Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To date, most funders investing in artificial intelligence—including McGovern, Schmidt Futures, and Open Philanthropy—have focused primarily on understanding AI’s potential risks, or supporting AI’s positive impacts on society, in the longer-term. Building government (and civil society) capacity to use AI.

Civil Society 92

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 92

Philanthropy 2173

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Well, I guess there's a lot I could say through the lens of digital civil society about why I'm back here instead of running my mouth in a long twitter thread. But I'm going to move my thoughts on philanthropy, digital civil society, and democracy back here where they started.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Health Philanthropy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Anu Malipatil and Lucy Brainard of Overdeck Family Foundation explain why trust-based philanthropy and strategic capacity building are compatible, and they share their experiences helping organizations become more cost-effective, sustainable, and scalable. So what should philanthropic leaders do differently to confront these problems?

Civil Society 129

Civil Society Philanthropy Foundations Nonprofit Capacity 129

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

This is an experience that a lot of people who have been participating in philanthropy for decades are unaware of— the lived experiences of people of color with wealth and the type of philanthropy that they have contributed over decades. It looks different. It’s not institutional. And a lot of it is just not visible. CS: Really?

Philanthropy 93

Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Recruitment Foundations 93

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. In philanthropy, “responsive” and “strategic” approaches are often understood to be at odds, even mutually exclusive. They can choose clear interventions (e.g.,

Civil Society 100

Civil Society Energy Collaborations Leadership 100

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 95

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 12, 2023

By Lior Ipp If you’ve been working in philanthropy for longer than a week, you’ve probably come across a report, analysis, or opinion piece about systems change. It’s everywhere. There are peer groups, conferences, webinars, blogs, and even schools dedicated to systems change.

Civil Society 94

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Food 94

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

Don't offer them reasons to say no - Sean Kosofsky, The Nonprofit Fixer “I imagine the powerful role philanthropy can play in supporting bold solutions for systems change by resourcing new paths toward a more regenerative and racially just future. Your job is to raise money. After asking for a gift.

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 111

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

Philanthropy 2173

MARCH 23, 2020

On the one hand, these terms don't seem to have anything to do with philanthropy or digital civil society, the topics of this blog. Wishing you health, care, and connection. Flatten the curve Shelter in place Mutual aid Caremongering Zoombie PPE Physical distancing, social solidarity zoombombing Sigh.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Philanthropy Health 40

Candid

JULY 2, 2021

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership.

Civil Society 91

Civil Society Governance Health Leadership 91

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Philanthropy must facilitate the rapid spread of solutions by investing in networks. In my more than 20 years in philanthropy, I’ve observed five essential network features that drive exponential climate solutions. This networking led to the inclusion of civil society, businesses, and local organizations to enhance equity in the plans.

Public and Social Policy 112

Public and Social Policy Energy Nonprofit Administration and Development Collaborations 112

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

Independent Sector is a broad cross-sectoral national membership organization that includes nonprofits, private foundations, and corporate giving programs with a mission to strengthen civil society. We were getting calls from other sectors: education called us, arts called us, philanthropy called us. We don’t have a CEO Circle.

Civil Society 88

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

Philanthropy 2173

MARCH 20, 2020

Many things that defined philanthropy before it became a formalized, industry unto itself (early 1900s in the U.S.A.) But all the signs were there - connectivity, familiarity with direct giving (due to crowdfunding), cultural traditions of mutual aid that never went away, they only stopped being seen by the formal "counters" of philanthropy.

Civil Society 40

Civil Society Philanthropy Public Policy Law 40

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 129

Public and Social Policy Finance Recruitment Poverty 129

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

“YIN & YANG” BY EKOW BREW/ WWW.EKOWBREW.COM Editors’ note: This article is from NPQ’s winter 2022 issue, “New Narratives for Health.” So, our grantees are Alaskan Native women organizing against toxics in the Arctic and the impacts that they might have on our health and also our environment.

