NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Image credit: Photo by Chris LeBoutillier on Unsplash Maya Etienne is co-executive director of Calumet Collaborative , a sustainable economic development organization based in Gary, IN, her home and the city where many of her family and friends still live. Gary is also home to the country’s largest steel mill: US Steel’s Gary Works.

Manufacturing 101

Manufacturing Environmental Health Production 101

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image credit: Michael on Unsplash A popular area of applied behavioral science, nudges are frequently deployed within public health and healthcare systems to influence people’s choices. But can people be nudged into better health? These environmental cues are a relatively simple and cost-effective approach to nudging.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Health Ethics 52

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 89

Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance Civil Society 89

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Many times, government and nonprofit representatives had come to Starleen’s Summit Lake neighborhood and indicated that things were going to improve, but not much ever came of it. “My Supported by five national foundations— JPB , Knight , Kresge , Rockefeller , and William Penn —each city received $4 million from the funder collaborative.

Public and Social Policy 139

Public and Social Policy Construction Community Development Governance 139

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

By Karl Haushalter & Paul Steinberg A local public health official has been tasked with increasing vaccine use in an underserved community. An entrepreneur hoping to market affordable solar finds it necessary to collaborate with architects, materials scientists, and roofing contractors.

Collaborations 117

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 117

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

The UN Disability and Development Report 2018 reveals that individuals with disabilities face fundamental challenges in nearly all aspects of life, including employment, health care, and education. Members also integrate the B Impact Assessment as a guideline to enhance the company’s social and environmental performance.

Nonprofit governance and management 95

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rajat Panwar , Theresa Lieb , Sarah Federman & Matthew Betts The landscape of corporate environmental responsibility is evolving beyond a focus on climate issues to more holistically account for nature-related risks, such as biodiversity loss.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 111

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

The project has been evolving as we learn and collaborate with our partners. We continued to fight against the site and citing environmental burdens while also looking forward to how we bring renewable energy to the community.” This type of community-owned solar will be the first of its kind in Brooklyn.” says Yeampierre.

Energy 122

Energy Environmental Finance Governance 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

It erodes a high-functioning pluralistic democracy , compromises public health, and makes it impossible to solve collective problems like climate change. 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.

Civil Society 131

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Health Governance 131

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

MNA’s staff team is engaged, collaborative, committed to growth, and passionate about MNA’s unique mission. Board Relations The Executive Director works closely with the board to fulfill its governance responsibilities. Membership The work of the Executive Director is informed by the needs of the Association’s members.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Most obviously, funders working in specific issue areas—climate, health, education, or in my case, democracy—can work to support efforts downstream to prepare government and civil society in their respective sectors to take advantage of the opportunities and mitigate the risks of AI on their specific areas of concern.

Civil Society 97

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 97

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Such weather events impact the health of individuals living in affected communities. Low-income individuals live with higher rates of chronic disease , are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards , have substandard housing, and often lack access to nutritious foods and adequate medical care.

Philanthropy 94

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

While government agencies worldwide face enormous challenges in leveraging their data to deliver services effectively and efficiently, 89 percent of public sector respondents in 2020 said they were unprepared for rapid data growth. And where the social and environmental sectors should—and will—do better. Decision support.

Public and Social Policy 103

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 103

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

And the battle with the state over Tribal sovereignty and our rights has always been recognized by the federal government; it’s only the state government that’s not recognizing our sovereignty. So our land, our languages, our kinship systems, our governances were forced out of us.”

Nonprofit governance and management 90

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 90

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Women are seeing an increase in income and are able to send their children to school, access health care, acquire more land, and diversify their earnings through other small businesses. In several of these cooperatives, either governments or civil society or development institutions have played roles as catalysts to sow the initial seeds.

Food 107

Food Civil Society Agriculture Public and Social Policy 107

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

At Grantli, I have created a state resources page where you can find useful links to state government departments and various other resources. Sigma and collaborating nursing organizations have several upcoming research grant opportunities for nurses around the globe. Areas served: Worldwide. Jean Griswold Foundation.

Insurance 98

Insurance Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Education 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

If environmental outcomes can become assets, why can’t social outcomes? trillion in terms of government social spend, philanthropy, and S-themed ESG assets under management could be considered the world’s largest financial market today. In more established markets, stakeholders are independent and collaborative.

Marketing 79

Marketing Marketing Public and Social Policy Governance 79

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 12, 2023

The organizations are improving water and sanitation access, education quality, food security, and health equity, and a large majority take systems change approaches to their work. As a collaborative effort with multiple funding partners , we have regular conversations with foundations from across the globe.

Civil Society 97

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Food 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But as government, activists, and the public at large have come to better understand the risks associated with inscrutable algorithms—say, through works like Cathy O'Neil’s Weapons of Math Destruction —calls for "Explainable AI" have begun to echo across boardrooms, tech conferences, and research labs.

