Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 30, 2024

By Kathleen Kelly Janus From climate change to national security threats, the problems we face in the world are too big for government to solve alone. Public-private partnerships demonstrate how government can collaborate with the private sector to catalyze and scale innovation.

Governance 74

Governance Collaborations 74

Donorbox Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A governing document is essential when starting a nonprofit in all countries because it provides a legal and operational framework, ensures transparency and accountability, clarifies the charity’s mission, and facilitates effective governance and financial management. appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

Governance 104

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Management Nonprofits 104

NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2022

While nonprofit board management is complicated, some of the complications can be addressed through basic common sense. Here are a number of common sense and tested suggestions that may reduce at least some of the complications that can affect achieving nonprofit board success.

Governance 247

Governance Management Nonprofits Leadership 247

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By Joe Lee , Annie Newman & Bry Pardoe Public perceptions about government and government service delivery are at an all-time low across the United States. Government’s “customers” typically confront a whiplash experience between accessing services from the private sector and government.

Governance 114

Governance Public and Social Policy Collaborations Production 114

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The resolution makes Providence one of the first city governments in the country to pass legislation explicitly calling for a ceasefire—and more cities are following suit. But as the federal government delays action, local governments refuse to remain silent.

Governance 133

Governance Public and Social Policy Food Medical 133

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 5, 2023

MIP Fund Accounting (MIP), a nonprofit cloud-based, SaaS fund accounting software offering from Community Brands, recently released findings of its research study, 2023 Trends and Insights into the State of Nonprofits, Schools, and Local Government.

Governance 238

Governance Education Education Nonprofits 238

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 29, 2023

Image Credit: Josiah S on istock.com Founded in March 2009, the Oath Keepers are an anti-government far-right militia group comprising former law enforcement, first responders, and former military who pledge to defend the United States against government tyranny at all costs.

Governance 115

Governance Disaster Relief Law Civil Society 115

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Organizations across the country are creating contingency plans. By Sara Herschander Douglas Rissing, Getty Images In what's become a bitter cycle, nonprofits across the country are creating contingency plans.

Governance 311

Governance Nonprofits 311

Tony Martignetti

APRIL 24, 2023

Maureen Wallbeoff: Technology Governance Sounds boring. But Maureen Wallbeoff brings her energy and lightness to help us understand the symptoms of unmanaged tech; the value of a technology governance group; and strategies for easing common technology pain points. In anyone else’s hands, it might be.

Governance 101

Governance Technology Energy Nonprofits 101

Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. The nonprofit governance orthodoxy Nonprofit governance operates within a framework of three legal duties.

Nonprofit governance 59

Nonprofit governance Governance Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 59

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 18, 2023

Government and Nonprofit Sector Partnership Model: The Shelby County (TN) Nonprofit Committee Momentum Nonprofit Partners, Shelby County government, and Christian Brothers University are excited to release a new case study that explores government and nonprofit partnerships using the Shelby County Nonprofit Committees as a replicable model.

Governance 90

Governance Public Policy Universities Nonprofits 90

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By Vikas Birhma & Abdulhamid Haidar From crush to marriage, the spectrum of relationships between nonprofits and governments

Governance 91

Governance Nonprofits 91

Amy Eisenstein

JANUARY 18, 2024

Does a President who has already served 4 years as mandated by current bylaws get to automatically extend their term to another 2 years because bylaws were amended?

Governance 246

Governance Nonprofits 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Citizen sponsors raise private funds for refugees' living expenses and connect them with housing, transportation, and employment. By Emily Frazier and Pablo Bose Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Ukrainian refugees attend a job fair in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Governance 241

Governance 241

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important. Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success.

Governance 103

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 103

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 8, 2024

I hope not because let me tell you that it did not make for a great first foray into the world […] The post A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations appeared first on Blue Avocado.

Governance 78

Governance Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits 78

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Maximizing Data Potential: The Advantages of Implementing Data Governance In the fast-evolving landscape of technology , data stands out as a key asset for modern organizations. Chapters What is Data Governance? These pain points reflect the compounding risks of governing data as an afterthought.

Governance 52

Governance Production Technology Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We don’t have access to capital, but our government has the capacity to both constrain capital and to provide answers to those questions. “Governing power, worker power, organized labor, and other kinds of worker power are the various nonextractive, nonexploitative economic strategies. That’s why WFP exists.

Governance 114

Governance Public and Social Policy Homelessness Production 114

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 12, 2024

Only a fourth of charitable nonprofits have ever formally lobbied the government — far fewer than the three-fourths that did in 2000. By Heather MacIndoe and Mirae Kim Only a fourth of charitable nonprofits have ever formally lobbied the government — far fewer than the three-fourths that did in 2000.

