Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

But when the (often white) leaders had funder relationships that could allow them to write their own checks, governing boards didn’t ask too many questions. That goes for all types of organizations: nonprofit or for-profit. How should governing boards move beyond performative change? The country’s 33.2 million (9.6

Nonprofit governance and management 124

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

By prohibiting any future sale of the property to Black or other non-white owners, restrictive covenants gave white buyers confidence that their homes and neighborhoods would remain white enclaves and therefore retain the “ enduring value ” that Cafritz promised for his “lifetime homes.” It was profitable to do so. As historian N.D.B.

Philanthropy 134

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Advertising Universities 134

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

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JUNE 5, 2023

20 million to support crisis pregnancy non-profits. This law could make a business ineligible for Tennessee state subsidies if they recognized a union based on card checks instead of secret ballot elections. Prohibits a local government from imposing a wage or employment benefit mandate unless required by state or federal law.

Nonprofit governance and management 59

Nonprofit governance and management Law Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 59

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 Civil Society 141

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Coined in 2004, ESG emerged as a joint effort by the UN, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Swiss Government to support the financial industry’s consideration of ESG issues in mainstream investment decision-making (although its roots exist in the socially responsible movement, or SRI). Impact is both.

Environmental 140

Environmental Finance Governance Law 140

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 12, 2023

India’s Water Theft Issue Activist Sureshkumar Dhoka undertook a painstaking investigation , filing over one hundred applications under India’s Right to Information (RTI) Act, demanding information from public servants and government authorities about the groundwater in Mumbai. None of them can work. “My

Law 103

Law Non-Profits Governance Management 103

Candid

MARCH 16, 2022

Making grants internationally directly from private foundations or donor advised funds to non-U.S. Some funders likely use ER already to make domestic grants for charitable work at non-charitable enterprises, so the process should be familiar. Making a grant directly to Ukrainian or other European organizations.

Non-Profits 105

Non-Profits Civil Society Foundations Law 105

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JUNE 5, 2023

20 million to support crisis pregnancy non-profits. This law could make a business ineligible for Tennessee state subsidies if they recognized a union based on card checks instead of secret ballot elections. Prohibits a local government from imposing a wage or employment benefit mandate unless required by state or federal law.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Law Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 52

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 return, nonprofits need to abide by sometimes strict rules regarding financial transparency , governance, and other regulatory issues. 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 Agriculture Non-Profits Public Policy 52

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Brunner utilizes a service dog, and though state and federal laws prohibit rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft from denying service to disabled riders with service animals, the reality is often much different. Self-driving cars—cars that drive without a human operator—are supposed to change that.

Non-Profits 99

Non-Profits Law Technology Governance 99

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 92

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Culture 92

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2023

trillion figure any investment by firms that analyzed “ESG” factors when deciding where to invest funds and/or advocated for shareholder resolutions that seek some non-economic social benefit. Specially, US SIF counted in its $17.1-trillion This makes ESG investment easy to do—no need to sacrifice financial return.

Nonprofit governance and management 84

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 84

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 83

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Governance Finance 83

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Promotion of the global vaccination campaign is yet another reason why many non-for-profit organizations may even be feeling fine after last year’s decline in fundraising. Non-for-profit organizations, despite what their name suggests, can make money. Donations and Government Grants. Types of Nonprofit Activities.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 2, 2023

This article is, with publisher permission, adapted from a more extensive journal article, “ A Tax Credit Proposal for Profit Moderation and Social Mission Maximization in Long-Term Residential Care Businesses ” published last year by Nonprofit Policy Forum. These statistics hold true across time and national boundaries (Brennan et al.

Public and Social Policy 76

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Finance Nonprofit governance and management 76

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

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.

Civil Society 116

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 116

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.” Each win, whether federal or local, unleashed consequential benefits.

Public Policy 68

Public Policy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 68

Joe Garecht

DECEMBER 12, 2021

This is certainly true of your non-profit’s donation receipt. Donor stewardship is extremely important for your non-profit. Remember, your non-profit receipts have two primary purposes. Many non-profits try to combine their donation receipt with their thank you letter. This is a mistake.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Charitable Contribution Law Governance 52

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.

