NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For example, one analysis found that most people losing SNAP benefits due to work requirements are those facing the largest barriers to work —such as homelessness or disability—and, therefore, the least likely to be able to earn enough to exceed the income limits. In effect, SNAP acts as a fiscal stimulus during periods of recession.

Public and Social Policy 102

Public and Social Policy Poverty Social Policy Children 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

­­ A 1983 US government study documenting the placement of hazardous waste landfills in low-income and Black communities was one of the first studies to highlight the intersection of environmental issues and racial inequity. Cutting Food Waste Emissions. By Daniel Epstein & Travis Barnes. ­­

Energy 111

Energy Finance Environmental Food 111

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

million went to 163 organizations for issues related to Indigenous rights, governance, and development. Food assistance and food insecurity received the least amount of grant money, based on the study’s categories, with approximately $10.7 Over 340 grants totaling $56.2 million.

Environmental 82

Environmental Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 82

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility. Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 111

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

What would it take to fully fund the human capital, governance, and advocacy costs of nonprofits? The structure of the overall economy, and government responses or inaction to these conditions, are at the heart of why most nonprofit organizations were formed—to ameliorate the effects of market failure. If not, why not?

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 17, 2023

The most common characteristic we saw in social finance or capital market investments targeted at these focus areas was the need for massive tax subsidies provided by governments or “loss reserve” coverage most often coming from philanthropic sources.

Marketing 122

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 122

The Agitator

JUNE 25, 2018

Here are some of the titles of journal articles that faced me: Pictures of me: user views on their representation in homelessness fundraising appeals. The ethical dimension of fundraising in the homelessness sector. People with food security issues are hungry. The government wanted to diminish the impact.

Homelessness 65

Homelessness Food Children Ethics 65

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 12, 2023

These are children whose mother has to make a decision between leaving her child home alone and going to work because she can’t afford childcare or staying at home with her child and then being fired from her job and not being able to afford rent or food for her child.

Children 131

Children Poverty Law Public and Social Policy 131

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Low-income individuals live with higher rates of chronic disease , are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards , have substandard housing, and often lack access to nutritious foods and adequate medical care.

Philanthropy 88

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 88

CNPE

JANUARY 6, 2022

all want a vibrant and safe downtown,” but am I really thinking about what would make a homeless family feel safe downtown? Even those of us who are trained nonprofit professionals! People who choose our words carefully! For example, I might say, “. Or I could say: “. all want life to get back to normal after COVID.”

Race and Ethnicity 52

Race and Ethnicity Homelessness Values Governance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In response, asset managers have created and rebranded trillions of dollars of funds as ESG (environment, social, and governance) funds targeting socially minded investors. Not every individual investor owns a home or a car, and the returns on many of these investments depend on government subsidies, which could end at any time.

Environmental 133

Environmental Finance Energy Management 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Residents, regardless of zip code or how much money they have, can breathe clean air, eat healthy and culturally appropriate food, and have a safe, affordable place to call home. When housing is unaffordable, it leaves little money left over to buy healthy foods and critical medicines.

Health 105

Health Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

4 It is a $2 billion capital investment in clean energy 5 that aims to get Boston to total renewable energy and carbon neutrality by 2040, and to develop the green workforce and center food and transportation justice, among other goals Wu had highlighted as councilor. It can’t be siloed.”

Nonprofit Administration and Development 80

Nonprofit Administration and Development Environmental Energy Nonprofit governance and management 80

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The American Farmland Trust protects agricultural land, promotes environmentally sound farming practices, and helps farmers continue to grow food for us all. These gifts would be perfect for a loved one passionate about sustainable farming, growing food, and farmer appreciation. Shop their online store to help promote their mission.

Children 105

Children Environmental Agriculture Nonprofits 105

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Urgent services include everything from urgent care clinics to food pantries and homeless shelters, or services needed following a shock like a natural disaster or pandemic. While urgent services are necessary, they can never advance enduring health equity and wellbeing.

Health 69

Health Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 69

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Think about your audience as someone who doesn’t know anything about food insecurity, homelessness, first generation college students, or animal abuse. check with your local, regional, and national government for requirements and procedures for registering as a nonprofit organization. Avoid jargon, acronyms and insider talk.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Nonprofits Activism 111

Getting Attention

JUNE 9, 2015

In a recent appeal from one client’s CEO, we talked about his six-month struggle to get government funding for an important program. Does it mean you can now start using “food insecure” for someone who is going hungry? Or “housing challenged” for someone who is homeless? We use jargon. No way, no how!

Retention 75

Retention Homelessness Healthcare Governance 75

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2023

The hospital already had strong working partnerships with other communities, notably Latinx communities and also homeless populations, whose health disparities were strongly linked to their culture and existing societal inequities. Changing state policy was not something that the Better Birthing team could do alone.

Medical 81

Medical Health Culture Healthcare 81

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

So maybe you got 20 people off the streets who were living homeless in your community, and that was 30% of the homeless population that you’re aware of. But just saying, “We helped 20 people who are homeless,” does not provide context. So you see here, “Through Second Harvest Food Bank, we can turn a $5.92

Children 81

Children Curriculum and Teaching Education Education 81

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

So there are some things like that that you might want to consider, especially if you’re maybe looking into government grants. Some of the funding is going to go to the state’s local government, so just to be mindful of all of those things, especially when you start thinking about what you can do in-house to prepare.

Nonprofit governance and management 117

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Foundations 117