MNA Association

JANUARY 22, 2024

Position Title: Public Policy Director Reports to: Executive Director Approved by: Executive Director Date: January 22, 2024 Job Description Position Overview The Public Policy Director plays a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of nonprofits across Montana.

Public Policy 94

Public Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

At this uncertain time, as the potential use-cases of generative AI begin to become apparent, there are at least 10 things that funders can do to help the existing field of tech-related nonprofits—and society at large—better prepare. Understanding, and developing guidelines and guardrails for, government use of AI.

Civil Society 89

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 89

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

Image Credit: Amir Geshani on unsplash.com As nonprofit organizations become more racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse, are nonprofit boards lagging behind? In order to meet their missions, nonprofits must create diverse, equitable, and inclusive boards that align with the lived experiences of the people they serve.

Race and Ethnicity 88

Race and Ethnicity Social Entrepreneurship Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment 88

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By James Anderson Here’s a new axiom fit for the 21st century: The greater the global challenge, the more likely it is to fall to local governments to fix. Local governments are left bearing the brunt and have, understandably, so far struggled. Or take the ongoing global migration wave.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 126

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 80

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 80

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Mission and Values Montana Nonprofit Association provides leadership for Montana’s nonprofit sector and partners with Montana’s charitable nonprofits to promote a sustainable, networked, and influential sector. MNA’s staff team is engaged, collaborative, committed to growth, and passionate about MNA’s unique mission.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Alliance Management Institute (AMI).

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

At Grantli, I have created a state resources page where you can find useful links to state government departments and various other resources. The Sigma Foundation For Nursing funds research grants, leadership education grants, membership subsidies, and Sigma programs that connect and empower nurses around the world. Areas served: US.

Insurance 97

Insurance Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Education 97

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 12, 2024

Unauthorized or unethical use of consumer data can erode trust and lead to privacy violations,” shared Raoul Schweicher, Managing Partner, Msa Advisory. As AI technologies become increasingly sophisticated and autonomous, there is a need for clear guidelines and mechanisms to govern their use in marketing practices.

Ethics 52

Ethics Marketing Marketing Culture 52

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This holiday season, give back by shopping for unique gifts from nonprofit online stores. In this gift guide, you’ll find selections from nonprofits that you won’t see in regular shops. What’s more, your purchases from nonprofit shops will support the essential work of these organizations and the individuals they help year-round.

Children 105

Children Environmental Agriculture Nonprofits 105

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 23, 2023

Tips and Strategies for Students to Successfully Pursue a Career in the Nonprofit Industry Pursuing a career in the nonprofit industry requires dedication, hard work, and a strong commitment to the mission of the organization. There are various types of nonprofit organizations, each with a unique mission and purpose.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Social Entrepreneurship 52

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Just about every nonprofit made major changes in 2020. Like a balloon that you inflate and let the air escape from, your nonprofit isn’t going to look the same after. Marketing, facilities, budgeting, management, and everything else has changed, too—if not how you did them, then who accomplished the tasks, and where.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Universities Education Education 105

Nonprofit Megaphone

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the vast and often overwhelming landscape of nonprofit funding, smaller organizations frequently find themselves navigating the shadows of larger, more established entities. Grants for nonprofits are among the most valuable sources of funding available, but also often among the most competitive. And the best part?

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 52

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Alliance Management Institute (AMI).

Nonprofit governance and management 77

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

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A 2019 report from a government study found “false positives to be between 2 and 5 times higher in women than men.” An ecosystem of scientist- and scholar-led nonprofit organizations has emerged to fight bias in AI systems. Many schools are still grappling with the decision to allow facial recognition technology onto their campus.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Ethics Race and Ethnicity Law 100

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

In contrast, a 2017 report found that only 5 percent of nonprofits were using artificial intelligence, and only 28 percent of nonprofits were using data for predictive or prescriptive purposes. The public sector isn’t much different. In the private sector, market forces drive investment in data to stay competitive.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Her lack of access to healthy food, along with the stress associated with getting food and making ends meet, exacerbates her risk. Governments and their policies in far off places can affect food supply or the spread of disease at home and can go further to impact elections, social policy, and even violent conflicts with loss of life.

