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US Democracy Is in Decline, Warns Brookings Report

NonProfit Quarterly

The crippling polarization of Congress; the antidemocratic rhetoric and actions of the far right to undermine voting, education, and academic freedoms, among other aspects of civil society ; and, of course, the dark chapter of the January 6, 2020, attacks on the US Capitol—all arguably represent threats to American democracy itself.

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When to Call It Quits

Stanford Social Innovation Review

As the Nicaraguan government tightened its grip on authoritarian rule, it was threatened by civil society organizations who possess the power to hold them accountable, receiving funds they do not control and investing those funds in services that preserve human rights, protect democracy, and empower individuals.

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Building Infrastructure to Support Equity: A Conversation with Dr. Akilah Watkins

NonProfit Quarterly

Akilah Watkins, who previously led the Center for Community Progress and has been a leader in the CEO Circle, a group of community development leaders of color, became president and CEO of Independent Sector in January 2023. The nonprofit sector is hugely important both economically and socially to this country. percent of annual GDP.

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Reading List: Strengthening Democracy Through Social Innovation

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Within the social sector, nonprofit organizations and philanthropists are facing demands for greater inclusion, power-sharing, and more democratic governance. March 14, 2023 at 1:05 p.m. Democracy is Dying. Philanthropy Needs to Stop Its Toxic Intellectualizing.

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Invest in Networks for Exponential Climate Wins

Stanford Social Innovation Review

This aligns with other research showing that nonprofits further their missions more effectively and efficiently by investing in external networks and tapping into resources outside their direct control. This networking led to the inclusion of civil society, businesses, and local organizations to enhance equity in the plans.

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What’s in a Name? The Ethics of Building Naming Gifts

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Today, nonprofit fundraising and especially large capital campaigns emphasize naming opportunities to attract seven-, eight-, and nine-figure donations from high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). In response, I returned to school to study fundraising and nonprofit sector leadership and their relationship to normative ethics.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 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! Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2019.