Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2025

Autocratic governments, nihilistic oligarchs, escalating climate impacts, dynamic pandemics, menacing technologies, rampant misinformationall of these forces and more conspire to leave Americans and people around the world feeling less safe, more uncertain, and more frightened about the future.

Nonprofit governance and management 94

Nonprofit governance and management Civil Society Collaborations Public and Social Policy 94

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Valuable board members have a true sense of fiduciary responsibility — making the organization stronger being the primary motivation — while keeping mission-focused to deliver quality services to its “customers.” Each responsibility is interconnected and essential for the overall health and success of the organization.

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 23, 2025

Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. Business Foundations Government Nonprofits & NGOs Social Enterprise Solutions Advocacy, Funding, Leadership, etc.

Participation and motivation 104

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Health Public and Social Policy 104

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 23, 2025

A core motivation behind this journey was to provide a much-needed counternarrative to the common racist perception that neighborhoods of color were helpless, hopeless communities. He added, “That is different than some other movements which I think unintentionally instrumentalize the participants.”

Disaster Relief 65

Disaster Relief Community Development Associations Leadership 65

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED represents WMCS to funders, government agencies, external partners, and the wider community while ensuring that services evolve to meet changing needs. Enhance board expansion, participation and training. Management experience, including staff motivation, delegation, and team building.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

The success of a nonprofit often hinges on the effectiveness of its board making it important to implement the best practices and proven strategies for optimal board governance. In “for-profit” businesses, good ideas often still win even if the relationships are poor because profit motivates people like no other incentive.

Management 61

Management Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Participation and motivation 61

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 6, 2025

Participants at a recent Chicago PrideFest parade. The Pew Research Center reports 66% of LGBTQ adults say they have participated in LGBTQ-related events during Pride Month at least once in their lives. This includes 49% who say they’ve participated more than once. Unfortunately U.S. NHS Confederation writes.

Leadership 52

Leadership Participation and motivation Culture Universities 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Rukiya Lumumba: I work at the intersections of the criminal legal system and the electoral governance system. I come from a long family history of organizing for the development of self-determined communities—the ability to improve conditions and increase the political power of Black people to govern themselves.

Governance 119

Governance Participation and motivation Health Education 119

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 24, 2025

1 AI promises to help scientists leverage massive datasets and brain simulations to test new diagnoses and treatments at scalewithout the need for risky or costly human participation. Problems of cost, of course, are rooted in economic injustice, racial injustice, and the commodification of profit-motivated healthcare in the United States.

Race and Ethnicity 87

Race and Ethnicity Healthcare Health Medical 87

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2025

There are only three places where dollars can go loved ones, government, or charity. Understand different values and motivations of generations: Generation Z and Millennials are becoming increasingly interested in donating to basic needs. But this one is a good one and historically unprecedented. Visualize a paltry $1 billion.

Public and Social Policy 61

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 61

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 18, 2025

Regardless of where one stands on the specific issues or how one might feel about potential government reprisal, US nonprofits have again found themselves at the center of a contentious debate over free speech, political influence, and the limits of advocacy.

Public and Social Policy 95

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 95

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 6, 2025

Many facilities came under the control of private entities contracted by the state, whose primary motive was profit. This combination of deregulation, profit-driven motives, and a lack of quality control set the stage for a perfect storm. Another significant shift was the emergence of privatized care.

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 22, 2025

Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. Business Foundations Government Nonprofits & NGOs Social Enterprise Solutions Advocacy, Funding, Leadership, etc.

Public and Social Policy 74

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 74

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 27, 2025

Framed as efforts to “protect” parental rights or religious freedom, these measures in reality seek to ban gender-affirming care, restrict educational materials in schools, penalize educators who recognize students’ gender pronouns, and prohibit trans youth from participating in sports. The federal government is keeping pace.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Education Education 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

In Nigeria, where health inequities are deeply rooted in systemic issues such as poverty, 1 gender inequality, 2 and inadequate governance (poor administration/planning), 3 the introduction of new technologies can sometimes deepen these disparities rather than alleviate them. In Nigeria, the doctor-to-patient ratio remains a critical concern.

Health 98

Health Technology Healthcare Medical 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 27, 2025

participated, Citizens Trust Bank was one of the two primary banks holding the funds of the bus boycott organizers and Atlanta Life Insurance Company, noted Guilloud, supported the taxi drivers for a year. Scale, participants said, should be achieved through relationship rather than replication. This is the network that is underneath.

Public and Social Policy 99

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Insurance Nonprofit Administration and Development 99

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 15, 2025

However, there are signs this trust may be fraying amid concerns about the role of the federal government and the influence of wealthy donors. More specifically, Americans are increasingly skeptical of the motivations of the ultra-wealthy when it comes to their participation in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

Participation and motivation 79

Participation and motivation Governance Philanthropy Non-Profits 79

iMarketSmart

JUNE 25, 2025

Supporter surveys Supporters want to participate. They keep the communication on the donor’s terms because they can choose to participate or not. It’s filled with acronyms like RMD and QCD, age-related requirements, and things the government assumes everyone knows about that most people don’t actually know about.

