Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

By Phil Buchanan , Alyse d’Amico & Leaha Wynn Organizational performance depends on thoughtful policies and practices with respect to employees and culture. Often, culture is simply neglected. We have come to believe in six people and culture approaches that in many respects go against the grain.

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 111

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

For nonprofits, this moment presents an opportunity for a social media strategy “do-over.” How Big Tech Harms Social Justice and Equity For many nonprofits, social media platforms are vital communication tools with which to organize people and provide them with services and information.

Values 101

Values Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Public and Nonprofit Management 101

NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

At the organizational level, well-being extends beyond the health and happiness of an individual to the collective state of all individuals within the organization, influenced by the work environment and culture. Elements of Culture Work environments are established by culture.

Psychology 130

Psychology Health Culture Leadership 130

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 12, 2024

For the more than 11 million women in this country ages 35-60—plus the millions in perimenopause and post-menopause—addressing such a personal health fact might seem out of place in public or at work. It is a call for information, honesty, allyship and networking to erase the stigma and enhance the value of all workers.

Culture 76

Culture Healthcare Medical Public and Nonprofit Management 76

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com When your nonprofit’s mission is to ensure that the internet remains a public resource open and accessible to all, and most of your work takes place online, you might think the recent rise of remote work would make management and operations less complicated.

Management 79

Management Race and Ethnicity Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 79

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 22, 2024

This is one of many cultural rituals common in the small, majority-Indigenous country—wedged between Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Brazil—of roughly 12 million people. Where are all the corporate logos and banners, which hardly any public event in the United States is without? Where is the Coca-Cola banner? How did they do it?

Culture 105

Culture Governance Public and Social Policy Values 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 27, 2024

If you’re a nonprofit communications professional, you’ve heard that question many times, often the day after some major news event. Since the October 7 massacres in Israel and subsequent war in Gaza, many nonprofits have struggled to decide whether and how to respond publicly. By Seth Chalmer “Should we put out a statement?”

Public and Nonprofit Management 133

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Health Communication 133

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

The past few years have required nonprofit professionals to dig deep, think differently and work together to support communities. At the 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference on December 1 , presented by Bank of America, you’ll reignite your calling to nonprofit work and come together with peers and partners to chart the path forward.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130

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. In each of these scenarios, promoting public well-being requires reaching out across social boundaries. In other cases, they are organizations, industries, professions, or cultures.

Collaborations 132

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 132

Ann Green

MAY 28, 2024

Partnerships with organizations that share your values can yield much-needed support for your nonprofit. By Casey Dorma n In 2022, 360MatchPro reports that companies donated $21 billion to nonprofits, and 88% of all public companies have Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Access to more resources.

Nonprofit governance and management 61

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Values 61

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference + Catalyst Awards will offer a keynote address + 12 breakout sessions The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference returns for its 5th year and aims to address barriers, solutions, and best practices within the nonprofit sector.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 13, 2024

Public health problems spiked. In the months that followed, the people transformed the factory from an empty toxic shell into a vibrant space of cultural life. As one local magazine described: the culture of the ateneu “should entertain, but also explain why things are as they are, discuss them, and foster the necessary responses.”

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Culture Children Education 98

The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

Nonprofit leaders are busy and stretched too thin, but carving out room to encourage growth and development is worthwhile to keep your go-getters motivated and to nurture those who will one day become your leaders and propel your organization forward — hello succession planning. Praise and support will in time build the buy-in.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Culture 105

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Nonprofits and businesses in our community do innovative, mind-blowing work every single day. You just might find that story increases your revenues, builds your fanbase, and strengthens your company culture. . What are your values? . It’s the intersection of beliefs and values, and actions and behaviors. .

Communication 180

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Values Nonprofit Leadership 180

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

Public and Nonprofit Management 95

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Recruitment 95

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Non-Profits 133

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Culture 133

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Mission and Values Montana Nonprofit Association provides leadership for Montana’s nonprofit sector and partners with Montana’s charitable nonprofits to promote a sustainable, networked, and influential sector. MNA’s staff team is engaged, collaborative, committed to growth, and passionate about MNA’s unique mission.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

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

Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

If you are working to master the messaging of your mission to share with the public, start by looking within. But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Before mass nonprofit strategic communication communication, get…. Core values.