Health 101

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 101

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

Nonprofit Leadership 119

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 119

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

The Charity CFO

APRIL 19, 2022

As a CPA working exclusively with nonprofits and a former nonprofit auditor, I’ve looked at thousands of nonprofit financial statements over the past 10 years. Over the years, I’ve identified a set of 5 nonprofit financial red flags that are fairly common and almost always lead to trouble sooner or later.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofit Accountability 98

The Kindful Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each of those scenarios provides an example of the power of investing in ongoing professional development for fundraisers and what can happen when education inspires people to step out of their comfort zones. A nonprofit raises more than five times its original goal. . A fundraiser starts a monthly giving program from scratch.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising Fundraising Education 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 15, 2022

In response to research that shows nearly 1 in 3 nonprofits lack any professionals of color on their boards (BoardSource) and to foster more inclusive and equitable communities, the Nonprofit Leadership Center launched the Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship in 2021. Meet the 2022 Fellows.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofits 52

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

If you’re looking into starting a nonprofit, you’re likely passionate about a particular cause. You know that your first step is creating a nonprofit and you start by establishing a brand, building a website, and getting the word out. This purpose might be religious, scientific, literary, or educational.

Finance 52

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

Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Researchers who have studied diversity for decades argue that positive outcomes associated with DEI have less to do with financial performance than with values, culture, and the kind of experiences that employees have within the organization. Each works extensively in donor relations as researchers, writers, and data managers.

Public and Nonprofit Management 120

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture Recruitment 120

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What should you look for when evaluating nonprofit accounting services? Nonprofit organizations exist to further a mission or goal. Whether you are an educational, charitable, religious, sports, or other public-benefit organization, you need to have a good handle on your finances in order to make the most impact.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

That requires ongoing dialog and partnership with local leaders and organizations, including local government officials, faith-based groups, and grassroots nonprofits that have ears to the ground and are closest to the issues impacting residents. Build community resiliency.

Philanthropy 97

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 97

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Exceptional patient experience is the outcome of several factors working together symbiotically—healthcare organizations and providers, associated tools and technologies, facilities space, and even the patient’s own perceptions and efforts. Let’s explore each of these benefits in more detail.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Health 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In facilitating the development of systems change plans for a variety of nonprofits, I’ve found that principles associated with social justice offer a unifying framework to help staff and boards understand not only the end goal of systems change, but also the root causes of social problems and what strategies will solve them.

Public and Social Policy 101

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 101

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Thirteen years ago, fewer than a dozen digital news nonprofits led the charge to shift news to a nonprofit model. Now, there are more than 400 digital news nonprofits nationwide , supported by an ever-growing coalition of philanthropies that include the Walton charities.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 121

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 6, 2023

The task force included representatives from nonprofits, the business community, academia, and government, including city hall. In 2020, the city and chamber of commerce launched an awareness campaign focused on discouraging donating to panhandlers and encouraging donating to care providers and other nonprofits.

Collaborations 87

Collaborations Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 87

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s especially caught on for nonprofit leaders because of the growth and professionalization of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. This article will fully explain and explore nonprofit coaching, including what it is and what it isn’t, and why it can be an effective and affordable solution for retention, performance, and morale.

Leadership 98

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Nonprofit governance and management 98

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 2, 2023

Coproduced with the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders , a national network of Latinx community development groups, this series highlights community preservation, land ownership, and business development efforts in Latinx and immigrant communities across the country. How does this all work in practice?

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Community Development Leadership 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 20, 2023

cried Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) union, to hundreds of workers crowded outside the Washington Post office. The Post management has proposed cutting 240 people, about 10 percent of its staff, through “voluntary buyouts” incentivizing workers to leave the company.

Public and Nonprofit Management 95

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Non-Profits 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The local paradox is important because local social networks are increasingly filling the gaps left behind by struggling local institutions—disappearing civic associations, dying local media, and hollowed-out state and local governments. Fortunately, we believe the local paradox can be overcome.

Nonprofit governance and management 84

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Participation and motivation Values 84

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 15, 2023

Black leadership has been severely underrepresented across several domains within the United States, including the workplace, education, and government. However, Whites make up 84 percent of all management occupations, while only 7.5 percent of these managers are Black (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016).

Leadership 136

Leadership Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 136

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. . Nonprofits need support to engage in activities that influence disaster-related policies. Nonprofits responding to a disaster require flexibility, time, and unrestricted funds to navigate emerging challenges and changes. .

Nonprofit governance and management 73

Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Health Public and Nonprofit Management 73