Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The post Nonprofits Have Been Right All Along: Community Benefit Models Can Solve Our Toughest Environmental Challenges appeared first on Blue Avocado. Nonprofits can be the catalysts for the systemic change in consciousness we so desperately need by advocating for a community-benefit approach in our economic system.

Environmental 86

Environmental Nonprofits Governance Culture 86

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The post Nonprofits Have Been Right All Along: Community Benefit Models Can Solve Our Toughest Environmental Challenges appeared first on Blue Avocado. Why it Happens: Our existing economic structure is designed to reward profit-seeking and to devalue […].

Environmental 84

Environmental Nonprofits Values Culture 84

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Jessie Bluedorn saw firsthand how an innovative small-scale approach to environmental justice could alter lives. By Sara Herschander. Courtesy of. That has inspired her grant making.

Environmental 52

Environmental 52

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Environmental advocates say philanthropy can help the drastically pared-down American Climate Corps succeed. Environmental advocates say philanthropy can help the drastically pared-down American Climate Corps succeed.

Philanthropy 133

Philanthropy Environmental Recruitment 133

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 8, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Plus, the founder of Politico is giving $20 million to start a new journalism institute, and five universities landed big gifts.

Environmental 105

Environmental Universities 105

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 19, 2023

While proponents of the technology say it can reduce the effects of carbon emissions and play a crucial role in combating climate change, environmental justice organizations are speaking out in Louisiana, one of the states where a number of these sites are being proposed. Illustrating CCS There are three steps in the CCS process.

Environmental 130

Environmental Energy Technology Public Policy 130

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and environmental, social and governance have become an essential ingredient in organizational culture and purpose. So what does this shift mean for the current state and near-term future of corporate philanthropy?

Philanthropy 79

Philanthropy Environmental Governance Culture 79

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

SEYLLOU, AFP, Getty Images Since 2013, smallholders in Senegal have been learning farming practices adapted to climate changes. billion Gates Foundation grant will expand such climate-related help across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Foundations 109

Foundations Children Environmental Health 109

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

King “How would you suggest that I invest my savings of ten thousand dollars to have a positive social and environmental impact?” We came across investments that might help an investor feel better, but few were likely to deliver positive social or environmental impact. By Kenneth P. Pucker & Andrew A. Deliver Impact.

Environmental 133

Environmental Finance Energy Management 133

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The new Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF) began operations Sept. 6, with the goal of helping kickstart new approaches to restoring Earth’s climate in the face of rapid deterioration. CIEIF is taking applications through Nov. 1 for three awards of $50,000 each.

Environmental 88

Environmental 88

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

State of Montana “determined that a provision in the Montana Environmental Policy Act has harmed the state’s environment and the young plaintiffs by preventing Montana from considering the climate impacts of energy projects. But youth have been leaders in environmental protection and climate activism for a long time. The court agreed.

Environmental 135

Environmental Governance Law Energy 135

EveryAction

APRIL 9, 2018

This month we’re talking about an area near and dear to all of our earth-loving hearts: environmental organizations. These are five features that are especially important for data and relationship management at environmental organizations. Supporters of environmental organizations aren’t just philanthropic donors.

Environmental 40

Environmental Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 40

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By Eden Stiffman SAN FRANCISCO STRF, STAR MAX, IPx, AP Companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat promise new choices for meat-eaters through plant-based foods that mimic the taste and texture of the real thing without the environmental harms. Support from philanthropy helped to spark an alt-meat boom. But can it be sustained?

Philanthropy 128

Philanthropy Food Environmental Marketing 128

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

By Margaret Klein Salamon Kena Betancur, AFP, Getty Images Environmental protesters delayed the match between USA’s Coco Gauff and Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova during the U.S. Donors shouldn’t be afraid to fund protest actions like the one at the U.S. Open last week. They are effective — even if they're unpopular.

Environmental 145

Environmental 145

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

This is not surprising given that much of the underlying progress in socially- or environmentally-focused investing over the last 15 years has been driven by governments, particularly those in the EU and the UK. As a lens for addressing social and environmental issues, ESG requires discretion by asset managers in its application.

Environmental 140

Environmental Finance Governance Non-Profits 140

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 25, 2023

There was often criticism on how environmental organizations would parachute into a place whenever there was any issue and sort of take over the stage and call the shots.

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Environmental Collaborations 104

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

And if approached correctly, increasing equitable green spaces is a form of racial justice and environmental justice. Residents are working to assess the environmental and health burdens associated with former oil drilling sites and other contaminated lands. PSR-LA is going to make that a reality.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Environmental Health Foundations 98

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Plus, University of Texas at Austin has landed $50 million for a new environmental studies field station, and MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million to a nonprofit that backs BIPOC-led businesses that provide jobs, training, and support to people who struggle to find employment.

