Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

From Experimentation to Diffusion of Urban Innovations The innovative role of dynamic cities has been referred to as government by experiment. Experimentation is particularly important for climate governance, where cities have developed new ideas at an impressive rate.

Civil Society 90

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 90

Candid

JULY 20, 2022

To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years. Optimistically, philanthropy and civil society have responded with creativity and flexibility.

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Civil Society Disaster Relief Governance 131

Philanthropy 2173

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

It is derived from lessons learned preparing the Integrated Advocacy report and this article on media coverage of civil society and covid. Just as digital practices and public policy shape online expression and assembly, civil society also shape digital practices and policies. They are entwined with each other.

Public Policy 97

Public Policy Civil Society Philanthropy Governance 97

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Imagine a civil society in which communities, individuals, and leaders (nonprofit, social movement, philanthropy, business, education, and more) regularly engage in the process of self-examination for the sake of improving our world.

Civil Society 109

Civil Society Race and Ethnicity Health Culture 109

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Clear guidelines on financial reporting, governance structures, and conflict of interest policies can foster transparency without compromising sensitive donor information. Protecting donor privacy is not just about safeguarding individual rights; it's about upholding the values of a vibrant civil society.

Civil Society 89

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Governance 89

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

And Forefront found that nonprofits would like to see continued work with the government to advocate for the sector’s needs as well as more communication from funders about opportunities. Surveys focused on funder communities reported funders are shifting strategies to be more responsive and flexible and increase support.

Civil Society 75

Civil Society Philanthropy Nonprofit Administration and Development Foundations 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As the Nicaraguan government tightened its grip on authoritarian rule, it was threatened by civil society organizations who possess the power to hold them accountable, receiving funds they do not control and investing those funds in services that preserve human rights, protect democracy, and empower individuals.

Civil Society 88

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 88

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Following that letter, X Corp sued CCDH, alleging that the group had utilized “unlawful acts” to improperly gain access to the company’s data and characterized the nonprofit as “activist organizations masquerading as research agencies, funded and supported by unknown organizations, individuals and potentially even foreign governments.”

Civil Society 129

Civil Society Leadership Advertising Governance 129

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

Trust in institutions is necessary to create and improve the social contracts that govern democracy and allow communities and the nation to strike sustainable civic bargains. It is earned person by person, moving through large segments of society. American civil society institutions have an important role to play.

Civil Society 116

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Health Governance 116

Boardsource

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Perhaps more than any other time in recent history, civil society, including governments, nonprofits and the philanthropic sector, is revisiting the fundamental premises that structure its institutions, determine its value and, literally, justify its existence.

Leadership 88

Leadership Civil Society Governance Values 88

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

A market innovation like creating a sustainable seafood market is unlikely to create enduring systems change without building strong relationships with civil society. The Garfield Foundation offers a different example of how networks with capacity achieve systems change that evades individual groups.

Civil Society 92

Civil Society Energy Collaborations Leadership 92

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Once the cooperative was set up with support from civil society 10 years ago, the collective progress has become visceral. Today, Amul has more than 16 million milk producers and 185,903 dairy cooperative societies making India the world’s largest milk producer.

Food 94

Food Civil Society Agriculture Public and Social Policy 94

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The report shows similar trends when it comes to “working in a planning group with government,” “responding to requests for information from government,” and “releasing research to public or government” (11).

Health 63

Health Civil Society Governance Public Policy 63

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2022 Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) will focus on opportunities to bridge the divides that exist in society. The conference will explore the role of civil society organizations in finding common ground, ways to facilitate collaboration, combatting disinformation, and other topics.

Civil Society 86

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 86

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 11, 2023

Twenty-five percent of the entire Amazon Basin is on legally recognized Indigenous Territories, which are generally better protected than even government parks and reserves. Even less support has reached rightsholder women , despite the essential role of women in forest management and their exclusion from many governance structures.

Civil Society 96

Civil Society Environmental Governance Public and Social Policy 96

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Charitable dollars are essential to maintaining a healthy civil society, vital to both nonprofit charities and local governments that depend on these resources to achieve their critical missions. That temporary small non-itemizer generated $10.9 billion in charitable giving that year. in benefit for every $1 of tax benefit.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Universities Law Governance 98

Philanthropy 2173

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Alt Headline: Thoughts on Non-public digital infrastructure for civil society. Registering nonprofit organizations and requiring certain reporting is one of the key ways that governments set the bounds of civil society. Its one of the many manifestations of civil society as an artifact of government action.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 40

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 18, 2024

knew that changing government policy towards asylum-seekers would require more than quick and large protests. However, GetUp! Rather than acting alone, GetUp! The LetThemStay campaign coordinated across not only across organizational differences but differences in strategy, and sought to play to the strengths of each organization.

