NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 6, 2025

Jump forward to 2007: The book Seen but not HeardStrengthening Nonprofit Advocac y , authored by a team of researchers and published by the Aspen Institute , reported that nonprofits participate sporadically and infrequently on public policy, based on a survey of 1,738 organizations.

Public and Social Policy 81

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management 81

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Many suffered from addictions, as well as hepatitis C or HIV/AIDS, and some, especially immigrants, lacked a government health card despite Canada’s national healthcare system. The provincial government agreed to help underwrite worker salaries. The governance model for solidarity co-ops is a multi-stakeholder approach.

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management Health 113

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

That money must be complemented by foundations or donors (or possibly government programs) that offer matching grants and technical assistance to the investment fund and/or the supported businesses. In other words, for these funds to work, a large enough number of investors must be willing to accept below-market-rate returns.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 105

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 12, 2025

In this series, The Unexpected Value of Volunteers , author Jan Masaoka takeson the underappreciated topic of volunteerism, provides some unexpected ideas, and points the way toward a public policy agenda on volunteerism. In response to community activism, many government contracts require constituents to serve on the board.

Nonprofit governance and management 93

Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management 93

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

And what is our role in generating the solutions for what it will mean for us to govern ourselves for the long haul? What are the ways we’re reclaiming and owning and standing in our power to improve the lived experiences of BIPOC people here in the US? What will it take? Louis and Ferguson. What do they want?

Public and Social Policy 138

Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 138

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The IRS’s Revenue Ruling 2007-41 provides 21 examples illustrating these nuances, recognizing that 501c3 organizations may take positions on public policy issues. This includes issues that divide candidates in an election for public office, provided that they avoid any issue advocacy that functions as political campaign intervention.

Public and Social Policy 104

Public and Social Policy Law Taxation Activism 104

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2019

Elizabeth Leslie is the Communications Manager for the League of Women Voters of California, a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Public and Social Policy 191

Public and Social Policy Communication Public Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 191

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Advocating for Change Public policy solutions are necessary to narrow the healthcare gap. Governments and healthcare providers must recognize the potential for CGMs to improve diabetes outcomes and take the steps required to make them more accessible for everyone.

Management 97

Management Healthcare Health Medical 97

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 8, 2025

In this series, The Unexpected Value of Volunteers, Masaoka takes on the underappreciated topic of volunteerism, provides some unexpected ideas, and points the way toward a public policy agenda on volunteerism. government began collecting data on volunteering, reported the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland.

Volunteerism 80

Volunteerism Volunteerism Civil Society Public Policy 80

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

If we truly want to build systems that can move the needle on poverty, we have to start by providing space in media, in government, and in our own organizations for families—and particularly Black mothers—to tell their own stories on their own terms. Most government policy wonks have little to no experience with families living in poverty.

Public and Social Policy 134

Public and Social Policy Poverty Public Policy Governance 134

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 115

Public Policy Ethics Philanthropy Governance 115

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2024

How can public policy compensate for the damage done? How can participatory budgeting lead to more effective community-based decision-making regarding the allocation of public resources? What policy changes are needed at the level of the federal government?

Public Policy 141

Public Policy Governance Universities Philanthropy 141

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The second area of gains is in the realm of public policy. The second area of gains is in the realm of public policy. For Viafara, “working with cities and local government” has been vital to speeding this process. But Lingane also stresses the importance of the government partnerships that were generated.

Philanthropy 138

Philanthropy Public Policy Governance Foundations 138

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The same year, an Australian court ruled its government had illegally used a faulty Automated Decision Making system as the basis for deciding citizens’ eligibility for various welfare benefits when around half a million Australians were ordered to repay years of government disability or unemployment support.

Public and Social Policy 143

Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society Technology 143

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2024

It’s time to work shoulder-to-shoulder with civil society and government to do the big, urgent work that no sector can accomplish alone, to adopt entirely new systems of operating that enable all people to thrive and reach their full potential and protect our natural environment.

Public and Social Policy 131

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance Public Policy 131

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2025

What is the governance around AI, so you have to teach people how to use it and the impact it will have. I think we have a culture of magic bullets and immediate gratification. But AI is dependent on the human intelligence that surrounds it. Leaders need contextual competency about what solution might AI bring forward. Leaders in the U.S.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Leadership Culture Universities 100

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Worker co-ops are businesses owned and governed by their employees. In Chicago, speakers surveyed the growth of the past 20 years while setting forth goals to bring worker co-ops fully into the economic mainstream through movement infrastructure, public policy, and culture building.

Public and Social Policy 128

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 128

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For example, the Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) is the backbone network for the people, businesses, government agencies, and community organizations that make up Rhode Island’s food system. About 20 percent are seated within government.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JUNE 12, 2023

The organization’s goal in the expansion is to provide consistent public policy support, advocacy, and research for the entire Tennessee nonprofit sector at the state and federal level. Nonprofits are Tennessee’s 6th largest industry , and the sector pays more than $13.5

Public Policy 96

Public Policy Associations Nonprofits Governance 96

Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? What gaps exist in government data collection on LGBTQ+ aging that is leading to gaps in policy protections and services?