Law 88

Law Healthcare Health Public and Social Policy 88

iMarketSmart

JUNE 19, 2023

6] See previous article: The Power of Heroic Philanthropy: Understanding Donor Motivations [7] Tooby, J., & Cosmides, L. Showing that you care: The evolution of health altruism. Social roles, prestige, and health risk. Civil Society. Proceedings of the British Academy, 88 , 119-144. [5] 10] Sugiyama, L.

Altruism and Helping 52

Altruism and Helping Insurance Psychology Medical 52

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership. Association of Fundraising Philanthropy: International Fundraising Conference. Association of Fundraising Philanthropy: International Fundraising Conference. Jan 16 - 19.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. Join other data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders for two days of skillfully-led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society. Jan 17 - 19.

Nonprofit governance and management 77

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

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I'll work the health part out for myself (with lots of community and professional support). Or can I do both, plus adapt to new abilities and pursue alternative dreams based on my new limits? Do I set my baseline to before I got sick, how I feel now, or how bad this might get? Am I recovering, waiting, or living?

Children 40

Children Insurance Healthcare Universities 40

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

According to the 2022 United Nations climate change report, 40 percent of the world’s population is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, meaning their physical and mental health is already affected by climate-related diseases and extreme natural events. Why Climate Justice Matters to Business.

Civil Society 78

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Energy 78

iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Another questions, “If philanthropy is all about relationships, then why do metrics only measure money?”[3]. I once received a call from a newly hired legacy giving manager at a major health-related charity. If philanthropy is all about relationships, then why do metrics only measure money? Civil Society.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 13, 2023

With a growing realization of philanthropy’s power to shape social change agendas—and an aim to make better use of philanthropic funds and better address structural causes of inequity—these practices rebalance power and place decision-making authority closer to the nexus of change.

Collaborations 86

Collaborations Organizational Development Civil Society Nonprofit governance and management 86

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Johnson Center for Philanthropy, which points to dozens of breakthroughs where open Form 990 data enabled new insights and practices. The future health, resilience, and effectiveness of the social sector hinges on the ability to unlock the potential of big data. Examples include the Dorothy A.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 105

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

This funder invests in and strengthens the capacity of women-led movements to advance meaningful social, cultural, and economic change in women’s lives, specifically across three areas: Economic Justice, Safety, and Women’s Health. They fund nonprofit organizations that support Education, Family, and Health & Wellness.

Health 79

Health Entrepreneurship Foundations Education 79

EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $625. The Agents of Change Summit aims to unify and expand the community of professionals using marketing and technology to change people’s health and lifestyle behaviors for social good. Yale Philanthropy Conference 2016. Yale Philanthropy Conference 2016. Governance / @usdsoles.

Nonprofit governance and management 71

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Philanthropy 71

EveryAction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Philanthropy Southwest 2016 Annual Conference. Philanthropy Southwest 2016 Annual Conference. Philanthropy Southwest / Colorado Springs, CO / $1,100. Global Summit on Community Philanthropy. Global Summit on Community Philanthropy. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. Technology. 10/27/2016.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It’s in handheld scanners used by everyone from warehouse workers to retail clerks to hospital nurses checking into a patient’s room as well as the phone-based apps home health aides must log into and out of with every client they visit.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Law Technology Civil Society 136

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Do lead naming gifts actually stimulate high-level philanthropy from other donors and is that what motivates HNWIs to make such charitable contributions? My research finds otherwise and implicates current legal constructs and fundraising practices that continue to privilege the self-interests of donors over beneficiaries and society.

Ethics 111

Ethics Public and Social Policy Universities Philanthropy 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This year’s Frontiers of Social Innovation convening, “ The Role of Social Innovation in Democracy ,” will gather international leaders from nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, academia, research, business, and government to debate and discuss the role that social innovation plays in creating a more just and democratic society.

Civil Society 91

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Sociology 91