Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Thank you to the SSIR community for sharing and engaging with these perspectives. Design Thinking Misses the Mark by Anne-Laure Fayard & Sarah Fathallah SSIR ’s top story of 2023 examines why design thinking, a topic SSIR has covered often , has failed to create significant and sustainable solutions to complex social issues.

Civil Society 129

Civil Society Philanthropy Foundations Nonprofit Capacity 129

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2023

With a reported 24 million hours wasted each year due to unproductive meetings, how do you conduct more productive meetings at your nonprofit that matter to your colleagues and motivate your team members? Use Margarita’s five top tips for conducting effective meetings at your nonprofit. Set the stage as a meeting leader.

Production 246

Production Participation and motivation Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

ELEVATE inspires new thinking and action around how individuals and organizations can embrace change, find wellness, and cultivate the connected communities needed to lead the social sector’s charge into the future. . Learn more or contact the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance at info@nla1.org. About the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance .

Nonprofit Leadership 147

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Philanthropy 147

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community.

Management 88

Management Collaborations Technology Nonprofits 88

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 109

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Community Development 109

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By Elizabeth Cushing We love to talk about scaling solutions in the social sector. Yes, we successfully develop and implement effective solutions to pressing problems, but we can’t do it for everyone everywhere because it isn’t feasible, it’s too expensive, or both. The reality is, though, that scale is elusive for most of us.

Collaborations 126

Collaborations Children Philanthropy Values 126

The Charity CFO

APRIL 6, 2022

Why is it so hard for nonprofits to find the help they need? From choosing a fundraising software to getting financial advice to finding a grant writer, nonprofits struggle to find good help. So how did a former VP at Goldman Sachs end up serving nonprofits? And what can the for-profit world learn from the nonprofit world?

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome two new members to its talented and dedicated board of directors : Stacy Baier, Ph.D., Stacy has nearly 30 years of experience in foundation development and capacity building, grantmaking, programmatic design and nonprofit management. and Nathan Penha, CRPS®, AAMS®.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Education 130

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For nonprofits today, managing donor relationships and fundraising efforts is essential. It can be helpful to think of these tools not as separate elements but as complementary forces in your mission to engage, nurture, and expand your community of supporters. Enter Bloomerang, a CRM solution specifically designed for nonprofits.

Nonprofit Organizations 82

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Fundraising Fundraising 82

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 17, 2023

CONTACT: Shara Szott, Chief Solutions Officer, shara@nla1.org. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announces New Nonprofit Credential. Until May 31 st , 2023 CNPs can earn their Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional credential at the discounted rate of $250 (discount of $50). . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofits Management 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As a record number of refugees head to North American and European cities, the resulting divisive discourse has done little to lead to solutions. Yet, one need only consider the lives lost, the school time squandered, and the continued mental-health toll to know that we will need to be much better equipped next time.

Nonprofit governance and management 144

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 144

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 18, 2023

Government and Nonprofit Sector Partnership Model: The Shelby County (TN) Nonprofit Committee Momentum Nonprofit Partners, Shelby County government, and Christian Brothers University are excited to release a new case study that explores government and nonprofit partnerships using the Shelby County Nonprofit Committees as a replicable model.

Governance 90

Governance Public Policy Universities Nonprofits 90

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

._.studio on pexels.com Discussions of trust-based philanthropy have gained increased prominence over the years, but how can philanthropy operate as an effective part of social justice movements—beyond just providing grants to movement nonprofits? The board became majority people of color, including members from community partners.

Foundations 120

Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Philanthropy Leadership 120

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Bloomerang , the complete donor relationship management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced that it has signed a QuickBooks Solution Provider Sales and Marketing Agreement with Intuit (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax , Credit Karma , QuickBooks , and Mailchimp.

Fundraising 91

Fundraising Fundraising Finance Management 91

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Image credit: TuiPhotoengineer on istock.com This is the fifth and final article in NPQ ’s series titled Building Power, Fighting Displacement: Stories from Asian Pacific America , coproduced with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development ( National CAPACD ).

Community Development 123

Community Development Poverty Retail Insurance 123

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 31, 2024

Nonprofit leaders must be courageous because of the work they do. To gain that courage, you need curiosity, competence, confidence, and community. #1 Curiosity Nonprofit leaders tend to operate in a space where they feel like there’s not enough time to learn, rather only enough time to act.

Leadership 130

Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Culture 130

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 18, 2023

Image Credit: Ankush (Yogletics) on pexels.com Philanthropy should fund climate mitigation in rural communities like lives depend on it—because they do. Late last month, a long-track tornado tore through Mississippi and Alabama, killing 26 people and decimating the entire town of Rolling Fork, MS. percent ($9.7

Philanthropy 99

Philanthropy Poverty Governance Environmental 99

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2024

Image credit: Christian Ouellet on istock.com Financing challenges often stymie nonprofits. CRH is the only organization in the colonized territory actively collaborating with communities to transform the ever-present blight of abandoned buildings into habitable affordable housing and healthy community spaces.

