Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Last year, our social impact startup hit a milestone that eludes 96 percent of female founders: we hit one million dollars in revenue. We know that for social entrepreneurs trying to solve global challenges, the system is rigged. Underneath every accomplishment lies a profoundly broken funding landscape for social innovation.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits 98

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 86

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 86

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

A recent Salesforce survey found that more than a quarter of respondents are using AI tools at work, more than half of whom are using AI that is not approved by their organizations, including in the social sector. Even in cases where subject matter experts carefully manage data, biases can creep in. AI often amplifies those biases.

Ethics 52

Ethics Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 52

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I've been to the conferences and workshops, read the listservs, talked to the researchers and read some of the research, played with the public tools. Lots of executive orders and unfunded government mandates and policy proposals pushed by tech companies. Photo by JJ Ying on Unsplash Ah, AI. Can't avoid it. Lots of press.

Public and Social Policy 59

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 59

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. So, how do we—and other future and existing government leaders—get there?

Governance 106

Governance Public and Social Policy Collaborations Production 106

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 121

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2023

By comparison, the $75 million (33) that Jahi indicates is invested in social justice is roughly one millionth as much. One sign of this is the rapid growth of what is variably called “socially responsible investment” or “impact investment.” But the phrase, “impact investing,” implies pursuing some positive social benefit.

Nonprofit governance and management 93

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 93

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 92

Public and Social Policy Insurance Governance Management 92

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 120

Public and Social Policy Finance Recruitment Poverty 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In recent years, social justice leaders have consistently called for a systems change approach to redressing the root causes of social problems, rather than only mitigating their symptoms. After all, social justice is by nature utopian. Public awareness: to change the perception of a group at a societal or cultural level.

Public and Social Policy 96

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 96

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

He is an award-winning social strategist, noted public speaker, & conflict mediator. 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.

Public and Social Policy 89

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

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It’s not just digital news nonprofits that benefit from their giving; the Waltons also give to legacy newspapers, websites, magazines, radio stations, and trade journals covering such subjects as agriculture, water policy, fisheries, conservation, and climate. There’s more.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A 2020 report from Stanford Law School and NYU School of Law researchers documented that nearly half of the 142 federal agencies surveyed had already experimented with AI applications, including to adjudicate disability benefits and communicate with the public. The future is now. Due this summer, it is now several months behind.

Civil Society 85

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 85

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Image credit: Ridofranz on istock.com A new US Department of Labor rule restores protections for misclassified workers and could help reduce the precarious status of freelance journalists, according to Samantha Sanders of the Economic Policy Institute. These protections are sorely needed in an industry buffeted by layoffs.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Law Insurance Non-Profits 94

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 3, 2023

By Stephan Manning & Yeşim Uygur Addressing entrenched social problems in local communities like inequality, violence, or environmental degradation is as much about changing local cultures and mindsets as it is about reworking the socioeconomic structures around them. However, artists and artistic projects have the power to do much more.

Leadership 94

Leadership Public and Social Policy Environmental Culture 94

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

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 3, 2010

During last week’s webinar on Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Nonprofit , we used the Policy Tool for Social Media to create a rough draft of a policy. What resulted is a crowd-sourced rough draft of a nonprofit social media policy (link to a Word doc for you to download).

Public and Social Policy 79

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 79

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Vital Strategies, the New York-based public health nonprofit I’ve led for the past two decades, employs nearly 400 people in 16 countries. At Vital Strategies, we consider our global diversity to be our strength, and a powerful asset in our mission to reimagine public health for everyone.

Health 92

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 92

The Charity CFO

APRIL 22, 2024

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. You can also improve your resource management based on historical spending and revenue. Consider financial management as an example.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Three big social changes would be necessary for such a path, and each one of them is a tall order. First, management needs to see and understand workers as a key resource whose productivity should be augmented, whose information should be improved, and whose training should be a priority. The tech sector can change, too.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Technology Civil Society Production 124

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 52

Leadership Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Health 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Life expectancy can differ up to 30 years in the US between different zip codes in the same state, indicating the significance of socioeconomic, environmental, and social factors in driving health outcomes. There are communities like hers all over America. We call these factors the Systemic Drivers of Health. Image by the authors.

Health 96

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 96

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Innovators, company founders, and other tech enthusiasts have long tried to sell the public on the idea that AI will create a path to a brighter future. AJL combines “art and research to illuminate the social implications and harms of AI.”

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Ethics Race and Ethnicity Law 100

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Crowdfunding platforms collect data and feedback from users to refine their models and policies. They perceive smaller amounts as more manageable and less likely to impact the overall donation. While it’s not deep research it’s more than has been shared publicly to-date on this issue. This transparency helps build trust.

Public and Social Policy 95

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Advertising 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Nonprofits need grantmakers and foundations to champion their missions through unrestricted funding and general operating support, to double down on philanthropic commitments to racial justice, and to provide the resources for their grantees to advocate for policies that advance equity and justice in our communities.

Nonprofit governance and management 101

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics Foundations 101

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 22, 2024

Indeed, the lack of public leadership and financial incentives has positioned investors as not only economic but also political actors whose investment priorities speak to quality questions of the entire ed-tech ecosystem. The financial viability of such a partnership industry can be secured through various co-funding initiatives.

Public and Social Policy 61

Public and Social Policy Finance Education Education 61

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 24, 2023

Most importantly, the initiative was focused on the policy-related goal of health equity, not greater community power. During its decade-long journey through Building Healthy Communities, TCE learned many lessons that continue to inform its approach to grantmaking and social change advocacy. Community grantees knew better.

Public and Social Policy 74

Public and Social Policy Health Collaborations Foundations 74

Pam Moore

JUNE 2, 2017

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Manufacturing 167

Manufacturing Advertising Public and Social Policy Marketing 167

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Having worked in the social sector for a little over a decade, I have firsthand experience with the art and science of getting social impact programs off the ground. It is meant to supplement, rather than replace, the existing social safety net and job sector and can be a critical tool for improving racial and gender equity.

Public and Social Policy 105

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

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. However, these nudges work best when integrated into comprehensive prevention policy frameworks rather than being deployed on their own.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Health Ethics 52

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 94

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Universities Governance 94

Pam Moore

MARCH 31, 2017

I am thrilled to announce that Social Profit Factor is finally here! It is THE social media training academy for small business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, CMOs, CEOs, directors, recruiters, sales professionals, real estate agents, speakers, authors, network marketers, artists, franchisees, franchisors and YOU! We have answers!

Marketing 165

Marketing Marketing Technology Leadership 165

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 102

Homelessness Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 102

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Companies can also create goals for their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies that both improve the well-being of suppliers in the near term and lay a foundation for them to minimize their environmental footprints in the future. Companies can also look beyond their own walls for innovative ideas.

Health 88

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 88

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 17, 2015

For nonprofit public relations pros, Dylan’s statement carries a lot of meaning. To refine your approach, spend some time understanding your nonprofit’s larger goals — whether it’s to reach more wealthy donors, motivate people to take action on an important policy, or to drive more young people to raise money on your behalf.

Public and Social Policy 89

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Health Donor Motivation 89

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 129

Disaster Relief Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Insurance 129