Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. Despite their challenges, Ballet Lubbock has become an integral part of Lubbock’s cultural landscape. The Smithsonian.

Culture 90

Culture Medical Leadership Nonprofits 90

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It was really in college that I started practicing organizing and activism in earnest, after one of my classmates was killed by the police. We don’t have access to capital, but our government has the capacity to both constrain capital and to provide answers to those questions. That was catalyzing for a lot of people on our campus.

Governance 107

Governance Public and Social Policy Homelessness Production 107

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

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The movement for reparations in the United States—a Black-led movement that began even before slavery’s end—is making unprecedented strides forward, and governments across the country are beginning to act. Other activities include grassroots power-building, research, narrative change, and stakeholder mobilization.

Philanthropy 107

Philanthropy Culture Foundations Governance 107

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture. Actively engage with your network and communicate your board recruitment needs. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success.

Nonprofit governance and management 246

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 246

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 20, 2024

Doing so means transforming our governing institutions, laws, regulations, and customs in a more fundamental way than tinkering around the edges with policy and programs. When everyday people, institutions, and government act in service, out of love for the particular needs of particular people, the benefits flow outward.

Nonprofit governance and management 141

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Law Philanthropy 141

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Although this concentration has had profound local economic and cultural implications, various government agencies have justified it by saying that it is necessary for security reasons or that it brings in national economic support in exchange for hosting the military facilities. percent of the country’s total land area.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Poverty Construction Law 140

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 21, 2024

In 1967, Alvin Toffler published his famous book Future Shock in which he issued a warning: In the face of vast technological and social changes, humanity is likely to collectively experience a condition not unlike the culture shock suffered by travelers to foreign countries, where they are surrounded by strange languages and customs.

Public and Social Policy 137

Public and Social Policy Governance Technology Activism 137

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 2, 2024

These violations have led to governments elected by and for a wealthy and white few, who entrenched their power through exploitation, dehumanization, and exclusion. Recent economic and cultural shifts have opened a window of opportunity. The country is ready for reparations. Cessation, restitution) 2.

Public and Social Policy 137

Public and Social Policy Governance Law Health 137

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

In other cases, they are organizations, industries, professions, or cultures. Crucially, this “boundary spanning” activity (to use the term coined by organizational theorist Michael Tushman in 1977) is not just for innovators who have the resources and inclination to approach things differently.

Collaborations 132

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 132

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 7, 2023

Over the course of our trip, we visited locations across Spain, but here we focus on Barcelona’s Sants neighborhood, a post-industrial working-class community, due to its unique co-op legacy, the community’s social fabric, and its infrastructure and governance. In 1950, the building become a nightclub, the Bahía.

Governance 115

Governance Culture Food Energy 115

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Racial Literacy Development Model is an action-oriented process toward eradicating one’s own racial bias with the goal of changing systems governed by racism and inequality. Racial Literacy for (an Improved) Civil Society: The Racial Literacy Development Model An active civil society forms the bedrock of a robust democracy.

Civil Society 108

Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Health Culture 108

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 18, 2023

Image Credit: Markus Spiske on unsplash.com As the impacts of climate change become more severe and pervasive, young people and environmental groups are increasingly turning to the courts as a means of indicting governments and corporations for their role in exacerbating the problem. Legal action is not a new tactic for environmentalists.

Governance 87

Governance Law Culture Environmental 87

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. Should BIPOC leaders actively avoid executive roles in white-led organizations for fear that we’ve won a Hollow Prize? How should governing boards move beyond performative change?

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Non-Profits 124

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Representing the richness and diversity of Montana’s charitable sector, MNA members address an array of missions in education, health and human services, arts and culture, religious and spiritual development, environmental protection, animal welfare, economic and workforce development, and more.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

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

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

Yet in 2023, Native American children continue to be removed from their families and extended families, their language, culture, and way of life. Historically, federal policy actively sought to destroy Native American cultures and force feed assimilation. This is not new information.

