Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Susan Dibble from Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program Caring Comes First, Everything Else Can Be Taught Our board members must care about our mission. We serve children with disabilities and developmental delays, children that many don’t realize are in our community.

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

Bloomerang

MAY 12, 2025

Picture a board retreat that begins with members helping pack care kits with clients in recovery, or reading alongside children in an early learning center. Another used LEGO Serious Play to explore board governance structures. A creative team exercise may be better for governance brainstorming.

Nonprofit governance and management 88

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Collaborations Governance 88

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

The left has often undercut a notion of a mutualist future by insisting that every problem needs a large centralized government solution. The Second Principal: An Economic Mechanism Unlike conservative antipathy to centralized government, mutualists see that government has a role in building the next eras mutualist sector.

Nonprofit governance and management 125

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Insurance Social Enterprise 125

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

She lives in northeast Ohio with her husband and two children. She is a former member of the NTEN Accessibility Committee, an active volunteer with LakewoodAlive and board president for Documentary Songwriters. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail 223

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 223

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 4, 2025

WEZOU, meaning breath of life in the Kabiy language, was officially launched in 2021, and a core package of key maternal health care interventions became free for the first time to women across Togo, paid for wholly by the government of Togo. Why Do Governments Need Learning Partners?

Governance 107

Governance Health Collaborations Children 107

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 2, 2025

This money is effectively sequestered until the government deems a project worth investing in, which often means the money goes to wealthly, mostly White developers for megaprojects that do more harm than good to the surrounding communities. billion from the public till, funding otherwise destined for public schools, parks, and libraries.

Taxation 104

Taxation Finance Governance Construction 104

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understand the requirements for each application and the unique aspects of each foundation and government funder. For example: “Because of your gift, more children will read at this grade level. Create a schedule with deadlines for each step of the application process. Spend time researching your options.

Sociology 111

Sociology Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Children 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Beyond that, Tech Matters is working with Child Helpline International (the association of the worlds child helplines) to bring together data from many countries (excluding personal information) to gain deeper insights about the challenges faced by children. Nexleaf Analytics is already deploying shared data infrastructure for health systems.

Social Enterprise 112

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management Ethics 112

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Millions of people in the United States need work that fits around uncertain day-to-day fluctuations, particularly workers who care for children, elders, or others needing caregiving assistance. For one, directly or indirectly, the government is usually the biggest employer of flexible labor in any area.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 116

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Nonprofit Capacity Building Program was designed to support local Black and Latinx youth-serving organizations to provide more opportunities for children to succeed and ensure the organizations had strong management practices and measurable outcomes.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Nonprofit Capacity Nonprofits 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

When the US government abruptly halted $8 billion of aid to Africa in early 2025, I received lots of questions from funders wondering how to respond. The US governments stop-work order re-emphasized why funding local organizations is so critical. What are the benefits of this approach? What do you think will fuel future growth?

Collaborations 98

Collaborations Education Education Governance 98

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

All the time distracted by survival is time I can’t love and enjoy my children, my family.” But short-term initiatives cannot be expected to transform the living conditions of millions; advocacy to move governments to support policy change is imperative. Worry about money fuses with worry about her life and becomes a super worry.…The

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Foundations Health 133

Non Profitvote

MAY 1, 2025

From decisions about your childrens education to policies about public safety, housing, and infrastructure, your local officials hold the power to shape the community where you live. Local victories often inspire broader change and can push state and federal governments toward greater accountability and equity.

Law 89

Law Education Education Children 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

One of the grandmothers was holding and cooing to the baby, while the grandfather played a game with pre-teen children, freeing the granddaughter to make the fire and cook the meal. Children grow up and leave their parents behind, starting new “nuclear” family units. Multigenerational households are rare. It s estimated that 2.6

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Children Poverty Health 116

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 28, 2025

Many worry that legislation similar to a bill passed last year by the House, which would have allowed the government to easily revoke the nonprofit status of organizations it opposes under thepretense of fighting terrorism, will be introduced again in 2025. We can help our children to understand the importance of giving back.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 125

Nonprofit Administration and Development Charitable Organizations Philanthropy Homelessness 125

Candid

JULY 14, 2025

This October, we’re opening up our annual Career Fair to industry veterans, such as former DOJ lawyers who recently lost their government jobs. And finally, we’ve long been a leader of the bipartisan PSLF Coalition , the only educational debt program specifically for public service professionals.

Collaborations 99

Collaborations Law Recruitment Poverty 99

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 14, 2025

When people raise money and better their community, children watch their parents not just complain but work to change their small world. Individual giving at all levels is much more resilient and resistant to government interference. You see your funders every day at the market, as one of my organizations says.

Foundations 111

Foundations Fundraising Fundraising Environmental 111

Bloomerang

JUNE 13, 2025

Urgent, impact-driven framing: “A mother with two children called our 24-hour hotline last week, desperate to escape a violent situation. Budget-based framing: “With less government support, we need your help to continue our services.” Budget-based framing: “We’ve lost 30% of our funding and may have to reduce services.

