NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In Reimagining Nonprofit Boards , a three-part series based on the NPQ webinar, A New Framework for Boards, Ananda Valenzuela challenges traditional governance models and offers a new vision for boards that empower rather than constrain. So, what does good governance look like? How are major decisions made?

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This collaborative approach ensures that services are tailored to meet the actual needs of the community. Many suffered from addictions, as well as hepatitis C or HIV/AIDS, and some, especially immigrants, lacked a government health card despite Canada’s national healthcare system. Trudel notes that SABSA’s annual budget today is C$1.7

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management Health 115

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

They also need to be visionary thinkers, relationship builders, collaborators, brand builders and inspirational motivators. When a nonprofit has a unique brand identity, it has better brand awareness, a proud and motivated workforce, active board members and engaged donors. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 147

Bloomerang

MAY 12, 2025

When board members take part in mission-centered activities, whether its serving meals, shadowing frontline staff, or hearing directly from clients, they begin to internalize the mission on a visceral level. Importantly, these activities must be bookended by meaningful reflection. They see what staff see. They listen more.

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Collaborations Governance 92

Candid

JUNE 18, 2025

For example, a family foundation that provided a restricted grant for a climate change initiative learned of federal and state funding cuts that would challenge their grantee’s ability to continue the project—and a significant portion of its program activity.

Foundations 97

Foundations Nonprofits Leadership Activism 97

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals.

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 23, 2025

Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. Business Foundations Government Nonprofits & NGOs Social Enterprise Solutions Advocacy, Funding, Leadership, etc. It’s up to you!

Participation and motivation 103

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Health Public and Social Policy 103

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 25, 2025

Read more from Gloria Feldt about mentorship Governing magazine reports, Research suggests mentorship programs have significant benefits both for participants and for their organizations. The International City/County Management Association offers mentorship for young women aiming to be in government leadership.

Nonprofit governance and management 118

Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Governance Education 118

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This article was adapted from “Activating Loving Awareness through Contemplative Technology” by Sará King, published in Can AI Heal Us? , Love as an act, a presence, a skill, a relational orientation, and an intention to be actively cultivated is not a phenomenon that we can measure holistically in any quantitative sense.

Activism 124

Activism Health Psychology Political Science 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Were in a period of polycrisis, yet the business world, government, and civil society persist in their siloed approaches to solving it. We need these folks as champions and collaborators. It also includes making the case to government and helping those in the public sector understand how social innovation can achieve their goals.

Governance 96

Governance Philanthropy Collaborations Finance 96

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 20, 2025

Crowd your funds with other donors into existing collaborative funds, like Co-Impact or the newly launched Beginnings Fund , to support high-impact organizations. Double down by funding existing coalitions that are prepositioned to advocate and activate right now. Governments that once hesitated embraced professional CHWs.

Philanthropy 125

Philanthropy Health Civil Society Public and Social Policy 125

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2020

Googling will produce many definitions that speak to large organizations like government agencies collaborating in various ways with other organizations within their communities. Instead, here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide, we define it like this: Community engagement is keeping people inspired by and active in our work.

Activism 192

Activism Collaborations Governance Communication 192

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 12, 2025

As executives, they also learn how to better collaborate with their own boards or advisory committees. In response to community activism, many government contracts require constituents to serve on the board. Serving on a board, in short, gives people a wider external view, outside the bounds of a single organization.

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The foundation has also started a capacity-development program for nonprofits in collaboration with Root Impact , an intermediate support organization. The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important.

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 26, 2025

The misleadership class had a general agreement that the movement would not disrupt governance agreements and so the Atlanta Project-SNCC were often excluded from those discussions because we would not comply with the PR and marketing campaigns that Atlanta was the city too busy to hate despite its repression of Black people, Nwangaza said.

