NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Balancing Free Speech and Nonpartisanship Nevertheless, the prohibition against political campaign intervention remains the law, and 501c3 organizations must comply with the Johnson Amendment or risk their tax-exempt status and the imposition of other penalties under federal and state laws. See Regan v.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Law Taxation Activism 105

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Secretary of Homeland Security Jacob Wood Co-Founder & Executive Board Chairman Team Rubicon Team Rubicon became one of the most impactful nonprofits under Wood’s leadership. She teams with and coordinates with other environmental nonprofits to use every law on the books to battle climate change and polluters. Cook, Ph.D.

Civil Society 85

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Urban development Law 85

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

They connected into networks with leadership that can organize multiple groups around common purposes, such as local economic development. The left has often undercut a notion of a mutualist future by insisting that every problem needs a large centralized government solution. But they benefit from support.

Nonprofit governance and management 125

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Insurance Social Enterprise 125

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

However, the term CDFI is far more recent, the product of the passage of federal law in 1994 that created the CDFI Fund in the US Department of the Treasury, which provides grant support that has played a major role in the sectors growth. Rosenthal noted that timing was critical in moving the CDFI Fund from policy idea into law.

Community Development 116

Community Development Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 116

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Even though that number has increased over the years, she continued to see a lack of representation at the C-suite and senior leadership levels of organizations. "I I know there are individuals like me who are qualified to be in leadership positions in the community. I found myself constantly asking why they weren't there.

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 244

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This question was at the center of an experiment led by the Nonprofit Democracy Network , a fiscally sponsored project of the Sustainable Economies Law Center. Participatory self-governance is not easy work. We’re getting praise from places that worry me.”

Leadership 130

Leadership Non-Profits Governance Law 130

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 28, 2024

These issues demand response and action in the workplace now and require deep understanding of the laws, processes and practices in order to be successful in achieving parity and equity in leadership across gender, race and identity. “ “ Prevailing in an anti-DEI climate requires intention and effort.

Leadership 127

Leadership Public and Social Policy Law Public Policy 127

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you are about to embark on your fundraising career or are a seasoned veteran looking to take that big leap into a leadership position, looking for that “just right” fundraising job is likely to create enthusiasm. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter.

Fundraising 244

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Law 244

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

AI systems rely on vast amounts of data to train and improve their algorithms, and nonprofit leaders must ensure that the data they collect is used in accordance with applicable federal, state, and international privacy laws and regulations. is managing partner of the Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC, in Washington, D.C. Tort Liability.

Race and Ethnicity 98

Race and Ethnicity Insurance Nonprofit governance and management Associations 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To create change in such a system requires systems leadership. But food system leadership requires (and offers) something different than most other systems, precisely because of how central and omnipresent food is in everyone’s lives.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 7, 2025

Credit: Christian Ladewig on Unsplash Nonprofits that receive government contracts and grants have gotten used to waiting months or even years for payments, often for services already delivered. Compounding the problem, contracts can be delayed as they wind their way through layers of government red tape before they’re finalized.

Nonprofit governance and management 51

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Governance 51

Blue Avocado

JULY 1, 2025

I know it’s an oversimplification, but it seems a bit counterintuitive that organizations who are, by law, not formed for profit have boards who are obsessed with revenue generation. Their job descriptions center around the essentials of governance and fiduciary responsibility. or “How can we monetize it?” The million-dollar question.

Nonprofits 105

Nonprofits Finance Law Governance 105

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Acknowledging Nonprofits’ Vital Community Role Having a respected position by local governance, rather than being treated like beggars on the street corner. Nonprofits exist to fill the gaps that government can’t or won’t fill.

Nonprofit governance and management 64

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Ethics Nonprofits 64

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. 2) We’re getting on with the work. 3) Here’s what we’re doing and why it’s working. percent of global funding directly.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society 52

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 23, 2025

I can look at your board, loan officers, and leadership, and I know who you know. There is data from the National Bankers Association and other research that shows that banks tend to lend to people who look like their leadership and ownership. As for governance, there are a couple of different versions. That is required by law.

Insurance 94

Insurance Non-Profits Governance Finance 94

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2024

In this webinar conversation, a coproduction of NPQ and the Sustainable Economies Law Center , we’re looking at nonprofits that have implemented worker self-management and analyze both the successes and challenges inherent in sharing management authority across the entire staff. Here Are Some Dos and Don’ts , May 7, 2024.

Nonprofit governance and management 121

Nonprofit governance and management Law Environmental Leadership 121

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Leila Amineddoleh , a lawyer specializing in art and heritage law, shared that she’s witnessed a growing willingness among her clients to return objects when they find out they have been acquired unethically. The Path Forward Despite the progress, challenges remain.

Ethics 116

Ethics Culture Universities Retail 116

Anedot

MARCH 24, 2025

Your Impact The Director of Policy and Advocacy plays a critical role in leading and advancing Habitat for Humanity Greater San Franciscos (HGSF) affordable homeownership agenda through policy development, government relations, and community engagement across San Francisco, Marin, and the Peninsula.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Insurance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 20, 2024

Doing so means transforming our governing institutions, laws, regulations, and customs in a more fundamental way than tinkering around the edges with policy and programs. When everyday people, institutions, and government act in service, out of love for the particular needs of particular people, the benefits flow outward.

