Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

Shaila Agha of the Regen Foundation has documented how this community-centric financing addresses gaps in the formal banking systemalong with its growth to over 300,000 participants. Level 1: Just Get Started Mutualist social entrepreneurs roll up their sleeves and start with their local community and a group of builders.

Nonprofit governance and management 125

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Insurance Social Enterprise 125

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Philanthropy comes in many forms. For over a decade, Black Philanthropy Month has been a time of reflection on Black philanthropists’ contributions—including the contributions of Black liberation movements. It also encourages me to rethink the definition of philanthropy itself. But to me, this is what philanthropy looks like.

Philanthropy 133

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Healthcare Universities 133

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 6, 2025

Since 1973, I have started or led 14 nonprofit enterprises in the arts, community development, and civic engagement sectors. One early critique of the nonprofit sectors ability to impact large-scale change appears in the 2001 paper, The Decline of Progressive Policy and the New Philanthropy by Robert O.

Public and Social Policy 96

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management 96

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

To support South African democracy, philanthropy faces two challenges. One is that many foundations, under the guise of philanthropic pluralism , have supported a status quo that has harmed South Africa’s Black majority. Does Western philanthropy make a positive difference? Today, that democracy is fraying.

Philanthropy 97

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Poverty Civil Society 97

Candid

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As the philanthropic sector faces growing pushback against efforts to build more equitable communities, I regularly receive messages from giving circles seeking guidance on how to sustain and protect the progress weve made. Philanthropy Togethers In Abundance: An analysis of the thriving landscape of collective giving in the U.S.

Philanthropy 59

Philanthropy Education Education Community Development 59

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 8, 2025

This reliance on external drivers did not sit comfortably with Neugebauer, whose background is in community development and social innovation. Bringing in money and resources to organizations is a really important thing to do, but we miss this opportunity to build a foundation of civic and community engagement, she told NPQ.

Children 66

Children Philanthropy Education Education 66

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 5, 2024

By Gena Rotstein Trust-based philanthropy seeks to address historical and ongoing power imbalances by repositioning funders and grantees as collaborative partners, operating on equal footing. Foundations such as the Hill-Snowdon Foundation and the T. This is all well understood.

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Culture Foundations Leadership 126

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This is a question animating much of our work in East Texas, where a local family foundation ( T.L.L. Temple ) and a community development financial institution ( Communities Unlimited ) are teaming to develop bottom-up structural solutions to building rural capacity.

Entrepreneurship 127

Entrepreneurship Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations 127

Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. .

Philanthropy 119

Philanthropy Community Development Foundations Collaborations 119

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Coproduced by Partners for Rural Transformation, a coalition of six regional community development financial institutions, and NPQ , authors highlight efforts to address multi-generational poverty in Appalachia, the rural West, Indian Country, South Texas, and the Mississippi Delta. This helped preserve more than 17,000 jobs.

Values 130

Values Poverty Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 29, 2023

Corporations and institutional philanthropy began issuing passionate statements about “meeting the moment” and “showing up” in communities in ways that they hadn’t done before, making financial commitments that now total $340 billion. In its wake, momentum for change seemed to build.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Community Development 119

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 25, 2023

A salient example is of organizations that are focused on community development but invest in mass incarceration. To date, discussion on mission-aligned investing has largely focused on wealthy foundations and endowed institutions, but over half of all charitable organizations have total assets of less than $1 million.

Public and Social Policy 127

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits 127

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. Of course, whether we’re writing checks to local charities, endowing a scholarship at our alma mater, or establishing a family foundation, we’re investing for impact. In 2023 alone, U.S.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental Foundations Philanthropy 98

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation. The Shubert Foundation.

Culture 110

Culture Foundations Education Education 110

Candid

MAY 2, 2023

This is why, today, in partnership with Candid, we are pleased to announce the launch of the most comprehensive report of its kind, Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities. They are “anchor” institutions that also serve as economic engines for Black and low-income communities.

Universities 98

Universities Education Education Philanthropy 98

Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Elton John AIDS Foundation. Prism Foundation. Pride Foundation. PFund Foundation. Horizons Foundation. The Vermont Community Foundation. The New York Women’s Foundation. Stonewall Community Foundation. New York Foundation. Maine Community Foundation.

Foundations 131

Foundations Culture Charitable Contribution Nonprofits 131

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The result of their work is more places for people to gather and experience nature, increased social cohesion, restored civic trust, and perhaps most importantly, community development that benefits all residents. In Akron, more than 20 public, nonprofit, and community groups came together to form the Civic Commons team.

Public and Social Policy 141

Public and Social Policy Construction Community Development Governance 141

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Strong communities need strong nonprofits. Government, philanthropy, and community members all relied on nonprofits during the COVID pandemic. While their presence drew promises of support from corporations and corporate philanthropy, many of those promises have yet to be delivered on.

Governance 112

Governance Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 112

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

One key takeaway message: the rise of the über-wealthy in US philanthropy continues. One key takeaway message: the rise of the über-wealthy in US philanthropy continues. We don’t know if they are coming out of a DAF, charitable LLC [limited liability company], or foundation.” We don’t know what that is yet,” she added.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

Nonprofit Administration and Development Universities Philanthropy Public and Nonprofit Management 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A young nonprofit, LACE is also learning to navigate private philanthropy, public funding, and public/private financing, as well as governance and operational matters. A one-acre parcel in Smoketown that LCG now owns, the long-vacant site, former home of the Louisville Slugger factory , is a gift from the Community Foundation of Louisville.