Poverty 105

Poverty Philanthropy Agriculture Education 105

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

Nonprofits are no strangers to uncertaintywhether from economic downturns, environmental disasters, shifting donor priorities, or changes in government policy. More often, businesses are focusing on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and looking for ways to collaborate with nonprofits.

Public and Social Policy 120

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As food systems networks emerge and establish high-performing structures, members will become able to identify and respond to systems needs efficiently and collaboratively. About 20 percent are seated within government. Our mission and vision have remained substantively the same over time, but our activities have changed considerably.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 29, 2025

Yet 94 percent of companies report a lack of personnel capable of effectively executing their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agendas. Beyond the fashion-specific courses, additional classes explore the broader environmental impact of design and human activity, offering students a multidisciplinary perspective.

Education 69

Education Education Environmental Ethics 69

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. nafda is an Arabic word referring to deep spring cleaning, typically including shaking things up vigorously.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

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 244

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 244

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture that empowers volunteers and maximizes their contributions. Prepare and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Board of Directors. Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and to inspire and mobilize volunteers.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 2, 2025

Theatre of the Oppressed (TO), a tool for artistic activism originating in Brazil and now practiced around the world, is one creative and timely strategy for political and social action. Today, TONYC is one of many nonprofits seeking to develop robust, inclusive democracy in their organizational structures and governance.

Public and Social Policy 84

Public and Social Policy Social Action Collaborations Culture 84

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

“I’m committed to building a stronger, more resilient ecosystem for social impact, where nonprofits and corporations can collaborate effectively to create lasting change,” Hutchisson said via a statement. This appointment aligns with my passion and expertise.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Governance Leadership 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

These leaders are transforming public systems from within—finding champions in government, building cross-sector coalitions, persisting through setbacks, and continuing to deliver impact for the communities they work with. This is why pooled funds and collaborative models are particularly well-positioned to do this.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society 52

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

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

The organization fosters a strong, interconnected community through collaboration, advocacy, and direct aid. Support for displaced ranch tenants through collaboration with local partners. Deepen partner collaborations. Reyes Station. Provide a vision for future strategic efforts and partnerships.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Collaboration doesnt require uniformity; it only requires unity of purpose. In other words, a common respect for the need for collaboration and democratic principles. How do I help create a system of governance, a responsive and healthy democracy? Together, we can achieve what none of us can accomplish alone.

Collaborations 71

Collaborations Governance Nonprofits Leadership 71

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 122

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Governance 122

Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. My experience with Candid reinforced the notion that the best work gets done when the board and staff collaborate closely.

Nonprofit governance 59

Nonprofit governance Governance Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 59

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2025

So, Beautiful Solutions was, right from the beginning, designed to be learning from anywhere in the world where people were growing democratic economies and governance. Through Elandrias work at Highlander, we did a lot of collaboration with many folks on the education team at Highlander in particular.

Governance 76

Governance Education Education Values 76

Anedot

MARCH 11, 2025

Position Responsibilities: Reporting to and collaborating with the Board of Directors, key responsibilities are: 1.Leadership Collaborate with Board to develop and execute strategy to advance our mission and expand our impact. Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Homelessness Finance 52

Anedot

MARCH 24, 2025

Your Impact The Director of Policy and Advocacy plays a critical role in leading and advancing Habitat for Humanity Greater San Franciscos (HGSF) affordable homeownership agenda through policy development, government relations, and community engagement across San Francisco, Marin, and the Peninsula.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Insurance 52

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

Anedot

MAY 1, 2025

Prepare monthly board meeting packets in collaboration with the Executive Committee. Create and distribute compelling press releases to promote Sunrises events, activities and newsworthy developments. Knowledge of nonprofit governance principles. Manage staff, including the hiring and onboarding of new employees.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

This transformational 10-week program strengthens the board governance knowledge and skills of professionals of color while equipping nonprofit organizations to be genuinely ready to welcome these new members onto their boards. Fellows report a 40% increase in their knowledge and skills after completing the program.

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264