Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We identify the core problem we’re solving and our unique solution, we codify what must be replicated to achieve our outcomes, we increase the number of people or communities we’re reaching, we evaluate results, we identify a financial model that works, etc. The reality is, though, that scale is elusive for most of us.

Collaborations 126

Collaborations Children Philanthropy Values 126

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: AndreyPopov on istock.com How can frontline communities access public funding for climate solutions? The same elements [needed for] BIPOC communities to benefit from public funding are also the most promising approaches to address…climate change. Learning from Community Groups So, what are we learning?

Governance 92

Governance Community Development Collaborations Environmental 92

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

And although we belong to different generations, we share a culture and experiences as Mexican women. This challenge has different nuances in each continent, country, and community. By Luz María Velázquez & Patricia Torres We are Lumi and Paty. Our stories are different, but they have similarities.

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Participation and motivation Public and Social Policy 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Narges Baniasadi , Michelle de Haaff & Pedram Afshar In a community just a few miles from the headquarters of Google, Apple, and Tesla, a young woman, we will call her Elisa, lives with her kids in a small apartment. The air in her community is polluted, with local chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rates rising.

Health 112

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 112

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Image Credit: Oladimeji Odunsi on unsplash.com How do you support development across the food system in a way that builds community ownership and power for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities? Our mission is to challenge systemic barriers in finance and lead a shift to a community-driven framework for equitable capital.

Food 117

Food Finance Community Development Culture 117

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As a result, the organization is strong and growing, offering innovative and highly relevant programs and services to its members and the larger nonprofit community in the state and beyond. MNA is inspired by mission, informed by members, and provides resources for the here and now while keeping a forward focus.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

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

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

Retention 69

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 69

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Image credit: Drazen Zigic on istock.com Work requirements—or requiring people to find employment in order to access public benefits—force people to prove that they deserve a social safety net. Narrative History Narratives are our cultural understandings, our frames of reference, our mental models—they provide the story of our social world.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Poverty Governance Insurance 111

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

These inequities have had multigenerational impacts on the health, economic opportunity, education, and culture of millions of people. The widespread moral outrage also unleashed a torrent of financial pledges, which McKinsey has estimated to total $340 billion —all in the name of racial equity. We can—and must —do better. percent and 10.9

Finance 75

Finance Culture Foundations Public and Social Policy 75

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 12, 2023

Image Credit: Abe Camacho on unsplash.com This article introduces a new NPQ series, Owning the Economy: Stories from Latinx Communities. Economic justice can be achieved when existing residents and business owners are in the driver’s seat and co-developers of their communities. That name is gentrification.

Culture 98

Culture Construction Community Development Education 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

These behaviors are then normalized in many societies, perpetuating harmful cultures that affect all genders and contribute to negative outcomes, like poorer physical health and social relationships, for men and those close to them.

Health 96

Health Governance Leadership Culture 96

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2023

And as the world continues to change, the Nonprofit Leadership Center does, too — always striving to be agile and responsive to the needs of our nonprofit community. Nonprofit Professionals are Committed to Learning & Continuous Improvement In 2022, nonprofit professionals and community leaders were hungry to learn and hone their skills.

Nonprofit Leadership 98

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Law 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 14, 2023

In Washington state, the BIPOC-ED Coalition—a multicultural, cross-sector collective of nonprofit leaders working to promote community wellness and restoration—has committed $1.37M to fund sabbaticals for BIPOC leaders. This effort enables nonprofit leaders of color to take a break from work and create room for self-care—on their own terms.

Health 132

Health Leadership Foundations Energy 132

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

Reshaping the Way We Live in the Midst of Climate Crisis.” Sewall Foundation; and Kate Dempsey, state director of The Nature Conservancy in Maine, discuss the future of Tribal sovereignty, Land Back, and rematriation of the planet. Cyndi Suarez: Can you share a little about the state of Tribal sovereignty in Maine? CS: Interesting.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 102

Selfish Giving

JULY 12, 2023

A partnership with [nonprofit] offers [benefit 1], [benefit 2], and [benefit 3] that makes it a powerful vehicle for reaching [target audience X]. Here's something to try this week. Head over to ChatGPT and either signup or, if you already have an account, log in. BTW, signing up is easy and free, so don't sweat it!

Production 130

Production Food Associations Education 130

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

They should be displayed in your culture, organizational processes and policies, and public interactions. If fulfilling your mission and being identified as an employer of choice are priorities for your nonprofit, invest in employee professional development. Align individual and organizational goals.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Retention Education Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The benefits of employee ownership are demonstrable and manifold. According to NCEO, employee-owners have higher wages and net worth, receive better workplace benefits, and are less likely to lose jobs during a downturn compared with workers who do not have an ownership stake in their place of employment.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Culture 115

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Significant racial equity advancement will remain elusive until organizations are willing to examine their own purpose, leadership, strategy, and culture. These audits are part of the bigger picture of organizational change management. There is a growing conversation about equity audits in all sectors. percent of the population, up from 27.6

Leadership 126

Leadership Culture Foundations Philanthropy 126

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Understanding the role private equity is playing in health care is critical; only then can we begin to design solutions to the healthcare system that center public and community ownership. Far from unique, this story is horrifyingly familiar. A Growing Menace In the US, a staggering $4.3 trillion is spent on healthcare (18.3

Health 122

Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As we close in on the deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2030, it is crucial to evaluate global progress in maternal and child health (MCH) to gain insights into improving health outcomes in local communities. And an impressive 93 percent of women deliver their babies in health-care facilities.

