Joan Garry

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I reveal the human cost of a government shutdown on nonprofits. The post The Human Cost of a Government Shutdown: A Call to Action for Nonprofits appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting. It's time to act—advocacy isn't just crucial, it's our moral duty.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 14, 2023

By Jennifer Mayo Kameleon007/Getty Images/iStockphoto Charitable donations dropped more than 20 percent during the first six months of the pandemic, but government grants soared by over 65 percent.

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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.

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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.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 29, 2024

Review by Liz Scheier In The Tech Coup , former politician turned AI policy analyst Marietje Schaake warns that governments have ceded too much power to Silicon Valley—to the detriment of the public good.

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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.

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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.

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Today’s guest, Kathleen Kelly Janus, shares her experience leading impactful collaborations between government, private companies, and nonprofits to tackle challenges like homelessness and recidivism. Have you ever wondered how public-private partnerships can help solve large-scale social issues?

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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.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 14, 2024

Prest Vital Strategies In Cambodia, the Data for Health Initiative supported a pilot project to improve birth and death data collection that can be scaled by the government. Also, Comcast has committed $35 million to help more people access the internet, and Amazon Frontlines is the winner of the Conrad N.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 26, 2024

Here's how the crucial areas of financial stewardship, tax strategy and governance can enhance your nonprofit's effectiveness.

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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 (..)

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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.

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