Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Wouter Vandersypen , Chris Claes & Steven Serneels Imagine being in charge of a profitable vegetable cooperative in Benin. You know the cooperative can increase its income and improve its resilience if most of this year’s profit is set aside for investing in new hardware. You also know that your members are very poor.

Finance 87

Finance Agriculture Governance Non-Profits 87

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The people making economic decisions today—in government, on Wall Street, in corporate boardrooms, and indeed in Silicon Valley—overwhelmingly look the same as they have since their creation, with virtually no racial, gender, or economic diversity.

Technology 91

Technology Law Non-Profits Governance 91

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

1] State charitable solicitation laws as well as consumer protection laws regulate cause marketing activities, and aim to protect against deceptive or misleading solicitations and advertising. in-store sales), as well as any states in which it is actively advertising the promotion (e.g., TV, mail, radio).

Law 147

Law Non-Profits Advertising Charitable Organizations 147

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A low-cost venue, Colors was used for informal meet-and-greets, community meetings, and fundraising activities and served as a training and job placement center, especially for immigrant families. Colors, in short, was never (or at best, rarely) profitable. Colors, like any business, was supposed to be profitable.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2024

CRH’s salvation eventually came in the form of a collaborative approach, pivoting toward a combination of emergency funding provided by a small family foundation; a nonprofit, non-extractive loan fund; a third-party investment firm; and a coalition of Latinx community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Winning the Lottery?

Finance 102

Finance Non-Profits Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 102

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 120

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Nonprofits 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The False Binary Between For-profits and Nonprofits: Where the Troubles Begin. We decided early on to incorporate NeedsList as a for-profit, purpose-driven company. We bought into the notion that a for-profit company was the way to scale and achieve impact. We weren’t alone. ” Investors interrogated our decision. .”

Public and Social Policy 107

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits 107

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Image credit: skyNext on istock.com “We have observed a disconcerting pattern where Black women leaders are vacating their roles, with some leaving the non-profit sector altogether, citing hostility toward their leadership, strain on their health and well-being, unfair job expectations, and limited opportunities for career progression” (3).

Leadership 145

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 145

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. Contribute to ecosystem restoration.

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 110

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MAY 20, 2022

You can trust that the best nonprofit websites are not only monitoring these metrics, but actively taking steps to improve their performance with them in mind. Contacting a local government representative. Self-described as a “non-profit junkie,” Sarah has dedicated her career to serving the needs of the non-profit sector.

Non-Profits 73

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management Nonprofits 73

The Charity CFO

MARCH 24, 2022

The USDA relaxed the rules for those who can participate in the programs, allowing for-profit restaurants to join and allowing meals to be packaged and consumed off-site. . 3 Common Types of Fraud in Non-profits . Billing fraud is so common because many medium to large-sized nonprofits have government contracts.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 98

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

Many schools rely heavily on donations from generous families, community members, and alumni to supplement limited government funding. If you’re a teacher, parent, or volunteer, you know that coming up with the funding your school needs can be difficult, especially in the midst of global challenges that are out of your control.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Non-Profits Production 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. This form allows the IRS and the general public to track a nonprofit’s finances, management practices, and governance structure.

Public and Social Policy 52

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

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

Having this information can be useful to share the general scope of impact that your activities have had on clients and beneficiaries. Now a national firm, Measurement Resources increases the capacity of non-profit and government sector organizations through high-performance practices and data-driven insights.

Management 52

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

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

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Penelope Burk writes, “The not-for-profit sector is exactly what its name suggests – a sector constituted to not make a profit. But inside hundreds of thousands of organizations that have been granted this status are bustling profit centers called Development or Fundraising Departments. Shared governance, and.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 15, 2023

And in that story, federal government policies, such as the Homestead Act , had never helped them, even though of course they did. SD: In Bootstrapped, you describe key aspects of the nation’s social support system—or non-system, as the case may be—as a “dystopian social safety net.” What led you to come up with that term?

Public and Social Policy 93

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Historically, the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) has been used as a term to capture these important upstream, non-medical drivers of health. One example is human activity causing climate change and contributing to poor health outcomes (e.g.

