The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

She teams with and coordinates with other environmental nonprofits to use every law on the books to battle climate change and polluters. 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

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Kathryn Hoffman, CEO of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA), to discuss how to balance a big mission with human-centered leadership. Go straight to the full video here!

Leadership 52

Leadership Environmental Law Finance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Please consider joining NPQ in amplifying the voices, solutions, and stories of climate justice, and donate today to support our work.

Insurance 105

Insurance Environmental Philanthropy Education 105

Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

billion in grant dollars from 12 major environmental funders was directed to BIPOC-led, justice-focused groups, according to a 2020 New School study, they formed a working group and set off to use their influence to make bold change. of a total of $1.34

Environmental 69

Environmental Philanthropy Foundations Collaborations 69

Candid

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

For example, during an evaluation of an environmental education program, I hosted a data walk with a group of its educators and had them reflect on questions such as: Does this align with what you see on the ground? Be sure to remind them of this. and What might explain these trends?

Environmental 84

Environmental Activism Education Education 84

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 17, 2025

This finding aligns with the lived experience of everyone I know in the social sector, including my own during the years I worked to advance clean water at a national environmental organization. Funding for environmental and climate advocates provides a vivid example.

Environmental 104

Environmental Civil Society Philanthropy Participation and motivation 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 13, 2025

The redevelopment of this site was supported, not just by arts supporters, but also by public and private funders that care about local economic health and environmental sustainability. This space signals that a different future is possibleone where neighbors come together, exercise creativity, and build meaningful local economies.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Culture Health Non-Profits 116

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

There was never an inherited belief that I could be a scientist or a person who could have an environmental impact. Maybe this alone was the inherited belief. Black children have been brought up in a system that perpetuates a predominantly White, heteronormative narrative around who stewards and cares for outdoor spaces.

Leadership 136

Leadership Environmental Children Activism 136

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 30, 2025

In 2020, NPQ reported on research published in Environmental Health ,which found that approximately 85 percent of the clothing Americans consume, nearly 3.8 We Have Enough Clothes Overconsumption is one area where an individuals actions can impact climate changeand clothing, specifically the fast fashion industry, is the primary driver.

Environmental 115

Environmental Health Production Children 115

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

Example: Ethical Vendor Selection A sustainability-focused nonprofit decides to switch to an eco-friendly printing company after learning that their previous vendor had committed environmental violations. This proactive change reinforces their commitment to their mission.

Public and Social Policy 130

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 27, 2025

In North Carolina alone, over 100 people lost their lives as a result of the storm , many from drowning or the result of complications from environmental exposure. In the aftermath, the region was left with significantly fewer tress, making it more vulnerable to future natural disasters.

Governance 111

Governance Urban development Food Medical 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

generate social or environmental returnor doing wellthat is: make a financial return. There are indeed many investments where social or environmental goals dont harm earnings (and, arguably, even improve earnings). As one firm states , investors do not have to choose between doing goodi.e.

Public and Social Policy 105

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

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Sustainability to be mindful of AI’s short- and long-term environmental impacts. Legal compliance to remain aware of and abide by applicable AI laws and regulations. Social impact to maximize benefits and minimize harm to your nonprofit’s community. You should also be careful about the AI providers you work with.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership 130

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 12, 2025

This work is done in partnership with the Mapuche environmental sister organization, Budi Anumka, which now consists of three Mapuche Lafkenche communities of Lake Budi. The goal over time is to expand this reforestation and sustainable livelihood work to support all 115 Mapuche Lafkenche communities in the region.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Poverty 124

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

Nonprofits are no strangers to uncertaintywhether from economic downturns, environmental disasters, shifting donor priorities, or changes in government policy. Despite the challenges these moments of uncertainty present, they also show just how adaptable and strong the nonprofit sector is.

Public and Social Policy 120

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 11, 2025

We see signals of such a redefinition in the One Health paradigm in management of zoonotic disease, which recognizes that the interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health, viewing each as part of a larger whole.

Agriculture 69

Agriculture Environmental Civil Society Collaborations 69

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 14, 2025

Some have lost federal funding, and some are impacted by the ending of federal programs, butespecially in the social, racial, and environmental justice movementsfoundations are overwhelmed and threatened. By Armando Zumaya Right now, many nonprofits are asking foundations for more money, and for good reasons.

Foundations 110

Foundations Fundraising Fundraising Environmental 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Working effectively with and across cultures is even more challenging when organizations come together to tackle social and environmental challenges. By Tirza Gapp & Jennifer Howard-Grenville When different organizational cultures—the proverbial “how we do things”—come together, tensions frequently arise.

Culture 119

Culture Environmental Collaborations Social Enterprise 119

Prosper Strategies

APRIL 14, 2025

Today more than ever, donor fatigue is real. A striking 84% of nonprofits identify it as their top fundraising hurdle.

Environmental 97

Environmental Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 97

Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2024

million budget raising about $400,000/year. While they can’t afford a full-time Development Director at $120,000 annually (plus benefits), they can invest in a fractional fundraising executive at $5,000/month.