Communication 135

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Values Nonprofits 135

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Public policy wasn’t really a part of our culture. Why Prioritize Public Policy and Advocacy? 6 Engaging in public policy advocacy is not without its dangers. Public policy and advocacy work, for most movement organizations, can feel like a luxury. Until it was.

Public Policy 68

Public Policy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 68

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement. Services Delivered.

Management 52

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

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” W hat would a nonprofit sector that pursued economic justice look like? The other five work for nonprofit intermediary organizations. Two of them—Dr.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 111

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. In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. The value of this ownership is summarized as equity on the balance sheet.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

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

Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

This is the third article in a three-part series on finding the best consultant for your nonprofit. Nonetheless, many others recognize the value of such a commitment and show up as allies and in solidarity for the work of social change, while also sitting with the discomfort, dissonance, and truth required for such change.

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Nonprofits 113

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many in the nonprofit sector look at their income statements (also known as the “profit and loss” report), but unless you’re a chief financial officer or perform a similar role, you may spend far less time looking at your organization’s overall financial position. These assets help nonprofits deliver on their missions by generating income.

Public and Social Policy 96

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 96

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

But this modern reality comes with an inconvenient truth: Our public institutions are not equipped with the updated skills they need to effectively tackle the world’s ever-escalating challenges—not by a long shot. Consider the climate crisis. There’s good reason for that, as these skills are foundational to the work of a well-run city.

Nonprofit governance and management 144

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 144

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

And although we belong to different generations, we share a culture and experiences as Mexican women. Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Thirty people attended, including managers and members of an academic gender committee we were on.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 126

Beth Kanter

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Panel at Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit Last month, at the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit in Seattle hosted by Microsoft, I moderated a roundtable, “Empower Employees with AI Productivity Tools,” with leaders from three nonprofits: Alex Duncan,, British Heart Foundation; Jon Townsend, National Trust; and Joel Ramjohn, Agape Source.

Public and Nonprofit Management 62

Public and Nonprofit Management Production Construction Nonprofits 62

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 29, 2024

A positive work culture promotes employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention. Encouraging open and transparent communication among employees and between employees and management can help build trust, foster teamwork, and resolve conflicts in a healthy manner.

Culture 52

Culture Production Health Values 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

Collaboration between social work professionals, technical engineers, and communities is essential to developing AI systems that are ethical, unbiased, and aligned with social work values and human rights principles. During this time, I gained valuable experience in operations management, sales, marketing, and leadership.

Ethics 130

Ethics Curriculum and Teaching Nonprofit Administration and Development Health 130

Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Philanthropy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Increasingly, that conversation is turning to reparations for Black people and building a culture of racial repair as the missing link. For funders who believe in racial equity and aspire to a thriving multiracial democracy, we invite you to see reparations for Black people and building a culture of repair as a necessity to reach that goal.

Philanthropy 145

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Culture Foundations 145

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2022

Are your nonprofit board committees contributing to the effectiveness of your work or simply checking off the boxes someone gave you when your organization was set up years ago? Nonprofit board committees can have an outsized and positive impact on your organization’s overall mission. Traditional Nonprofit Board Committees.

Nonprofit governance and management 97

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofits 97

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 7, 2023

All of these were connected into value chains (that is, they trade with one another) and organized into general assemblies, creating economic value and exerting political power on behalf of the community in which they are rooted. With the arrival of the Francoist dictatorship, the building was taken over and shut down.

Governance 115

Governance Culture Food Energy 115

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These audits are part of the bigger picture of organizational change management. Significant racial equity advancement will remain elusive until organizations are willing to examine their own purpose, leadership, strategy, and culture. And every piece of the puzzle is required to complete the scene and make change happen.

Leadership 108

Leadership Culture Foundations Philanthropy 108

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Conversely, a toxic, dysfunctional, or low-performing board can destroy your nonprofit. To successfully manage your board, you need to do three things: Determine exactly what you expect of them from the beginning. These referrals come from trusted sources who understand the culture and know what the organization needs to thrive.

Participation and motivation 80

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit governance and management 80

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? 7 Legislators and regulators often allocate public dollars for clean energy technologies through partial incentives, rebates, or tax incentives.

Energy 80

Energy Law Governance Public and Social Policy 80

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

If fulfilling your mission and being identified as an employer of choice are priorities for your nonprofit, invest in employee professional development. This guide outlines four tips for nonprofits of all sizes and levels of sophistication to improve their professional development programs. Encourage a culture of continuous learning.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Retention Education Education 52