Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

By Luz María Velázquez & Patricia Torres We are Lumi and Paty. Our stories are different, but they have similarities. We both have worked across a variety of disciplines, including teaching, ethics, economics, architecture, and design.

Nonprofit governance and management 113

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 113

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 15, 2023

from Pixabay Race plays an outsized role in how people experience leadership, with White leaders widely considered to be the norm. 1] In spite of the salience of race in the experience of leadership, there is not much study of the Black leadership experience. A somewhat different perspective.is

Leadership 132

Leadership Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 132

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 4, 2023

We just finished our new webinar Video Trends for Nonprofits in 2023. During this webinar we shared the state of video in 2023 (it’s Pedro Pascal), video fundamentals, how to find your niche, and five big trends we’re seeing. We also talked about the types of video nonprofits should be producing.

Leadership 93

Leadership Nonprofits Health Associations 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

Achieving population-level impacts like reductions in maternal mortality rates or racial disparities will not be enough without a shift in, for example, the delivery structures that can make those achievements sustainable. Combining being responsive with being strategic, rather than seeing these approaches as opposing polarities.

Civil Society 105

Civil Society Energy Collaborations Leadership 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

Our relationships to the place were different: Geneva is a Yurok Tribal member, with deep family, spiritual, and cultural ties to the Klamath River and its watershed, while Michelle grew up on the coasts of southern Oregon and Southern California, with an ancestry made up of Dutch immigrants, Chicanos, and Lakota people.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Foundations 98

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 25, 2023

Despite its popularity, leadership coaching remains a bit of a mystery to many people. You’ll learn what makes up the coaching experience, what makes it different from consulting, training, teaching, or therapy, and whether it’s right for you. What is a leadership coach? What is leadership coaching?

Leadership 98

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Nonprofit governance and management 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 12, 2024

Our research explored…the questions, “How do people spend their sabbaticals?” and “How do sabbaticals impact individuals after their return?” and “How do sabbaticals impact individuals after their return?” and “How do sabbaticals impact individuals after their return?”

Public and Social Policy 86

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Leadership 86

Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

It’s important for nonprofit leaders to learn how to incorporate fair and good fundraising best practices when connecting with diverse audiences. Question: I am preparing to take on a leadership role in DEI for a large organization. Any advice on how I can help balance the scales, between discussion and action?

Fundraising 78

Fundraising Fundraising Leadership Activism 78

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations.

Leadership 106

Leadership Poverty Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity 106

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This was a considerable commitment, but many in the sector saw a need to measure the impact and effectiveness of such funding—specifically, whether the funds were going to nonprofits led by communities of color or to more traditional, white-led institutions. philanthropic sector overall responded with a heightened commitment to racial equity.

Foundations 59

Foundations Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Universities 59

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Portraits of Us centers the experience, accomplishments, and collective wisdom of over 200 Black women deeply involved in philanthropy, including CEOs, executive directors, and other executives overseeing millions of dollars in philanthropic funds. Black women are the backbone of modern day philanthropy.”

Philanthropy 99

Philanthropy Leadership Values Culture 99

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this interview, Temi Bennett, codirector of the foundation, shares how they are framing reparative philanthropy, how it shapes their work in reparations, and the biggest challenges and opportunities at this moment. We hope that the participating foundations will engage in redress.

Philanthropy 110

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Health 110

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 11, 2023

In this conversation with Cyndi Suarez, NPQ ’s president and editor in chief, and Marcus Walton, president and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, the two leaders discuss NPQ ’s and GEO’s journeys of organizational transformation, and how we move beyond the what is to embrace the what can be. Cyndi Suarez: Really?

Construction 81

Construction Leadership Philanthropy Culture 81

Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

We trusted you! We knew when we showed up on day one as the new Chief Development Officer at your impactful nonprofit, leadership would be behind us. After all, y’all said so in the three interviews we had with the staff, Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. We were like a box of broken crayons.

Nonprofit Leadership 138

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 138

Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 31, 2024

Mistakes as an Executive Director One of the things I am most passionate about in this world is nonprofit leadership development. Though we were able to solve the challenges, it was an unnecessarily stressful time. In January of 2009, I reviewed our financials and my heart sank. I went for a long walk and tried to calm down.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Finance Nonprofit Leadership 52

MNA Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As our organizations strive to make a difference in the world, our HR departments are pivotal in ensuring that our missions are supported efficiently and effectively to meet our goals. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of HR assessments and how they can be transformative for our organizations.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Recruitment Construction Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 11, 2023

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion industry could not exist without the Civil Rights Movement and owes a debt to the labor and thought leadership of Black activists and freedom fighters. These laws—these milestones of progress—are the scaffolding for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion industry that we know today.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Law Values 140

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Image Credit: Oladimeji Odunsi on unsplash.com How do you support development across the food system in a way that builds community ownership and power for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities? Our mission is to challenge systemic barriers in finance and lead a shift to a community-driven framework for equitable capital.

Food 102

Food Finance Community Development Culture 102

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

Most of the stories we hear about climate change, from irrevocable pollution to unbearable heat, lead us to picture the worst of how our communities might evolve or adapt. But when we push ourselves to imagine a better future, parks and green spaces are often at the heart of that vision. Are kids able to play outside?

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Environmental Health Public Policy 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

As a non-profit working in the water and sanitation sector, we knew our organization had reason to join the conversation given access to safe water enables handwashing which is a first line of defense against the spread of COVID-19. Each day we make sure what we post is timely, sensitive, relevant, and informative. ”.