Governance 300

Governance Nonprofits 300

NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2024

How much information do nonprofit board members need to do their jobs? Your board should have information in these three areas.

Governance 130

Governance Nonprofits 130

Blue Avocado

MAY 30, 2023

The post Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance appeared first on Blue Avocado. Learn how this cooperative decision-making model has enabled them to enhance services, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.

Nonprofit governance 77

Nonprofit governance Governance Nonprofits 77

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2024

By Alethea Hannemann , Aaron Hurst & Erin Baudo Felter How prioritizing technological expertise on the board level can help nonprofits and social service organizations make the most of their resources and improve outcomes for the communities they support.

Governance 98

Governance Technology Nonprofits 98

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Second, the OpenAI events show that the nonprofit governance model is not "strong" enough to outweigh the interests of investors. So, perhaps its way too much of an ask to expect recognition among their own of the behemoth of technology development.

Nonprofit governance 87

Nonprofit governance Governance Civil Society Non-Profits 87

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 18, 2023

Government and Nonprofit Sector Partnership Model: The Shelby County (TN) Nonprofit Committee Momentum Nonprofit Partners, Shelby County government, and Christian Brothers University are excited to release a new case study that explores government and nonprofit partnerships using the Shelby County Nonprofit Committees as a replicable model.

Governance 52

Governance Public Policy Universities Nonprofits 52

NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2022

Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Congressman Fred Upton have introduced the Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022, which aims to improve access to data about the nonprofit sector and leverage the mission of thousands of nonprofits to effectively work together.

Governance 241

Governance Nonprofits 241

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 13, 2024

By Judith Dangerfield The road to making legal equal protection real, proactive, and effective is long, but it begins with being clear about the destination.

Governance 100

Governance 100

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 19, 2023

By David Risher and Jennifer Risher Getty Images The co-creators of the #HalfMyDAF campaign are calling on more donors to join them as they launch two new rounds of matching funds to encourage people to grant 50 percent of their DAF dollars to nonprofits.

Governance 249

Governance Nonprofits 249

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 30, 2024

A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. By Maria Di Mento Jeff Chiu, AP Photo Tipping Point spent nearly $100.7

Homelessness 357

Homelessness Governance Collaborations Philanthropy 357

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 9, 2021

People, Tech, Organizations, Governments]. Governments, Organizations, and millions of people are stepping up. How Governments are taking action to Reduce Plastic Pollution. Next to Governments and Organizations, Consumers also have a big role to play to help reduce the amount of plastic pollution. Table of content.

Governance 98

Governance Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Advertising 98

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

These are uniquely challenging times for nonprofits. Nonprofits can look internally to maximize potential and remain operational. For nonprofit leaders navigating this difficult season, here are three tips to get started today.

Nonprofit governance 264

Nonprofit governance Governance Nonprofits 264

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 8, 2023

Sherry Rout, our new Director of Government Relations and Public Policy, will be a key player in mobilizing nonprofits across the state We’re excited to welcome Sherry Rout, our new Director of Government Relations and Public Policy! What’s one thing people might not know about you? I am an avid tent camper!

Public Policy 64

Public Policy Governance Political Science Law 64

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Moreover, a significant proportion of utility governing boards comprises utility workers and frontline community members. Although established in a more progressive era, when the public interest held more sway, microeconomic and market values have since come to dominate utility governance.

Energy 85

Energy Law Governance Public and Social Policy 85

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 18, 2023

By Bruce Reznik Mel Melcon, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images A lawsuit against Los Angeles County helped spur efforts to stop polluting the Los Angeles River. Lawsuits are not as risky or costly as many grant makers believe — and are one of the best strategies for achieving lasting effects on a wide range of environmental issues.

Governance 277

Governance Environmental 277

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. To be an effective board member, it’s essential to have a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector and the best practices for governance.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 3, 2024

By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press NEW YORK Rebecca Blackwell/AP Co-founders and CEOs of the Fearless Fund Arian Simone, center left, and Ayana Parsons, center right, The ruling against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund is another victory for conservative groups waging a sprawling legal battle against corporate diversity programs that have targeted (..)

Governance 341

Governance Associations 341

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 3, 2024

Also, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation granted $25 million for a global pediatric cancer program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Google.org gave $5 million to offer training to government workers worldwide in the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Foundations 253

Foundations Governance 253

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake.

Governance 322

Governance Associations Nonprofits 322