Values 52

Values Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 13, 2025

It doesnt just ban certain travelers; it explicitly includes the removal of visa holderswho were lawfully admitted by the Biden administrationif they criticize government policies. African, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian movement groups have pushed back against government scapegoating.

Philanthropy 103

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Law Governance 103

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

By leveraging these compacts, states that share a vision of government as a protector and facilitator of human rights can collectively build robust structures to safeguard political and economic rights, even when federal institutions fail. The Supreme Courts decision in Loper Bright v.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Governance Participation and motivation Nonprofit Administration and Development 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 13, 2025

Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, has openly praised Orbns governance as the model for conservative statecraft. Orbns Systematic Attack on LGBTQ+ Rights Since returning to power in 2010, Viktor Orbns government has systematically targeted LGBTQ+ rights as part of its broader nationalist agenda.

Civil Society 127

Civil Society Law Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 127

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Generosity Commission Report suggests incentivizing participation by “offering perks such as service hours or free promotional items to engage younger generations who may be motivated by immediate, tangible rewards.” TIP 9: Make it easy for people to participate on their terms.

Civil Society 113

Civil Society Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 113

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

Participants were nominated to apply by community and organization leaders, and their applications were reviewed as part of a rigorous selection process. Participants’ ability to understand themselves and manage their organizational responsibilities increased from 88% to 100% from the beginning to the end of the program.

Leadership 247

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Homelessness 247

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 244

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

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

Melissa Morin Director, University of South Florida Foundation Melissa Morin, director at the University of South Florida Foundation, is one of 23 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2024 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

Participation and motivation 265

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 265

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

The problem: Self-serving motivations and apathy Board members are supposed to be the guiding force behind a nonprofit, providing oversight and support. But they are also expected to be leaders—model leaders—entrusted with significant responsibilities, including governance, strategic planning, fundraising, and advocacy.

Participation and motivation 115

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 115

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Although the federal government outlawed some “Jim Crow laws” through the Voting Rights Act of 1965, felony disenfranchisement laws remain on the books in 48 states. That same year, the Chilean government removed voting barriers for detained people, allowing them to vote in the 2022 and 2023 constitutional referendums.

Law 133

Law Participation and motivation Governance Values 133

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

For example, start by participating in the Earth Hour initiative. Additionally, choose team members devoted to participating in Earth Hour and promoting eco-friendliness across the organization. Once you start participating in Earth Day and similar global initiatives, communicate your efforts to your target audiences.

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Pam Moore

APRIL 11, 2018

It's even more challenging if your business is in a highly regulated industry such as healthcare, financial, insurance or government. You too can create content that inspires, engages, empowers, ignites, educates, entertains, motivates, persuades and converts to real business. Marketers working on government programs.

Non-Profits 152

Non-Profits Insurance Manufacturing Healthcare 152

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Those people could be government officials, business leaders, the media, or other leaders in the charitable sector. A youth services nonprofit working with government agencies to use a public building for a youth program. Motivate your board to join forces with local community groups, businesses, and other nonprofits.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Participation and motivation Education 115

Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This includes AI-driven financial decisions, health-tech solutions based on incomplete data, and the use of digital surveillance against communities that already distrust law enforcement and government agencies. Their participation helps ensure the issues we raise are addressed and not ignored.

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 105

The Charity CFO

MAY 20, 2022

Here are three key takeaways from our conversation: #1: Leverage your committees to boost participation. But fundraising and development are something that all of your board members can and should participate in. Expect 100% board participation. Did you know that not all board committee members have to be board members?

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Recruitment Governance 104

Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

Participants sit at one table and—unlike the typical dinner party—guests are encouraged not to engage in one-on-one conversations with their partners on either side. Tap into their motivational drives Get to know what makes each board member tick. Remember, a motivated board is a powerful force for good!

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Construction Values 111

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Continuously improve skills by reading educational nonprofit blogs and participating in fundraising workshops, webinars, and conferences. Working in the nonprofit sector requires you to band together with other motivated individuals excited to create change and adapt to unforeseen circumstances, like frequent changes in government policies.

Nonprofit Management 247

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 247

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Participating as panelists are Jule Hall of the Innocence Project, Alissa Quart of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and Amarah Sedreddine , general counsel at Sedreddine & Whoriskey. Nonprofits are a feature of tax law and corporate governance laws. Steve Dubb: Thank you, Caroline, for inviting me here.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Nonprofits 124

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 28, 2024

Responsibility 1: Nonprofit Boards Set and Enforce Policy At the most basic level, boards are the governing body of the nonprofit organization. Most nonprofit boards also do nearly all their governing work during meetings , including full board meetings and committee meetings.

Public and Social Policy 111

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

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The use of RICO indictments as a tool to stifle dissent is not just a violation of Constitutional rights, such as the freedom of speech, the freedom to assemble, and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances. It is also meant to have a chilling effect on everyone who works toward justice—including you.

Participation and motivation 138

Participation and motivation Law Philanthropy Activism 138