The Agitator

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Is that a sign that most nonprofits have become too much a part of the establishment, too much a part of the problem? 36% favored ‘individuals going good’ and only 15% suggested that charities and social enterprises held the answers. To stop cosying up to government, and…. It’s for charities to get radical again. “To

Social Enterprise 45

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Governance Law 45

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

This is the first in what will be a independent annual industry analysis for philanthropy and social investing. Lucy describes how 2010 will be another tough year for nonprofits - but likely a growth year for alternatively structured organizations that pursue the common good - like L3cs and B Corporations.

Philanthropy 42

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Social Enterprise 42

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Founded in 2008 with backing from the Ford Foundation, NeighborWorks America, New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, Capital Impact Partners, and Prosperity Now, ROC USA and its affiliates have assisted 22,000 residents in over 300 communities in 21 states to collectively purchase and manage their ROCs. ROC USA helped the co-op secure $5.25

Manufacturing 109

Manufacturing Finance Nonprofit governance and management Law 109

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 17, 2023

Our experience has been crystal clear—just getting our principal back (and being able to recycle any return into another social enterprise) is a huge win—one we are absolutely comfortable with. Without the pressure of seeking market returns, we are free to focus on true impact in our for-profit investments.

Marketing 99

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 99

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 2, 2023

This article is, with publisher permission, adapted from a more extensive journal article, “ A Tax Credit Proposal for Profit Moderation and Social Mission Maximization in Long-Term Residential Care Businesses ” published last year by Nonprofit Policy Forum. These statistics hold true across time and national boundaries (Brennan et al.

Public and Social Policy 83

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Finance Nonprofit governance and management 83

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 14, 2023

While many foundations screen their endowment investments based on environmental, social, and governance factors, only a few optimize their investment strategies for mission impact. There is, however, a way for nonprofits to gain greater access to “flexible” capital and for foundations to generate a financial return.

Community Development 82

Community Development Finance Energy Nonprofit governance and management 82

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 7, 2023

Over the course of our trip, we visited locations across Spain, but here we focus on Barcelona’s Sants neighborhood, a post-industrial working-class community, due to its unique co-op legacy, the community’s social fabric, and its infrastructure and governance. La Lleialtat Santsenca is an example.

Governance 124

Governance Culture Food Energy 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

Governments and funders do not prioritize investing in rural access improvements due to a lack of data to make the case as well as competition from other development projects and a preference for urban investments. Despite these challenges and the significant need for solutions, rural mobility is often overlooked in global development.

Public and Social Policy 107

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Health 107

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In the nonprofit sector, it requires transcending the standard hierarchical funder-nonprofit dynamics and replacing them with norms of power sharing and reciprocity. Unlike many funding opportunities, qualifying projects did not need to have nonprofit tax status or be fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Food Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental 105