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 85

Philanthropy Environmental Governance Culture 85

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 103

Governance Environmental 103

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 115

Environmental Governance Law Energy 115

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 126

Philanthropy Environmental Governance Culture 126

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Article In Brief: The Problem: More and more corporations are developing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. As we have seen from past regulatory and reporting changes in the for-profit sector, the increasing focus on ESG will inevitably impact the nonprofit sector as well.

Environmental 77

Environmental Governance Nonprofits 77

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 7, 2024

Volunteers are collecting waste and discarded material as part of Underground Dnipro , an environmental activism organization working to educate civilians and the local government on the environmental impacts of pollution and why it still matters in a time of war.

Environmental 81

Environmental Governance Construction Health 81

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2023

Governments representing deeply indebted nations are often unable to invest in health care, education, and other services, which, in turn, threatens their very political survival. For instance, some governments may perceive the imposition of environmental commitments as an infringement on their sovereignty.

Public and Social Policy 74

Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance Civil Society 74

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

Often, the homes of lower-income individuals and families aren’t insulated, providing no protection from pollution, noted Somporn Chantara, an associate professor in environmental science at Chiang Mai University. But Archer believes real action will be taken at the government level only when the impetus is created to do so. “If

Nonprofit governance and management 108

Nonprofit governance and management Health Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 108

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 25, 2023

By Ben Filewod , Murray Collins , Simon Dikau , Alexis Moyer & Luca Taschini Satellite technology can remake the reporting of environmental, social, and governance standards. But this spatial finance revolution requires help from industry and government.

Environmental 59

Environmental Finance Governance Technology 59

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 92

Public and Social Policy Environmental Health Public Policy 92

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

He said the foundation’s prior grants to NGOs enabled its priorities to seep deep into policymaking through the appointments of its grantees to the regulatory councils that govern American fisheries. She said fishermen are at odds with a Mississippi River diversion project that’s supported by the Waltons and environmental groups in the delta.

Public and Social Policy 114

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 114

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

Community-based organizations and local governments are starting to recognize where such individuals may fall through the cracks and are creating policies and networks for more inclusive disaster response and recovery. Nowadays, CBOs often fill the gaps left by government agencies in the aftermath of climate disasters. “We

Disaster Relief 124

Disaster Relief Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Insurance 124

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 87

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 87

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 22, 2024

The " 5Es of impact ," efficacy, effectiveness, ethics, equity, and environmental impact, are the key impact indicators in educational interventions and all five align with the SDGs. Hence, achieving balance across these pathways is preferable to excelling in just one aspect.

Public and Social Policy 59

Public and Social Policy Finance Education Education 59

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For many community groups, especially in the environmental justice space, funding flowing from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Justice40 commitments, and other federal spending is hard to ignore. There are also opportunities to advance equity and establish more community-responsive co-governance in the process.

Governance 72

Governance Community Development Collaborations Environmental 72

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

“We need to recognize that the climate crisis is the greatest public-health threat we face, and the mental health dimensions…are part of this larger set of health impacts,” says Gary Cohen, cofounder and president of Health Care Without Harm , a US-based organization that supports environmentally responsible healthcare.

Health 102

Health Healthcare Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 102

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 13, 2023

We are demanding equal protection and equal enforcement of environmental laws and regulations. Class, race, and ethnicity are key determinants of exposure to pollution and other environmental hazards, with working-class people and BIPOC folks disproportionately exposed relative to affluent White people.

Race and Ethnicity 108

Race and Ethnicity Health Environmental Children 108

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 11, 2023

Twenty-five percent of the entire Amazon Basin is on legally recognized Indigenous Territories, which are generally better protected than even government parks and reserves. Even less support has reached rightsholder women , despite the essential role of women in forest management and their exclusion from many governance structures.

Civil Society 96

Civil Society Environmental Governance Public and Social Policy 96

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

We continued to fight against the site and citing environmental burdens while also looking forward to how we bring renewable energy to the community.” We continued to fight against the site and citing environmental burdens while also looking forward to how we bring renewable energy to the community.” says Yeampierre.

Energy 120

Energy Environmental Finance Governance 120

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 18, 2023

Image Credit: Markus Spiske on unsplash.com As the impacts of climate change become more severe and pervasive, young people and environmental groups are increasingly turning to the courts as a means of indicting governments and corporations for their role in exacerbating the problem.

Governance 92

Governance Law Culture Environmental 92

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Such enhancements to a building are not merely a nod to environmental consciousness; they are savvy economic decisions with tangible benefits. Chapters Enhanced Property Value The allure of energy-efficient renovations extends far beyond their immediate aesthetic or environmental appeal; they impart a substantial increase in property value.

