Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

A market innovation like creating a sustainable seafood market is unlikely to create enduring systems change without building strong relationships with civil society. They can choose clear interventions (e.g., focused on direct services), complicated interventions (e.g., focused on transforming enabling conditions and capacities).

Civil Society 104

Civil Society Energy Collaborations Leadership 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Once the cooperative was set up with support from civil society 10 years ago, the collective progress has become visceral. Today, Amul has more than 16 million milk producers and 185,903 dairy cooperative societies making India the world’s largest milk producer.

Food 106

Food Civil Society Agriculture Public and Social Policy 106

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 29, 2023

Growing Activation In addition to trying to grow numbers, local militia groups are attempting to expand how they train for combat. There are actions that governments, organizations, and movements can take to counter extremist activities , both upstream and downstream.

Governance 112

Governance Disaster Relief Law Civil Society 112

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This record acts as a form of permanent punishment, limiting our ability to participate in civil society through a complex web of laws in Illinois that punish people with criminal records, often indefinitely. The informal economy is a diversified set of economic activities that are unprotected and unregulated by the state.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Law Psychology Poverty 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This is doubly true for AI, because these new tools can be developed for many different types of activities, with the potential to spread rapidly in every sector of the economy and in every aspect of our lives. The consequences of any technology depend on who gets to make pivotal decisions about how the technology develops.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Technology Civil Society Production 136

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Another interesting finding, though one without a basis for comparison offered, is the degree to which nonprofits directly engage with voters around voting activity, with just 13 percent of nonprofits reporting that they “engaged voters” in 2022, including through voter education, get-out-the-vote efforts, and participating in ballot initiatives.

Health 60

Health Civil Society Governance Public Policy 60

The Volunteer Hub

JULY 15, 2022

According to a study , performed by the UK Civil Society, 14% of people cite “lack of time” as their main reason for not actively volunteering. Be Mindful of a Volunteer’s Time. One of the main reasons why people do not volunteer is lack of time.

Recruitment 86

Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism Altruism and Helping 86

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 12, 2023

The Zimbabwe Land and Agrarian Network brings together civil society organizations, traditional leaders, farmers, local authorities, and other groups in the land and agrarian sectors. Together, they address food security challenges related to climate change, land tenure, and agriculture productivity that smallholder farmers face.

Civil Society 97

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Food 97

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

You’ll both get dirty, and your staff will never let you choose another teambuilding activity again.” - Vu Le, Nonprofit AF, channeling Cale Yarborough ( source ) Insightful Quotes for Fundraisers and Philanthropists Fundraising is critical for nonprofit success, yet it is also incredibly tough for many of us.

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 111

Care2

JANUARY 14, 2010

By most accounts, "civil society" and NGOs were effectively shut out of the U.N. That means setting aside our shiny online tools and tactics long enough to ensure that we're using them to deliver real impact. dialogue and process -- even as observers.

Activism 70

Activism Civil Society 70

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. The Cultura Mujeres UIN, our internal name for the initiative that came out of the lab, includes networking and other activities that strengthen university groups such as Mujeres Líderes and ADN UIN 2030.

Nonprofit governance and management 113

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 113

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 30, 2023

What’s groundbreaking isn’t protesters’ fight against the hijab—it’s their unflinching, active struggle against national and global powers for their freedom. Countering these predominantly negative images and narratives requires an active effort to track how they are normalized in political decisions and media coverage.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society Law 100

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

The IEER is a mathematical inequity measurement model based on data already collected by businesses to meet government requirements – such as reports on how many people were hired and dismissed, the number of economically active people, and the kind of occupations in a determined region.

Public and Social Policy 66

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Poverty 66

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By Georg von Richthofen & Ali Aslan Gümüsay This year, our institute published several studies as part of the research project Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Global Digital Transformation (SET) based on activities in seven countries in the Global South. None of the studies were written by ourselves.

Entrepreneurship 70

Entrepreneurship Public and Social Policy Civil Society Collaborations 70

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 29, 2018

Since 2014, he has been responsible for marketing and communications at Trans Europe Halles (TEH), the European network of cultural centres initiated by civil society. TEH has been at the forefront of re-purposing Europe’s industrial buildings for arts, culture and activism since 1983.

Civil Society 42

Civil Society Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 42

NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2019

Whether writing an email subject line or sharing a story in a donor meeting or direct mail appeal, fundraisers should look for opportunities to generate interest and then strategically suspend resolution—such as the end of a story—in order to allow listeners or readers to actively participate. Keep them hooked. .

Civil Society 55

Civil Society Fundraising Fundraising Psychology 55

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. A Tyranny of Tradeoffs. These included farmer field schools, input subsidies for seeds and fertilizers, and certifications.

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Civil Society Poverty Environmental 98

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Join other data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders for two days of skillfully-led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society. Philanthropy is a driver of civil society.

