NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Kresge Foundation is just one of the funders to get on board. The Kresge Foundation supports the education and research skills training that has helped develop solutions to severe flood risks in these areas.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Environmental Energy Health 105

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

There are also opportunities to advance equity and establish more community-responsive co-governance in the process. Connie Binkowitz, director of development and external policy at CTC, described how, in 2020, the organization received a grant from the Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).

Governance 76

Governance Community Development Collaborations Environmental 76

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2023

My whole trajectory through the nonprofit sector and analysis of race and power comes from working with those organizations and having the reality of that work hit up against the visions for liberation that I had. There was a lot of administrative work, but then I also got to sit in on some of the meetings. I kept thinking, yes!

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 94

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Keep the plates spinning Have you ever thought about starting and running a nonprofit? Are you considering applying for or accepting a role as a nonprofit executive director (ED) or CEO? If you have ever been curious about nonprofit leadership, you probably have wondered what a nonprofit executive or CEO does.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 98

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

But child care is more expensive than ever, and the federal government hasn’t done enough to support families, especially working mothers. The federal government must act quickly to preserve and increase funding for child care. Now more than ever, families bear the brunt of the economic burden.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Children Governance Philanthropy 136

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 120

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 120

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 5, 2024

Image credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com Last month, Deepak Bhargava became president of the JPB Foundation, which has over $2.8 That is actually the mission statement of the foundation now. Foundations can also support public engagement, voter registration…voting rights work, election protection, and election administration work.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Ethics 111

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Coproduced by Partners for Rural Transformation, a coalition of six regional community development financial institutions, and NPQ , authors highlight efforts to address multi-generational poverty in Appalachia, the rural West, Indian Country, South Texas, and the Mississippi Delta.

Values 118

Values Poverty Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 118

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image credit: monkeybusinessimages on istock.com In June 2023, the Biden administration announced that the government would invest $42.45 As plans are developed, it’s critical for older adults and the nonprofits and philanthropies representing underserved seniors to have a seat at that table.

Health 92

Health Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 92

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Understanding the Role of the SBA The leading source of small business financing nationally is federally guaranteed small business loans through the US Small Business Administration. To make the purchase, workers generally use bank debt secured with a Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantee.

Public and Social Policy 99

Public and Social Policy Finance Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 99

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 12, 2023

But at the EconCon conference held in Washington, DC, in June, hosted by the Omidyar Network and a dozen nonprofit think tanks, speakers offered a far broader definition of public power— namely, the power of government to act on behalf of the public. Why focus on “public power”? But the power of industrial policy extends further.

Public and Social Policy 80

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Insurance Public and Nonprofit Management 80

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Monitor Legislation that Impacts Your Nonprofit and the Communities you serve Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: Impact awareness: New laws affect funding, operations, and beneficiary eligibility. Nonprofits bring unique perspectives to lawmakers. Staying informed prevents blindsided disruptions.

Education 52

Education Education Public and Social Policy Law 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 16, 2024

The interview that follows explores the history of the Clayborn Temple, the project to restore it, and the vision of Troutman and her colleagues to use the temple as a hub for developing a community-based economy in Memphis that i s Black-owned, Black-governed, and which sustains a thriving culture rooted in the Black imagination.

Governance 116

Governance Culture Construction Community Development 116

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Collaboration among community members, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and local governments allows resources to flow where they’re needed and is a powerful way to help address race and climate inequities. In late 2021, FEMA finally changed that policy that had kept thousands of Black families from accessing aid.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 94

Nonprofit Administration and Development Environmental Universities Governance 94

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Create a list of needs.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The profits of those newspapers helped build the wealth behind several modern-day charitable foundations, notably the William S. Abell Foundation, created by the great-grandson of the Sun ’s founder; and the Meyer Foundation, named for the former owner of the Post. The Washington Post similarly benefited from such ads.

Philanthropy 89

Philanthropy Foundations Healthcare Law 89

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Mission and Values Montana Nonprofit Association provides leadership for Montana’s nonprofit sector and partners with Montana’s charitable nonprofits to promote a sustainable, networked, and influential sector. MNA’s staff team is engaged, collaborative, committed to growth, and passionate about MNA’s unique mission.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 23, 2023

Tips and Strategies for Students to Successfully Pursue a Career in the Nonprofit Industry Pursuing a career in the nonprofit industry requires dedication, hard work, and a strong commitment to the mission of the organization. There are various types of nonprofit organizations, each with a unique mission and purpose.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Social Entrepreneurship 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

The UN Disability and Development Report 2018 reveals that individuals with disabilities face fundamental challenges in nearly all aspects of life, including employment, health care, and education. Companies Taking Action B in Action was launched in 2022 by two initiatives of the Beijing-based Leping Social Entrepreneur Foundation.