Finance 111

Finance Non-Profits Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 111

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

Most of the stories we hear about climate change, from irrevocable pollution to unbearable heat, lead us to picture the worst of how our communities might evolve or adapt. But when we push ourselves to imagine a better future, parks and green spaces are often at the heart of that vision. Are kids able to play outside?

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Environmental Health Public Policy 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Narges Baniasadi , Michelle de Haaff & Pedram Afshar In a community just a few miles from the headquarters of Google, Apple, and Tesla, a young woman, we will call her Elisa, lives with her kids in a small apartment. The air in her community is polluted, with local chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rates rising.

Health 119

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 119

CNPE

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

He is a primary administrator/moderator of the 425,000 member ChatGPT for Teachers Facebook community. I hope you'll join me in exploring how we might responsibly apply AI to increase our capacity to serve, educate, and uplift communities.” Members may attend at no cost!) Register for the 9 a.m. course here. course here.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

Nonprofit Administration and Development Ethics Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 98

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, the day-to-day can start to feel like a slog. So, I invite you to take a step back and reconnect with your purpose with 40 inspiring quotes for nonprofit leaders. Motivational Quotes for Nonprofit Leaders These quotes are especially good if you’re having one of those tough days.

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 111

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

While 501(c)(3) nonprofits serve as cornerstones of positive change, addressing critical issues ranging from poverty and hunger to healthcare and environmental protection, their impact can be significantly amplified by stepping beyond direct service delivery. Here's how your organization can build a platform for progress: 1.

Public Policy 72

Public Policy Environmental Education Education 72

Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Whether you’re a nonprofit, funder, or a consortium of both, fundamental questions are surfacing about social sector data that merit your attention. Whether you’re a nonprofit, a funder, or a consortium, you have more power than you might think in building our data future together. Shahar Brukner, CEO, impala .

Public and Nonprofit Management 116

Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Philanthropy Foundations 116

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

DECEMBER 4, 2023

By Andrea Hill, Chief program Officer, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Nonprofits are the cornerstones of our communities, tackling complex challenges from education and healthcare to environmental protection and social justice. So, how can nonprofits transcend immediate relief and become architects of systemic change?

Public Policy 64

Public Policy Public and Social Policy Food Homelessness 64

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2024

Building a truly multiracial democracy—the one that has not yet existed but is ours to create—will be the work of our generation. Only a profound transformation in how this country is governed will we have a chance at building the true democracy we need. Today, this promise remains unfulfilled. This work is urgent.

Public and Social Policy 83

Public and Social Policy Governance Nonprofit Administration and Development Poverty 83

Bloomerang

MARCH 16, 2022

Bloomerang, the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced the addition of Tammy Hammond as the company’s Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Steve Byrnes as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). As Bloomerang’s CSO, Byrnes will work to accelerate new customer growth for the company.

Leadership 90

Leadership Production Values Technology 90

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Too often, national funders look at national problems and think the solutions must be in Washington, DC. Usually, new solutions are imagined, developed, and piloted at the local level by local leaders. Ultimately, successful local strategies and solutions can inform other cities and states across the nation.

Nonprofit governance and management 110

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 110

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 14, 2023

In Washington state, the BIPOC-ED Coalition—a multicultural, cross-sector collective of nonprofit leaders working to promote community wellness and restoration—has committed $1.37M to fund sabbaticals for BIPOC leaders. The need for rest isn’t limited to Washington state—it’s a nationwide issue that needs to be addressed.

Health 128

Health Leadership Foundations Energy 128

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 28, 2024

The organization believes that the stronger the ecosystem, the more empowered the film industry is to shape narratives that advance change, so it is intentional about building the collective power of the over 100 organizations in the ecosystem. Their unique lens allows them to tell diverse stories, many of which would otherwise go untold.

Philanthropy 105

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Supporting Solutions to the Housing Crisis. Stable housing roots people in their community and allows access to the opportunities that are necessary to thrive and enjoy a brighter future. Stable housing roots people in their community and allows access to the opportunities that are necessary to thrive and enjoy a brighter future.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Collaborations Foundations 115

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 26, 2024

Pioneering Progress: College Students Embrace AI for Sustainable Solutions Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the cutting edge of technological growth in a world that changes quickly. This article goes into more depth about the different ways that students are using AI to help the environment and make the world a better place.

Health 52

Health Energy Psychology Culture 52

Affnetz

AUGUST 22, 2023

Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum In today’s digital age, technology has transformed the way Nonprofit organizations operate and connect with their supporters.

Management 130

Management Nonprofits Activism Retention 130

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Bonterra is a social goods software company focused on powering those who power social impact with best in class fundraising engagement, program management, and CSR solutions. My guest this week is Amanda Lea Kaiser , MBA, a keynote speaker and author of Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community.

Environmental 62

Environmental Associations Technology Values 62

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

Colonization set the stage for the development of a community fractured along racial and economic lines, centered on resource extraction with boom-and-bust economic cycles that have reverberated to the present day. Though ecologically and culturally rich, the county ranks in the bottom eighth in California for per-capita income.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Foundations 98

Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Philanthropy 52

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. Yet, the Advocacy Day in Washington, DC stands out to me the most.

Public and Social Policy 87

Public and Social Policy Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 87