Health 110

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 110

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. As an award-winning leader, her 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

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 27, 2022

These huge organizations, apart from making big profits by advertising and selling their product, these companies also work on social and environmental issues that are occurring in the world. By using marketing techniques governments can promote the use of alternative packaging resources among the companies and the consumers.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy 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. Finance / @nysscpa.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

Care2

MARCH 12, 2009

After returning from TransparencyCamp last week, I described the vibe this way: There were so many moments at TransparencyCamp when I felt I was in the presence of an exuberant volunteer corps of pioneers or astronauts determined to remap the space between citizens and the institutions we’ve set up to govern us in a much more direct way.

Governance 31

Governance Non-Profits Energy Collaborations 31

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The children and grandchildren of Walmart co-founder Sam Walton have long embedded their interests, and, more importantly, their money, among industry groups, policymakers, academics, activists, and NGOs active in the future of food. Every business, nonprofit or for-profit, have funding sources. We all have to answer for that.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 122

Pam Moore

MAY 6, 2019

Social Profit Factor Strategy Mastery Course Pack (available for a LIMITED time – our top Strategy Courses in ONE Bundle!). Social Profit Factor Training Academy and Marketing Nutz Can Help! . Social Profit Factor will help you develop your plan with goals, objectives and priorities within 30 days! Supporting Resources.

Activism 60

Activism Marketing Marketing Values 60

Selfish Giving

APRIL 10, 2017

All signs point to online corporate giving and digital partnerships as ways to activate customers. Non-profits haven’t figured out how to capture the potential, and companies haven’t figured out how to best leverage it. Among our retail partners, we’re starting to see more inquiries about online giving.

Retail 213

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 213

Fundraiser Ideas

JUNE 13, 2011

One mistake many small nonprofits and charities make is failing to invest adequately in fundraising activities. It is a truism in business that it is necessary to spend money to make money; while nonprofit organizations are not generally subject to the profit motive, they must still raise enough money to continue operations and pay staff.

Non-Profits 49

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management Public and Nonprofit Management 49

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Finance / @southwestfdns.

Nonprofit governance and management 77

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

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 9, 2012

Social norms are governed by values of community selflessness and altruism. Market norms are governed by calculated self-interest. In essence, the prospect of receiving a gift activated a feeling of selfishness which, in turn, reduced altruism and hence cut the average donation.” What do I mean by that?

Altruism and Helping 88

Altruism and Helping Psychology Non-Profits Governance 88

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 2, 2010

Do grant monies exist that will help support present and future activities of the organization? You see, nonprofits that win big grants to help sustain their activities on a more long-term basis have implemented a strategy that makes them grant ready. Certainly. Do organizations win such grants through magical powers? Certainly not.

Non-Profits 40

Non-Profits Philanthropy Advertising Governance 40

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

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. To make progress on our most pressing public problems actually requires reaching out across social boundaries.

Collaborations 116

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 116

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As they wait for their forever homes, adoptable pets at Best Friends enjoy playtime, training, and activities that enrich their lives. We work with communities and governments to tackle the root causes of bonobo endangerment. It’s a great way to entertain your pooch and make them feel included in the pawty!”. ” . .”

Children 105

Children Environmental Agriculture Nonprofits 105

Pam Moore

JANUARY 28, 2020

Knowing how to share your story in a way that attracts, inspires and activates your dream customers is what turns lookers into buyers and buyers into life long partners, clients, testimonials, friends and referrals. Social Profit Factor will help you develop your plan with goals, objectives and priorities within 30-60 days!

Foundations 78

Foundations Activism Marketing Marketing 78

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many in the nonprofit sector look at their income statements (also known as the “profit and loss” report), but unless you’re a chief financial officer or perform a similar role, you may spend far less time looking at your organization’s overall financial position. Together, these smaller nonprofits have an estimated $22.1

Public and Social Policy 107

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 107

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 96

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofit governance and management 96

Pam Moore

JULY 6, 2019

Content is simply how we communicate, help, and share information with a goal to inspire, engage and activate our audiences and communities to a desired action. Social Profit Factor Training Academy and Marketing Nutz Can Help! . Social Profit Factor will help you develop your plan with goals, objectives and priorities within 30 days!

Marketing 104

Marketing Marketing Production Foundations 104

Pam Moore

APRIL 30, 2019

Social Profit Factor Training Academy and Marketing Nutz Can Help! . Check out our new comprehensive online social media and branding training academy, the Social Profit Factor , that will help you tap into the power of social media to grow your business. Need more help?

Marketing 108

Marketing Marketing Activism Non-Profits 108

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 136

Environmental Finance Governance Law 136