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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 30, 2024

By Kathleen Kelly Janus From climate change to national security threats, the problems we face in the world are too big for government to solve alone. Public-private partnerships demonstrate how government can collaborate with the private sector to catalyze and scale innovation.

Governance 105

Governance Collaborations 105

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In Reimagining Nonprofit Boards , a three-part series based on the NPQ webinar, A New Framework for Boards, Ananda Valenzuela challenges traditional governance models and offers a new vision for boards that empower rather than constrain. So, what does good governance look like? How are major decisions made?

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Culture 52

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

Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Collaborate with influencers to amplify the nonprofit’s brand and bring them to the attention of UHNW individuals. Partner with corporations and governments Establish strategic partnerships with corporations, government agencies, and other nonprofits to increase visibility and credibility.

Health 97

Health Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 97

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 25, 2025

Read more from Gloria Feldt about mentorship Governing magazine reports, Research suggests mentorship programs have significant benefits both for participants and for their organizations. The International City/County Management Association offers mentorship for young women aiming to be in government leadership.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Governance Education 115

Candid

MARCH 27, 2025

government funding in particularare facing the impacts of USAID stop-work orders and subsequent funding cancellations. government fundingwhich provided for a higher percentage of overhead costscant easily pivot to non-U.S. Nonprofits in the international development subsectorand those that have relied on U.S.

Non-Profits 97

Non-Profits Governance Nonprofits Recruitment 97

NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

Funding support for training and development enables leaders to enhance their strategic planning, financial management , fundraising and board governance skills. Stronger Governance and Board Effectiveness Nonprofit boards are critical in providing oversight, strategic guidance and accountability.

Nonprofit governance and management 238

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 238

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 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 121

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

From scheduling meetings and distributing board materials to tracking attendance and managing communication, board management software offers a solution that saves time, enhances efficiency, and improves collaboration. It should also support collaborative editing of meeting minutes and enable easy sharing of documents and presentations.

Management 245

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 245

Candid

APRIL 23, 2025

In response to the constant pressure, many in the sector have made the case for funders to increase foundation payout rates, streamline processes, foster solidarity across movements, champion nontraditional models of collaboration, and so much more. Each of these solutions requires multiple strategies.

Foundations 82

Foundations Collaborations Governance Philanthropy 82

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

According to a statement from NetHope’s leaders, NetHope is committed to driving multi-sector, collaborative, and strategic approaches with an emphasis on insights and skills-sharing, global co-creation, and long-term commitment to protect digital rights.

Nonprofit governance and management 103

Nonprofit governance and management Technology Collaborations Governance 103

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 19, 2025

Tech Matters recently launched the Better Deal for Data , a lightweight data governance initiative, to develop a simple set of commitments for social sector organizations to adopt. And funders need to lead the way by establishing and investing in common infrastructures and hubs for collaboration.

Social Enterprise 112

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management Ethics 112

Bloomerang

MAY 12, 2025

Another used LEGO Serious Play to explore board governance structures. When people are out of their chairs, working with their hands, collaborating informally, they speak differently. Problem-solving in real time Experiential retreats are also a fantastic setting for collaborative problem-solving. They listen more.

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Collaborations Governance 92

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This collaborative approach ensures that services are tailored to meet the actual needs of the community. Many suffered from addictions, as well as hepatitis C or HIV/AIDS, and some, especially immigrants, lacked a government health card despite Canada’s national healthcare system. Trudel notes that SABSA’s annual budget today is C$1.7

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management Health 113

NonProfit HR

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Now, more than ever, the opportunity to reimagine how we work across every sector, including government, for-profits, nonprofits, associations, foundations and other philanthropic communities, … Read more The post Reimagining the Social Impact Sector: A Collaborative Future appeared first on.

Collaborations 98

Collaborations Governance Associations Foundations 98

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

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members.

Ethics 113

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 113

Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

Save the Children draws funding from a range of sources: individual donors, corporations, foundations, multilateral institutions, and government agencies. government and remain hopeful that it will continue to support our critical work to improve the lives of children. We raise significant funds from the U.S.

Children 104

Children Governance Nonprofits Activism 104

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

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 118

Finance Agriculture Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 118

Candid

APRIL 9, 2025

Fewer organizations reported stepping up their communications as the most significant shiftemphasizing protecting vulnerable communities (9%), increasing advocacy and policy-related messaging (4%) or collaboration to amplify messages (4%), and adopting a more proactive and bold tone (3%). I also think theres just a lot of fear.

Public and Social Policy 102

Public and Social Policy Communication Civil Society Governance 102

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 98

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Developing new programs and initiatives that address community needs effectively requires careful research, collaboration with stakeholders, and alignment with organizational priorities and resources. This includes reviewing governance policies, financial management practices, and risk management protocols.

Public and Social Policy 244

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 244

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

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 59

Nonprofit governance and management Civil Society Collaborations Public and Social Policy 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 17, 2025

Certainly, because many nonprofits are being hamstrung by frozen or withdrawn government grants and must respond to many other policy challenges, philanthropy can play an exceedingly valuable role by investing counter-cyclically to ameliorate these headwinds. There is a growing discussion about what, exactly, that means?

Environmental 104

Environmental Civil Society Philanthropy Participation and motivation 104

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 12, 2025

As executives, they also learn how to better collaborate with their own boards or advisory committees. In response to community activism, many government contracts require constituents to serve on the board. Serving on a board, in short, gives people a wider external view, outside the bounds of a single organization.

Nonprofit governance and management 93

Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management 93

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

Nonprofits are no strangers to uncertaintywhether from economic downturns, environmental disasters, shifting donor priorities, or changes in government policy. More often, businesses are focusing on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and looking for ways to collaborate with nonprofits.

Public and Social Policy 120

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 120

Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. Strong social capital enables nonprofits to mobilize resources, share knowledge, and create collaborative solutions.

Psychology 102

Psychology Nonprofits Collaborations Governance 102

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

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture that empowers volunteers and maximizes their contributions. Prepare and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Board of Directors. Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and to inspire and mobilize volunteers.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 29, 2025

The bulk of CGRSs funding doesnt come from federal government sources, giving it sufficient flexibility to adapt its approach as needed. Grants for certain discrete projects and collaborative initiatives might be instances where more restrictive funding vehicles are appropriate, echoed Conrad.

Nonprofit Management 100

Nonprofit Management Management Nonprofit governance and management Foundations 100

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.

Nonprofit governance and management 239

Nonprofit governance and management Law Universities Nonprofit Management 239

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. Nonprofit 101 Collaborations are essential to building a nonprofit that lasts! Updates by topic! Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up!

Nonprofit governance and management 84

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 84

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