NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The water crisis in Jackson is also part of a larger set of interconnected injustices that reveal the complexity of environmental racism. In that same year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found the city had at least 2,300 unauthorized sanitary sewer overflows in the previous five years.

Environmental 111

Environmental Health Poverty Governance 111

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

generate social or environmental returnor doing wellthat is: make a financial return. billion) in assets under management and a 30-year track record, isnt wrong per se. There are indeed many investments where social or environmental goals dont harm earnings (and, arguably, even improve earnings). Each fund is unique.

Public and Social Policy 105

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 8, 2023

Image Credit: Tim Umphreys on unsplash.com It’s taken years of drought and intense wildfires for California officials to recognize that the state’s current water management system is underprepared to meet the needs of its changing climate. Education at the higher levels of government.

Environmental 119

Environmental Nonprofit governance and management Law Collaborations 119

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 31, 2022

For nonprofit professionals who aspire to be a CEO or senior leadership team member, a graduate certificate in nonprofit management is a powerful step to make that goal a reality. The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a graduate certificate in nonprofit management in collaboration with the University of Tampa.

Nonprofit Management 130

Nonprofit Management Management Nonprofit governance and management Universities 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Interest in early-stage nonprofits within Korea’s social impact ecosystem has increased in recent years, and more and more are garnering financial and organizational support. million) to 15 nonprofits through its Impact Ground Project. Among the grantees, early-stage nonprofits accounted for 66.7 billion won (about $9.7

Governance 110

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 110

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I made a mistake when I started reading The Networked Nonprofit (Amazon link ) by Allison Fine and Beth Kanter. Allison: In our research we found that all Networked Nonprofits had a way of being that led to a way of doing. Explain how social media can actually help nonprofits make things more simple and streamlined.

Nonprofit governance and management 159

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Nonprofits Environmental 159

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year. Why not ripe?

Nonprofit governance and management 84

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 84

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 7, 2025

If they can engage in institutional philanthropy as deeply as they have impacted high tech, finance, hotel management, medicine, and academia, they could radically increase the resources and talent available for philanthropic ventures in India and the United States while also serving as a model for other diaspora groups around the world.

Philanthropy 113

Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Foundations 113

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 24, 2011

These popular places are a national treasure, but government funding is bottoming out. That’s what nonprofits can expect to raise from cause marketing. Say a local waste management company wants to support a park but instead of cash they offer to dispose of trash and mobilize their workforce for park cleanup days.

Marketing 241

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit governance and management Environmental 241

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. About 20 percent are seated within government. Don’t forget to compost!

Public and Social Policy 93

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 93

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2024

What does worker self-management in nonprofits look like—and can it work in practice? In this webinar, we asked people who have participated in worker self-directed nonprofits to share their experiences. Among the many questions this webinar explores are the following: What is a worker self-directed nonprofit?

Nonprofit governance and management 120

Nonprofit governance and management Law Environmental Leadership 120

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many in the nonprofit sector look at their income statements (also known as the “profit and loss” report), but unless you’re a chief financial officer or perform a similar role, you may spend far less time looking at your organization’s overall financial position. These assets help nonprofits deliver on their missions by generating income.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits 126

Ann Green

AUGUST 27, 2024

Although nonprofits and businesses seem different, they share many similarities. Discover lessons nonprofits can learn from their for-profit counterparts here. Certain strategies apply to organizations in both industries—and nonprofits can experience major benefits from following in the footsteps of certain successful businesses.

Nonprofit governance and management 156

Nonprofit governance and management Charitable Organizations Nonprofits Production 156

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2025

Autocratic governments, nihilistic oligarchs, escalating climate impacts, dynamic pandemics, menacing technologies, rampant misinformationall of these forces and more conspire to leave Americans and people around the world feeling less safe, more uncertain, and more frightened about the future.

Nonprofit governance and management 58

Nonprofit governance and management Civil Society Collaborations Public and Social Policy 58

Anedot

APRIL 24, 2025

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) is an environmental and community nonprofit with a mission to help people and nature thrive. We partner with neighborhoods, local government, universities, community groups, and businesses to achieve our vision of an Indianapolis that is loved, cared for, and ecologically rich.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Insurance Volunteerism 52

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

Nonprofits face continual financial pressures around revenue streams, with 57% of financial managers saying they need somewhat or much more stable cash flow, and nearly 7 in 10 sharing that they need more revenue streams today than they did two years ago. There are hazards to coordinating systems. hours), manual processes (9.3

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Environmental Technology Governance 111

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. This includes aid provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as unemployment insurance.

Disaster Relief 136

Disaster Relief Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 136

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. .

