NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2025

A collaboration with 173 local experts worldwide, this comprehensive index evaluates six critical factors impacting philanthropy in each country and economy: ease of operating a philanthropic organization, tax incentives, cross-border financial flows, political environment, economic conditions, and sociocultural influences. rail-container).hide();

Nonprofit Administration and Development 147

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Social Policy 147

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

As government funding for social good is slashed, even if temporarily, it will have waterfall effects for years to come. On average, MacArthur Foundation grantees get 12 percent of their funding from government grants. A concentrated number are highly vulnerable—receiving 25 percent or more of their funding from government sources.

Collaborations 59

Collaborations Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 59

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

million nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in our society by addressing important community needs like healthcare, education, affordable housing, food insecurity and many other important social causes. They also need to be visionary thinkers, relationship builders, collaborators, brand builders and inspirational motivators.

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 147

Candid

MAY 19, 2025

Strengthened community-based collaboration Since the beginning of the year, weve had to sharpen how and what we dopartnering more closely with schools, community sites, and local leaders to stand in the gap, said Wendi R. Many participants emphasized that collaboration is no longer a nice-to-have; it is a survival strategy.

Food 98

Food Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 98

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 25, 2025

Across multiple industries and niches, programs aim to provide inspiration, education, instruction, and mentorship to young women and girls, in order to shift the numbers of women succeeding all the way to the top. The International City/County Management Association offers mentorship for young women aiming to be in government leadership.

Nonprofit governance and management 118

Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Governance Education 118

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It demonstrated that when innovative leaders empower proximate communities, orchestrate strategic collaboration across sectors and geographies, and unlock creative capital, they dont just challenge the status quothey leap past it, catapulting systemic change forward. Their effort was not an outlier. This short film by If Not Us Then Who?

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

” “We are thrilled with the results of this collaboration,” said David Speights, PhD, CEO and Chief Data Scientist of Equity Decision Systems. “Using DonorIQ for both prospecting and house campaigns allows us to leverage cutting-edge AI technology to improve fundraising results.” addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail 147

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 147

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

Project Resource Optimization (PRO), an initiative created to drive more effective giving in a time of government aid rollbacks, has joined forces with the Rapid Response Fund created by Founders Pledge and The Life You Can Save to efficiently channel resources where they are needed most. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Health 130

Health Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management 130

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Before releasing the report, in October 2024, Impact Experience convened over 30 representatives from movement organizations, impact investing firms, and environmental justice groups to share best practices, promote collaboration, and cultivate a community focused on utilizing financial systems as tools for systemic change.

Finance 123

Finance Agriculture Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 123

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Retail 147

Retail Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropic Studies 147

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ensure that the organization is operating consistent with its governing documents , including with respect to provisions governing elections, terms of service, board meetings, board actions by written consent, delegated authority to committees and officers, reports, amendments to bylaws, and voting membership rights (if applicable).

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. Why board micromanagement makes nonprofit leaders furious Board members are supposed to focus on governance, strategy, and oversight. One of the most common complaints of executive directors is board micromanagement.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 27, 2025

Another collaboration that started around the same time was less successful. The collaboration notched some initial wins, but when differences emerged among the partners about the schools that would be served and the long-term vision, the partnership succumbed to infighting and inaction. De Jong, J., and Rivkin, J.

Collaborations 71

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 71

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In an LEC, residents collectively own and govern their housingsuch as an apartment buildingbut there are restrictions in place to limit the resale price of their ownership interest (share) to a modest appreciation rate. Partnerships with state and local governments, foundations, and impact investors are essential to overcome this barrier.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 104

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

They are increasingly a vector attack, used as pathways for bad actors to get into government or foundation information technology (IT) systems. This increased need is coupled with a potential shift in funding priorities, as philanthropic organizations and governments allocate more resources to address climate-related emergencies.

Civil Society 92

Civil Society Disaster Relief Technology Ethics 92

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The foundation has also started a capacity-development program for nonprofits in collaboration with Root Impact , an intermediate support organization. The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important.

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In particular, the Prince Georges County Council was expecting increased fundraising capacity, leading to reduced nonprofit dependence on local government funding and greater sustainability. In the cohort, each organization worked with a capacity building specialist to collaboratively develop and implement a program work plan.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Nonprofit Capacity Nonprofits 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Were in a period of polycrisis, yet the business world, government, and civil society persist in their siloed approaches to solving it. We need these folks as champions and collaborators. It also includes making the case to government and helping those in the public sector understand how social innovation can achieve their goals.

Governance 96

Governance Philanthropy Collaborations Finance 96

Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Connecting diverse stakeholders: Across sectors and social issues, PBIs bring together grassroots organizations, funders, civic leaders, businesses, and government agencies. This collaborative effort not only strengthened community engagement but also cultivated new partnerships in Bostons social impact ecosystem.

