NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Image credit: Steve Dubb Food is the cover story. Malik Kenyatta Yakini, Up & Coming Food Co-op C onference panel September 15, 2023 There is a wave of food co-ops opening in majority-Black communities, as NPQ has covered. But organizing a food co-op is not easy. The first step was starting a monthly food-buying club.

Food 134

Food Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance 134

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Big Lots Big Lots conducts annual in-store fundraising campaigns to support On Our Sleeves , a movement focused on children's mental health. Customers can donate at checkout, with 100% of the funds going toward providing free mental health educational resources. Since 2015, Big Lots has raised over $28 million for this cause.

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2011

The Arby’s Foundation , the giving arm of Arby’s Restaurant Group , the second largest sandwich shop chain in the United States, did something last week that rivals the good deeds of Santa Claus himself. The Arby’s Foundation rounded it up to $2 million with a $300,000 gift. million to be exact. .

Food 257

Food Foundations Health Environmental 257

NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Million in Funding Available from the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg Through October 6, 2023, the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg is accepting proposals for funding focused on mental health and wellness for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and economic equity and justice.

Health 240

Health Children Foundations Nonprofits 240

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 13, 2025

This reality shouldn't justify exploitation but rather highlight that our current economic systems fail to value forms of labor that are critical for community health. Yet creativity is essential to fortifying Americas social fabric, community health, and local economies. Research supports this approach.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Culture Health Non-Profits 116

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Strategies for building community Most nonprofits emerge out of a clear community need (think food banks, homeless shelters, health-focused foundations). For example, a food bank might highlight how every $10 feeds a family for a week, directly connecting supporters to the impact of their contributions.

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 20, 2025

Not for the accolade, but for what it meant: Health care for allincluding those who provide itis not only possible, its happening. The US administrations sudden freeze of billions in foreign aid triggered a humanitarian crisis: food programs halted, clinics shuttered, safe water deliveries interrupted. Frontline workers prioritized.

Philanthropy 125

Philanthropy Health Civil Society Public and Social Policy 125

Selfish Giving

JUNE 18, 2025

Puerto Rico has enriched American culture through contributions in music, food, literature, and various other fields. Director, National Partnerships, Arthritis Foundation , Remote 2. Director, National Special Events, Galas & Gatherings, Arthritis Foundation , Remote 3. UK museums push back on the “bad sponsor” narrative.

Food 130

Food Foundations Values Culture 130

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

At present, one of UNEC’s most critical projects is to convene a multi-partner collaboration in the city’s Northeast Corridor neighborhoods to transform our local food system. I’ve observed the inner workings of a complex food system that, when it functions well, nourishes our bodies, families, and cultures.

Food 111

Food Public and Nonprofit Management Medical Community Development 111

Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Between 2015 and 2022, education nonprofits consistently received the largest percentage of total grant dollars from institutional grantmakersan average of 27%followed by health (21%) and public benefit organizations (19%). By contrast, institutional grantmakers of all sizes focused more heavily on education and health.

Education 105

Education Education Disaster Relief Health 105

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 21, 2020

I was recently contacted by Julianne Buck, executive director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County about the Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts I send. Guest Post by Julianne Buck of the Community Foundation of Grundy County. I run a community foundation and it’s difficult to briefly explain what we do. Julianne Buck.

Nonprofit governance and management 289

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Food 289

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 16, 2015

A photo posted by The Food Trust (@thefoodtrust) on Mar 28, 2015 at 8:33am PDT. Food Revolution https://instagram.com/foodrev. Food Tank https://instagram.com/daniellenierenberg/. The Food Trust https://instagram.com/thefoodtrust. The Food Trust https://instagram.com/thefoodtrust. shoplocal. HUMANITARIAN.

Food 274

Food Medical Nonprofits Environmental 274

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And, as in so many other cities, Louisville’s predominantly Black neighborhoods are subject to food apartheid. Downtown grocery stores have recently disappeared, exacerbating food apartheid: between 2016 and 2018, five grocery stores in Louisville’s urban core closed. Some of these projects were top-down in conception and execution.

Food 111

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 111

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 25, 2023

Image Credit: SHREY DEEPRANJAN Today, healthcare institutions acknowledge forces like structural racism as drivers of negative health outcomes—but effectively addressing racism inside of those institutions still has a long way to go.

Health 119

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Race and Ethnicity 119

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

Trust is the foundation of donor relationships, volunteer engagement, and community impact. Example: Sharing Impact Reports A local food bank shares a quarterly impact report on social media, detailing how many families were served, highlighting volunteer efforts, and outlining upcoming needs. Its everything.

Public and Social Policy 130

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

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

One survey respondent from New Hampshire said, “Many of the food insecurity resources are being cut. Only two-thirds offer health insurance; this drops to 12% for organizations with annual budgets of less than $250,000. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 147

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 29, 2023

Image Credit: Reneé Thompson on unsplash.com COVID-19 impacted the physical health of millions across the country, hitting marginalized communities the hardest. Less visible was the pandemic’s impact on behavioral health, an umbrella term for mental health, substance use disorders, and life stressors.

Health 115

Health Public and Social Policy Governance Food 115

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Image Credit: Oladimeji Odunsi on unsplash.com How do you support development across the food system in a way that builds community ownership and power for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities? This is a question that a group of food system activists of color have come together to address. This work is worth supporting.

