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Educating the Nonprofit Leaders of the Future

Stanford Social Innovation Review

After interviewing program staff, MBA participants, and nonprofit partners across 17 of the top US business schools, we identified a number of lessons we hope will lay new foundations for nonprofit leadership education. Provide Educational Support. He encourages participants to practice appreciative inquiry. Learn From What Works.

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Why Fashion Education Needs to Care About Climate Change

NonProfit Quarterly

Why have fashion education programs been slow to adapt? The Fashion Education Landscape Fashion education has historically emphasized the development of individual creativity and technical mastery. However, this focus on creative skills has led to a significant gap in sustainability education.

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AI and Racial Justice: Navigating the Dual Impact on Marginalized Communities

NonProfit Quarterly

Without intentional, ethical oversight, the data and algorithms behind AI risk repeating patterns of exclusion, discrimination, and bias. It reaches into healthcare, finance, justice, education, and public policy, promising to streamline and elevate.

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Reclaiming Heritage: The Global Push for Repatriation of Looted Artifacts

NonProfit Quarterly

In 2022, the Smithsonian voluntarily returned 29 of the bronzes to Nigeria as a result of adopting a new ethical returns policy earlier that year. A lot of people do act ethically, but we don’t hear a lot about that,” she notes, highlighting how people’s moral understanding of this situation is leading to more successful repatriations.

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4 Tips to Optimize Your Donor Database to Boost Engagement

Ann Green

Personal history: Includes a donors education level, wealth information, and interests so you know why they support your nonprofit and how much they could give. Basic details: Tracks contact information and other general personal data (full and preferred name, pronouns, birthday, preferred communication method, etc.).

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Sector Adopting AI, Building Reserves, and Expanding, Survey Shows

NonProfit Quarterly

Based on a survey of 250 nonprofits, including foundations, international NGOs, public charities, higher education institutions, and health and human services organizations, the report states that 44 percent of nonprofits surveyed said they use the technology for forecasting, budgeting, and payment automation.

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Merging and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool for Nonprofit Growth

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The goal was to scale our impact without rebuilding existing infrastructure: Resolution Project had developed a proven fellowship model supporting young social entrepreneurs, while Enactus had built a powerful international network and comprehensive education programs. We knew the path wouldnt be simple, and it hasnt been.