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). and “How do sabbaticals impact individuals after their return?” The earliest sabbaticals were intended for rest and recovery.

Public and Social Policy 93

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Leadership 93

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Now, they’re expanding their philanthropy to news organizations that report on food, agriculture, and the environment and, in turn, amplifying the family’s other efforts. What matters more, she said, is diverse sources who have something unique to contribute to environmental and agricultural coverage.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 121

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2023

501(c)(5) – Labor and Agricultural Organizations 501(c)(5)s are formed to advocate for better conditions for workers, as well as improve agricultural products and help promote associated industries. As a result, donations to 501(c)(4)s aren’t tax deductible for donors.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Non-Profits Public Policy 52

The Charity CFO

MARCH 24, 2022

Feeding Our Future received funding from the United States Department of Agriculture through the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program—money intended to provide meals to children. In this case, nonprofit corruption generally involves the senior leadership of a nonprofit organization. Check Tampering.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

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

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Community Leadership Development and Community Organizing Network members have boards of directors and executive leadership that are representative of the community and who are often people of color. Work is done by and for community members.

Food 108

Food Finance Community Development Culture 108

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 21, 2023

By Vurayayi Pugeni , Caroline Pugeni & Dan Maxson International community development has changed significantly over its history, shifting from primarily responding to disaster events to improving communities using a sectoral approach to issues like health, agriculture, and water and sanitation.

Culture 52

Culture Agriculture Values Health 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Economic Security and Opportunity The subcategory of “Livelihoods and workforce development” received by far the most funding—$469 million—with another just over $600 million in gifts spread across the subcategories of “Access to housing and housing development,” “Economic development,” “Financial inclusion,” and “Agricultural development.”

Race and Ethnicity 66

Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy Education Education 66

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The composition of leadership shifted soon after the grocery’s formal incorporation in mid-2019, with the first LCG and LACE (Louisville Association for Community Economics, the nonprofit developer of the grocery store) board elections seeing candidates of color chosen for a majority of seats. Notes See also L. Halliday and M.

Food 104

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 104

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 22, 2019

Ash Bruxvoort coordinates communications for the Women, Food and Agriculture Network. I also manage the Plate to Politics program, which teaches women in our network leadership skills that will help them run for office. We talk about feminism, sexism and racism in agriculture, self-reflection and self-improvement.

Communication 54

Communication Agriculture Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 54

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 8, 2023

Termed “The Walkers,” these newly migrant individuals and families found security in rural communities that were able to feed everyone throughout the shutdown, using traditional agricultural practices. The faces of a community’s leadership can change on a month-to-month or even day-to-day basis.

Leadership 105

Leadership Culture Poverty Public and Social Policy 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 19, 2023

Imagine talking about a decline in agriculture but not talking about farmers. Twice in my career, I was fortunate enough to bring in a big gift, only to have leadership—who knew nothing about fundraising work—simply demand more money. Amazing right?

Fundraising 95

Fundraising Fundraising Culture Agriculture 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Whatever specific approach a business takes to achieve this, it must make environmental and societal sustainability integral to its operations, and secure the full support of leadership so that all decisions, investments, innovations, and measurement systems are meaningfully embedded into the business. Here are five ways to start.

Health 105

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2023

By embracing debt-for-climate swaps, international lenders can demonstrate their commitment and leadership in addressing the interlinked challenges of climate change and debt, thereby contributing to a more resilient and equitable future for all.

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance Civil Society 91

Top Nonprofits

JUNE 12, 2023

For instance, perhaps Kaitlyn is now in college studying food science and credits your program for sparking her interest in agriculture. Wrap up your presentation by calling back to your story and providing a satisfying conclusion or “where are they now” update. This can be a compelling way to inspire empathy and compassion for your cause.

Agriculture 52

Agriculture Participation and motivation Nonprofits Food 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Determine the type of leadership your nonprofit would benefit from What skills or connections would you like board members to have? For example, you might seek board members who have former leadership experience, work well within a team, and are impeccably organized and punctual.

Public and Social Policy 82

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 82

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 26, 2022

There is common infrastructure, such as a savings and credit union, multi-sectoral cooperatives for storage of agricultural products and a farmer’s bank, and a network of agroecology schools. Grassroots movements accelerate scaling through distributed impact and leadership.

Agriculture 117

Agriculture Public and Social Policy Energy Governance 117

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

13 Nor has the movement adequately acknowledged the Black, Indigenous, and diasporic communities of color whose work and leadership it drew from. For example, the Black origins of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) were eclipsed by white farmers, 14 and Indigenous fights against government-provided commodity foods were marginalized.

Food 138

Food Culture Agriculture Health 138

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Janis’ background includes a variety of nonprofit leadership roles. We will also be providing agricultural development and a Food 4 Work program. Indigenously established and led, Eben-Ezer was started in 1969 and is one of the top five NGO’s in Haiti. Their emphasis is on sustainable development and job creation.

Communication 71

Communication Nonprofit governance and management Agriculture Food 71

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

16 Scholars have now also shown that the best kinds of conservation have Indigenous people in leadership and other kinds of firm roles. The next shift is, clearly, Indigenous peoples’ knowledge and participation and leadership. I think we’re seeing some good work come out of the mere fact of their leadership in those positions.

