Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I've been to the conferences and workshops, read the listservs, talked to the researchers and read some of the research, played with the public tools. The Blueprint 2024 lays out my thoughts on nonprofits, philanthropy and AI for 2024. Years 3 - 5: AI nonprofits and philanthropy will be "things." Can't avoid it.

Public and Social Policy 59

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 59

Non Profitvote

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Traditionally less publicized, state and local elections often see turnout rates much lower and less representative of a given community when compared to midterm and presidential elections. As trusted members of the community, it is possible voters may look to your nonprofit for guidance when talking about upcoming elections.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Activism Education 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Last year, our social impact startup hit a milestone that eludes 96 percent of female founders: we hit one million dollars in revenue. We know that for social entrepreneurs trying to solve global challenges, the system is rigged. Underneath every accomplishment lies a profoundly broken funding landscape for social innovation.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

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.

Public and Social Policy 101

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 101

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 29, 2023

In the realm of social change, community-based leaders are skilled at influencing and using momentum to advance local solutions but often lack all the financial resources they need to push those solutions to their full potential. In its wake, momentum for change seemed to build.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Community Development 104

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Written by Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The lifeblood of many nonprofits is the generosity of individual donors. Legislation requiring nonprofits to disclose donor lists to legislators, for any reason, poses a significant threat to this trust and, consequently, the health of the entire nonprofit sector.

Civil Society 89

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Governance 89

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference + Catalyst Awards will offer a keynote address + 12 breakout sessions The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference returns for its 5th year and aims to address barriers, solutions, and best practices within the nonprofit sector.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Crowdfunding platforms collect data and feedback from users to refine their models and policies. In this blog post, I share general findings I’ve gleaned from talking to about 100 donors and nonprofits, a decent sample size of participants spread throughout the U.S. Further, the donors need to opt-out of tipping rather than opting-in!

Public and Social Policy 90

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Advertising 90

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2023

To outsiders, it’s often assumed that all any nonprofit status is basically the same. But those starting and operating these critical organizations know there’s much more to the various nonprofit statuses, with varying rules and qualifications for each. What Does it Mean to Have a Nonprofit Status?

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Non-Profits Public Policy 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 12, 2024

We’re excited to welcome Natalie Jones as our new Director of Advocacy and Research for Tennessee Nonprofit Network! A native of Tennessee, Natalie has over twelve years of experience serving in and working with the nonprofit community. Why are you excited to work for Tennessee Nonprofit Network?

Public and Social Policy 76

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Universities 76

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

APRIL 10, 2024

Shape the future of Tennessee's nonprofits! Leverage your expertise and connections to guide the Tennessee Nonprofit Network's strategy and make a real difference in your community. These dedicated volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and share a common goal: to see Tennessee's nonprofit sector thrive. Who Should Apply?

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Collaborations Public Policy Construction 52

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Candid’s Issue Lab is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing social sector knowledge. Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023.  It outlines best practices and specific activities that funders can employ to safeguard and support their participatory grantmaking decision makers.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Education Education 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In recent years, social justice leaders have consistently called for a systems change approach to redressing the root causes of social problems, rather than only mitigating their symptoms. After all, social justice is by nature utopian. Public awareness: to change the perception of a group at a societal or cultural level.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By Akilah Watkins The Supreme Court’s June decision on affirmative action at US colleges and universities has raised profound concerns for the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit leadership and boards are growing more diverse. While trust in nonprofits has declined, more than half of Americans still trust us to do what’s right.

Nonprofit governance and management 110

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics Foundations 110

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Nonprofits Activism Leadership 144

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

This two-day event will serve as a source of inspiration and a vital link between and among the Tennessee Nonprofit sector and members of the TN General Assembly. The Advocacy Summit is on the first day of this two-day event and the second day will consist of our Day on the Hill activities.

Public and Social Policy 97

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Governance Leadership 97

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. An ecosystem of scientist- and scholar-led nonprofit organizations has emerged to fight bias in AI systems.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Ethics Race and Ethnicity Law 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Co-produced with the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL), this series will examine the many ways that M4BL and its allies are seeking to address the economic policy challenges that lie at the intersection of the struggle for racial and economic justice. Accordingly, we have to actively imagine a world where anti-Blackness does not exist.