Health 104

Health Medical Culture Psychology 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

An Experimental Approach Jump’s mission is to create “a society in which anyone can benefit from learning opportunities,” with a focus on expanding educational opportunities for underprivileged teenagers throughout Korea. billion won (about $9.7 million) to 15 nonprofits through its Impact Ground Project.

Governance 104

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 104

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 18, 2024

They align your personal career goals with the company’s objectives, leading to a harmonious work environment where both you and your employer benefit from a transparent and structured approach to professional roles. When you know exactly what your responsibilities are, you tend to work with greater confidence and direction.

Culture 52

Culture Collaborations Construction Communication 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 21, 2023

By Vurayayi Pugeni , Caroline Pugeni & Dan Maxson International community development has changed significantly over its history, shifting from primarily responding to disaster events to improving communities using a sectoral approach to issues like health, agriculture, and water and sanitation.

Culture 52

Culture Agriculture Values Health 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A $500,000 investment from the Italian cooperative movement and multiple loans from community funders made the dream possible. A low-cost venue, Colors was used for informal meet-and-greets, community meetings, and fundraising activities and served as a training and job placement center, especially for immigrant families.

Public and Social Policy 103

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits 103

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In my community, cycles are fundamental to understanding our world. From the growth of people, animals, and community, to the weather—cycles help define our relationships with all that surrounds us. Editors’ note: This article is from the fall 2022 issue of the Nonprofit Quarterly , “The Face of Climate Change. ”.

Environmental 109

Environmental Culture Food Values 109

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Attendees were discussing solutions that could potentially benefit the poor, but, paradoxically, he was the only one in the auditorium who had actually experienced living in deprived circumstances. After some years, DJ Bola found out about the Artemisia accelerator program, the first social enterprise accelerator in Brazil.

Social Entrepreneurship 112

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 112

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

This article is part of Community Strategies for Systemic Change, an ongoing series co-produced by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and NPQ. According to the US Census Bureau , rural America accounts for 97 percent of the country’s land but only 19.3 percent of the population. Often, the result is rural poverty.

Poverty 99

Poverty Children Culture Food 99

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

A relatively new—and, at least in some corners, highly controversial—model seeks to diminish that imbalance by allowing students of color to participate in what at least one district is calling “affinity classes,” specially comprised of students of color and often taught by non-White teachers.

Education 67

Education Education Public and Social Policy Law 67

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 30, 2023

Aruta & Kelly Davis A convergence is happening between the climate and mental health movements, and social impact practitioners need to pay attention. Globally, the abrupt impacts of climate catastrophes (super typhoons, extreme heat, flooding, etc.) as well as slow-onset events (e.g., sea-level rise, melting of ice, etc.)

Health 99

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Culture 99

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 11, 2023

At least 50 percent of the earth’s land area is owned, used, or managed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs), with 36 percent of all intact forests on recognized Indigenous lands. billion pledge in Glasgow, donors reported that only about 7 percent of that funding was going directly to Indigenous communities.

Civil Society 107

Civil Society Environmental Governance Public and Social Policy 107

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 22, 2023

At its core, ML for social good involves using advanced technology to support people in need and strengthen the well-being of our communities. The model is posed to detect what economic and demographic factors and timing could influence donor behavior. Let’s look at some of the real-life examples of ML for social good.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Medical Children 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 1, 2023

” While commercial innovations can be classified as products, processes, or business models, biocultural innovation blurs the lines between extractive notions of innovation and biocultural approaches to conservation. Consider these examples.

Agriculture 93

Agriculture Construction Culture Manufacturing 93

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 12, 2024

It is now stigmatized in many workplace cultures to lack emotional awareness and to present as immune to emotions. Maybe not a full-out crying outburst that lasts all day, but an emotional response that is genuine earns comradery and community respect. “ Having emotional vulnerability in the workplace is seen as OK. My hand is up.

Psychology 72

Psychology Culture Management Construction 72

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 9, 2023

Looking Back To understand how we invest in Black women, it’s important that we take a step back and reflect on our culture’s approach to funding Black women from past to present. We know the survival of our communities depends on working together and sharing resources. And rather quickly—we did.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Non-Profits Culture Leadership 98

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 2, 2024

Amplified community impact. Let’s get into the specific benefits of employee training and how your nonprofit can start tapping into them today. Let’s get into the specific benefits of employee training and how your nonprofit can start tapping into them today. Higher employee engagement. Lunch and learn sessions.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Retention Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 11, 2023

Modeled after the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into legislation in 1990, enshrining the right to equal opportunity under the law for people with disabilities. The History of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Under a warm August sun in 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Law Values 144

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

With all these options, we wanted to look back and highlight some of the Issue Lab community’s most popular publications in 2022, featuring a wide array of topics ranging from education to participatory grantmaking and beyond. Expanding Equity: Inclusion & Belonging Guidebook , by the W.K.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Culture Health 98