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 92

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MARCH 30, 2011

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Nonprofit Leadership. Amy Eisenstein presents The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Nonprofit Leadership posted at Tri Point Fundraising. This blog is all about educating the public about the direct effects of industrial agriculture on the mess that is the Chesapeake Bay.

Non-Profits 68

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Agriculture Nonprofit Leadership 68

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 24, 2013

Fundraising is more agricultural than mechanical. Each gift needs to be earned each time. Your donors want to know why the project is important. And want to feel that your nonprofit is thankful for their gifts. Seeds need planting, watering, and tending before they can be sustainably harvested. number of solicitations.

Agriculture 101

Agriculture Education Education Fundraising 101

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In this series, movement leaders explore what’s possible if philanthropy adopts a reparative model—one which supports the leadership of BIPOC communities, not just by writing grants, but by shifting assets and control over resources to frontline communities. This article introduces a new NPQ series titled Community-Driven Philanthropy.

Philanthropy 125

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Agriculture Culture 125

Fundraising Coach

JULY 11, 2015

Newsflash: Entitlement fundraising works about as well as slash-and-burn agriculture. This is the current crisis in nonprofit leadership. The Crisis in Nonprofit Leadership. I've been teaching these strategies at nonprofit leadership summits and regional trainings for the past 18 months. I know they work.

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership Agriculture 111

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 27, 2023

Department of Agriculture calculates the average cost of raising a child to adulthood, not including college expenses. Take The Lead Leadership Tip of The Week: “Whatever business you launch, make sure you are incredibly passionate about it because it is a heck of a rollercoaster ride and not always a fun one. I hope to pay it forward.”

Production 52

Production Entrepreneurship Political Science Children 52

Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

Similarly, Agricultural Institute of Marin their mission is to educate, inspire and connect communities, responsible farmers, and producers as part of a healthy, earth friendly, equitable local and regional food system. Review current strategic plan and process, share info with the leadership to begin the conversation. So if you are.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Energy Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 122

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In this series, movement leaders explore what’s possible if philanthropy adopts a reparative model—one in which it supports the leadership of BIPOC communities, not just by writing grants, but by shifting assets and control over resources to frontline communities. Such a model would also fundamentally shift economic and hence political power.

Philanthropy 117

Philanthropy Agriculture Food Healthcare 117

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The lucky grantees included clusters on clean energy, next-gen agriculture, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and robotics, among others. A year into implementation, both regions have learned important lessons about leadership, governance, DEI, and more. Establish a strong leadership and governance model from the start.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Manufacturing Governance 102

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The delta is a largely rural, agricultural area with a troubled history of racial and economic disparities. They can also serve as de facto reparations for Black families in Mississippi, who are descendants of the enslaved individuals whose agricultural labor created enormous wealth for white families.

Food 115

Food Agriculture Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 115

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The relationship between healing, land, and power building is evident in the work of Jubilee Justice , an organization based in Louisiana that heals and transforms the wounds suffered by the people and the land through reparative genealogy and regenerative agriculture.

Governance 125

Governance Agriculture Food Production 125

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Promise of Shared Stewardship to Support Vital Conditions Stewardship , though far from a new practice, is a departure from the way many of us might think of leadership, as focused on advancing individual or organizational interests. As in North Sound, there is a significant migrant farming community due to large agricultural businesses.

Health 77

Health Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 77

The NonProfit Times

MAY 7, 2024

Younger folks are making the connection between climate change and animal agriculture and they’re concerned about both of those issues.” The storytelling, illustrative approach is one Academy of Hope leadership will take into each new channel it explores, whether it be TikTok or, like the Humane Society, SMS outreach.

Retention 59

Retention Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation 59

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

These successes transformed our agricultural practices, so that rather than relying on large commercial farms, regenerative farming practices gained prominence, creating food sovereignty. See Green New Deal Network, accessed September 10, 2023, www.greennewdealnetwork.org/ the-thrive-act.

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Taxation 113

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For example, corporate and philanthropic dollars don’t always flow toward economic justice movements for a variety of reasons, which include everything from a lack of understanding of new leadership and organizational structures to grappling with supporting leaders of color dismantling systems of economic and social oppression.

Public and Social Policy 120

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 120

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 19, 2023

62 Through the long-standing national leadership of Critical Resistance, founded in 1997, a host of potential alternatives to incarceration have been developed and tested across the United States, including the Harm Free Zone communities and other grassroots work. 1 (2018): 235–59, [link]. Council on State Governments, Confined and Costly.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Health Associations Children 130

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Marbleseed: Learning Why Organic Agriculture Requires System Change The origin story of Marbleseed includes a group of farmers committed to the regeneration of earth’s resources and nonchemical farming. Organic farmers on small, diverse operations already knew that the agricultural system was rigged.

Agriculture 81

Agriculture Environmental Food Public and Social Policy 81

EveryAction

APRIL 13, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  But volunteer leadership doesn’t just show up out of thin air.

Public and Nonprofit Management 71

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Leadership Agriculture 71

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 30, 2023

Mines there rely on a water-intensive brining process that, according to a Friends of the Earth report, “consumes, contaminates, and diverts scarce water resources away from local communities,” causing illness and disrupting local agricultural and grazing economies.

Manufacturing 97

Manufacturing Environmental Energy Governance 97