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Nonprofits as Battlegrounds for Democracy

NonProfit Quarterly

While the title of the book might belie the scope of inquiry, Dunning makes the case that using nonprofits as a “tool for addressing urban problems” has led to a form of “urban governance” that uses private organizations to fulfill public, democratic rights.

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The Nonprofit Sector and Social Change: A Conversation between Cyndi Suarez and Claire Dunning

NonProfit Quarterly

But I always had a sense of those organizations when I worked there, an internal critique of what kind of social change were we really bringing about. It’s really fascinating to have that kind of really high-level analysis and to have confirmation of all the feelings I had while I was working at those organizations.

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Unlocking the Power of Data Refineries for Social Impact

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Social progress, on the other hand, shows a very different picture. What explains this massive split between the corporate and the social sectors? Some refer to this as the “ data divide ”—the increasing gap between the use of data to maximize profit and the use of data to solve social problems.

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Legislative Tracker - Nonprofit and Labor Laws

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Nonprofits bring unique perspectives to lawmakers. Public trust: Monitoring shows commitment to responsible use of resources and best serving beneficiaries. In short, informed nonprofits can adapt, advocate, and build trust, all crucial for lasting positive impact. Staying informed prevents blindsided disruptions.

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Get to Know Our Director of Advocacy and Research, Natalie Jones!

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Driven by the belief that strong communities are built on effective, evidence-based policies, she brings a specific data-informed lens to her role and is passionate about identifying ways for nonprofits to measure and share their impact with others. Why are you excited to work for Tennessee Nonprofit Network?

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Facial Recognition Technology’s Enduring Threat to Civil Liberties

NonProfit Quarterly

Innovators, company founders, and other tech enthusiasts have long tried to sell the public on the idea that AI will create a path to a brighter future. A 2019 report from a government study found “false positives to be between 2 and 5 times higher in women than men.”

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Announcing the Mid-South Nonprofit Conference Speakers!

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

The Conference + Catalyst are presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners in partnership with the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration. Our speakers Xavier Ramey is the CEO of Justice Informed, a social impact consulting firm based in Chicago, IL.