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 125

Public Policy Governance Universities Philanthropy 125

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

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 Governance Nonprofits 96

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

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

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 18, 2024

Why Economics is your friend as a nonprofit advocate By Kevin Dean, President & CEO Tennessee Nonprofit Network Last year, at a conference out of town, I shared coffee with an old friend as she recounted her incredible public policy journey. But when advocating for policy changes, appealing solely to emotions might not be enough.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Healthcare Governance 52

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

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 Agriculture Public and Nonprofit Management 98

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 121

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 121

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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Public Policy and Advocacy Among the more striking observations offered by the report is a comparison of lobbying and advocacy efforts by nonprofits between 2000 and 2022. The findings suggest nonprofits are playing a diminished role in some facets of civil society, namely lobbying government and working with government on policies.

Health 62

Health Civil Society Governance Public Policy 62

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 52

Public Policy Associations Governance Nonprofits 52

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 52

Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 52

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

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

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 12, 2024

Prior to her work at TNN, she served in multiple partnership-focused roles at Christian Brothers University and in various business development and policy roles at Youth Villages. Natalie received her Masters in Public Administration from the University of Memphis, and earned her Bachelors of Social Work from Union University.

Public and Social Policy 76

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Universities 76

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advocacy and Sector Voice The Executive Director works actively with nonprofits, policymakers, philanthropy, government, business, media, and the public at large to advance public awareness and understanding of and support for the nonprofit community in Montana.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 20, 2023

Through advocacy, nonprofits have the opportunity to influence public policies that can support their mission and ultimately move the communities they serve forward. That measure seeks to foster much need for collaboration by and with governments. I have two opportunities of advocacy to share. This legislation matters.

Public and Social Policy 87

Public and Social Policy Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 87

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 26, 2023

Sherry Rout Sherry is the Director of Government Relations and Public Policy at Momentum Nonprofit Partners. Take your voter access card to the next poll worker. Collect your "I Voted Sticker." If you have any questions or need assistance, poll workers are there to help you.

Public and Social Policy 90

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Nonprofits Governance 90

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 100

Public and Social Policy Marketing Marketing Governance 100

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 116

Healthcare Foundations Public Policy Philanthropy 116

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

Thompson is Vice President of Public Policy for the National Council of Nonprofits , the nation’s largest network of nonprofit organizations. He practiced law for 17 years specializing in labor relations, employment law, government contracting, and subsequently directed federal and state advocacy for a government relations firm.

Nonprofit governance and management 88

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

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Please note that Tennessee Nonprofit Network monitors all bills that impact nonprofits and the communities they serve, but we only take positions on issues impacting the entire nonprofit sector and align with our public policy agenda. Want to take action on a bill below? Find your legislators here. Did we miss any important bills?

Health 52

Health Nonprofit governance and management Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

To combat this crisis, governments and international bodies have turned to diverse policy frameworks for biodiversity preservation at national, regional, and global levels. These policies hold a clear expectation for global corporations to engage in and promote biodiversity conservation and restoration.

Public and Social Policy 97

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

The conversations remain small and overdue, but recent momentum is notable with new organizations , publications, resources, and frameworks exploring how philanthropy can—and, in the eyes of many, should—engage the movement for reparations in the United States. And, how did those conditions favor some over others?

Philanthropy 121

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Advertising Universities 121

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 26, 2023

Click here for the memphis voter guide Sherry Rout Sherry is the Director of Government Relations and Public Policy at Momentum Nonprofit Partners. Please share this blog and these resources with your neighbors, community members, friends, and family. Remember – “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Vision!”

Public Policy 52

Public Policy Governance Activism Leadership 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 26, 2023

Click here for the memphis voter guide Sherry Rout Sherry is the Director of Government Relations and Public Policy at Momentum Nonprofit Partners. Please share this blog and these resources with your neighbors, community members, friends, and family. Remember – “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Vision!”

Public Policy 52

Public Policy Governance Activism Leadership 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Please note that Tennessee Nonprofit Network monitors all bills that impact nonprofits and the communities they serve, but we only take positions on issues impacting the entire nonprofit sector and align with our public policy agenda. Want to take action on a bill below? Find your legislators here. Did we miss any important bills?

Children 52

Children Nonprofit Administration and Development Law Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 28, 2023

Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) The shape of government relations for worker co-ops has experienced a massive shift in the past five years. Image Credit: Amina Filkins on pexels.com [W]e must be relentless in centering the needs and voices of workers. The worker cooperative model is one of our best tools for achieving that goal.

Manufacturing 103

Manufacturing Education Education Governance 103

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2023

In return, nonprofits need to abide by sometimes strict rules regarding financial transparency , governance, and other regulatory issues. These groups naturally have a significant interest in public policy related to their industries, so they’re allowed by law to advocate for policies and get involved in political issues.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Non-Profits Public Policy 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 20, 2023

Through advocacy, nonprofits have the opportunity to influence public policies that can support their mission and ultimately move the communities they serve forward. That measure seeks to foster much need for collaboration by and with governments. I have two opportunities of advocacy to share. This legislation matters.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

They’re flipping the systems of power so the people with first-hand experience, the people who care most about the problems the city government is trying to solve, are also the ones developing solutions. We need to hold systems—and the decision-makers within those systems—accountable for closing equity gaps.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Environmental Health Public Policy 94

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 15, 2024

This creates an opportunity gap for maternal health workers, mental health workers, advocates, and governments at all levels to draw attention to this issue and the resources that people can use. Critically, many pregnant and birthing people are not aware of the resources available to them.

Health 77

Health Healthcare Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy 77

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A 2019 report from a government study found “false positives to be between 2 and 5 times higher in women than men.” Researchers at the ACLU tested Rekognition on headshots of Congress members, which returned 28 incorrect matches.

Public and Social Policy 99

Public and Social Policy Ethics Law Race and Ethnicity 99

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Our objective was to obtain information about the social and cultural norms surrounding unpaid care work in this economically vulnerable area to inform the development of the Cuidemos, Banco de Tiempo, a government program that provides respite for people who care for infants, people with disabilities, or the elderly.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Participation and motivation Public and Social Policy 102

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Loss of investigative reporting: Investigative journalism, which is often resource-intensive, has suffered in many areas, leading to reduced oversight of local government and institutions. John Palfrey, president of the MacArthur Foundation, calls the philanthropic funding “seed money,” not charity.

Advertising 92

Advertising Education Education Public Policy 92

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

This issue lingers like a vestige of the conditions that followed abolition, after which the government failed to provide the kinds of education, labor, and other supports necessary to transition from a life of enslavement to one of agency, independence, and prosperity.

Public and Social Policy 66

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Poverty 66