Philanthropy 115

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Health 115

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image credit: Michael on Unsplash A popular area of applied behavioral science, nudges are frequently deployed within public health and healthcare systems to influence people’s choices. For instance, people who are nudged into doing more physical activity may also begin increasing their calorie intake.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Health Ethics 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

Public and Social Policy 78

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 78

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

What little optimism remains to tackle such complex challenges is mostly placed in supranational schemes, such as the COP climate change conferences, or transformational national policy, such as the Green New Deal in the US. ” Scaling up social innovation takes time, but there are also varying ways it can be done.

Civil Society 99

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 99

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Public and Social Policy Governance 116

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 20, 2023

Andrea Hill of Momentum Nonprofit Partners Explains Three Federal Bills that are important to nonprofits Advocacy is often the difference maker when it comes to whether a nonprofit is able to advance its mission. I have two opportunities of advocacy to share.

Public and Social Policy 87

Public and Social Policy Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 87

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. Now, “it’s hard to even extract their influence from fisheries policy,” Sennott said. There’s more.

Public and Social Policy 120

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 120

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

Leadership 102

Leadership Poverty Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity 102

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Innovative Strategies to Promote Your Nonprofit’s Fundraiser Fundraising events are some of the most important elements in any nonprofit’s calendar. After all, you have a group of donors in one place fully engaged with your organization and its activities. Is it social media shares? Is it people buying tickets?

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Life expectancy can differ up to 30 years in the US between different zip codes in the same state, indicating the significance of socioeconomic, environmental, and social factors in driving health outcomes. There are communities like hers all over America. We call these factors the Systemic Drivers of Health. Image by the authors.

Health 106

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

ChatGPT, which creates new text based on user prompts, surpassed 100 million monthly active users in just two months, according to data compiled by UBS. ” We have seen this cycle many times before with technologies like personal computers, mobile phones, and social media. Some organizations are jumping in early; others will wait.

Ethics 127

Ethics Public and Social Policy Technology Public and Nonprofit Management 127

Fundraising Coach

MAY 25, 2023

Has your nonprofit accepted gifts of stock? It’s also easier to begin pursuing and accepting gifts of stock than you might initially assume if it’s a new undertaking for your nonprofit. The stock of publicly traded companies is most commonly donated to nonprofit organizations. Why should nonprofits accept stock donations?

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Values Nonprofits Activism 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

Promising Models for Change In Los Angeles, CA, Physicians for Social Responsibility Los Angeles (PSR-LA) is organizing alongside and with South Central LA’s predominantly Black and Latinx communities to undo decades of harm that toxic chemicals have inflicted on their neighborhoods. PSR-LA is going to make that a reality.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Environmental Health Public Policy 94

Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

This is the third article in a three-part series on finding the best consultant for your nonprofit. Nonetheless, many others recognize the value of such a commitment and show up as allies and in solidarity for the work of social change, while also sitting with the discomfort, dissonance, and truth required for such change.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Nonprofits 111

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 4, 2021

3 Powerful Virtual Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits. Are you looking to boost your Nonprofit’s Fundraising? million nonprofit organizations registered by the Internal Revenue Service as of 2016 (data by the National Center for Charitable Statistics ) are one of the largest contributing forces of the US economy with a total 5.5%

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising 52

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Nonprofit leaders have an especially hard time understanding, preparing and filing their returns. You see, a 501 nonprofit corporation is recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS but this doesn’t mean they are exempt from filing taxes. Fortunately, filing taxes for a nonprofit doesn’t need to be stressful.

Public and Social Policy 52

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

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The good news is that nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, businesses, individuals, and other changemakers can successfully advocate for a better future for LGBTQ+ people with support from the right strategies and tools. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

Public and Social Policy 79

Public and Social Policy Education Education Nonprofit governance and management 79

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 12, 2024

Termed שמיטה ( shmita , literally “release”) in the Torah, Jewish law mandated that every seven years, all agricultural activity cease: “The land must be given a rest period, a sabbath to God” (Leviticus 25: 1–7). Proliferation, however, has not meant standardization, and policies vary widely. Today, sabbaticals have spread broadly.

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Leadership 91

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 30, 2023

Aruta & Kelly Davis A convergence is happening between the climate and mental health movements, and social impact practitioners need to pay attention. Yet, all individuals in social impact face a similar challenge, whether addressing things like housing, health care, or poverty. By Lian Zeitz , John Jamir Benzon R.

Health 96

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Culture 96

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

Nonprofit governance and management 117

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 117