NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Johnson Amendment—the provision in the code that prohibits 501c3 organizations from engaging in partisan electoral and political activities. This requires a clear understanding of the legal boundaries that define what 501c3 organizations can and cannot do in political activity.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Law Taxation Activism 105

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The money can be used for key wealth-building activities like education, homeownership, or starting a business. For example, in Saint Paul, MN, the historically Black Rondo neighborhood was virtually destroyed when the federal government built Interstate 94 through the community. This series will explore that central question.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Poverty Universities 126

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 147

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Fortunately, community land trust (CLT) homeownership appears more successful than most government programs for first-time, low-income homebuyers—both due to demonstrated increased housing stability for residents and a participatory board model that includes both resident and nonresident community representation.

Public and Social Policy 131

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 131

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 104

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 2, 2025

Image credit: Sidral Mundet on Unsplash In Chicago, in 2023, there were 124 active tax increment financing (TIF) districts, which removed over $1.2 When it comes to racial and economic justice and government taxation, federal policy tends to get the most attention. However, state and local taxation are far more damaging.

Taxation 104

Taxation Finance Governance Construction 104

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While governments, foundations, educators, and unions typically focus on job placements as key to improving people’s economic stability, they often overlook individuals who cannot commit to traditional employment schedules. For one, directly or indirectly, the government is usually the biggest employer of flexible labor in any area.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 116

Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the wake of last weeks news regarding the Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, many of us are trying to understand the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding on the nonprofit sector.

Nonprofit governance and management 109

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Governance Nonprofits 109

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 25, 2025

Across multiple industries and niches, programs aim to provide inspiration, education, instruction, and mentorship to young women and girls, in order to shift the numbers of women succeeding all the way to the top. 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

MARCH 26, 2025

Project South was born out of necessity, created to serve as a space for political education, movement building, and base development among Southern communities. We didnt even apply for a single grant during the early yearswe were clear on our values and the threat of capture, he explains.

Poverty 105

Poverty Philanthropy Agriculture Education 105

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 6, 2025

Nonprofits canand ought toengage in a wide range of civic and election-related activities. But, even with that restriction, nonprofits canand ought toengage in a wide range of civic and get-out-the-vote and related election activities.

Public and Social Policy 96

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management 96

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 7, 2025

Other programs include open mics for youth, community calisthenics, and an Anti-Gentrification Task Force focused on tenant rights education and mutual aid. Despite his deep-seated distrust of city government, Weathers was excited about the potential benefit to the youth. Nor do they get recognized for it.

Public and Nonprofit Management 126

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Food Retail 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 23, 2025

Social Issues Education, Health, Security, etc. Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. It’s up to you! Here are the three questions: Are you enjoying this article?

Participation and motivation 103

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Governments have returned ownership and management of millions of hectares of land in at least 39 countries. This funding has supported advocacy, legal aid, strategic analysis, policy development, community and forest conservation activities, and more. CLUA serves as the host for FPC, providing governance and operational support.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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. Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success.

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In this age of digital overload and short attention spans, nonprofits that want to raise more money will instead create and sustain authentic, productive, long-term relationships with a network of individuals, corporate executives, government representatives, and/or impact investors.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Governance Nonprofits 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

When the US government abruptly halted $8 billion of aid to Africa in early 2025, I received lots of questions from funders wondering how to respond. But there are many funders who care about solutions to Africas challenges in areas such as education, health care, and economic development. What are the benefits of this approach?

Collaborations 98

Collaborations Education Education Governance 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 12, 2025

An old quip from Harvard Professor of Education, Emeritus, Richard Chait , is relevant: Board members are part-time amateurs overseeing the work of full-time professionals. In response to community activism, many government contracts require constituents to serve on the board.

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 7, 2025

And while Indias is the fastest growing of the worlds large economies, 25 percent of its youth, ages 15-24, are neither employed nor involved in any form of training or education. For example, many state and local governments in India have shown great interest in scaling up innovations developed by NGOs , which stretches each donated dollar.

Philanthropy 114

Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Foundations 114

Non Profitvote

MAY 1, 2025

From decisions about your childrens education to policies about public safety, housing, and infrastructure, your local officials hold the power to shape the community where you live. Local victories often inspire broader change and can push state and federal governments toward greater accountability and equity.

Law 84

Law Education Education Children 84

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This means the food system, and food systems leadership in particular, can provide a template and launchpad for stakeholder engagement in other systemic domains, like health care, education, and energy (which are also important but less obviously intertwined with everyday life). About 20 percent are seated within government.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2019

Elizabeth Leslie is the Communications Manager for the League of Women Voters of California, a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Public and Social Policy 194

Public and Social Policy Communication Public Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 194

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 24, 2025

Using a responsible data governance framework, such as the Better Deal for Data , would be well advised. Open really means open, and that means that the released materials are available for other nonprofits, governments, and even businesses. Funders should consider advocating for the transition of these assets to benefit the public.

Nonprofit governance and management 112

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Agriculture Governance 112

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

She has spearheaded innovation in heart and stroke prevention with AHA active in more than 100 countries. Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate first-ever standards to govern disposal of coal ash and limit the wastewater discharge of toxic pollutants from coal-fired power plants. AHA has invested more than $5.9

Civil Society 85

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Urban development Law 85

Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

individual donations, foundation and government grants, corporate gifts and sponsorships, and earned income, e.g., program and service fees, merchandise sales, membership fees). Holmes, an educational programming manager at Candid, and Kate Meyers Emery, senior digital communications manager.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 71

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Education 71

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail 130

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising 130

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

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 26, 2024

She serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for strategy development and deployment and directly oversees the Foundation’s grant making, strategic initiatives portfolio, and research and education activities. When I think of the heartbeat of our community, I immediately think of our nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit Leadership 276

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 276

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Some hospitals might be exempt due to their educational or religious nature, rather than their charitable nature. The hospital cost reports are not audited financial reports, but are filed by hospitals with the federal government. The post Study: Nonprofits Hospitals Worth 10X of Tax Foregone appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

Health 59

Health Finance Medical Governance 59

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 28, 2025

Many worry that legislation similar to a bill passed last year by the House, which would have allowed the government to easily revoke the nonprofit status of organizations it opposes under thepretense of fighting terrorism, will be introduced again in 2025. Johnsons presidential administration, quipped more than 40 years ago.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 125

Nonprofit Administration and Development Charitable Organizations Philanthropy Homelessness 125

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. It also includes making the case to government and helping those in the public sector understand how social innovation can achieve their goals. So, whats the next step?

Governance 96

Governance Philanthropy Collaborations Finance 96

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Boston Liberation Health itself basically exists to train other people to develop the model and then to participate in social justice activities,” says Osheroff. These practitioners later formed the Boston Liberation Health Group. These practitioners later formed the Boston Liberation Health Group.

Health 124

Health Psychology Culture Ethics 124

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. 2) We’re getting on with the work. 3) Here’s what we’re doing and why it’s working. percent of global funding directly.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Chamber Leadership Forums – Are you active in your local chamber of commerce? Sign up for a webinar, check out the local continuing education classes, go to a professional luncheon, get online and do a little research. Now I have a quality guest blogger who shares my organization’s philosophy and values. Please share!

Non-Profits 212

Non-Profits Communication Marketing Marketing 212

Non Profitvote

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Share ways to stay active in community issues, such as attending local government meetings or participating in community discussions on issues relevant to your nonprofit’s mission. See pages 84-87 in the EAC toolkit for social media assets you can adapt (thanks to voters is mixed in other thank you assets).

Nonprofit governance and management 87

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Governance Communication 87