Nonprofit governance and management 141

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Law Homelessness 141

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

Anedot

APRIL 29, 2025

Leverage connections from our senior leadership team and Board to expand our funder Manage a portfolio of Foundation and Corporate donors, building and sustaining strong partnerships. Build a strong pipeline of Corporate and Foundation prospects using best practices to identify and engage them in our work and impact.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Insurance Foundations 52

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. We will outline the top five responsibilities that governing bodies assume for the Executive Director (ED).

Management 115

Management Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership 115

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 8, 2023

Image Credit: Jorm Sangsorn on istock.com Worldwide, civil society—from NGOs to grassroots activist groups to social movements to unions—is being undermined by global conflict, suppressive governments, the erosion of democratic institutions, and the spread of disinformation. There is a need for transnational, rights-based solidarity.”

Civil Society 121

Civil Society Governance Taxation Law 121

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 28, 2024

Despite how many nonprofit boards are struggling, board leadership and management does not have to be complicated. Responsibility 1: Nonprofit Boards Set and Enforce Policy At the most basic level, boards are the governing body of the nonprofit organization. Note that this is for US 501(c)(3) public charities, not private foundations.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 111

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Abriendo Caminos: Strengthening engagement and leadership within the Latino community. The ED is responsible for leading and managing all functional areas of the organization, including financial management, staff leadership, program oversight, community engagement and fundraising. 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

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A New Court Tactic The youth were represented by Our Children’s Trust, a nonprofit law firm. As NPQ reported in May 2023, “young people and environmental groups are increasingly turning to the courts as a means of indicting governments and corporations for their role in exacerbating the problem” of climate change.

Environmental 136

Environmental Governance Law Energy 136

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 7, 2024

Image credit: Oladimeji Odunsi and Dave Webb on Unsplash The past few years have seen a flurry of workers organizing across the country, from Starbucks and Amazon workers to new forms of cooperative ownership and governance sharing. Our next step was to present our demands to management.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Leadership Law 122

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Leading co-op and labor organizations in the coalition include A Slice of New York , a Silicon Valley-based employee-owned pizza restaurant; the California Center for Cooperative Development ; Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West ; and the Sustainable Economies Law Center , based in Oakland, California.

Public and Social Policy 142

Public and Social Policy Law Poverty Healthcare 142

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Among the leading voices for missing Black women and girls is the Black and Missing Foundation , founded by sisters-in-law Derrica and Natalie Wilson. Derrica is a former law enforcement official who saw the disparate treatment of missing Black women firsthand while working on missing person cases.

Law 145

Law Foundations Governance Activism 145

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2024

But the group’s latest report, released this June, contained some good news for the sector: the survey found a rise in trust in nonprofits for the first time in four years—and that nonprofits remain the most trusted of various American institutions surveyed, from corporations to local and state government to the news media to the federal government.

Public Policy 116

Public Policy Ethics Philanthropy Governance 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The whole structure of the law is designed to evaluate which evidence is most compelling. In the law, confirmation bias is identified as a risk early in legal training, and cultural norms are explicitly set down, especially for the judiciary. Using governance structures for learning, not just reporting. Hosting "Evidence Events."

Philanthropy 122

Philanthropy Culture Law Governance 122

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 2, 2025

The arguments of historic precedent and bias toward settled law strengthen this view. From a “good government” standpoint, the US public has plenty of reasons to want someone to ensure that tax-exempt funds are efficiently deployed. The second option is to address specific DAF policy abuse—either one by one or as a group.

Public and Nonprofit Management 71

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Foundations 71

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The other is that global philanthropy itself is under threat as South African “populist” opposition advocates for so-called “ foreign agent laws.” Similar laws have already rapidly spread across Europe and Central Asia , yet South Africa has avoided them so far. Today, that democracy is fraying. With an estimated 55.5

Philanthropy 97

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Poverty Civil Society 97

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 13, 2024

But after World War II and continuing through the 1970s, there was a concerted effort to make labor law harsher, to rule certain workers out of the labor movement, and to perfect the art of union busting. Can we get more resources from the government? In some ways, laws don’t matter when it comes to organized worker power.

Law 139

Law Governance Leadership Poverty 139

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 12, 2017

Murphy’s law states, “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” In the 2016 Nonprofit Sector Leadership Report, Marc Pitman found that 77 percent, or 3 out of 4 nonprofits, said they did not have formal succession planning in place. Set aside time to think about who’s up to the plate and will become that next generation.

Leadership 69

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Law Governance 69

Candid

JULY 2, 2021

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership.

Civil Society 91

Civil Society Health Governance Foundations 91

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Leadership team building. Government funding and donor support. Develop a plan to build a strong and professional leadership team. Provide ongoing training opportunities and support to help your team members develop their leadership skills overtime. Financial projections. Strategies for achieving those goals.

Nonprofit governance and management 123

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 123