NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 16, 2023

Those who’ve managed to scratch out a way to stay are at risk every day of being erased. In 2018, I gathered a group of nine people from the community—small business owners; residents; nonprofit, school, and university leaders—to discuss how to preserve our beloved neighborhood. Many have already closed, buckling under tripling rents.

Community Development 95

Community Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Cultural Diversity 95

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Moreover, a significant proportion of utility governing boards comprises utility workers and frontline community members.

Energy 95

Energy Law Governance Public and Social Policy 95

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement. Services Delivered.

Management 52

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As we move toward a just energy transition, public participation in energy regulatory processes must shift. Public Participation. Commission Shift, a Laredo, Texas-based nonprofit, is working to reform the Railroad Commission of Texas (RCC). Image Credit: Luca Nardone on pexels.

Energy 104

Energy Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Environmental 104

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Image credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com Nonprofits faced significant workforce shortages last year, continuing a years-long trend that has left the nonprofit sector in a “crisis” that is hurting the individuals and communities they serve. When nonprofits cannot hire enough employees to provide vital services, the public suffers.

Governance 115

Governance Recruitment Nonprofits Health 115

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2023

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com It’s not often that a body of work comes along that makes us ask big questions about the nonprofit sector. Claire Dunning’s new book, Nonprofit Neighborhoods , is one. In it, she not only traces the development of the nonprofit sector.

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Governance 113

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 22, 2021

How Exemplary Governance Can Keep Nonprofits Operational. While nonprofits can’t control donor behavior, they can optimize their appeal by demonstrating competence, value, and transparency at every level. For nonprofits looking to maximize their outreach potential, exemplary governance is the answer.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Social Enterprise 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Public policy wasn’t really a part of our culture. With the WORK Act, tens of millions of dollars in government resources will be disbursed to employee-ownership centers around the country, fundamentally changing the playing field for worker-owners, freelancers, and cooperative innovators. Why Prioritize Public Policy and Advocacy?

Public Policy 84

Public Policy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 84

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 122

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 122

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many in the nonprofit sector look at their income statements (also known as the “profit and loss” report), but unless you’re a chief financial officer or perform a similar role, you may spend far less time looking at your organization’s overall financial position. These assets help nonprofits deliver on their missions by generating income.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 111

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Keep the plates spinning Have you ever thought about starting and running a nonprofit? Are you considering applying for or accepting a role as a nonprofit executive director (ED) or CEO? If you have ever been curious about nonprofit leadership, you probably have wondered what a nonprofit executive or CEO does.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 98

The Kindful Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If the problem you are trying to solve or the need you are addressing isn’t a quick fix but instead long range, ongoing and/or escalating, you might consider forming your own nonprofit. In this post, we’ll review frequently asked questions about starting a nonprofit and nine key steps to get your own organization up and running.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 105

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

The Nonprofit Talent Summit, co-presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners , Christian Brothers University Institute for Leadership Development , and Mid-South Philanthropy Network , is perfect for nonprofit executive directors, board members, HR professionals, COOs, directors, and managers.

Nonprofit governance and management 88

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Public and Nonprofit Management Law 88

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” W hat would a nonprofit sector that pursued economic justice look like? The other five work for nonprofit intermediary organizations. Two of them—Dr.

Public and Social Policy 123

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

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

mid-south nonprofit conference announces keynote speaker Xavier Ramey, one of the most respected voices in the DEI space, will deliver the keynote address for the 2023 Mid-South Nonprofit Conference. He is an award-winning social strategist, noted public speaker, & conflict mediator. Register here

Public and Social Policy 89

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 89

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Image credit: Photo by Jonas Verstuyft on Unsplash Since opening in 2021, a New York overdose prevention program operated by the nonprofit OnPoint NYC claims to have saved some 1,000 lives by allowing clients to consume drugs in a safe environment with access to medical care, treatment, counseling, and case management.

Nonprofit governance and management 145

Nonprofit governance and management Law Medical Health 145

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Planning Beyond Pragmatism PowerSwitch Action was born out of collaborations between labor unions and community organizations channeling their combined strengths to oppose real estate developers, banks, big-box retailers, and other corporate influences in local governance and economic development.

Public Policy 139

Public Policy Governance Non-Profits Law 139

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? 2 It has been edited for publication here. 2 It has been edited for publication here. Two things changed how wealth was managed. The year is 2053.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Taxation 119

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Tina James​ Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Florida Blue Tina James, the senior manager of corporate social responsibility at Florida Blue, is one of 20 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2023

They create a suite of environmental problems: from high carbon emissions as trees and soils burn; to public health emergencies when wildfires hit towns and smoke affects distant cities; to water contamination compounding regional drought. Modern land management practices such as fire suppression and logging make forests likelier to burn.

