Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. Why board micromanagement makes nonprofit leaders furious Board members are supposed to focus on governance, strategy, and oversight. One of the most common complaints of executive directors is board micromanagement.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 104

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In Reimagining Nonprofit Boards , a three-part series based on the NPQ webinar, A New Framework for Boards, Ananda Valenzuela challenges traditional governance models and offers a new vision for boards that empower rather than constrain. So, what does good governance look like? Fundamentally, the board does not operate in a vacuum.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Culture 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

The left has often undercut a notion of a mutualist future by insisting that every problem needs a large centralized government solution. The Second Principal: An Economic Mechanism Unlike conservative antipathy to centralized government, mutualists see that government has a role in building the next eras mutualist sector.

Nonprofit governance and management 125

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Insurance Social Enterprise 125

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

3 Built on the Sesan River, the dam was part of the Chinese government’s “Belt and Road Initiative,” which sought to expand its “foreign policy interests.” 4 The Cambodian government’s stated aim is for the dam to provide enough energy to stop power outages and further develop the country.

Environmental 115

Environmental Race and Ethnicity Construction Nonprofit governance and management 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 21, 2025

The governments therefederal and statehave the will, the dough, and the capacity to scale up good ideas. Countries in East Asia and Latin America are in relatively good shape, with tax bases that can power government action. In Africa, governments have little to spend, andin the short run, at leastthese cuts are really going to hurt.

Governance 115

Governance Altruism and Helping Energy Health 115

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 6, 2022

The Just Transition Fund launched a nationwide initiative to drive philanthropic investments for transitioning energy communities over the next three years. The new campaign will help build the capacity of local organizations impacted by power plant and mine closures to access federal resources.

Energy 130

Energy Governance 130

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In an LEC, residents collectively own and govern their housingsuch as an apartment buildingbut there are restrictions in place to limit the resale price of their ownership interest (share) to a modest appreciation rate. Partnerships with state and local governments, foundations, and impact investors are essential to overcome this barrier.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 23, 2025

Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. Business Foundations Government Nonprofits & NGOs Social Enterprise Solutions Advocacy, Funding, Leadership, etc. Three whys.

Participation and motivation 103

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Health Public and Social Policy 103

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The CDFI fund, Jacokes noted, became a rare government program that provides equity awards, which can be used for financing capital, loan loss reserves, capital reserves, or operationsthink of it as the federal government equivalent of philanthropic operating support rather than the federal norm of program-restricted funding.

Community Development 116

Community Development Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 116

Affnetz

JUNE 9, 2025

It is widely believed by executives of Nonprofits that raw energy and lofty motives can make a success of almost any endeavor. Government and foundation funding remove the room for risk, whereas business success almost requires innovation and change. This is a false and even dangerous assumption. For-profits are the opposite.

Social Entrepreneurship 100

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 100

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 8, 2025

The nonprofit faces financial risk, of course, as it receives 16 percent of its funding from the federal government. But the move is a clear illustration of acceding to authority before receiving any government directive to do so. That is at the very heart of what it means to obey in advance.

Governance 122

Governance Values Energy Universities 122

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Dillen has litigated precedent-setting cases that have held polluters accountable and cleared the way for clean energy projects. Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate first-ever standards to govern disposal of coal ash and limit the wastewater discharge of toxic pollutants from coal-fired power plants.

Civil Society 85

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Urban development Law 85

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 25, 2025

Read more from Gloria Feldt about mentorship Governing magazine reports, Research suggests mentorship programs have significant benefits both for participants and for their organizations. The International City/County Management Association offers mentorship for young women aiming to be in government leadership.

Nonprofit governance and management 118

Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Governance Education 118

Candid

MAY 19, 2025

Fast and transparent funding with reduced reporting requirements In past crises like the 2008 recession or the pandemic, the federal government stepped in quickly, said Scott Schenkelberg, CEO of Miriams Kitchen.

Food 98

Food Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2025

And the headwinds are only growing stronger as charitable donations decline and as government funding faces uncertainty. The top three benefits listed by fellows and NBFP alumni are training in governance (both nonprofit-specific and general); exposure to board culture; and the development of transferable skills like effective communication.

Education 109

Education Education Nonprofit governance and management Universities 109

Bloomerang

MAY 12, 2025

Another used LEGO Serious Play to explore board governance structures. A creative team exercise may be better for governance brainstorming. Hire a facilitator if possiblesomeone who understands nonprofits, can manage personalities, and guide the energy. These kinds of exercises build trust and unlock creativity.

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Collaborations Governance 92

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

CCLT now owns three historic row houses and is working to protect community open spaces and develop a community-owned electric microgrid to save energy and enhance resiliency. It is better to put our energy, efforts, wisdom and experiences to create our own.” I got tired of fighting a system that I don’t see changing.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Food Public and Social Policy 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Were in a period of polycrisis, yet the business world, government, and civil society persist in their siloed approaches to solving it. Now more than ever, we need to borrow from the energy, optimism, courage, and interconnectedness that characterize the social innovation ecosystem.