Collaborations 89

Collaborations Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Finance 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 23, 2025

Social Issues Education, Health, Security, etc. Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc.

Participation and motivation 103

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Health Public and Social Policy 103

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 12, 2025

As executives, they also learn how to better collaborate with their own boards or advisory committees. An old quip from Harvard Professor of Education, Emeritus, Richard Chait , is relevant: Board members are part-time amateurs overseeing the work of full-time professionals. Farmers are strong voices for environmental rehabilitation.

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management 114

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

This unique, 10-week learning experience brings together nonprofit leaders who are new to managing people or programs in an inclusive, collaborative environment to develop the qualities and skills necessary to lead with authenticity and impact. That’s why the Nonprofit Leadership Center created the Certificate in Leadership program.

Leadership 246

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Homelessness 246

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Last year's 2022 fellows reported a 52% increase in their board governance knowledge and skills after completing the program. This program is an opportunity to immerse myself in comprehensive board governance training, allowing me to be more impactful while doing so in a nonprofit board setting.”

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 244

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This means the food system, and food systems leadership in particular, can provide a template and launchpad for stakeholder engagement in other systemic domains, like health care, education, and energy (which are also important but less obviously intertwined with everyday life). About 20 percent are seated within government.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 26, 2025

Project South was born out of necessity, created to serve as a space for political education, movement building, and base development among Southern communities. By fostering trust and collaboration, these efforts can help counteract the fragmentation that often weakens movements.

Poverty 105

Poverty Philanthropy Agriculture Education 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

These leaders are transforming public systems from within—finding champions in government, building cross-sector coalitions, persisting through setbacks, and continuing to deliver impact for the communities they work with. This is why pooled funds and collaborative models are particularly well-positioned to do this.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

At this past summer’s gathering, Amardeep Singh, vice president of programs at Proteus Fund, a funder collaborative that supports movements to advance justice, equity, and inclusive democracy, shared a vision that sticks with you. “We A society anchored by a shared future is a powerful re-orientation for the nation, including philanthropy.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Collaborative. She went to Uganda where she lived and worked with an NGO on strategic planning and board governance. Erin believes the collaborative nature of the program and working in groups like one would in the real world is what stood out to her most. “We Empowering. Transformative. I decided to go all-in.”

Nonprofit governance and management 239

Nonprofit governance and management Law Universities Nonprofit Management 239

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

One was an artist employment program, which provided two years of salary at $65,000 for 300 artists in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, designed along the lines of the landmark Comprehensive Employment Training Act of the 1970s. This in turn fuels them to continue their work and engagement in community.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Foundations Health 133

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2025

So, Beautiful Solutions was, right from the beginning, designed to be learning from anywhere in the world where people were growing democratic economies and governance. Through Elandrias work at Highlander, we did a lot of collaboration with many folks on the education team at Highlander in particular.

Governance 76

Governance Education Education Values 76

Candid

JULY 2, 2025

Strengthen partnerships Durable capital can also help nonprofits achieve scale by working with and through the government. Collaborating with the government empowers organizations to work toward achieving systems change, addressing root causes and structural barriers.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Agriculture Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 52

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.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 105

Candid

JUNE 24, 2025

arts and cultural organizations have faced a global pandemic, inflationary pressures, shifting audience behaviors , and changes in public policy and government funding. Government funding—which had already begun to decline following the end of pandemic relief programs —dropped by 26%. Since 2019, U.S.

Nonprofit governance and management 59

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy Culture 59

Bloomerang

APRIL 28, 2025

The first modern nonprofit is considered to be the Peabody Education Fund, founded in 1867 with the purpose of integrating poor white and formerly enslaved people in the South. Collaboration : It couldnt be timelier for nonprofits especially those sharing similar mission space to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate for mutual benefit.

Disaster Relief 59

Disaster Relief Culture Construction Nonprofits 59

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

For example, AI can help bridge educational gaps that were exacerbated during the pandemic. AI can also lighten the workload of educators while ensuring students AI literacy. AI can also lighten the workload of educators while ensuring students AI literacy. Foster collaboration. Adopt equity-driven frameworks.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Ethics Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

This transformational 10-week program strengthens the board governance knowledge and skills of professionals of color while equipping nonprofit organizations to be genuinely ready to welcome these new members onto their boards. Taylor, Vice President, Gamma Zeta Lambda Educational Foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Combine all of these events with the fact that a Pew Research Center study last year found that only 2 out of 10 Americans say they trust the government in Washington, and it offers natural questions from social impact professionals like us: Have the last 12 months really changed our perspective on what social causes matter the most?

Nonprofit governance and management 208

Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism Health 208