NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2025

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Nonprofit Administration and Development 147

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Social Policy 147

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For example, the Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) is the backbone network for the people, businesses, government agencies, and community organizations that make up Rhode Island’s food system. Learn new structures Food Policy Councils take different forms. To create change in such a system requires systems leadership.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 8, 2025

Tima Miroshnichenko, Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels , public domain. The fact of the matter is that work-from-home policies helped traditionally excluded groups (some of which were almost entirely shut out of the workforce prior to the pandemic) better access job opportunities. Reversing that erases many of those gains.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Children 100

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It calls for AI that is designed explicitly to dismantle systemic inequities and address the social ills caused by historical and present-day injustices. For those impacted by AIcommunities, workers, everyday peoplesuch policies serve as essential protective barriers. Workers deserve to benefit from the productivity gains AI offers.

Public and Social Policy 83

Public and Social Policy Health Environmental Ethics 83

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

These leaders are transforming public systems from within—finding champions in government, building cross-sector coalitions, persisting through setbacks, and continuing to deliver impact for the communities they work with. It’s not to replace public systems but to help make them better. 2) We’re getting on with the work.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society 52

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Organization Overview With over 40 years of service, West Marin Community Services (WMCS) provides essential assistance such as food distribution, emergency financial aid, referrals to social services, and equity-driven community engagement to residents in West Marin. Thrift Store: Generating funds for community programs.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

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

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, CSO leaders must establish robust policy frameworks that prioritize the interests of their beneficiaries and communities while upholding principles of equity, inclusivity, and social justice. Foundational efforts in these areas are underway.

Civil Society 105

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Anedot

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Core Responsibilities: The OCD oversees three positions: Development Operations Coordinator (F/T); Social Media & Marketing Coordinator (P/T) and Public Engagement Coordinator (P/T). o Strengthen and expand donor, foundation, and supporter networks to drive organizational growth and funding. Learn more here.

Communication 40

Communication Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 40

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 4, 2025

We hear a lot about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion from foundations. Legal justice, environmental justice, racial and social justice. Key demands outlined include changing unjust laws, returning stolen lands, and restoring the rights that have long been denied to advance Indigenous sovereignty (109).

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 113

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Despite the complexities and new forms of economic and social injustice that add layers of challenge to building solidarity, Dr. Kyle Mays, author of An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States , reminds us that solidarity requires intention, and often, just showing up for your comrades in their fight against repression is good enough.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Foundations Law Children 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 10, 2025

In this series, The Unexpected Value of Volunteers , author Jan Masaoka takes on the underappreciated topic of volunteerism, provides some unexpected ideas, and points the way toward a public policy agenda on volunteerism. Others may support public institutions like local PTAs and Friends of the Library chapters.

Civil Society 110

Civil Society Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 110

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In Germany, strained local resources for the ongoing flow of migrants, overburdened social services, and historic divisions between eastern and western states, have fueled anti-migrant sentiment and strengthened far-right parties. However, the citys resources are being stretched thin, particularly in terms of housing and social services.

Nonprofit governance and management 101

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 101

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 10, 2025

Data controls involve technical measures like encryption and organizational policies to protect data integrity and security. 21 Integrating Data Ethics and Diversity into the Narrative In the United Kingdom, organizations can use personal data without consent under a rule known as lawful basis.

Race and Ethnicity 75

Race and Ethnicity Health Ethics Public and Social Policy 75

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 29, 2025

Columbia, Princeton, Harvard, Cornell, Northwestern and the University of Pennsylvania have all experienced withdrawn federal grantspart of a broader strategy to condition public funding on political compliance. Federal officials had previously warned 60 institutions that their civil rights policies could jeopardize their grants.

Civil Society 116

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Universities Education 116

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Limited access to education is also a social vulnerability: the systemic barriers further exacerbate the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities. National Science Foundation, “Collectively, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native people made up 31% percent of the U.S. degrees Fahrenheit (1.30

Race and Ethnicity 111

Race and Ethnicity Environmental Education Education 111

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 8, 2025

Image courtesy of Puerto Rico Community Foundation. Here, we find opportunities to heal, to advance racial justice, to build bridges among foundations, and to nurture the hope that fuels our collective aspirations. Panelists in view: Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Shawn Escoffery, Jorge Daz Ortiz, and Dr. Marta Moreno Vega. Robert K.

Public and Social Policy 65

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Law Public and Nonprofit Management 65

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 21, 2025

Credit: Photo by Diva Plavalaguna on Pexels The list of institutions negotiating with or capitulating to the Donald Trump administration seems to grow longer every day, including universities , law firms , and companies that have quietly scrapped diversity programs. However, on April 9, a coalition of foundations defiantly bucked this trend.

Foundations 105

Foundations Civil Society Public and Social Policy Law 105

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 9, 2025

The Schott Foundation for Public Education accurately describes the familiar pattern as boom-and-bust cycles of funding whenever a big election is looming. And social media has facilitated that by reducing the cost of information sharing. Mobilizing is short term; organizing is long term, even generational. The result?