Public and Social Policy 135

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 135

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 9, 2023

Second, California’s energy laws and business models are rooted in injustice. The economic benefits they provide continually miss the communities that need these benefits the most because governments have structurally excluded them in the past. This frame is what the fossil fuel industry is using to gut NEM programs across the country.

Public and Social Policy 81

Public and Social Policy Energy Environmental Non-Profits 81

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Furthermore, nonprofits receive different types of revenue than most for-profit businesses. of resources more than profitability,?with by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Nonprofits 119

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

1 The profits from this trade were fundamental to the forming of a transnational capitalist class—and, of course, provided money that could purchase more human beings from West Africa. It is no surprise that the technology is extremely faulty and it is deployed almost exclusively in non-White neighborhoods.

Non-Profits 88

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofit governance and management 88

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Myth #1: Nonprofit Accounting is Completely Different from For-Profit Accounting One reason accountants seeking a new role may steer clear of a nonprofit accounting position is that they assume the methods are completely different. In the for-profit world, revenue is typically only recorded when earned or cash has been collected.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Since the reinvigoration of the #StopCopCity movement in January 2023, 1 following the murder of a forest defender affectionately known as Tortuguita, 2 Atlanta police and the local government have been adamant about depicting Defend the Atlanta Forest protesters and activists as “outside agitators.” 3 There’s a history in that phrase.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 101

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Environmental Urban development 101

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Uh, in fact, the two groups of clients that came to us before we even started marketing data, privacy services for businesses were journalist organizations and not for profits. And in the non profit sector, think it was slept on for a long time. 45,000 not-for profit customers. John Gilmore: Yeah. John Gilmore: Yeah.

Non-Profits 98

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit governance and management 98

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Start With the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Tax Filing Non-profit organizations operate in many areas of society, including education, healthcare, sports, and social services. Each has its own set of tax laws, regulations, and forms to fill out. But why is this really important?

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance 52

MNA Association

MARCH 14, 2023

Civic Engagement MNA issued a call to action on SB441 , a bill to revise absentee and mail-in ballot laws. MNA opposed (testimony at 17:12:18); the bill was tabled. The hearing was cancelled, but we want to give a shout out to so many of you who were prepared to weigh in with us against the bill.

Public Policy 52

Public Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Law 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 1, 2023

Julian’s own organization worried about surveillance, and comrades warned their collective about philanthropy being a short-term Band-Aid, and how the government uses nonprofit grants to defang social movements by ways of compliance. First, consider the government. In 2023, these discussions feel like premonitions.

Public and Social Policy 76

Public and Social Policy Activism Leadership Philanthropy 76

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2022

But, just like for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations must also navigate complex tax laws and regulations to remain compliant. Form 1099 is a miscellaneous IRS information form used to report the payments you make to vendors, independent contractors, freelancers, and other non-employees. Total non-employee compensation.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Nonprofits Finance Insurance 52

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Jan 23 -27.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

And as nonprofits moved away from their member-driven and member-funded mutual aid and organizing roots, they took on a hierarchical structure modeled after corporate culture, became dependent on grants from foundations/government, and became run by “expert” staff to provide services or lead advocacy efforts.

Leadership 96

Leadership Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Culture 96

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 40

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Culture 40

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Many participants instantly recognized the examples of systemic trauma we provided, especially among system actors in positions of power such as government institutions. The healing power of relationships is perhaps the single greatest leverage point to fundamentally re-wire a system’s behavior and the outcomes it produces.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Health Activism Culture 140

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 19, 2023

This was not so often the case in the 1960s, when civil rights laws were passed and long-term employment, at least in unionized sectors, was the norm; it is the case today. Conservative politicians and business lobbyists wielded labor law to suppress union activity, such as making boycotts and solidarity strikes illegal.

Public and Social Policy 68

Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 68

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We work with communities and governments to tackle the root causes of bonobo endangerment. Earthjustice utilizes their advanced knowledge of environmental law to save natural habitats, reduce pollution, and promote clean energy. We provide rescue, sanctuary, and rewilding to endangered bonobos. We save rainforests where bonobos live.

Children 105

Children Environmental Agriculture Nonprofits 105

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. Bylaws are the main governing document of your nonprofit and will act as a guide and decision-making tool for the board of directors.

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