Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

Some problems—like homelessness—are largely linear in nature: They are the sum of a discrete set of human stories. Many key social challenges are systems issues: including education, criminal justice, health care. Let us invest in new forms of strategy and governance that position humanity for the planetary challenges to come.

Race and Ethnicity 52

Race and Ethnicity Medical Foundations Homelessness 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Such weather events impact the health of individuals living in affected communities. When disaster strikes, many are left displaced or homeless, without transportation and access to necessary physical and mental health services, exacerbating existing health problems.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 111

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 6, 2025

On the other hand, an organic strategic plan deals with handling an external threat, such as economic shifts, changes in government policies or general decreases in giving. Lastly, a real-time strategic plan is meant for nonprofits experiencing an unexpected event, like a natural disaster or public health crisis.

Homelessness 52

Homelessness Recruitment Governance Philanthropy 52

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. billion per year.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Poverty Social Policy Children 136

Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

What gaps exist in government data collection on LGBTQ+ aging that is leading to gaps in policy protections and services? In addition, SAGE partnered with developers to build two housing developments in New York City that now serve hundreds of low-income LGBTQ+ elders, some of whom were formerly homeless.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 115

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When I served in my first executive director position for a small community-based healthcare nonprofit that served the homeless, I still remember the first fundraising conference that I attended. Their primary mission is to combat a particular disease, disability, or group of diseases to improve and protect the patient’s health.

Nonprofit governance and management 110

Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 110

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. How long will terms be?

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 111

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

We have such extreme polarization in American government; as much as you might agree with somebody, you might not vote for them because they’re not on your “team.” To get around that tribalism ingrained in American politics, we need to put actions behind our thoughts. I understand people’s reservations with the federal government.

Governance 126

Governance Homelessness Poverty Insurance 126

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Whether they are helping individuals and families navigate the far-reaching implications of the COVID-19 pandemic or are supporting systemic issues like homelessness or opioid abuse, their efforts are critical to helping people live better, more fulfilling lives. .

Nonprofit governance and management 80

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Homelessness Social Enterprise 80

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The homelessness that happens, the lack of shelter, the lack of livelihood, the lack of security. The homelessness that happens, the lack of shelter, the lack of livelihood, the lack of security. IC: Defining it as witnessing professional is really interesting because I think of journalists as griots and then as record keepers.

Psychology 133

Psychology Health Activism Public and Social Policy 133

MNA Association

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A total of 22 select nonprofits participated in the roundtables, representing sub-sector areas such as childcare, youth development, arts and humanities, housing and homelessness, conservation, food assistance, economic development, financial literacy, education, senior services, and health research.

Homelessness 52

Homelessness Healthcare Health Nonprofits 52

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 132

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 132

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2023

Editors’ note: This article is from NPQ ‘s winter 2022 issue, “New Narratives for Health.”. Everything from access to prenatal care to timing the journey to the hospital requires careful planning and savvy navigation of narrow roads and complex health systems. “FLY GIRL” BY EKOW BREW/ WWW.EKOWBREW.COM. Providence St.

Medical 105

Medical Health Culture Healthcare 105

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. As a result, ESG funds are often weighted toward health care and technology companies. So, it should be easy to recommend many worthy qualifying investments.

Environmental 133

Environmental Energy Finance Management 133

Candid

MAY 23, 2024

In a conversation with Candid insights, Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of BWF, underscored how a “cascade effect” —a downward spiral of interconnected events—could lead to veterans needing assistance and how reduced assistance can impact their physical and mental health. And the cycle continues.”

Health 52

Health Medical Food Collaborations 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 18, 2024

For instance, if advocating for affordable housing, present data on the cost of homelessness to the healthcare system. Show how the current situation leads to long-term expenses for government programs. Project the Economic Benefits of Your Policy: Cost-Savings Analysis: Show how your policy will save the government money.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Healthcare Homelessness 52

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Perhaps it’s a program grant to cover costs of running your homelessness program. It’s delivered monthly and is categorized by international, Canadian, Canadian Government, and Federal funding opportunities. Get clear on the type of funding you are seeking.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Nonprofits Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 20, 2020

If your vision statement talks about your much-needed homeless housing program, and you plan to raise money for a new shelter through a major gifts drive, then you need to consider what you’ll need to make this happen. It outlines all of your programming and exactly what you expect your mission to do for those you serve.

Nonprofit governance and management 94

Nonprofit governance and management Universities Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 94

The Agitator

MARCH 25, 2018

Tina’s NYT piece, Issuing Bonds to Invest in Peopl e tells the story of the organization Social Finance and its Pay for Success programs that uses innovative financing to improve the lives of people through the activities of nonprofits working with local governments and universities. The better clients do, the better investors do. “If

Finance 56

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness 56

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Escaping the Deficiency Focus When the WHO and UNICEF co-organized the landmark health conference in Alma-Ata, USSR, in 1978, 134 countries and 67 international organizations endorsed the WHOs pioneering perspective on health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Health 118

Health Public and Social Policy Medical Governance 118

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Despite multiple warnings, fines, and legal notices directing them to leave, they had stayed because they were otherwise homeless. A Broader Crisis: Criminalizing Homelessness Homelessness is, of course, a national problem with broad scope.