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 115

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 3, 2023

In most states, a statewide nonprofit association provides holistic services to nonprofits, including services such as statewide public policy and advocacy support, training and technical assistance, and research. From a public policy perspective, it’s essential that nonprofits work together.

Associations 112

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

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2024

Public Policy: A Hit and a Miss Are the lessons of Hurricanes Maria and Fiona being taken to heart? Officially, it is now public policy in Puerto Rico to move to 100 percent renewable power by 2050 (with intermediary goals of 40 percent renewable power by 2025—that is, a year from now—and 60 percent by 2040).

Energy 128

Energy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 128

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Several recent studies reveal that, globally, people under 30 lack trust in their national governments, do not feel heard by politicians, and have lower levels of participation in national elections. For participatory bodies to be successful, their role in government must go beyond consultation alone.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society Public Policy 132

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 14, 2023

This report provides in-depth information for three focus areas including organizational leadership, organizational capacity, and public policy and advocacy. A widely-held belief by nonprofit leaders that public policy has minimal to no effect on their organizations and operations. Demand continues to rise.

Public Policy 89

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

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 28, 2024

Wendy Davis, author of The Fight You Don't See , tells Forbes , “Business will lead the way on DEI, not the government.” And that needs to be part of the story HR and DEI executives tell right now.”

Leadership 124

Leadership Public and Social Policy Law Public Policy 124

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

This year’s theme, “ All In ”, will examine how the recovery and success of the nonprofit sector is driven by the collective and effective work of the staff, board, stakeholders, clients, community, government, and corporate sector. Her work spans dozens of corporate clients, nonprofits and government organizations.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

MNA Association

JUNE 12, 2023

These nonprofits” are the very organizations government and communities count on for quality of life: kid’s summer food programs, houses of worship, 4-H, shelters and sanctuary, and more. Specific issues addressed by MNA Following is a recap of specific issues MNA addressed in the context of our Public Policy Agenda.

Public Policy 98

Public Policy Taxation Public and Nonprofit Management Agriculture 98

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Basic Etiquette and Communication Techniques, Do’s and Don’ts Building Your Public Policy Agenda Compliance – State and Federal (there may/may not be time here to discuss the 501(h) elections vs. the substantial part test) Becoming a More Confident Public Speaker To Lawmakers General Assembly Structure: Committee, Sub-committee, chairs, etc.

Public and Social Policy 97

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Governance Leadership 97

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In fact, a recently released Government Accountability Office report indicates the five largest corporate owners possess 300,000 of the nearly 450,000 institutional investor-owned homes across the United States, a trend that has only further consolidated the market.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Construction Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 126

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 11, 2024

Effective nonprofits also conduct advocacy – engaging community leaders, building their cases, and influencing public policies that impact their missions and the people they serve. This combined effort can significantly increase nonprofit influence on public policy decisions. It’s free!)

Public Policy 93

Public Policy Collaborations Associations Governance 93

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 17, 2024

This has led me to the conclusion that if we want to close the racial wealth gap, we need to get serious about public banking. Enter Public Banks As a former bank executive, who continues to work with some of the largest financial institutions, I can attest that public banks can be powerful tools of economic uplift.

Public and Social Policy 135

Public and Social Policy Finance Governance Disaster Relief 135

Philanthropy 2173

MAY 9, 2023

Eileen Pan on Unsplash There's been a lot of writing over the last three decades about the blurring of boundaries between nonprofits, governments, and markets. prizes or matching grants) or direct government involvement in supporting specific companies the way investors do.

Public and Social Policy 72

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Public Policy 72

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 29, 2023

1 This citizen activism prompted government action to honor the sacrifice. Government support was required. With government support, the number of self-reliance centers grew rapidly, peaking at 1,760 by 2016. 2 Self-sufficiency enterprises predated the crisis.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Governance 111

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This year’s theme, “ All In ”, will examine how the recovery and success of the nonprofit sector is driven by the collective and effective work of the staff, board, stakeholders, clients, community, government, and corporate sector.

Public and Social Policy 89

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

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Conway of Caltech, titled The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market , examines the role of corporate propaganda. Musgrave offers a more satisfying answer, writing, “I understand neoliberalism as a governing rationality that directs state action in favor of the market” (177).

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Marketing Marketing Governance 111

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A Government of National Unity As a response to the dwindling support, the ANC agreed to form a coalition government. So, what should we expect from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Government of National Unity? This support comes despite the fact that their ANC-led governments have been largely ineffective.

Philanthropy 94

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Poverty Civil Society 94

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

While researchers can look back on how the loss of local news impacted their communities through decreased voter participation, increased corruption (in government and businesses), and the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, it’s a Herculean effort that requires a concerted, coordinated effort to track.

Healthcare 128

Healthcare Foundations Public Policy Philanthropy 128