Food 112

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 112

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

Akilah Watkins, who previously led the Center for Community Progress and has been a leader in the CEO Circle, a group of community development leaders of color, became president and CEO of Independent Sector in January 2023. I don’t want that just to stay in community development.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Community Development 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Founded in 2008 with backing from the Ford Foundation, NeighborWorks America, New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, Capital Impact Partners, and Prosperity Now, ROC USA and its affiliates have assisted 22,000 residents in over 300 communities in 21 states to collectively purchase and manage their ROCs.

Manufacturing 116

Manufacturing Finance Nonprofit governance and management Law 116

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Some leading emerging strategies that we found from across the nation include the following: Leveraging philanthropy to ensure community control of public dollars In Memphis, TN, the Center for Transforming Communities (CTC) cultivates “neighborhood democracies” through place-based organizing.

Governance 110

Governance Community Development Environmental Collaborations 110

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The journey since then has been an adventure, offering important lessons for us that I believe are valuable for the community development field. Even the dynamic of a trio of organizations working together required foundations to stretch beyond what they’re used to. But the process should have been easier.

Culture 128

Culture Community Development Collaborations Activism 128

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nelson Colón of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation, and Clara Miller, president emerita of the Heron Foundation—come from philanthropy. Avner, and Romilda Justilien, “The Urgency of Now: Foundations’ Role in Ending Racial Inequity,” The Foundation Review 6, no. Two of them—Dr. Cunningham, Marcia L.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 132

The Agitator

MARCH 25, 2013

Just got around to reading about the 13 organizations that recently won recognition (and $$) from the MacArthur Foundation for their creativity and effectiveness. million) enables peer learning and collaboration among more than 100 affordable housing and community development leaders. Here are the 13 winners for 2013.

Foundations 79

Foundations Nonprofits Law Energy 79

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 21, 2023

The need to develop more childcare businesses is obvious, but how to build and sustain viable childcare businesses is not. the community development financial institution where I work, lends to families and businesses throughout the state of Maine. What can be done to address this gap? Coastal Enterprises, Inc.,

Curriculum and Teaching 106

Curriculum and Teaching Finance Children Recruitment 106

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How Current Capital Systems Reinforce Inequality Foundations, philanthropists, and impact investors can do better by bridging gaps in crucial areas with flexible and patient…capital. Foundations, philanthropists, and impact investors can do better by bridging gaps in crucial areas with flexible and patient (long-term and low-cost) capital.

Finance 80

Finance Culture Foundations Public and Social Policy 80

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

For instance, the Anchorage Community Land Trust , which began in 2003 and is the oldest example reviewed in the report, acquired land in a BIPOC neighborhood that had a 25.1 Seeded with an initial $5 million grant from a local foundation, the land trust acquired nine parcels between 2005 and 2011. percent poverty rate (as of 2001).

Public and Nonprofit Management 106

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Poverty 106

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs. The Black Philanthropy Network is another organization that works to support Black leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Leadership 121

Leadership Poverty Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity 121

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2023

So, I’m humbled that you see your professional trajectory in this book, because many of the questions came from working at the Boston Foundation. That when the foundation called, people took my call. And my colleagues certainly knew this at the foundation, but it seemed like this open question that I wanted to explore historically.

Public and Social Policy 106

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 106

Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this post, let’s explore fifteen inspiring examples of CSR initiatives that demonstrate the power of philanthropy and corporate giving. Specifically, here’s what we’ll cover: What is corporate social responsibility? Learn more about the corporate partnership here.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Disaster Relief Food 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 27, 2023

Listen to the Cities@Tufts Podcast (or on the app of your choice): “The Imaginal Cells of the Solidarity Economy: Community Ownership” Transcript [The timestamps in the transcript correspond with the audio version of this lecture.] And so we did that through philanthropy. Totally community-aligned financial partner. complicated.

Public and Social Policy 106

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Food Nonprofit governance and management 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Current philanthropic work—as a leader of a prominent US-based foundation remarked at a recent Stanford PACS conference—leaves people exhausted. The Problem With Problem-Solving Solving problems to improve people’s lives has been philanthropy’s raison d’être. Can this vision be applied to philanthropy? Medicine 3.0:

Philanthropy 139

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Medical 139

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In philanthropy and investment-scarce rural regions, squeezing the potential impact out of every dollar is crucial, so catalytic partnerships, those capable of leveraging and securing new resources, become fundamental. Enter community development financial institutions (CDFIs).

Nonprofit Administration and Development 111

Nonprofit Administration and Development Entrepreneurship Finance Agriculture 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 4, 2025

We hear a lot about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion from foundations. The report also highlights some of the economic impacts: Native peoples, communities, and enterprises are excluded from philanthropy, investments, capital, and banking, and other economic systems. Image courtesy of First Nations.

Public and Social Policy 114

Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Similarly, global philanthropic and development organizations mainly invest in innovations from a problem-solving perspectivetreating societal diseases rather than creating and sustaining societal health and well-being. The Right Livelihood Foundation recognized Sekem as a blueprint for a healthy corporation in the 21 st century.

Health 118

Health Public and Social Policy Medical Governance 118