Children 90

Children Public and Social Policy Law Culture 90

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 13, 2024

From 1939 to 1975, Spain was ruled by a fascist government led by General Francisco Franco. In the months that followed, the people transformed the factory from an empty toxic shell into a vibrant space of cultural life. But political work was (and is) just a portion of the activity in Ateneu Popular 9 Barris.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Culture Children Education 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

And although we belong to different generations, we share a culture and experiences as Mexican women. Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. We both have worked across a variety of disciplines, including teaching, ethics, economics, architecture, and design.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

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

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

million active employee-owners. Given this recent investment in outreach and education efforts, coupled with heightened interest from local governments, we expect to see many more employee-owned businesses statewide in the next five years. Depending on the ownership structure, it can also bring democracy to the workplace.

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Culture 91

Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

I have had clients whose boards are micromanaging, undermining their CEOs, attempting to control staff, refusing to fundraise , and/or are resistant to the new imperative to change the composition and culture of their boards. . The Board of Directors is the governing body of a nonprofit. It has been disheartening! . No argument here!

Nonprofit governance and management 106

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Nonprofits 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 12, 2023

Hundreds of us gathered to acknowledge how the Crown—as New Zealand’s government is still known colloquially today, as the successor to British colonial rule—unlawfully confiscated the Ngāti Maru (a Māori tribe) land more than 150 years ago. .” This meaning was fitting for the event.

Governance 98

Governance Health Public and Social Policy Culture 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

And the battle with the state over Tribal sovereignty and our rights has always been recognized by the federal government; it’s only the state government that’s not recognizing our sovereignty. So our land, our languages, our kinship systems, our governances were forced out of us.”

Nonprofit governance and management 84

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 84

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Increasingly, that conversation is turning to reparations for Black people and building a culture of racial repair as the missing link. Of course, philanthropy’s role in reparations is not to replace the federal government in providing the scale of redress and racial healing the nation needs. As Ibram X.

Philanthropy 145

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Culture Foundations 145

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

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

“BOARDS: Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders experience varying levels of support from their boards, with a significant number facing obstacles, such as lack of trust in their leadership, inadequate board governance, and misalignment with their organizational vision” (22). Let’s follow their lead (38).

Leadership 144

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 144

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 12, 2024

“Access to technology, digital literacy, and socioeconomic factors can influence an individual’s ability to participate in online activities and benefit from targeted advertising. To address the digital divide, marketers can implement inclusive strategies that prioritize accessibility, affordability, and cultural sensitivity.

Ethics 52

Ethics Marketing Marketing Culture 52

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

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

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 28, 2024

Filmmakers of color play a crucial role in our cultural landscape. Another member organization, Represent Justice , believes in the documentary form as a pathway to empowerment and activism for people impacted by the carceral system. Their unique lens allows them to tell diverse stories, many of which would otherwise go untold.

Philanthropy 86

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 86

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Image credit: Christophe Hautier on unsplash.com Can movement nonprofits create and sustain liberatory and resilient structures, cultures, and practices—and still be effective and efficient in their operations? Participatory self-governance is not easy work. There is still much to learn, uncover, disrupt, and transform.

Leadership 101

Leadership Non-Profits Governance Law 101

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

’s governance can be attributed to combining impatience about injustice with patience about strategy—and all the while keeping a relentless focus on securing voice and power for marginalized communities. These challenges are reflected in what’s meant by use of the terms governing power and co-governance.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Governance Foundations Non-Profits 111

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofits differ from for-profit businesses or governments; they have different purposes, different revenue sources, and embody different cultural values. Yet nonprofits differ from for-profit businesses or governments; they have different purposes, different revenue sources, and embody different cultural values.

Psychology 102

Psychology Values Governance Culture 102

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

This year’s conference breakout speakers address some of the most pressing issues facing nonprofit professionals, from acquiring and retaining top talent and leading like an entrepreneur to prioritizing yourself in a non-stop world and embracing an inclusive culture. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130