Homelessness 122

Homelessness Law Public Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 122

Candid

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The memo referenced Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) this umbrella term refers to organizations or corporations that operate independently of government and do not operate to make a profit (although used more commonly for organizations operating outside the U.S.). million jobs, nearly 10% of the non-government labor force.

Non-Profits 105

Non-Profits Law Governance Homelessness 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In vibrant and thriving communities, people have the power and resources to realize their vision of health and well-being. The importance of housing as a social determinant of health has been well-documented by researchers and philanthropies alike. By Stacey Barbas , Kate McLaughlin , Jessica Mulcahy & Vedette R.

Health 105

Health Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy 105

Blue Avocado

MAY 13, 2025

We partner with local health organizations to offer free services like HIV/AIDS testing and other resources tailored to the LGBTQ+ community. We also partner with the local extension office , for dental professionals and dental students from a community college to provide health resources.

Public and Social Policy 71

Public and Social Policy Collaborations Universities Law 71

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In 2015, nine major philanthropies recognized a significant gap in the field: Few national funders were working to address the upstream causes of homelessness and the ramifications of unstable housing on Black and Brown communities. The exception may be funders who work on the social determinants of health.).

Collaborations 122

Collaborations Homelessness Philanthropy Foundations 122

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Francis House, a homeless shelter in Boston, MA. The foot clinic has [served] thousands of people experiencing homelessness in the Boston region…earning Ibeabuchi the affectionate nickname, “The Foot Lady.” I kept wondering, why were people homeless in America?” I kept wondering, why were people homeless in America?”

Homelessness 52

Homelessness Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 28, 2023

Trends across multiple indicators linked to SDG targets, such as maternal mortality, overdose and suicide rates, and proficiency in reading and math, suggest that the future health and well-being of American youth, women, and minority racial and ethnic groups are particularly at risk.

Collaborations 105

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 6, 2023

Edmondson & Anahide Nahhal In 2019, Joyce Craig, the newly elected mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire, was grappling with two major crises : The city was reporting an opioid-related death every few days, and chronic homelessness was rising.

Collaborations 111

Collaborations Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 111

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

They began with physical security initiatives and mental health programs for organizers with the help of their network. Participants came from diverse organizations, including homeless shelters and a queer youth summer camp. This bill, if enacted, would empower the government to silence dissent.

Nonprofit governance and management 139

Nonprofit governance and management Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Law 139

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Policymakers and advocates say: Government must expedite the redevelopment of underutilized church property for affordable housing. Limited housing stock impacts families by raising their housing costs to unaffordable levels, forcing people to move or face homelessness. Society says: The housing problem could be solved!

Community Development 130

Community Development Finance Production Homelessness 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A success story came from Janeen Gingrich, interim chief executive officer at SHIFT NC , an organization that helps schools, healthcare providers, and other youth-serving agencies improve adolescent sexual health. LGBTQ elders, youth, homeless and people of color all have unique concerns for those willing to listen.

Communication 151

Communication Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Culture 151

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And I always like to point this out because I think mental health is extremely important, especially as the fact that you’re dealing with populations who might be they’re doing one of the most vulnerable parts of their lives, or maybe there’s a cause that is really, really necessary to focus on and requires all your mental energy.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Foundations 119

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 15, 2022

This transformational, 15-week program is designed to strengthen the board governance knowledge and skills of professionals of color while equipping nonprofit organizations to be genuinely ready to welcome these new members onto their boards. Andre Curry, registered nurse and certified health coach, Florida Blue. “As

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofits 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By James Anderson Here’s a new axiom fit for the 21st century: The greater the global challenge, the more likely it is to fall to local governments to fix. Local governments are left bearing the brunt and have, understandably, so far struggled. Or take the ongoing global migration wave.

Nonprofit governance and management 144

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 144

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

Taylor and Molly Blondell surveyed over 30,000 environmental and public health grants distributed by 220 foundations, which awarded approximately $4.9 Tier II grant categories go beyond the traditional environment and health topic areas. million to environmental health, $72.9 million to environmental health, $72.9

Environmental 98

Environmental Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 98

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2022

When the business model is under tremendous stress, and thousands of journalists have lost full-time work, lost health coverage, and lost retirement benefits. She was in a public-employees local, and New York City wanted to impose certain reformulations of pension benefits and health and welfare benefits. They are homeless.

Health 111

Health Insurance Production Homelessness 111

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And those machines are being sold to city governments for millions of dollars, even though their accuracy rate is less than 10 percent. We need to see investments in after-school programs and mental health clinics. That way, we aren’t leaving people at the mercy of predatory banks for having their basic financial needs met.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Production 124