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 89

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 7, 2023

Image Credit: edgeeffectmedia.com on unsplash.com Leah Rothstein has been a consultant to nonprofit housing developers, local government, and private firms. That is, according to this myth, segregation wasn’t due to government policies and laws, but due to private action, personal choice, or accidental circumstance.

Law 95

Law Governance Nonprofit Administration and Development Poverty 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As the Nicaraguan government tightened its grip on authoritarian rule, it was threatened by civil society organizations who possess the power to hold them accountable, receiving funds they do not control and investing those funds in services that preserve human rights, protect democracy, and empower individuals.

Civil Society 97

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

From 2000 to 2021, progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has been anemic, registering less than 10 percent growth over 20 years. The same 2017 survey of nonprofits conducted by IBM found that 78 percent of nonprofits with advanced analytics capabilities reported higher effectiveness in performing their missions.

Public and Social Policy 101

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 101

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Obi noted that when she first joined BECMA in the summer of 2020 to help with operations, there was really only one full-time staff person, founding executive director Segun Idowu (who left at the end of 2021 to join the administration of newly elected Mayor Michelle Wu). million grant from the Boston-based Barr Foundation. “We

Nonprofit Administration and Development 86

Nonprofit Administration and Development Culture Nonprofit governance and management Foundations 86

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Sometimes foundations also apply a similar lens. A prominent example comes from the Minnesota-based Northwest Area Foundation , which operates in an eight-state region and dedicates 40 percent of its grants to Native American organizations. CEO Kevin Walker is quite clear on the “why” of the foundation’s commitment.

Philanthropy 132

Philanthropy Foundations Production Management 132

Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

List the names of the organizations holding the DAFs wherever you list foundation funders. If you list donations by amount/level of gift, be sure to cumulate all the gifts received from the DAF administrator to assure they are listed in the correct level. Again, you’ll generally do this alphabetically. — Charity Clairity.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 96

Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance Foundations Universities 96

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 25, 2023

Image Credit: Emmanuel Ikwuegbu on unsplash.com This is the fourth article from A Green New Deal on the Ground , a series produced with Climate and Community Project, a progressive climate policy think tank developing cutting-edge research at the climate and inequality nexus.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 62

Nonprofit Administration and Development Energy Governance Finance 62

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

Nonprofit governance and management 117

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 20, 2023

Even small amounts of lead can lead to severe adverse health effects in children , including issues with learning, brain and nervous system development, hearing and speech, and arrested growth. Exposure to lead during pregnancy can lead to developmental or behavioral problems in children later on.

Curriculum and Teaching 65

Curriculum and Teaching Environmental Children Public and Social Policy 65

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2019.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? So our land, our languages, our kinship systems, our governances were forced out of us.” Reshaping the Way We Live in the Midst of Climate Crisis.”

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 92

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Getting to Know Dorian Hines, Our New Partner Benefits Manager We are excited to welcome Dorian Hines to Momentum Nonprofit Partners! He has volunteered with a great number of nonprofit organizations throughout his career. Why are you excited to work for Momentum Nonprofit Partners? The nonprofit sector is a community.

Management 84

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 84

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Offer to support the development director, development committee, board chair, or ED in their fundraising tasks. Show up at fundraising events and help before, during, and after with tasks.

Fundraising 140

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 140

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 31, 2023

Modern philanthropy in the US emerged in the early 20th century and was developed primarily by the robber barons of the time. I’ve also seen philanthropists dismiss participatory grantmaking as a passing fad. Perhaps we should instead call modern philanthropy new and unproven.

Philanthropy 96

Philanthropy Foundations Leadership Education 96

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 14, 2021

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Many nonprofits are looking for options to engage board members in fundraising without requiring direct solicitation. Only a few of these options involve directly asking for money.

Fundraising 75

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 75

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

With the WORK Act, tens of millions of dollars in government resources will be disbursed to employee-ownership centers around the country, fundamentally changing the playing field for worker-owners, freelancers, and cooperative innovators. Each win, whether federal or local, unleashed consequential benefits.

Public Policy 74

Public Policy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 74

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Conducted between March and July, these surveys revealed that during the early months of the crisis, nonprofits were concerned about financial stability and challenges related to new working conditions. Many nonprofits have adjusted and kept operations going, even if at a limited level.

Civil Society 75

Civil Society Philanthropy Nonprofit Administration and Development Foundations 75