Nonprofits 106

Nonprofits Environmental Universities 106

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Environmental Partnerships Specialist , Remote ($90k - $100k) ?? How much you should be spending on partnership marketing? Let's look at three credible benchmarks for B2B marketing budgets. Ummm, yeah, you're not spending enough. ? Cool Jobs in Cause 1. Brain Food 1.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising Environmental 130

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 14, 2023

She is the first Black woman executive director for a national legacy environmental organization. Prest Carla Taylor, Greenpeace Greenpeace USA announced Ebony Twilley Martin as executive director.

Foundations 142

Foundations Environmental 142

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 16, 2023

Pueblo, CO—a city a little less than a two-hour drive from the state’s capital—is an environmental sacrifice zone , or frontline community, where residents are disproportionately impacted by environmentally harmful human infrastructure. Far from happenstance, the situation in Pueblo is a classic example of environmental injustice.

Environmental 120

Environmental Energy Health Children 120

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They’ve supported the critical climate justice work of various BIPOC-led organizations, including the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice and Partnership for Southern Equity. Wright, DSCEJ is trying to create a future where everyone has the right to be free from environmental harm. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Beverly L.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Environmental Energy Health 52

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Alastair Grant, PA Wire, AP Michael Bloomberg has given extensively to education and to nonprofits focused on arts and culture, the environmental, public health, and improving city governments around the world.

Philanthropy 132

Philanthropy Nonprofits Environmental Governance 132

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 9, 2023

✅ Environmental sustainability, K-12 education, and food insecurity are the top priority areas (Page 8). BTW, here's an excellent example of a partnership focusing on environmental sustainability. CSR and ESG teams are working harder than ever (Page 3). The nonprofit that helps the most may get the most.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental Foundations 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By Steven Cohen An excerpt from Environmentally Sustainable Growth on the transition to an environmentally sustainable American economy

Environmental 52

Environmental 52

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 18, 2023

Lawsuits are not as risky or costly as many grant makers believe — and are one of the best strategies for achieving lasting effects on a wide range of environmental issues. By Bruce Reznik Mel Melcon, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images A lawsuit against Los Angeles County helped spur efforts to stop polluting the Los Angeles River.

Governance 118

Governance Environmental 118

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 25, 2023

By Ken Pucker As the fashion industry’s environmental footprint attracts increasingly negative attention, circular business models are promoting opportunities to sustain growth by decoupling revenue streams from resource use.

Environmental 115

Environmental 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2023

For instance, some governments may perceive the imposition of environmental commitments as an infringement on their sovereignty. Furthermore, debt-for-nature swaps may not free up enough revenues for the debtor country to finance environmental programs. Each of these challenges must be tackled head-on.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance Civil Society 98

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 5, 2023

My inspiration was seeing the lived experiences of Black people in America not really reflected in environmental conversations. IC: I think your book is very clearly a mix of your personal experiences, as well as both environmental history and political history. Black America called for climate action, climate solutions.

Environmental 125

Environmental Food Poverty Culture 125

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Life expectancy can differ up to 30 years in the US between different zip codes in the same state, indicating the significance of socioeconomic, environmental, and social factors in driving health outcomes. There are communities like hers all over America. We call these factors the Systemic Drivers of Health. Image by the authors.

Health 130

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The movement has seen a critical shift to compensate environmental justice communities—communities disproportionately impacted by climate change—for their time working on projects, and provide other support, such as childcare, to make civic engagement easier. Environmental Protection Agency case.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 119

Nonprofit Administration and Development Environmental Universities Governance 119

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 16, 2023

Here’s how leaders in the Islamic, Christian, and Jewish religions are working to encourage environmental action by returning to their faith’s original principles. She sought to understand how Islam’s original beliefs were rooted in environmentalism. The mission was meant to be four months. That helps us process disaster.”

Environmental 122

Environmental Energy Ethics Law 122

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Have economic justice efforts like impact investment and ESG (environmental, social and governance) analysis been captured by Wall Street? Environmental consultants to corporations are reluctant to say ecosystems matter because life matters. Lobby against the very values—like environmental sustainability—companies professed to embrace.

Ethics 131

Ethics Environmental Governance Retail 131

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While climate change is certainly one root cause of these problems, simultaneously addressing climate change and inequity, or climate justice, requires that we examine human well-being, not just environmental progress. Here are five ways to start. Supply Chains. Companies can also look beyond their own walls for innovative ideas.

Health 122

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 122

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Looking for more people-centered work, Rebecca Balter found her calling in supporting organizing in the South and environmental-justice efforts. By Sara Herschander. Courtesy of Rebecca Balter.

Environmental 108

Environmental 108

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 9, 2023

The debated extended beyond the utility and solar industry as many environmental and consumer protection organizations got involved. Some organizations ended up siding with the energy utilities in slashing these key solar incentives; others saw the passage of NEM3 as a major blow to environmental justice communities.

Public and Social Policy 112

Public and Social Policy Energy Environmental Non-Profits 112

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2023

They create a suite of environmental problems: from high carbon emissions as trees and soils burn; to public health emergencies when wildfires hit towns and smoke affects distant cities; to water contamination compounding regional drought. The catastrophic 2020 wildfires in California burned nearly 4.4 million acres and killed 33 people.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 115