Children 98

Children Governance Health Values 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 24, 2025

That kind of parent engagement isn’t just helpful—it’s nonprofit governance in action. Every Friday, those bags go home, and those children know they have food to rely on.” They de-emphasize governance and upkeep rules, instead centering their collective efforts on community building. It’s consistent,” she said.

Food 52

Food Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2025

Autocratic governments, nihilistic oligarchs, escalating climate impacts, dynamic pandemics, menacing technologies, rampant misinformationall of these forces and more conspire to leave Americans and people around the world feeling less safe, more uncertain, and more frightened about the future.

Nonprofit governance and management 94

Nonprofit governance and management Civil Society Collaborations Public and Social Policy 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. The integration of these values has led to transformative changes in many nafda schools.

Education 76

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 76

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations No one enjoys it when a nonprofits board doesnt work well together. Curiosity is something were naturally good at as children, and something we often need to relearn as adults. Updates by topic!

Nonprofit governance and management 95

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 95

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 8, 2025

By Stephanie Beasley Nina Nelson, Save the Children The chief development officer of Save the Children is in pivot mode from government to private philanthropy.

Children 130

Children Governance Philanthropy Fundraising 130

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 25, 2025

Earlier this year , the federal government historically the second-largest funder of nonprofits in the United States, after income from program feesordered a blanket federal funding freeze, putting over $300 billion in annual funding for nonprofits at risk. The impact is devastating.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 105

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In August 2024, the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, docked at the port of Freetown for a 10-month field service to provide surgical operations and educational training by invitation of the government of Sierra Leone.

Medical 116

Medical Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management Health 116

Get Fully Funded

JULY 17, 2025

About the Author: Timothy Sarazen is a visionary leader in the volunteerism and social impact sectors, serving as the President of Better Impact , a global software company dedicated to enhancing the experiences of non-profits,, and volunteer-driven organizations in the healthcare and government sectors.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Volunteerism 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Children and young people are filled with wonder and reverence for the natural world and are imparted with the hope of the generation that brought them here. The program is financed by YBCL’s youth-governed Youth Futures Fund, which awards funding to young Black leaders working in racial and environmental justice.

Environmental 131

Environmental Public and Social Policy Health Leadership 131

Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

Because we choose not to be under the government’s thumb by acquiescing to the 501(c)(3) status game, we are generally not permitted to apply for grant funding. Pat from Children’s Flight of Hope Engaging Gen Z and Millennials and offering fair wages. Bringing leaders and action-takers to the table is key to our future.

Volunteerism 60

Volunteerism Volunteerism Healthcare Agriculture 60

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When carefully structured and governed, spend-down strategies can provide targeted financial support to causes that need it most. However, other donors prefer not to pass significant wealth to their children, believing that it can lead to complacency.

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Construction Children 89

Candid

JUNE 25, 2025

Development Gateway CEO Josh Powell and Sarah Orton-Vipond, director of engagement & partnerships, share guidance for nonprofits facing disruptions in government funding. Save the Children COO Aleksander Dardeli shares strategies to help nonprofits navigate unexpected challenges, adapt to fast-changing conditions, and emerge stronger.

Public and Social Policy 82

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Collaborations Philanthropy 82

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Many nonprofits in Sierra Leone that partner with the government to prevent a wider outbreak have so far been successful. As a result, UNICEF has helped decrease mortality rates for children under five by more than 51 percent since 2000.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Public and Social Policy Health Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 24, 2025

For children in Sierra Leone, life-threatening conditions often become fatal due to limited access to advanced diagnostic tools and healthcare facilities. Founded by Ishmeal Alfred Charles, the nonprofit raises funds to send critically ill children overseas for lifesaving procedures.

Healthcare 83

Healthcare Children Medical Nonprofit Administration and Development 83

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 28, 2025

Federal grants make up about a third of nonprofit funding through direct grants, state pass-throughs, and other mechanisms for everything from scientific research to education to arts and culture to critical services for children and families.

Civil Society 142

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Law 142

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 1, 2025

This shift has been driven largely by government-led initiatives aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and outcomes in school education. Together, these government initiatives reflect a systemic approach to embedding data into the governance of school education. An example from outside education might be helpful.

Education 92

Education Education Curriculum and Teaching Governance 92

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Lessons From UNICEF UNICEF provides an example of such collaborative efforts, particularly in safeguarding the rights of children amid the AI revolution. Moreover, actions such as President Joseph Biden’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence highlight concerted efforts towards responsible AI governance.

Civil Society 105

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management 105

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It has been very common for governments to request AI models that can identify fraud in a public benefits systemfor instance, in the applications they receive for childcare benefits or unemployment benefits. Well, those models have failed spectacularlyand routinelyin many different countries.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 105

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Commission approval and publication follows the March 2023 announcement of a notice of proposed rulemaking which resulted in more than 16,000 comments from consumers and federal and state government agencies, consumer groups, and trade associations.

Public and Nonprofit Management 59

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Management 59