Nonprofit governance and management 77

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

iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In short, focusing on fewer but essential metrics results in increased productivity across a wide range of activities.”[17]. It found that, “Major Gift Officers with solicitation goals, rather than dollar goals, have better activity with prospects and hit dollar goals anyway.”[27]. Civil Society. Metrics can help.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

All sectors have a role to play in achieving climate justice, but it’s fair to say that compared to government and civil society, business is late in addressing the challenge and is in fact frequently called out as part of the problem. Why Climate Justice Matters to Business. From the Margins to the Mainstream.

Civil Society 83

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Energy 83

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The IMPACT Conference is historically the largest national gathering of student leaders, administrators, faculty, and nonprofit staff committed to engaging students in service, activism, politics, advocacy, and other socially responsible work. and national civil society organizations. DIGIMARCON West 2019. DIGIMARCON West 2019.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

Candid

APRIL 15, 2021

Reprinted from the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies. What is more, while many of the job gains accrued to the leisure and hospitality and retail trade sectors, a significant number of these added jobs were seen in the education field—a key area of nonprofit activity. However, 4.9

Civil Society 105

Civil Society Education Education Activism 105

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

CS: Well, it’s really interesting, because NPQ is, I think, the only media organization in civil society that’s not focused exclusively on philanthropy. Movement leaders were asking for it. Nonprofit leaders were asking for it. Funders were asking for it.” And it’s really interesting to me how much philanthropy still wants from us.

Philanthropy 89

Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Recruitment Foundations 89

Candid

MAY 17, 2021

Reprinted from the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies. Also shown in Figure 4 are the recovery rates of nonprofit employment in the various fields of nonprofit activity using the same approach, but with one notable exception—education—which had, prior to March 2021, seen only marginal month-over-month gains.

Civil Society 89

Civil Society Education Education Health 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

By matching the Form 990 data to other existing public datasets, and clarifying the underlying data structure and tools for data access and validation, open Form 990 data can live up to its potential and support a thriving civil society.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 108

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 13, 2023

For foundations and individuals who are reluctant to develop a national presence in the places where they are funding activities, creating an effective constellation of local organizations is especially difficult. Consider all the assets you can bring to a partnership Individualized plans require resources.

Collaborations 91

Collaborations Organizational Development Civil Society Nonprofit governance and management 91

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 8, 2023

Image Credit: Jorm Sangsorn on istock.com Worldwide, civil society—from NGOs to grassroots activist groups to social movements to unions—is being undermined by global conflict, suppressive governments, the erosion of democratic institutions, and the spread of disinformation. And it’s more difficult than it sounds.”

Civil Society 83

Civil Society Governance Law Taxation 83

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

This foundation provides approximately $130 million each year in total grant activity supporting nonprofits that provide direct services in the areas of Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Community Services. Activities can be local, regional, or, in some instances, statewide. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.

Health 81

Health Entrepreneurship Foundations Education 81

Philanthropy 2173

MARCH 27, 2020

I've been arguing for several years now that civil society is dependent on digital systems, which are not neutral, designed with civil society in mind, or inately democratizing. This is the entire premise of the Digital Civil Society Lab. That's another way of saying civil society is digital civil society.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Governance Activism Associations 40

EveryAction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The Madison Nonprofit Day Conference is a one-day conference jammed pack with ~30 workshop sessions, networking, exhibits, lunch, and a variety of activities. Whether your institution is public or private, large or small in size, secondary, college or post-graduate, each of us has a compelling reason to pursue advancement activities abroad.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 4, 2024

To establish effective AI governance, then, is the challenge for civil society organizations and social innovators. This entails determining the frameworks and structures we need to build to effectively organize and govern society amid rapid technological change and unchecked power consolidation. We need a new roadmap.

Governance 127

Governance Civil Society Public and Social Policy Ethics 127

EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Less a conference than a facilitated retreat, the 2016 gathering will encourage the active and full engagement of all participants. Traditional workshops will be replaced by ongoing “engagement lab” discussions led by members of our community, together with many of our most inspiring and thoughtful civil society partners.

Nonprofit governance and management 71

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Philanthropy 71

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 28, 2023

The activities of these cities demonstrate the relevance of the SDGs in the United States and their utility as a platform from which scalable multidisciplinary solutions on a wide range of issues might grow.

Collaborations 94

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 26, 2023

Civil society and humanitarian organizations are attuned to the reality that these streams of people generate massive amounts of data that can, for instance, help channel aid to the neediest, predict disease outbreaks, and much more.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Ethics 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 18, 2023

If countries, including the United States , want to move toward a more equitable future for people of diverse genders, it is essential that decision makers, from policy makers to funders to organizational leaders, recognize and activate the potential of youth and LGBTQ+ people.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society Public Policy 100

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Access to news is key to an engaged civil society, and without it, social worlds shrink and become suffused with disinformation and bias. When a few ultrarich entities prioritize profits over public information, stories are at a huge risk of being one-sided—or never made public at all.

Public and Nonprofit Management 110

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Civil Society Foundations 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Economic inequality has given rise to calls for a new economy in which the fruits of economic activity and power are shared more equally and democratically. How Civil Society Saved the 2020 Census by Arturo Vargas, Gary D. By SSIR Editors Democracy is under threat in many parts of the world.

Civil Society 96

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Sociology 96