Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 22, 2024

Financing is important to ringfence money for researched impact before investing in business scaling, and regulatory enforcement for minimal quality standards is also essential before tools reach children’s hands. It is therefore imperative to provide them with high-quality products that have documented evidence of positive impact.

Public and Social Policy 59

Public and Social Policy Finance Education Education 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

Social progress, on the other hand, shows a very different picture. What explains this massive split between the corporate and the social sectors? Some refer to this as the “ data divide ”—the increasing gap between the use of data to maximize profit and the use of data to solve social problems.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 29, 2023

In the realm of social change, community-based leaders are skilled at influencing and using momentum to advance local solutions but often lack all the financial resources they need to push those solutions to their full potential. In its wake, momentum for change seemed to build.

Nonprofit governance and management 96

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Community Development 96

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 5, 2023

Public institution spending dwarfs private philanthropy in most countries in the world. billion across social, health care, and education in 2021, while government spending in the same areas was approximately 25 times more. Unfortunately, the success of this transfer process is hit-and-miss and thus slows social innovation.

Public and Social Policy 88

Public and Social Policy Governance Philanthropy Poverty 88

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We’re not talking about our financing system. We’re not talking about the lack of funding for our public health system. The second recurrent theme was behavioral health, an issue that has long been a priority for advocates and public health leaders but has recently gained traction in private industry as well.

Health 82

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Finance 82

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Companies can also create goals for their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies that both improve the well-being of suppliers in the near term and lay a foundation for them to minimize their environmental footprints in the future. Innovation. 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

MARCH 23, 2023

We have too narrowly relied on major government policies and “push” funding —such as grants, loans, and equity investment—while under-exploiting the kind of creative finance interventions and aggressive “quarterbacking” that have propelled market-shaping efforts in global health.

Finance 82

Finance Health Governance Manufacturing 82

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 3, 2023

By Stephan Manning & Yeşim Uygur Addressing entrenched social problems in local communities like inequality, violence, or environmental degradation is as much about changing local cultures and mindsets as it is about reworking the socioeconomic structures around them. However, artists and artistic projects have the power to do much more.

Leadership 94

Leadership Public and Social Policy Environmental Culture 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A 2020 report from Stanford Law School and NYU School of Law researchers documented that nearly half of the 142 federal agencies surveyed had already experimented with AI applications, including to adjudicate disability benefits and communicate with the public. The future is now. Due this summer, it is now several months behind.

Civil Society 84

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 84

The Charity CFO

APRIL 22, 2024

Offering wellness programs, family-friendly policies, or other mental health benefits for employees gives them the resources they need to proactively manage stress and stop burnout. Some employees may prefer a public acknowledgment while others are more comfortable being thanked in private. Get the free guide!

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Culture 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Over the past two centuries, economists, policy makers, and researchers have aspired to “harden” social science. This is particularly important in social impact, where we need evidence to make decisions related to policy, funding, and programs, so we can solve intractable problems. million studies.

Public and Social Policy 93

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Universities Governance 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 25, 2023

By Trevor Zimmer In May, the COVID-19 national public health emergency officially ended. As the world emerges from this period of death, economic displacement, and social reordering, it will take years to fully understand how the pandemic impacted households, communities, and countries.

Public and Social Policy 76

Public and Social Policy Manufacturing Health Finance 76

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2023

NPOs are more strictly required to operate in the public interest, like charity work or furthering a cause or issue. There’s no such restriction for NFPOs, which can also include: Sports or social clubs Professional organizations Homeowners associations Etc. Here’s what you need to know.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Non-Profits Public Policy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In that time, ESG integration has been enshrined in thousands of pension fund and asset manager ESG policies, while regulations such as the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) now require the practice of financial market participants. Revisit ESG and responsible investment policies and beliefs.

Public and Social Policy 83

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Participation and motivation 83

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Recent media coverage of several large and deadly fires, alongside the federal and state wildlands management response, have focused public concern toward wildfire risks on public lands, and in particular coniferous forested lands. How do we create social change to meet those objectives?

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Insurance Governance Management 91

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2023

By comparison, the $75 million (33) that Jahi indicates is invested in social justice is roughly one millionth as much. One sign of this is the rapid growth of what is variably called “socially responsible investment” or “impact investment.” But the phrase, “impact investing,” implies pursuing some positive social benefit.

Nonprofit governance and management 86

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 86

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Image credit: Brandon on Unsplash The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police three and a half years ago ignited a months-long period of mass social mobilization and intense public engagement. It will improve lives by supporting everything from more desirable housing options to stronger education and better health.

Finance 67

Finance Culture Foundations Public and Social Policy 67

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 95

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 95

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The product of historic policies and practices that blocked Black people from gaining wealth while simultaneously creating pathways to wealth for white Americans , the issue continues to plague our country. Racial and gender wealth inequality is a longstanding American embarrassment. The legacy of such practices continues today.