Public and Social Policy 102

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Medical 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Neither the tech industry nor other large corporations will undertake a huge course correction without strong pressure from others in society. In addition to robust labor voices, government regulation and civil society organizations have previously played a critical role in pushing companies in the right direction.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Technology Civil Society Production 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 18, 2024

In trying to ensure that the rapid growth of technology is something that will benefit workers and societies as much as entrepreneurs and executives, there’s a role for all of us: employers and workers, academics and governments, as well as investors committed to seeing the technology they fund be used to increase the common good.

Curriculum and Teaching 86

Curriculum and Teaching Healthcare Civil Society Technology 86

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2022

Co-founded in 2017 by Wellcome and the Gates Foundation with commitments of $100 million each, CEPI works with vaccine developers, manufacturers, governments, philanthropies, civil society, and global health organizations to find solutions to diseases. Lilly Endowment commits $20 million to preserve Black churches.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Manufacturing Community Development Governance 52

Candid

JULY 2, 2021

The Bill & Melinda Gates , Ford , and Open Society foundations have announced commitments of $2.1 The Generation Equality Forum's organizers estimate that the three-day convening will generate a total of $40 billion in new investments, including $17 billion in government commitments.

Civil Society 91

Civil Society Governance Health Leadership 91

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The War on Drugs Is Personal The War on Drugs has been a half-century-long, concerted, militarized campaign led by the US government to enforce prohibitions on the importation, manufacture, use, sale, and distribution of substances deemed to be illegal, advancing a punitive rather than a public health approach to drug use.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Law Psychology Poverty 121

Candid

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Launched in March 2021, the #Case4Reparations initiative is aimed at driving and amplifying conversations and campaigns in support of systemic and policy change efforts to realize reparations where wealth—money or land—can be redistributed by institutions and/or governments to Black and Native American communities. Read more. .

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Foundations Governance Nonprofits 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This networking led to the inclusion of civil society, businesses, and local organizations to enhance equity in the plans. Over two years, network advocates and technical partners facilitated evidence-based discussions with their member governments.

Public and Social Policy 103

Public and Social Policy Energy Nonprofit Administration and Development Collaborations 103

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 30, 2023

In the context of Iran, the government is using hijab as a tool—it’s not [about] the hijab but the way government is using it. “Western media coverage has largely been focused on hijab and the veiling laws. This [movement] is about the hijab and not about the hijab at the same time.

Governance 107

Governance Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law 107

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2023

Governments representing deeply indebted nations are often unable to invest in health care, education, and other services, which, in turn, threatens their very political survival. For instance, some governments may perceive the imposition of environmental commitments as an infringement on their sovereignty.

Public and Social Policy 75

Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance Civil Society 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 12, 2023

Together, they address barriers to safe and healthy diets through capacity building, strategic collaborations, and advocacy for increased resources, improved policies, and better government accountability. Across Africa, Guzakuza connects and supports women facing food system challenges.

Civil Society 87

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Food 87

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Our objective was to obtain information about the social and cultural norms surrounding unpaid care work in this economically vulnerable area to inform the development of the Cuidemos, Banco de Tiempo, a government program that provides respite for people who care for infants, people with disabilities, or the elderly.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Participation and motivation Public and Social Policy 102

Candid

MARCH 16, 2022

Namely: Russia’s civil society has been under assault for decades. What exists today is a fractured sector that is governed by strict laws and limits on their ability to fundraise and work on issues that are contrary to government priorities.

Non-Profits 105

Non-Profits Civil Society Foundations Law 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

Indeed, one of the most pernicious expressions of structural racism in Brazilian society is workplace inequity. Only a collaborative approach that unites the public and private sectors and civil society will bring about true equity. However, no tool, present or future, will thrive without tandem will and effort.

Public and Social Policy 66

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Poverty 66

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When contemplating migration that can deliver massive income gains to low-income households and benefits to both sending and receiving economies—but must maintain public support in a difficult political climate—public, private, and civil society actors all play important roles in a complex system’s effective functioning.

Public and Social Policy 120

Public and Social Policy Finance Recruitment Poverty 120

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

Their social media content highlighted Water.org’s participation in the World Leaders Call-to-Action on COVID-19.

Non-Profits 133

Non-Profits Civil Society Health Poverty 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 25, 2023

In retrospect, we can see with a borderless threat like COVID-19, collaboration was stymied across and within countries: Lacking clearly defined and owned targets, country responses often failed to meaningfully engage civil society.

Public and Social Policy 77

Public and Social Policy Manufacturing Health Finance 77

Philanthropy 2173

MARCH 17, 2020

Governments expanding their surveillance capabilities under the guise of public health, but neatly omitting any plans to "turn it off" when situations change. We all live in digital civil society now. In January, the Digital Civil Society Lab released a report about how this is true, why it matters and what to do about it.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Public Policy Governance 40

The Agitator

JULY 14, 2018

First, as Kirsty Weakley of Civil Society UK points out, it’s entirely different to see how much you trust a hairdresser (for example) than a charity. OK, let’s look at charities versus other society institutions (which doctors, police, and average people are not): Charities: 5.5. Government ministers: 3.7. Banks: 4.9.

Civil Society 49

Civil Society Governance Health Fundraising 49

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Jan 24 - 25.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105