NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 31, 2023

Prior to the pandemic, a West Monroe study found that the majority of managers (59%) overseeing one to two people receive no managerial training, and 41% of those who oversee three to five people never received training before becoming a manager. Leadership is a continuous growth and learning experience.

Leadership 130

Leadership Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Health 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 26, 2023

As a physician and public health professional, these formative traditional values and beliefs have guided my personal journey toward promoting equity. Races and ethnicities in the United States are defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). What’s In a Name? A much smaller emphasis is placed on individualism.

Health 98

Health Poverty Public and Social Policy Culture 98

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Private equity—that is, investor groups that operate outside of the stock market, thus being largely shielded from public investor scrutiny—plays a leading role. percent of the entire US economy and growing), a per capita level of expenditure that is far higher than any other developed nation, yet health outcomes are poorer.

Health 113

Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 113

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In vibrant and thriving communities, people have the power and resources to realize their vision of health and well-being. The importance of housing as a social determinant of health has been well-documented by researchers and philanthropies alike. By Stacey Barbas , Kate McLaughlin , Jessica Mulcahy & Vedette R.

Health 100

Health Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy 100

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Image credit: Ron Lach on pexels.com Work requirements—or requiring people to find employment in order to access public benefits—force people to prove that they deserve a social safety net. But where did they come from, and why are they still a central part of economic policy today?

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Poverty Law Children 130

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Image Credit: dole777 on unsplash After more than a decade of dominating the social media landscape, Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are in flux. Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation.

Values 103

Values Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Public and Nonprofit Management 103

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2022 Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) will focus on opportunities to bridge the divides that exist in society. Deep Listening Is Necessary for Social Change. Social Justice Organizations at a Crossroads. How to Manage Internal Conflicts. By SSIR Editors.

Civil Society 99

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 99

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com When your nonprofit’s mission is to ensure that the internet remains a public resource open and accessible to all, and most of your work takes place online, you might think the recent rise of remote work would make management and operations less complicated.

Management 83

Management Race and Ethnicity Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 83

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

Social progress, on the other hand, shows a very different picture. What explains this massive split between the corporate and the social sectors? Some refer to this as the “ data divide ”—the increasing gap between the use of data to maximize profit and the use of data to solve social problems.

Public and Social Policy 103

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 103

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 21, 2023

A new social contract —that is, a structural change in the relationship of the public to the government, the 1930s New Deal being the quintessential US example—seemed to just maybe be at hand. The struggle for a more progressive social contract continues. Yet the struggle for a more progressive social contract continues.

Public and Social Policy 84

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Construction 84

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image credit: Michael on Unsplash A popular area of applied behavioral science, nudges are frequently deployed within public health and healthcare systems to influence people’s choices. But can people be nudged into better health?

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Health Ethics 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

But this modern reality comes with an inconvenient truth: Our public institutions are not equipped with the updated skills they need to effectively tackle the world’s ever-escalating challenges—not by a long shot. Consider the climate crisis. There’s good reason for that, as these skills are foundational to the work of a well-run city.

Nonprofit governance and management 135

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 135

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 24, 2023

By Tia Martinez In seeking to improve the health outcomes of people in underserved communities, philanthropy’s results have, in general, been disappointing: Socioeconomic and racial injustices run so deep in these communities that strong barriers to change extend well beyond the health care system.

Public and Social Policy 89

Public and Social Policy Health Collaborations Foundations 89

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Right to Be Free from Environmental Harm The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) works toward equity and justice in environmental, energy, and climate policies. Human health is closely tied to these water systems as they provide drinking water, monitor groundwater usage, and divert or drain flood water.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Environmental Energy Health 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 19, 2023

Editor’s note: In Stolen Wealth, Hidden Power: The Case for Reparations for Mass Incarceration (2022) , sociologist Tasseli McKay offers a “cradle-to-grave accounting” of mass incarceration’s harms by tallying its social and economic costs. They furnish their own transport, often traveling for hours on public trains and buses.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Health Associations Children 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By Joe Lee , Annie Newman & Bry Pardoe Public perceptions about government and government service delivery are at an all-time low across the United States. What sounds so obvious to the public, requires a Herculean effort to execute in government.

Governance 120

Governance Public and Social Policy Collaborations Production 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Much of the workforce today, from blue-collar workers in factories to electricians, plumbers, educators, and health care providers, depends on problem-solving and real-time decision-making. Three big social changes would be necessary for such a path, and each one of them is a tall order. The tech sector can change, too.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Technology Civil Society Production 136

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 17, 2023

Image Credit: Adam Wilson on unsplash.com This is the f ifth article from A Green New Deal on the Ground , a series produced with Climate and Community Project, a progressive climate policy think tank developing cutting-edge research at the climate and inequality nexus.