Food 122

Food Finance Community Development Culture 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 7, 2025

Serious efforts to study how to increase the amount of Indian-American diaspora philanthropy have been underway for nearly a decade, as a variety of studies explore (see the Gates Foundation , the John D. MacArthur Foundation , Bridgespan , and others). and Catherine T.

Philanthropy 114

Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Foundations 114

Selfish Giving

JUNE 13, 2011

Last Friday, Joe appropriately ranted that Kentucky Fried Chicken’s latest “cause marketing” promotion (we cringe to even call it that) pushing mega-jugs of soda to “support” Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation was, well, chicken. KFC must cut the cause marketing ties between its menu and health causes like cancer and diabetes.

Marketing 215

Marketing Marketing Health Medical 215

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For example, a nonprofit working in healthcare could partner with artists to visualize patient data in ways that highlight patient stories, helping donors and policymakers better understand the human impact of health disparities. Collaborate with philanthropic foundations.

Collaborations 69

Collaborations Ethics Technology Foundations 69

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While governments, foundations, educators, and unions typically focus on job placements as key to improving people’s economic stability, they often overlook individuals who cannot commit to traditional employment schedules. Casey, Kauffman, and Walmart Foundations—supported a US viability assessment by 25 state and city workforce agencies.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

By Jen Astone & Daniel Moss We already know how to invest in the kind of equitable and sustainable food systems that can build climate resilience. By emphasizing a global food economy and export value chains that reinforce fossil-fuel dependence, local and publicly managed markets get overlooked.

Agriculture 116

Agriculture Food Finance Governance 116

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Jeremy Ball , who leads the Big Lots Foundation and is director of philanthropy and events for the parent company Big Lots , about the retailers impressive cause marketing efforts on behalf of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Last fall, Big Lots mobilized its nearly 1,500 stores and raised $2.2

Children 178

Children Retail Construction Health 178

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Program: Whole Foods Register Programs for Charity. Details: These register programs at my local Whole Foods benefit a different charity every month. In short, Whole Foods does everything to encourage its shoppers to support good causes without directly soliciting them. Location: Newton, MA.

Marketing 260

Marketing Marketing Food Agriculture 260

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Martin Lowenstein from Friends of China Camp Passion is the Foundation for Everything A passion for the mission, vision, and values of our organization! For example, are you starting to consider purchasing a warehouse for your food bank? Everything else can be taught.

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 23, 2025

Social Issues Education, Health, Security, etc. Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc.

Participation and motivation 103

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Health Public and Social Policy 103

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For example, a morning-after pill manufacturer is partnering with Louisiana health clinics to donate its contraceptive in the House Speakers home state every time Mike and his colleagues try to shut down access, spread misinformation or spew anti-contraception messaging. 55k - $58k) Brain Food 1.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Ethics Nonprofits 130

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 14, 2017

If you’re operating in the cause marketing space and you’ve never heard of Smithfield Foods , you’re missing out. To provide some scale, Smithfield is one of the largest global food and consumer packed meats companies in the world, to the tune of $14 billion. Forum provide just such an opportunity.

Food 113

Food Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Associations 113

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 31, 2024

Effective leadership is crucial for these organizations to thrive and continue to serve their communities.

Nonprofit Leadership 189

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofits Foundations 189

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 11, 2025

The good news is that there is demonstrable demand for seeding new forms of holistic problem-solving across previously siloed efforts in democracy protection, public health, climate action, social justice, and peace and security.

Agriculture 69

Agriculture Environmental Civil Society Collaborations 69

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Program: Peapod Virtual Food Drive for The Food Bank for New York City. Details: Customers can create their own virtual food drive and invite friends, relatives and co-workers to support it. I’m a big fan of the Food Bank for NYC. and a buck goes to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Marketing 239

Marketing Marketing Homelessness Food 239

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When I began a food drive for folks who had been affected by the pandemic, I did not think it would lead me to a career change, a 501(c)(3), and a lot of incredible lessons and knowledge. We also started to notice just how many elders and families are affected by food insecurity: more than 34 million people in the United States alone.

Food 105

Food Law Nonprofits Governance 105

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 3, 2020

Prior to her current role, Jennifer worked at Arkansas Children’s, serving as the Director of Communications and Planning for the Arkansas Children’s Foundation for five years, building capacity for investment-level philanthropy through strategic content development and storytelling. White or red? Or do you wind down the day another way?

Communication 280

Communication Medical Nonprofits Food 280

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Yet the quest for health equity has been stymied. The lack of meaningful health equity progress is due to business-as-usual approaches and interventions focused on getting quick results—which are often temporary, weak, and ineffective. At the Rippel Foundation, we are part of a broad movement to change this.

Health 98

Health Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 98

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) With the Supreme Court ruling to end affirmative action, author Johnisha Levi explored the relationship between nonprofits and affirmative action and how organizations can remain committed to supporting the health, economic security, and well-being of historically marginalized communities.

Nonprofit governance and management 97

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As a leader in the space, RRI plays a coordinating role as one of the fields system orchestrators , and the Skoll Foundation has deepened our understanding of land tenure by supporting and learning from their work. This includes making the case for how protecting Indigenous land rights supports the cultivation of a strong food system.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111