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Thirteen years ago, fewer than a dozen digital news nonprofits led the charge to shift news to a nonprofit model. Now, there are more than 400 digital news nonprofits nationwide , supported by an ever-growing coalition of philanthropies that include the Walton charities.

Public and Social Policy 137

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 137

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Navigating the Future with Advanced Environmental Monitoring Solutions The convergence of technological innovation and environmental stewardship heralds a new era of proactive decision-making and sustainable resource management.

Environmental 52

Environmental Collaborations Technology Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Most government housing funding is spent on subsidizing mortgages—primarily for the well-to-do. Civil rights, queer rights, Indigenous sovereignty, environmental justice, and organized labor movements have all long demanded secure, permanently affordable, and decommodified housing.

Public and Social Policy 143

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 143

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The AI Mirror by DALL-E 3/OpenAI.com/DALLE Editors note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine s winter 2024 issue, Health Justice in the Digital Age: Can We Harness AI for Good? Well, those models have failed spectacularlyand routinelyin many different countries.

Nonprofit governance and management 96

Nonprofit governance and management Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 96

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” W hat would a nonprofit sector that pursued economic justice look like? The other five work for nonprofit intermediary organizations. Two of them—Dr.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 132

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 20, 2024

Doing so means transforming our governing institutions, laws, regulations, and customs in a more fundamental way than tinkering around the edges with policy and programs. When everyday people, institutions, and government act in service, out of love for the particular needs of particular people, the benefits flow outward.

Nonprofit governance and management 141

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Law Philanthropy 141

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2023

In his report, Jahi aims to sets forth a clear definition of what a social justice investment ecosystem could look like and challenges nonprofits and philanthropy to shift their investment strategy. But first: what is meant by “impact investing” anyway? When US SIF published their 2020 report (based on 2019 figures), they reported that $17.1

Nonprofit governance and management 121

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 121

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 24, 2024

When environmental and climate justice movement organizers gathered over a decade ago, they conceptualized the “just transition” framework to address the root causes in extractive capitalism that are driving the climate crisis—and provide a way out rooted in a vision of regeneration and a solidarity economy.

Finance 140

Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 140

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As discussions about ESG become more and more polarized—while progressive politicians push for aggressive regulations, billionaires like Elon Musk call it a “scam” and nonprofits accuse businesses of greenwashing—leaving consumers increasingly confused. However, the problem goes beyond this polarization.

Social Enterprise 137

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management Governance 137

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Editors’ note: This article is from the fall 2022 issue of the Nonprofit Quarterly , “The Face of Climate Change,” and was first published on May 1, 2022. Indeed, the principles of resource stewardship long championed in many Native American communities are critical to restoring environmental balance. Cargill Philanthropies.

Nonprofit governance and management 140

Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Food Environmental 140

The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits exist to meet a societal need or provide a public benefit. Unlike an organization whose primary goal is to make money, nonprofits exist to meet a community’s needs. That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . How do nonprofits make money?

Nonprofit governance and management 96

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 96

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. The integration of these values has led to transformative changes in many nafda schools.

Education 74

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 74

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

The work of BFF is rooted in the legacy of radical Black activists, changemakers, and figures in the fight for collective land ownership, wealth redistribution, and food sovereignty through economically and environmentally sustainable food systems. The barrier to entry is extremely high.

Finance 138

Finance Food Agriculture Governance 138

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It’s the pooling and sharing of resources—knowledge, expertise, relationships, money—that create the conditions for worker-led and community-owned enterprises to move the needle on issues plaguing our neighborhoods and to advance economic, environmental, and racial justice.

Non-Profits 137

Non-Profits Food Environmental Associations 137

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This holiday season, give back by shopping for unique gifts from nonprofit online stores. In this gift guide, you’ll find selections from nonprofits that you won’t see in regular shops. What’s more, your purchases from nonprofit shops will support the essential work of these organizations and the individuals they help year-round.

Children 105

Children Nonprofits Environmental Agriculture 105

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

At Grantli, I have created a state resources page where you can find useful links to state government departments and various other resources. The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation supports grassroots groups throughout the United States and its territories that organize for racial equity and social and environmental justice.

Insurance 123

Insurance Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Education 123

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Nearly 100 years later, a group of young people are coming together to support another “New Deal”—one focused on environmental justice and education. The resolution signaled a stark move away from regulatory policy largely disconnected from communities’ desires for environmental and economic justice.”

Energy 134

Energy Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 134

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In the nonprofit sector, it requires transcending the standard hierarchical funder-nonprofit dynamics and replacing them with norms of power sharing and reciprocity. Unlike many funding opportunities, qualifying projects did not need to have nonprofit tax status or be fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Food Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental 124