Health 64

Health Associations Environmental Foundations 64

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Back in 2012, longtime CLT advocate John Emmeus Davis wrote in Shelterforce that collaboration between the land banks and CLTs is, to use the hackneyed phrase, an obvious “win-win.” Local government wins because properties are back in productive use, generating taxes.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Governance Community Development Agriculture 105

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

We are living through a syndemic—a time of multiple crises causing seismic economic, political, environmental, technological, and social shifts, which are long from being settled. TLC’s theory of change requires transformation on four levels: individual , organizational , collaborative , and ecosystemic.

Leadership 100

Leadership Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Culture 100

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

The nonprofit sector is full of rewarding and impactful careers because it plays a crucial role in addressing various social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges. Toxic workplace: A toxic workplace can be emotionally draining and leave an impact on your overall health. A good culture is the only solution to this challenge.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 24, 2021

Technology has impacted different aspects of our lives including food, water, shelter, transport, and health. One of the major ways environmental issues are being dealt with is the utilization of the Internet of Things (IoT). Top Plastic Pollution Solutions [Consumers, Tech, Governments and Organizations].

Technology 52

Technology Environmental Governance Collaborations 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 1, 2023

Similarly, a collaboration between NASA and Indigenous reindeer herders combines sophisticated Indigenous knowledge with advanced Geographic Information Systems to sustainably manage the Arctic.

Agriculture 93

Agriculture Construction Culture Manufacturing 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 16, 2023

It also has an adverse impact on workforce productivity and inflicts economic losses on workers whose health and working conditions are affected by extreme heat. Mayors and city governments are increasingly seen as “doers” rather than “delayers” because they find themselves on the front line of the climate crisis.

Health 79

Health Public and Social Policy Energy Collaborations 79

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I was born in Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) and started working in public health there as a clinical psychologist. I was responsible for mental health in what was, at the time, one of the world’s poorest countries. There I was, talking to parents about lead poisoning, doing what we do so readily in public health: telling people what to do.

Health 113

Health Race and Ethnicity Food Children 113

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 27, 2023

In today’s tumultuous climate—global political turmoil; emboldened White supremacists; mass gun violence; environmental degradation; pandemics; lack of access to quality, affordable healthcare; and counting—we need leadership that can grapple with the challenges. Why is self-awareness important in a job? 4 (Winter 2022): 114–19.

Public and Social Policy 87

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Culture 87

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available.

Fundraising 137

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 137

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

history, but you do know that a serious environmental disaster is unfolding. It will take a network of dedicated nonprofits, concerned citizens, government intervention – and BP’s commitment – to restore the Gulf Coast to is former state. The media is holding a major corporation – BP – responsible for cleanup and reparations.

Nonprofit governance and management 53

Nonprofit governance and management Environmental Governance Health 53

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Smith To achieve climate justice, biodiversity, and health equity goals, most societies need rapid change. From equitable policies and low-carbon infrastructure to values like collaboration and fairness, we need deep shifts, and we need them soon. Take the way that energy and health are often treated as separate issues.

Health 136

Health Energy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 136

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 14, 2021

But leadership and taking responsibility for the financial health of an organization, can sometimes be uncomfortable. This list can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to the organization’s financial health. Don’t be pushy, it can backfire.

Fundraising 75

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 75

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As a longtime science-fiction fan and health justice practitioner, I’m drawn to works that imagine the future of our healthcare system. Who deserves good health? However—as we’ve explored in the series—organizers, healers, and other change agents have long lifted up counter-narratives of health and healthcare.

Health 84

Health Healthcare Medical Values 84

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We couldn’t have built this agrivoltaics system without the support of our community, from the Boulder County government that enabled us to build the solar array with a forward-looking land-use code and clean-energy-centric regulations to the companies and residents who purchase power from us.”

Health 93

Health Agriculture Energy Nonprofit governance and management 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

To achieve this, more businesses need to join with the government and civil society to actively confront inequality, poverty, and climate change together. Besides perpetual food insecurity, many are unable to access or cover basic health services, housing, transportation, water and sanitation, or education. A Tyranny of Tradeoffs.

Agriculture 99

Agriculture Civil Society Poverty Environmental 99

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The CLIMA Fund , a collaboration across four public foundations supporting tens of thousands of grassroots groups advancing climate justice solutions, has learned a lot about the diverse and powerful ways grassroots movements create scaled impact. Relationships. Relationships and connectivity are the lifeblood of movement building.

Agriculture 116

Agriculture Public and Social Policy Energy Governance 116

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They’ve supported the critical climate justice work of various BIPOC-led organizations, including the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice and Partnership for Southern Equity. Wright, DSCEJ is trying to create a future where everyone has the right to be free from environmental harm. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Beverly L.

Public and Social Policy 101

Public and Social Policy Environmental Energy Health 101

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Collaboration among community members, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and local governments allows resources to flow where they’re needed and is a powerful way to help address race and climate inequities. One ongoing nature-based project is installing rain gardens.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 91

Nonprofit Administration and Development Environmental Universities Governance 91