Leadership 52

Leadership Environmental Nonprofits Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 12, 2025

Farmers are strong voices for environmental rehabilitation. Disability rights organizations know that the most powerful advocates in fundraising are people with disabilities and their families. Parents of children killed by guns or police are the most compelling voices for gun control and police reform.

Nonprofit governance and management 112

Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management 112

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Social enterprises focus on creating measurable social or environmental benefits alongside financial returns. These intelligent systems, capable of performing tasks autonomously and analyzing vast amounts of data, can provide scalable, cost-effective solutions for tackling environmental and social challenges.

Social Enterprise 52

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Disaster Relief Agriculture 52

Candid

APRIL 15, 2025

In terms of subsectors, human services and environmental organizations saw a large percentage of their 2024 online donations at year-end, in response to Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters. According to the report, this is in line with trends over the past decade, including the 2016 and 2020 election cycles.

Environmental 59

Environmental Health Law Fundraising 59

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2025

Better segmentation strategies: Interest-based segmentation: Are donors passionate about education, environmental causes, or advocacy? For example, segmenting donors by motivation like altruism, trust in the organization, or response to marketinginspires more targeted and effective outreach than traditional methods.

Disaster Relief 87

Disaster Relief Altruism and Helping Retention Environmental 87

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Or take Climate Change AI : This environmental nonprofit leverages machine learning to tackle pressing climate challenges, fostering collaboration among climate scientists, technologists, and local community organizations, to build collective knowledge and solutions that advance conservation efforts.

Collaborations 69

Collaborations Ethics Technology Foundations 69

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A Collective, People-Centered Approach to Conservation Until the early 2000s, fortress conservationsetting up private conservation areas, displacing local and Indigenous groups, and violating their human rightswas the predominant strategy in the environmental field. Its also working via partners to catalyze the model across the Pan-Amazon.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

By going digital, you can save on printing expenses and reduce your environmental impact. Plus, not only do cost-saving measures help you stay on budget, but they also help your nonprofit stay sustainable and environmentally friendly. Of course, going digital will require an initial investment in the appropriate software.

Environmental 52

Environmental Insurance Ethics Law 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 10, 2025

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC)—the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental legal advocacy organization based in the South—has raised concerns about the electric company Dominion Energy’s assertion that data center growth in Virginia will need a substantial increase in methane gas-powered plants.

Energy 97

Energy Environmental Construction Law 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

First and foremost, food systems leadership offers opportunities for new relationships, connecting groups as diverse as farmers, emergency food providers, food waste management companies, and environmental justice advocates. Don’t forget to compost!

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 16, 2025

Nelson leads a network of some 130 financial activists, who seek to “shift the flow of capital and power to solve social and environmental problems.” generate social or environmental return—or doing well—that is: make a financial return,” as one firm put it.

Governance 82

Governance Finance Environmental Philanthropy 82

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

That vision at Cummings is called REEJ, which stands for racial, economic, and environmental justice. At Cummings, Ramsey indicated that there are solutions teams that are built around racial, economics, and environmental justice. Further measures were taken along the way.

Foundations 73

Foundations Environmental Management Non-Profits 73

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 29, 2025

Trend proof point: Nutrabolt Partnership with Wounded Warrior Project Powers Sales & Social Impact How to bring this trend to life: Collaborate with partners to identify areas where business objectives align with social or environmental goals. Co-create clear success metrics that track business performance (e.g.,

Values 130

Values Environmental Technology Children 130

Candid

JULY 9, 2025

Billions of dollars in philanthropic funding supports efforts to protect the environment each year, but only a small fraction is focused on addressing gender-based violence against women environmental defenders (WEDs). Yet, just 0.05% goes directly to support the women facing violence due to their environmental activism.

Environmental 52

Environmental Collaborations Construction Foundations 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In order to do so We Must Build Parameters to Protect Our Most Vulnerable Populations and Precious Resources The relationship between AI and its environmental impact is both intricate and far-reaching. Artificial intelligence based e-waste management for environmental planning, Environmental Impact Assessment Review 87 (March 2021): 106498.

Public and Social Policy 81

Public and Social Policy Health Environmental Ethics 81

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Why Biomedical Models Are Insufficient Biomedical models typically treat mental illness as a pathology localized in the brain, without considering how social factors—such as racial discrimination, economic insecurity, and environmental degradation—may have impacted the individual.

Health 125

Health Psychology Culture Ethics 125

Anedot

MAY 21, 2025

Their work spans critical areas such as food security, mental health, education, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment. From youth advocates and board leaders to grassroots changemakers and corporate partners, the honorees demonstrated extraordinary commitment to equity, resilience, and service.

Nonprofit Leadership 52

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Volunteerism Volunteerism 52

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We are facing a future of growing human need. The nonprofit sector is essential to helping to mitigate the impact of climate change on communities around the world. But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself.

Psychology 103

Psychology Governance Sociology Philanthropy 103