Public and Social Policy 97

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental 97

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome four new board members to our dynamic board of directors : Lisa L. On a daily basis, nonprofit organizations strengthen the fabric of our community and play a vital role in building healthy communities by providing critical services that contribute to economic stability and mobility.

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 111

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Power and Politics in the Fight to Control Jackson’s Water In the wake of the water crises, the ongoing policy and management issues surrounding water use in Jackson kept the town in national headlines for more than a year. Yet, despite the mayor’s efforts to create a path for continued city governance, his pleas have gone unheard.

Environmental 102

Environmental Health Poverty Governance 102

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 14, 2023

This survey gathered information about the overall health and capacity of the nonprofit sector, and examined what changes, if any, had occurred since the 2020 iteration. This survey gathered information about the overall health and capacity of the nonprofit sector, and examined what changes, if any, had occurred since the 2020 iteration.

Public Policy 89

Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 6, 2023

While many consider this rise in loneliness to be largely a social problem, communities around the world are applying innovative public health approaches to connecting people not only to each other but to health professionals and systems that can provide much-needed support. for every £1 invested.

Health 118

Health Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 118

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

If you dream of devoting more time to a cause you believe in and taking it to the next level, you might ponder starting a nonprofit. The prospect of serving your community is certainly a calling worth pursuing, and nonprofits serve an essential role in their clients’ lives. 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Start a Nonprofit 1.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 31, 2023

Guest Blogger Trevor Benitone of Adams Keegan shares tips for nonprofit compliance When it comes to operating a nonprofit, it’s seldom as straightforward as simply giving back. Some of the matters always on the minds of nonprofit leaders include concerns about fundraising, accounting, and record-keeping.

Public and Nonprofit Management 81

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Insurance Nonprofits 81

The Charity CFO

MARCH 28, 2024

Your nonprofit accounting system might not be the most exciting part of your organization, but it’s one of the most important aspects. An effective nonprofit accounting system also helps your organization stay transparent, manage funds wisely, and build trust with donors and the public. Keep reading to learn more.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 52

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Public and Social Policy Governance 116

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2022

Are your nonprofit board committees contributing to the effectiveness of your work or simply checking off the boxes someone gave you when your organization was set up years ago? Nonprofit board committees can have an outsized and positive impact on your organization’s overall mission. Traditional Nonprofit Board Committees.

Nonprofit governance and management 97

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofits 97

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 6, 2023

Some point to large-scale, government-run rental housing, while others also explicitly include housing cooperatives and community land trusts. But in the end, governments dragged their feet and promised change stayed on the drawing board. But that hasn’t stopped movements from pushing. The reasons are not hard to discern.

Public and Social Policy 104

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 104

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It’s time to change public policy to do away with excessive wealth and its corrosive effects on our lives, our society, and our democracy. Why Excessive Wealth Matters Academics and nonprofit activists have long talked about income inequality—and, more recently, have begun to address the more significant issue of wealth inequality.

Public and Social Policy 99

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public Policy 99

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 26, 2023

As our organization, Partners for Dignity & Rights, noted in a recent report co-published with Race Forward, these Chinatown workers are part of a larger national trend of communities staking claim to a share of public authority. But then something different occurred.

Nonprofit governance and management 106

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Law 106

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 3, 2023

Here’s Why Tennessee Needs a Statewide Nonprofit Association. Nonprofits are Tennessee’s 6th largest industry, and the sector pays more than $13.5 Tennessee nonprofits generate over 31.6 Tennessee is one of the only states in the United States without a statewide nonprofit association. Source: Independent Sector.

Associations 112

Associations Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 112

The Charity CFO

MARCH 27, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you’ve probably heard of QuickBooks or may have even used it before. And you might be wondering if you can use QuickBooks for your nonprofit accounting. The answer is yes, QuickBooks Online can be configured for nonprofit use. Nonprofits also need to record expense receipts.

Public and Nonprofit Management 40

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofits 40

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2023

My whole trajectory through the nonprofit sector and analysis of race and power comes from working with those organizations and having the reality of that work hit up against the visions for liberation that I had. And we were relying on nonprofits that at the same time were losing their balance sheets. I kept thinking, yes!

Public and Social Policy 99

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 99

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

The Nonprofit Talent Summit, co-presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners , Christian Brothers University Institute for Leadership Development , and Mid-South Philanthropy Network , is perfect for nonprofit executive directors, board members, HR professionals, COOs, directors, and managers.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Public and Nonprofit Management Law 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: AndreyPopov on istock.com How can frontline communities access public funding for climate solutions? The same elements [needed for] BIPOC communities to benefit from public funding are also the most promising approaches to address…climate change. The answers are, well, complex.

Governance 84

Governance Community Development Collaborations Environmental 84