Non-Profits 132

Non-Profits Civil Society Health Poverty 132

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 25, 2024

million charitable organizations registered in our country alone is a testament to the collective commitment and effort towards positive social impact. One might conclude that this information underscores the necessity for a structured approach in cultivating a sustainable nonprofit model, if in fact we want positive change.

Charitable Organizations 52

Charitable Organizations Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 1, 2023

By Anu Malipatil & Lucy Brainard The COVID-19 pandemic thrust the needs of nonprofits into view, forcing funders and grantees alike to rethink how they work together, both to tackle unexpected challenges and lay the groundwork for future needs.

Nonprofit Capacity 85

Nonprofit Capacity Philanthropy Children Foundations 85

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I share my story here as an unfolding of these energies, followed by an inquiry into how we might use this ancestral knowledge to build healthier organizational and movement cultures. I focus on expanding our views on fire, which brings so many of us into justice work but can also wreak havoc and turn us against each other.

Energy 108

Energy Culture Leadership Public and Social Policy 108

Fundraising Leadership

JULY 28, 2023

Everyone walked away with practical information she could use to ‘power up’ her leadership skills.” This will offer insight into how to connect immediately, breaking into the classic business meeting,” says Bailer, winner of the 2023 World Changers Award. Photo by Karianne Munstedt.) You will be wowed from the start.

Leadership 52

Leadership Energy Technology Construction 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 7, 2023

How can we improve preschool access and quality? Foundations have come at these and similar questions using different theories of how policy change occurs , but the end goal is always the same: getting to “the win,” whether that be a policy change, increased funding, or adjusted priorities.

Public and Social Policy 95

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Foundations Children 95

The Charity CFO

APRIL 9, 2024

Today we have a financial professional & co-founder of Fairlight Advisors, Maya Tussing. So, naturally our conversation today will include many topics from the viewpoint of the financial statements, those within the organization that Maya is working with directly, and so much more. Good morning from a Modern Nonprofit Podcast!

Management 52

Management Finance Non-Profits Nonprofits 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

From nonprofits advancing dignity and rights, to academia creating space to explore the issues of the day, to community organizations building confidence in our elections—each contributes to the expansion or decline of social trust. Second, define what “strong trust” means for your organization and how it helps achieve the mission.

Civil Society 131

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Health Governance 131

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 12, 2023

However, if you do it all the right way, you will witness the blooming growth of your nonprofit’s impact. As you discuss and itemize a proposed yearly budget with finance or leadership, you are really discussing the strategic marketing plans to support the overall organizational plans. Your spend is your baseline for your return.

Finance 73

Finance Marketing Marketing Advertising 73

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

But there is a growing existential crisis amidst numerous converging and intersecting trends affecting every aspect of our daily lives, including the world of philanthropy. Every aspect of the polycrisis has been caused by economic, political, and social systems that are strained and unfit for our communities in the modern era.

Philanthropy 54

Philanthropy Foundations Governance Social Enterprise 54

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Using the Scoville scale , a scientific measure of the spiciness of chili peppers, we can, somewhat unscientifically, analogize our way to understanding just how much of an outlier the ChatGPT phenomenon really is in the history of software applications. It won’t.) Some organizations are jumping in early; others will wait.

Ethics 132

Ethics Public and Social Policy Technology Public and Nonprofit Management 132

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 6, 2023

That statement has been universally and historically viewed as a compliment to an employee, colleague or leader. ” According to a “recent a global Deloitte survey of more than 1,200 professionals, organizations are increasingly experimenting with what they hope is a better way.” . ” (Photo by International Women’s Day).

Universities 98

Universities Leadership Values Production 98

Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Studies have found that organizations that embrace a JEDI approach report improved impact, innovation, productivity, and increases in their bottom line. As we move forward, we invite you to do the same. . How to begin incorporating the JEDI approach into your search. Read parts one and two. . Set a SMART goal.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Nonprofits 111

Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

It’s easy to get lost in the numbers, or to get over focused on followers, likes, shares, views, listens and the list goes on. As marketing leaders we must remind ourselves that behind every click, share, like, view, listen and subscribe is a person, a human being. Establish thought leadership in your industry or niche?

Marketing 167

Marketing Marketing Leadership Foundations 167

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To date, most funders investing in artificial intelligence—including McGovern, Schmidt Futures, and Open Philanthropy—have focused primarily on understanding AI’s potential risks, or supporting AI’s positive impacts on society, in the longer-term. Due this summer, it is now several months behind.

Civil Society 97

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

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 14, 2022

We both had studied innovation and product development and Marianne wrote in 2000 in the Academy of Management Review about how our field should pay more attention to paradox,” says Smith, Professor of Management and faculty director of the Women’s Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware. “We

Entrepreneurship 52

Entrepreneurship Psychology Universities Leadership 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 31, 2024

Whether it’s product launches, corporate fundraisers, weddings, or even kid birthday parties, people are realizing the power of bringing groups together around shared experiences. The truth is, we’ve all been there as newbie planners. Before you know it, you’re drowning in logistics and wondering why you took this on!

Technology 52

Technology Production Advertising Values 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Reshaping the Way We Live in the Midst of Climate Crisis.” We could spend hours discussing why that is. It’s a pretty devastating economic impact.

Nonprofit governance and management 88

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 88