Public and Social Policy 114

Public and Social Policy Governance Retail Finance 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2023

With all this in mind, academics and policy makers have called for the international community to prioritize debt-for-climate swaps, an initiative through which a nation’s debt is forgiven in exchange for investment in climate change adaptation and mitigation, thereby addressing both crises at once.

Public and Social Policy 74

Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance Civil Society 74

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It’s not just digital news nonprofits that benefit from their giving; the Waltons also give to legacy newspapers, websites, magazines, radio stations, and trade journals covering such subjects as agriculture, water policy, fisheries, conservation, and climate. There’s more.

Public and Social Policy 114

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 114

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Public entities with unique governmental powers, land banks acquire vacant, tax-delinquent properties that are causing harm , improve them, then dispose of the properties to support community goals. Over decades, racist policies and practices, including intentional disinvestment, have shaped our neighborhoods. Two Promising Examples.

Public and Social Policy 104

Public and Social Policy Governance Community Development Agriculture 104

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 4, 2021

On the other hand, global processes like collaboration against climate change, protests against social inequality and racism (#BlackLivesMatter), or social movement against sexual harassment and abuse (#metoo) have brought nonprofits even more prominence. Target financing. 3 Tips to Raise Funds Online.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising 52

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Start With the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Tax Filing Non-profit organizations operate in many areas of society, including education, healthcare, sports, and social services. This form allows the IRS and the general public to track a nonprofit’s finances, management practices, and governance structure. Get the free guide!

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As a former Windows on the World worker and a co-founder of ROC who witnessed the restaurant’s opening (2005) and closing (2020), I believe it is important to assess what worked, what did not, and what can be learned from the experience that might inform future co-op and social enterprise efforts. The Original Vision and Purpose of Colors.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits 94

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Private equity—that is, investor groups that operate outside of the stock market, thus being largely shielded from public investor scrutiny—plays a leading role. The community also benefits as public and community institutions keep earnings in their local economies rather than passing profits to investors.

Health 112

Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 112

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

the IRS defines nonprofits as “Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes.” Examples CARE Mission statement: CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice.

Public and Social Policy 83

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 83

Fundraising Coach

MAY 25, 2023

How to Accept Stock Donations Here are the recommended steps for accepting stock donations as part of a dedicated giving program: Assign program ownership and establish policies. Establish stock acceptance and investment policies to start off on the right foot, including a same-day liquidation policy. Open a brokerage account.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Values Nonprofits Activism 52

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Current rural civic infrastructure often operates under a default scarcity mentality because it was designed for a different demographic, social, economic, and technological context, and is no longer fit for purpose. To access this funding, rural communities need to build and mobilize inclusive organizing structures and financing mechanisms.

Entrepreneurship 105

Entrepreneurship Philanthropy Foundations Public and Social Policy 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 11, 2023

Yet, despite this consensus, the Rainforest Foundation Norway showed, in 2021 , that efforts to recognize Indigenous land rights and support their forest conservation were getting less than 1 percent of all climate financing, with the vast majority of funding going to international organizations or development contractors.

Civil Society 96

Civil Society Environmental Governance Public and Social Policy 96

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 20, 2023

My mother withdrew my brother and me from that school that week and enrolled us in a public school up the street for the fall. Medieval and Renaissance-era sumptuary laws assigned clothing according to social rank” and “the laws of American slave states prohibited black people from dressing ‘above their condition,” he writes.

Law 98

Law Public and Social Policy Culture Finance 98

Getting Attention

MARCH 16, 2015

Communications Director Center on Policy Initiatives (San Diego, CA). Communications Manager RSF Social Finance (San Francisco, CA). Director of Marketing and Finance Michigan Optometric Association (Lansing, MI). Public Information Specialist Georgia Legal Services (Atlanta, GA). Louis, MO).

Communication 71

Communication Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Finance 71

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And, of course, there are always contingencies with public money. In response to the protests and adverse national publicity, Louisville put into place a civilian review board. They reached out to organizations beyond the usual social justice map—including library and business groups—to build long-term partnerships.

Food 101

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 101

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. Finance / @southwestfdns. Finance / @nysscpa. Stanford Social Innovation Review / Stanford, CA / $950. Jan 23 -27.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Associations 105

iMarketSmart

JUNE 5, 2023

3] Both work by supporting reciprocal social relationships.[4] In the game, expressing desire for a social, helpful-reciprocity relationship is meaningful. Do these signal a social, helpful-reciprocity relationship? One study of over half a million donations to a public university gave an answer.[10] Probably not.[6]

Altruism and Helping 52

Altruism and Helping Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 12, 2023

By Jess Daggers , Alex Hannant & Jason Jay In the face of complex social and environmental challenges, our best efforts often only address a symptom, rather than root causes, even as unintended consequences create new problems. Investors who think about social change tend to be rooted in a linear, reductionist form of logic.

Finance 105

Finance Public and Social Policy Environmental Food 105

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. Finance / @southwestfdns. Finance / @nysscpa. Stanford Social Innovation Review / Stanford, CA / $800. Feb 15 - 16.

Nonprofit governance and management 77

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Associations 77