Governance 96

Governance Philanthropy Collaborations Finance 96

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 24, 2015

I have drawn a very clear line between the bermuda grass and the beds, and now I can focus my energy within the bed, rather than always trying to define and defend the border and figuring out what’s in and what’s out. Think about what governs your time and the tools that you use to manage it. Are you calendar driven?

Nonprofit governance and management 216

Nonprofit governance and management Construction Energy Production 216

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

AI is Here to Stay to It’s Time to Create Policies About AI Use No question, AI can save nonprofit communicators a great deal of time and energy. Inconsistent use among staff members, leading to inconsistent expectations (e.g., For example, nonprofits have been relying on early forms such as spelling and grammar checkers for decades.

Communication 230

Communication Marketing Marketing Ethics 230

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In contrast to systems like energy, transportation, or health care, where expertise is more well defined, food expertise tends to be irrefutable, requiring no advanced degree or professional experience. About 20 percent are seated within government.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 6, 2025

It’s easy to see why totalitarian governments would want to destroy the ability of people to see things from different perspectives and come up with a shared reality. Totalitarian governments want us to believe that there is only “one” truth: theirs. Agreement on a different kind of shared reality threatens this.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Governance Values Energy 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

And the US Green Building Council (USGBC), an intermediary promoting energy-efficient construction, developed guidelines and rating systems for sustainable cities and neighborhoods. From Experimentation to Diffusion of Urban Innovations The innovative role of dynamic cities has been referred to as government by experiment.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 119

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

An investment portfolio that limits energy investments to renewables, for example, may well outperform a portfolio that includes fossil fuel firms; holding on to fossil fuel stocks is arguably riskier. This analysis, offered by Triodos , a firm with over $6 billion (5.9

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 26, 2022

But MPP’s work goes beyond the numbers: by focusing on a holistic vision of what communities need to face increasing climate disasters—instead of merely one output like the 50 million trees they have planted across the island—MPP is working to transform the economy, governance, and social contracts across Haiti.

Agriculture 128

Agriculture Public and Social Policy Energy Governance 128

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The youth alleged that Montana’s “ fossil fuel-based state energy system ” contributes to climate change and is therefore a violation of their constitutional right to a safe environment. Youth Leaders What’s behind the surge in young people taking governments to court to sue over climate inaction and destruction? The court agreed.

Environmental 136

Environmental Governance Law Energy 136

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations No one enjoys it when a nonprofits board doesnt work well together. Updates by topic! Learn how an inclusive and engaged nonprofit advisory committee has the potential to consistently increase the quality, reach, and overall impact of your organizations work.

Nonprofit governance and management 97

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 97

Philanthropy 2173

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Pick an area of social, economic or political life and I can guarantee you people somewhere are trying to figure out how to govern energy systems, communication sites, health policy, economic policy, political campaigns, and nations in ways that account for our digital dependencies, something the 18th century thinkers were spared.

Civil Society 52

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Energy 52

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Commitment to putting in the necessary effort is crucial; I look for those ready to invest their time and energy into achieving our shared objectives, demonstrating resilience, perseverance, and a proactive attitude. They should be dedicated to serving our community and willing to go the extra mile to make a positive impact.

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In Reimagining Nonprofit Boards , a three-part series based on the NPQ webinar, A New Framework for Boards, Ananda Valenzuela challenges traditional governance models and offers a new vision for boards that empower rather than constrain. This [collective governance] framing inherently challenges the top-down board knows best assumption.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Poverty 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Why Energy-Efficient Renovations Are Good Investments In an age where sustainability is not just a trend but a necessity, energy-efficient renovations have emerged as a cornerstone in modern property development and ownership.

Energy 52

Energy Environmental Health Psychology 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 7, 2023

Organizers in many US communities have begun to weave together co-ops, land trusts, credit unions, participatory budgeting, energy democracy, and other community-controlled economic solutions to ensure everyday people can live stable, dignified, and self-determined lives beyond the grips of extractive capitalism.

Culture 137

Culture Governance Food Energy 137

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. Other schools are observing the energy and momentum, and they are eager to join the movement. This values integration was not left to chance.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

These could be nonprofits, government initiatives, green communities, etc. . They teamed with Energy Star, a program run by the U.S. Department of Energy. The program promotes energy efficiency. Namely, IMB has 11 green storage systems, all of which are approved by Energy Star. .

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 9, 2023

Image Credit: Daniel Mingook Kim on unsplash.com Two major problems confront California’s energy policy. Second, California’s energy laws and business models are rooted in injustice. These two major problems are perfectly illustrated in the passage of Net Energy Metering 3.0, But that’s not what’s happening now.

Public and Social Policy 123

Public and Social Policy Energy Environmental Non-Profits 123

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 24, 2024

“Climate justice” and “just transition” were once fringe ideas but are now regularly used terms (whether used correctly or not) in spaces ranging from the United Nations and international policy convenings to the US federal government —and unfortunately, even fossil fuel companies —as they try to avoid their responsibility for the climate crisis.

Finance 140

Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 140

Lets Talk Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2017

Nonprofit boards are responsible for the governance of the organization. What is governance? Governance" comes from a Greek word meaning "to steer." Governance is the process of providing strategic leadership to a nonprofit organization. Who governs the organization? What does good governance look like?

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Finance 52