NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 4, 2023

1 And without intervention, health inequities will persist. For public health professionals, this raises the question: What can be done to mitigate the burden of dementia? For public health professionals, this raises the question: What can be done to mitigate the burden of dementia? What is dementia?

Health 145

Health Race and Ethnicity Culture Education 145

Candid

MAY 28, 2025

According to The National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging, the number of people aged 65 and older in the U.S. The mental health needs of older adults are emerging as an urgent but under-addressed priority across the nonprofit, philanthropic, and healthcare sectors. is projected to nearly double from 40.3 million in 2010 to 72.1

Health 52

Health Public and Social Policy Insurance Healthcare 52

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work. Think beyond health insurance. Offer professional development programs, flexible work schedules, and wellness perks like mental health days. Prioritizing Workplace Culture and Inclusion A strong, supportive workplace culture isnt just a nice to have, its essential.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Since physical health issues and emotional stress commonly contribute to burnout, look for opportunities to build a healthy and sustainable work culture. Allow employees to take mental health days to rest, pursue their interests, or even volunteer. Consider: Encouraging days off. Implementing a four-day workweek.

Participation and motivation 131

Participation and motivation Health Volunteerism Volunteerism 131

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 29, 2023

Even the American Psychological Association acknowledges the country is “facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come.” Creating a world that is conducive to everyone’s mental health requires valuing and centering the leadership and experience of BIPOC communities.

Health 120

Health Culture Non-Profits Psychology 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Closing the Racial Diversity Gap in Medicine by Allison Torres Burtka* A growing body of research shows a positive correlation between the racial diversity of doctors and health outcomes for underserved communities. How Indigenous Wisdom Can Support Youth Mental Health by Virgil Moorehead Jr. One nonprofit is working to change that.

Social Entrepreneurship 108

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development 108

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It’s broad in the sense that it brings racial justice practitioners, artists, movement makers, educators from all over the movement who are working at the intersections of race, class, education, the environment, reproductive health, and rights, et cetera. RB: How have you seen the Facing Race conference evolve since it first started?

Public and Social Policy 138

Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 138

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 13, 2022

In these moments, I have had to sit back and listen to conversations , inhale the culture, and exhale a product. . This opens up space to learn about your colleagues and their culture. Traditional workplace culture can often be accompanied by a high level of urgency, causing anxiety among those who work there. Breakout Sessions.

Culture 130

Culture Energy Activism Health 130

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofit boards play a critical role in guiding the organizations they serve, helping steer decisions, ensuring fiscal health, and offering strategic oversight. Boosting staff morale Board members set the tone for the organization’s culture. It’s time to address this problem head-on.

Culture 113

Culture Nonprofits Leadership Communication 113

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 21, 2023

Plus, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $50 million over five years to continue the Global Health Drug Discovery Institute, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation will give $3.8 million to protect and preserve 40 historic sites through its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.

Foundations 258

Foundations Culture Health 258

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 25, 2023

Image Credit: SHREY DEEPRANJAN Today, healthcare institutions acknowledge forces like structural racism as drivers of negative health outcomes—but effectively addressing racism inside of those institutions still has a long way to go.

Health 117

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Race and Ethnicity 117

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A Care Cooperative in Quebec City Meets Community Health Needs This year’s Cigale music festival , held over three days in August at Baie de Beauport beach in the Port of Quebec, was a great success. Moreover, SABSA is now partnered with Quebec City’s local health systems. Fear and shame were preventing them from getting needed care.

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management Health 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Indigenous cultural traditions in the region have long embraced the interdependence of humans with the land, water, and the more-than-human world. As in much of Native America, a vibrant cultural revitalization is underway here, bridging past and present and elevating Indigenous worldviews and traditions long suppressed by colonization.

Health 104

Health Culture Poverty Activism 104

Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This disparity is all the more striking considering the magnitude of challenges here, even before the stormbroadband, health care, and food deserts; intergenerational poverty born from extraction; and the ongoing opioid crisis. Its a deep wound to the fabric of our region. CDP encourages giving grants locally as much as possible.

Philanthropy 120

Philanthropy Disaster Relief Insurance Medical 120

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

Regular updates through newsletters, social media, and community meetings create a culture of transparency, ensuring supporters feel included and engaged. The Long-Term Impact of Reputation Management Protecting your nonprofits reputation isnt about damage controlits about building a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 130

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In this highly fractious and divisive political culture, as a leader, it is essential to create a workplace environment that is absent of negativity and hate that exists outside the organization surrounding the election. A recent LifeStance Health survey of 1,052 U.S. SHRM’s latest Civility Index “found that U.S.

Public and Social Policy 117

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 117

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 30, 2024

By Alison Badgett For the past two decades, the JED Foundation has led the fight to address the mental health crisis among American youth. Its story highlights the importance of addressing the cultural causes of the mental health crisis through systems change. Open access to this article is made possible by The JED Foundation

Culture 104

Culture Education Education Health 104

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 9, 2023

The piece struck a chord with many NPQ readers, as it did for the Health Justice desk. Looking back on that time offline, I recognize how important it was to my work as a health justice practitioner to create space for play, creativity, and dreaming. million fund to enable sabbaticals for BIPOC leaders.

Health 104

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Medical 104

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

The growing popularity among consumers who use them as a lifestyle tool, not to manage diabetes, is exacerbating existing health inequities. The growing popularity [of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)]as a lifestyle tool, not to manage diabetes, is exacerbating existing health inequities. Yet, for many, CGMs remain out of reach.