Public and Social Policy 83

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental 83

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

We’ll also talk about the role of education, healthcare , development aid, and advocacy and policy efforts in managing population growth and encouraging sustainable practices. Managing such growth is a delicate balance of ensuring everyone’s needs are met without depleting our planet’s resources.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Cultural Diversity Environmental 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

America’s homeless response system has been called “the emergency room of society,” conjuring images of a space where the focus is on urgent intervention—finding shelter or managing encampments—rather than trying to prevent crises from happening in the first place. Put housing first.

Homelessness 104

Homelessness Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 104

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. Fortunately, existing policy tools can address this.

Public and Social Policy 78

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Finance Nonprofit governance and management 78

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

Community-based organizations and local governments are starting to recognize where such individuals may fall through the cracks and are creating policies and networks for more inclusive disaster response and recovery. At the same time, these policies siphoned resources away from their communities.

Disaster Relief 125

Disaster Relief Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Insurance 125

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 25, 2023

By Trevor Zimmer In May, the COVID-19 national public health emergency officially ended. As the world emerges from this period of death, economic displacement, and social reordering, it will take years to fully understand how the pandemic impacted households, communities, and countries.

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Manufacturing Health Finance 91

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Wildfire management is made even more challenging by changes in climate that have extended the fire season and increased the frequency of days that promote extreme wildfire (i.e., The US Forest Service, for example, has been frequently maligned for not better managing forest fuels on their mostly forested land.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Insurance Governance Management 105

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 13, 2024

Public health problems spiked. As the health crisis worsened and city officials failed to act, residents decided to take matters into their own hands. Labor leaders like Teresa Claramunt first learned the skills of organizing, writing, and public speaking in the neighborhood ateneu.

Public and Social Policy 101

Public and Social Policy Culture Children Education 101

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

2 It has been edited for publication here. Obachan (Grandma), will you tell me about your home from when you were young?” “The combination of racial injustice and climate disaster led to #LandBack campaigns that gave Indigenous forest stewards the resources to manage the land as they had since time immemorial.”

Public and Social Policy 105

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While immigration policies have prioritized high levels of education or family ties—and the political conversation tends to presume a basic scarcity of jobs—critical jobs in construction, agriculture, hospitality, and the care economy, including elderly care, cannot be automated.

Public and Social Policy 135

Public and Social Policy Finance Recruitment Poverty 135

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Over the past two centuries, economists, policy makers, and researchers have aspired to “harden” social science. This is particularly important in social impact, where we need evidence to make decisions related to policy, funding, and programs, so we can solve intractable problems. million studies.

Public and Social Policy 102

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Universities Governance 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Most obviously, funders working in specific issue areas—climate, health, education, or in my case, democracy—can work to support efforts downstream to prepare government and civil society in their respective sectors to take advantage of the opportunities and mitigate the risks of AI on their specific areas of concern. The future is now.

Civil Society 97

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 97

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Following the retirement of a long-standing CEO, I assumed the top job for a sprawling organization with a rich history, commitment to enabling social change agents, and an opportunity to leave a mark on our work and city. Our nation and Baltimore were thrust into a public reckoning on racial injustice and systemic inequality.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Energy 130

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Some 100 million Americans—roughly one in three, and closer to 40 percent of adults, according to reporting by the Kaiser Family Foundation Health News and NPR—are saddled with some amount of medical debt, while the number of Americans who live just one unlucky medical bill away from accruing such debt is even larger.

Medical 103

Medical Non-Profits Healthcare Health 103

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2023

While the title of the book might belie the scope of inquiry, Dunning makes the case that using nonprofits as a “tool for addressing urban problems” has led to a form of “urban governance” that uses private organizations to fulfill public, democratic rights. Dunning smartly points out that this approach turned rights into privilege.

Public and Social Policy 106

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Poverty Governance 106

Fundraising Leadership

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The words and phrasing all leaders and managers use in every discussion at work and in public statements are of crucial importance. “ The words and phrasing all #leaders and managers use in every discussion at #work and in public statements are of crucial importance. ” ” Care and fairness is critical.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Leadership Culture Children 108

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Mississippi has a rich culture, but for generations, its Black communities have experienced health inequities intertwined with discrimination, poverty, and racial exclusion. MEGA’s efforts have expanded to include youth leadership and mentorship, community engagement, and health education.

Food 109

Food Agriculture Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 109

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Conference + Catalyst are presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners in partnership with the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration. Our speakers Xavier Ramey is the CEO of Justice Informed, a social impact consulting firm based in Chicago, IL.

Public and Social Policy 108

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

The Charity CFO

APRIL 22, 2024

In addition to communication, you can help reduce burnout by prioritizing employee wellness and mental health. Offering wellness programs, family-friendly policies, or other mental health benefits for employees gives them the resources they need to proactively manage stress and stop burnout.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Culture 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

If you invest significantly in social and behavioral science research, you might find innumerable ways to improve on the existing status quo of donations. Perhaps some of your favored policies are indeed good ideas (e.g., That would certainly help those people financially, and perhaps in terms of their health as well.

Psychology 130

Psychology Public and Social Policy Public Policy Philanthropy 130