Nonprofit Administration and Development 111

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Leadership Civil Society 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 26, 2025

Meanwhile, dozens of LGBTQ+ nonprofits—including the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center—have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funding for refusing to comply with the administration’s transphobic policies, such as banning the use of terms like “transgender,” “queer,” and “gender identity.”

Public and Social Policy 89

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Homelessness 89

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 18, 2025

Others argued the bill would give nonprofits more power to fight back than under current law. In exchange, nonprofits are prohibited from engaging in partisan political activities or endorsing candidates for public office.

Public and Social Policy 95

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 95

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 14, 2025

Hard-Won Gains at Risk Two laws have been foundational to US disability rights. One is well known: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), initially passed in 1990 and signed into law by former President George H.W. Both laws come out of decades of civil rights activism of people with disabilities.

Healthcare 124

Healthcare Public and Social Policy Law Medical 124

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 16, 2025

Image Credit: geckophotos on iStock In these perilous times, how can social justice philanthropy show up and be effective? Divestment worksnot just by removing capital, but by changing public perception, pressuring institutions, and stigmatizing injustice. Too often, these investments contradict foundations missions.

Philanthropy 101

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership 101

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 22, 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. Dwidar Jul. I set out in search of this evidence.

Public and Social Policy 74

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 27, 2025

Within the first 100 days of taking office, the Donald Trump administration issued a barrage of executive orders and policy changes to infringe upon the rights of LGBTQ+ community members. This is further compounded by the reversal of school and state-level policies that were intended to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ youth.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Education Education 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 20, 2025

Credit: Sebastian Beck on Pexels In the months since the administration of President Donald Trump issued executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), many organizations have made drastic changesnot because the law demands it, but because of fear, misinformation, and the implied threat of legal action.

Law 85

Law Public and Social Policy Culture Values 85

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

About a decade ago, those of us working toward social, racial, and economic justice in Boston and across Massachusetts were in fight mode. The Coalition for Worker Ownership and Power (COWOP) is a coalition of more than 40 co-ops and allies from across Massachusetts advocating for policies and resources to support worker ownership.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Food Public and Social Policy 119

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 13, 2025

Credit: Good Faces on Unsplash Eight years ago, at the dawn of President Donald Trumps first administration, airports were flooded by public demonstrations protesting an executive order banning travel from a number of majority Muslim countries. This time, as Trumps second administration begins, an explicit travel ban is missing.

Philanthropy 103

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Law Governance 103

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Not to be outdone was first buddy South African-born US billionaire Elon Musk, who claimed on social media that the South African government is openly pushing for genocide of White people in South Africa. The new law is hardly confiscatory. He has also spoken to Musk to clarify the laws terms.

Health 110

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Law 110

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 15, 2025

Credit: Frank van Mierlo on Wiki Commons As the Trump administration deepens its assault on constitutional rights and the rule of law, how can people effectively respond? Still others believe that Trump’s economic mismanagement or attacks on “third rails” like Social Security and Medicaid will undermine the administration’s support.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Activism Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 2, 2025

Image credit: Garry Knight “What policy initiatives would I create if I could?” Of course, I hardly expect my preferred policies to be adopted wholesale. As we approach the Fourth of July, I want to propose a policy agenda that will strengthen democracy and give a fair shake to all. But being future-oriented is important.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Law Children Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 8, 2025

Image credit: North Atlantic Books, Dimple Abichandani Truth to Power is a regular series of conversations with writers about the promises and pitfalls of movements for social justice. I connected with these young women that were starting the Third Wave Foundation, which is today the Third Wave Fund.

Public and Social Policy 80

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Governance Foundations 80

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health justice advocacy groups adapted their strategies to the digital realm, leveraging social media platforms, virtual events, and other online resources to raise awareness and organize their efforts.1 Telemedicine, for example, powered by digital platforms, is a transformative force in improving access.

Health 111

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

The short answer: Opportunistic attorneys, social and financial inflation, climate change , limited options for reinsurance, and legacy claims from the COVID-19 era. The problem is not a frequency issue: The number of claims received has not gone up. That is remarkably stable. So why do insurance rates keep going up for nonprofits?

Insurance 60

Insurance Public and Social Policy Nonprofits Nonprofit governance and management 60

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

But it is past time to move from programs to policy. Drawing from our evaluations and other research and best practices in the field, we offer the following recommendations to create a social safety net that works for all people. Most government policy wonks have little to no experience with families living in poverty.

Public and Social Policy 134

Public and Social Policy Poverty Public Policy Governance 134

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By Theodore Lechterman & Johanna Mair The field of social entrepreneurship often takes its normative foundations for granted. Social enterprises seek to address social problems using business strategies. Understanding how social innovation directly affects people’s lives is essential.

Social Entrepreneurship 130

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 130

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

At the same time, within this austerity framework, nonprofits increasingly fill holes in sectors ranging from education to healthcare to journalism to social services that we depend on the most and that have been receiving less and less government support. Nonprofits are a feature of tax law and corporate governance laws.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Nonprofits 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

By 1948 Cafritz had amassed such wealth from real estate development that he incorporated a foundation bearing his and his wife’s name. It is also one of several DC-area foundations profiled in a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) on “ Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People.”

Philanthropy 135

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Advertising Universities 135