Management 95

Management Healthcare Health Medical 95

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 29, 2023

Image Credit: Reneé Thompson on unsplash.com COVID-19 impacted the physical health of millions across the country, hitting marginalized communities the hardest. Less visible was the pandemic’s impact on behavioral health, an umbrella term for mental health, substance use disorders, and life stressors.

Health 112

Health Public and Social Policy Governance Collaborations 112

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Arts and culture might have done particularly well. “We We saw a 42% year-over-year increase in funds raised by arts, culture, and humanities organizations, while the group’s median donation amount had essentially no change,” said Alexander.

Advertising 130

Advertising Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Health 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Another path leads to it being purchased by a “farm incubator” who will make it available to refugee farmers growing culturally meaningful crops and contributing to their economic mobility. One path leads to this arable land being sold to a developer and turned into a small strip mall. Next, imagine where these crops go after harvesting.

Public and Social Policy 92

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 92

Candid

JANUARY 14, 2025

Health-related organizations led subject area searches The increase in total views of Candid nonprofit profiles was driven in part by a spike in searches. Searches for health-related charities generated the most interest on GivingTuesdaymore than half of top-level subject area searches. Human services 3. Education 4. Environment 5.

Health 87

Health Nonprofits Philanthropy Culture 87

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 30, 2021

And all the tips and inspirations quotes in the world won’t change the culture at your organization or the state of the world. Or better yet, take a mental health day. You can learn more about them in my post Let’s Talk About Mental Health Days. So today I am going to be the opposite of inspiring.

Health 245

Health Culture Marketing Marketing 245

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. In 2021, that number was $206 billion, as reported by Kaiser Health News —enough to purchase 1,400 hospitals and other healthcare firms.

Health 125

Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 125

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A cherished poem, a song on repeat, a beautifully designed public health campaign explaining how to mask—it isn’t hard to find where and how artists are in the very fabric of society. Our research points specifically to the enormous impact of stable income on mental health. We know that people do not live single-issue lives.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Foundations Health 132

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 11, 2023

Having worked in numerous healthcare and health-justice spaces, I’m well aware of the importance of being able to self-identify. These datasets are then used to shape health interventions that frequently miss the mark for communities with specific experiences, norms, and traditions. I shrugged. Indian American is great, then.

Health 104

Health Race and Ethnicity Healthcare Public and Social Policy 104

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Our clients needed full-scale behavioral health, substance abuse, and primary care services. Some feel that staff should not know until the ink is dry but key managers will be involved in integration planning and, depending on the size of the organization and the culture, this is a judgment call. Basically, a one-stop shop.

Nonprofit Organizations 111

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Non-Profits Nonprofits 111

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. Characterizing the relationship between these two complex problems is often challenging because the true tolls of the mental health and climate crises are inseparable.

Health 104

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Culture 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 26, 2023

Indigenous Peoples have oral histories that confirm eons of existence in relationship with place, and we should be respectful that many Indigenous cultures have their own belief systems regarding creation and the origins of their populations. I was fortunate to grow up in a family with many traditional healers and cultural leaders.

Health 98

Health Poverty Public and Social Policy Culture 98

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We believe that a culture of repair must be embedded into all institutions we create—including philanthropy—to ensure Black people can thrive. Acknowledgment makes reckoning visible, which changes culture—and, in the process, helps communities that have been harmed feel seen. Rooting the new model in repair.

Philanthropy 130

Philanthropy Culture Foundations Governance 130

Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As a nonprofit executive director and founder working in this space for nearly two decades, I have firsthand knowledge of the cultural biases and systemic racism that often limit the success of Black-led nonprofits, especially those in the South.

Leadership 97

Leadership Culture Nonprofits Foundations 97

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

Image credit: Dall-E by OpenAI Editors note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine s winter 2024 issue, Health Justice in the Digital Age: Can We Harness AI for Good? For Amara and countless women like her, many mental health apps fall short. She reflects on how mental health apps like MindfulVibe are no exception.

Healthcare 67

Healthcare Health Insurance Culture 67

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Offer mental health days. Mental health and physical health are equally important, but at many organizations, employees are expected to only take sick days for their physical health. Mental health resources. Provide quality health insurance. Establish a supportive culture.

Insurance 214

Insurance Health Medical Leadership 214

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, imagine a donor proposes a health intervention that we know wont be effective. Cultivate a culture of authentic engagement. Establishing a dynamic of deep engagement requires intentionality, leadership buy-in, and an enabling organizational culture. The work must first and foremost benefit the communities we serve.

Collaborations 96

Collaborations Culture Leadership Values 96

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 12, 2023

On the outside, I looked poised, having just shared my lived experience from depression and suicide attempts to founding my social impact consulting company, Bearapy , to improve workplace mental health in the Asia-Pacific region. This work takes a toll on our mental health. Inside, I could feel myself disintegrating.

Health 98

Health Culture Energy Universities 98

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 24, 2024

Reflective Practices: Reflecting on one’s experiences, decisions and interactions helps gain insights and foster self-awareness across all team members, creating a culture rooted in learning and not just performance. Integrate mindfulness practices into your organizational culture. Create a Mindful Work Environment.

Psychology 255

Psychology Ethics Leadership Culture 255