerful opposition is uniquely well served by military strategy, rather than business or campaign strategies. .” Power and Power Building For our collective use, we should define “power.”

Governance 105

Governance Collaborations Philanthropy Law 105

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 11, 2024

Collaboration and Coalition Building Effective advocacy rarely happens in isolation. Collaboration allows nonprofits to share resources, expertise, and advocacy strategies. Protecting Your Mission: Securing Resources Nonprofits often rely on a mix of funding sources, including government grants and contracts.

Public Policy 93

Public Policy Collaborations Associations Governance 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It directly limits future growth and also makes it harder for the cooperative to borrow sufficiently to finance its day-to-day activities or operating expenses. Active involvement in the governance of the investee. The vicious cycle of redistributing profits among the members of the cooperative has consequences. Affordable?

Finance 121

Finance Agriculture Governance Non-Profits 121

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Look for opportunities that cover topics relevant to nonprofit leadership, including strategic planning, fundraising, board governance, and program management. Leaders who network can expand professional circles, share knowledge, and build collaborative relationships.

Nonprofit governance and management 64

Nonprofit governance and management Associations Governance Nonprofit Leadership 64

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 16, 2023

Mayors and city governments are increasingly seen as “doers” rather than “delayers” because they find themselves on the front line of the climate crisis. Necessary Collaboration in the Face of Global Challenges The fact that cities shouldn’t go at it alone became especially clear during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health 98

Health Public and Social Policy Energy Collaborations 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

While organizations like the China Disabled Persons’ Federation aim to support the rights and interests of disabled individuals through assistance obtaining welfare subsidies and other services, only the most severely disabled individuals qualify for government financial aid.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 119

Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2022

You may be curious about which nonprofits are working on what initiatives, like voting access or rights, and who the funders are that support this work, along with civic participation, media access, or other democracy-related activities in the U.S. That’s where Candid can help. Our Foundation Funding for U.S.

Collaborations 98

Collaborations Foundations Governance Health 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

And while governments and private organizations have initiated transitions through a first wave of limited interventions, these market shifts are happening too slowly to reduce emissions at a pace that would limit warming to 1.5 The policy-setting, financial, and regulatory powers of governments will be absolutely critical.

Finance 116

Finance Health Governance Manufacturing 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 9, 2023

Innovative finance is based on the premise that there is not enough money from governments and philanthropic organizations alone to address pressing global issues like poverty, climate change, and access to electricity and clean water. Using existing grantmaking to establish tiered-evidence grant programs is one way to do this.

Finance 111

Finance Production Governance Poverty 111

Candid

MAY 23, 2024

Partnership and collaboration are also very important in any efforts to address root causes that limit some veterans’ access to supportive services,” she said. It has also advocated for increased collaboration and coordination among stakeholders.

Health 52

Health Medical Food Collaborations 52

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

MNA’s staff team is engaged, collaborative, committed to growth, and passionate about MNA’s unique mission. MNA is a proud and active member of the National Council of Nonprofits that serves almost 30,000 nonprofits across the country through its network of state nonprofit associations.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 18, 2023

But in other ways, it was old news for a country in which 92 percent of total employment is in the informal economy—a category that long predates gig work, and which is defined as any employment where workers lack access to government social and labor protections through their jobs. Some of this story is positive, but much of it is not.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Governance Law Technology 145

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

To achieve this, more businesses need to join with the government and civil society to actively confront inequality, poverty, and climate change together. The collaborative also partnered with Fanamby, a Madagascan NGO, to effectively coordinate producers. A Tyranny of Tradeoffs. Dialing In on Procurement.

Agriculture 105

Agriculture Civil Society Poverty Environmental 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

From Experimentation to Diffusion of Urban Innovations The innovative role of dynamic cities has been referred to as government by experiment. Experimentation is particularly important for climate governance, where cities have developed new ideas at an impressive rate. Some small wins even turn into legislation.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 5, 2023

Organizational Barriers: Knowledge Silos and Risk Aversion The UN organizations have an enormous wealth of knowledge, but the sheer size of the operations results in knowledge silos instead of a collaborative network. For internationally dispersed organizations of the UN, internal collaboration cannot stop at geographic borders.

Collaborations 144

Collaborations Culture Governance Technology 144

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The Advocacy Summit is on the first day of this two-day event and the second day will consist of our Day on the Hill activities. to collaborate, learn, shape and advance the nonprofit sector for the good of the communities we serve.

Public and Social Policy 97

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Governance Leadership 97

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

Historically, federal policy actively sought to destroy Native American cultures and force feed assimilation. Historically, federal policy actively sought to destroy Native American cultures and force feed assimilation. The settlement agreement requires the state to work collaboratively with nations, pueblos, and tribes.

Children 90

Children Public and Social Policy Law Culture 90