Energy 52

Energy Environmental Health Governance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rajat Panwar , Theresa Lieb , Sarah Federman & Matthew Betts The landscape of corporate environmental responsibility is evolving beyond a focus on climate issues to more holistically account for nature-related risks, such as biodiversity loss. Earth Engine is one example of Google’s environmental tools.

Public and Social Policy 96

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 96

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A long-time investor and champion of investing for impact, Jean Case, CEO of Case Impact Network, will join Orr Group TALKS to discuss Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and its intersection with philanthropy, as well as explore how nonprofit organizations can adopt these principles to achieve greater impact.

Environmental 72

Environmental Governance Philanthropy Nonprofits 72

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

According to statistics , six in ten customers are eager to change their buying habits to reduce environmental impact. Create an environmental sustainability statement you can communicate with your employees and B2B customers. These could be nonprofits, government initiatives, green communities, etc. . Set Green Milestones.

Environmental 140

Environmental Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation 140

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 5, 2024

Amid varying and escalating environmental crises, is new construction keeping up with the pace of climate change—or should it even try? A Burden on Local Governments Despite the need for housing, is it simply too risky to build in areas of the country at highest risk for climate disaster?

Construction 61

Construction Poverty Environmental Governance 61

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 26, 2024

Children are most at risk for the consequences of climate change in general—and environmental dangers to their mental health start even before birth. Because they must rely on parents and other adult caregivers for safety and support, including mental health interventions.

Health 79

Health Agriculture Children Public and Social Policy 79

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Community solar initiatives also promote a sense of shared responsibility for sustainability, fostering a culture of environmental awareness in Alberta. To harness this potential, several key strategies can be employed to make solar power more accessible and affordable for both residential and commercial users.

Energy 52

Energy Governance Collaborations Technology 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

Creating pathways to instill early access to climate education and environmental stewardship opportunities is a way to equip the next generation with the knowledge and tools to adapt to and mitigate the climate crisis. Boston’s citywide Green New Deal is one such pathway. 36 One participant in the second cohort is Joshua Burrell.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 84

Nonprofit Administration and Development Environmental Energy Nonprofit governance and management 84

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Maybe it's a new environmental regulation, a change to education policy, or an update to healthcare access. By actively engaging, you can help shape the laws that govern your state. From Idea to Law: Navigating the Tennessee Legislative Process Ever had an idea you thought could improve Tennessee?

Law 70

Law Healthcare Environmental Governance 70

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 18, 2024

Show how the current situation leads to long-term expenses for government programs. Project the Economic Benefits of Your Policy: Cost-Savings Analysis: Show how your policy will save the government money. For example, research the impact of inadequate early childhood education on future crime rates and incarceration costs.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Healthcare Governance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 9, 2023

The economic benefits they provide continually miss the communities that need these benefits the most because governments have structurally excluded them in the past. The debated extended beyond the utility and solar industry as many environmental and consumer protection organizations got involved.

Public and Social Policy 80

Public and Social Policy Energy Environmental Non-Profits 80

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The report analyzed hundreds of industrial facilities across the country and comes at a heightened time when the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new regulations for the pollutants resulting from steel and iron production. Steel, Aluminum, Cement, and Coke , has identified the top 200 polluters in the United States. million jobs.

Manufacturing 99

Manufacturing Environmental Health Production 99

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 15, 2023

By Tiffany Manuel & Dana Bourland What if government, the philanthropic sector, and community advocates could pull a policy lever and advance housing, climate, and racial justice all at once? Why are appraisals of homes in majority Black and brown communities almost always lower than those in majority white communities?

Public and Social Policy 83

Public and Social Policy Environmental Finance Governance 83

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

In the US, the federal government is already compensating Indigenous tribes to relocate. The local government claims that clay extraction pits dug by the kumars have stripped the riverbanks of its sturdy top layer of soil, leaving them more susceptible to the erosion caused by climate change.

Agriculture 88

Agriculture Public and Social Policy Governance Construction 88

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 11, 2022

ESG for Regulation: Helping governments make and monitor policies, compliance, and laws. ESG for Assurance exists to help business leaders and investors make better financial decisions by providing data that enables them to account for environmental, social, and governance risks. ESG for Assurance. ESG for Regulation.

Social Enterprise 108

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management Governance 108

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

And the battle with the state over Tribal sovereignty and our rights has always been recognized by the federal government; it’s only the state government that’s not recognizing our sovereignty. So our land, our languages, our kinship systems, our governances were forced out of us.”

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 89

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Indeed, the principles of resource stewardship long championed in many Native American communities are critical to restoring environmental balance. It is jointly governed by members of the Nakoda and Aaniiih nations, and includes a 22,000- acre (over 34,000 square miles) bison reserve, home to a herd of over 500 buffalo.

Nonprofit governance and management 133

Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Environmental Food 133