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The more non-profits model themselves after political campaigns and for-profit businesses, the greater the shift they make from cultures of support to cultures of surveillance. (Language I first heard in a presentation by Duane Casares) And in my experience with consulting clients, staff who came to serve a mission leave as their leaders focus on serving an agenda. Yes, justice work is absolutely political. Yes, non-profits exist within the financial realities made by capitalism. But if we don't structure our organizations in internal practices of collective liberation, how can we expect to have that impact externally? The non-profit industrial complex is weighing heavy on me, y'all. #WorkplaceHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #NonprofitIndustrialComplex

Do nonprofit workers make less than similar positions in the for-profit world? How do wages compare for workers without higher degrees? Our Scope of the Sector dives into this and more! https://lnkd.in/gXWaFfD4 #scopeofthesector #scopeofthenonprofitsector #nonprofitsector #nonprofit #research #nonprofitresearch #dataanalytics

We recognize the financial challenges faced by non-profits and government programs. That’s why our solutions are scalable and adaptable to fit tight budgets without compromising on quality or safety. #QualityThatEndures #GroupLiving #ComfortAndStyle #DurableDesign #addictionsrecovery #behavioralhealthcare #mindfuldesignsolutions #normativeenvironments #furnitureconcepts #projectplanning #traumainformeddesig

The world desperately needs an 'Ease of doing good' or 'Ease of doing non-profit organizations' ranking and index. ~ 2-years of global grant-making and grant management has taught me that non-profit grants - giving and taking is so difficult. Every continent and every country has different and varying degrees of restrictions and regulations. So many different forms and processes to follow. Because of these regulations, even banks and financial institutions have even more due diligence and processes to adhere to. If I were a non-profit or policymaker advocating for simpler regulations or someone advocating for more restrictions I should be able to find an index to compare the policies and restrictions in different countries to advocate accordingly. Obviously, there exists a lot of issues with the definition of Good and if businesses are not doing good etc. That discussion is polarising and important. However I'm more interested in the conversation from the lens of grantmaking / grant receiving and non-profit operations in general. I'm also curious if such indices already exist and where your country stands.

How is the Non-Profit Industry Evolving? The non-profit sector is constantly adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of society. Here's a look at some key stages of this evolution: 1) Early Stages: Charity & Social Welfare: Non-profits emerged focused on basic human needs like food, shelter, and medicine. 2) Professionalization: The industry adopted more formal structures, governance, and accountability measures. 3) Advocacy & Collaboration: Non-profits became more vocal, influencing policy and collaborating for greater impact. 4) Data-Driven Decisions: Data is increasingly used to measure success, improve effectiveness, and target resources strategically. 5) Social Entrepreneurship: Innovative organizations are using business models to address social challenges in sustainable ways. 6) Tech Integration: Technology is being leveraged to reach more people, deliver services efficiently, and build stronger communities. Ready for Development is proud to be part of this evolving landscape. We use innovative approaches to tackle critical issues in education, healthcare, and economic development. Stay tuned for future posts highlighting our work and the impact of the non-profit sector! #ReadyForDevelopment #NonProfit #SocialImpact

Do you run a non-profit, community action project, or business? Is it designed for social good? Well, how effective is it? We all intend to do good, but that doesn't mean the outcome is equal. Sometimes, it takes exploring your real impact to determine how you can reshape your program to better help others around you. Let's explore the Copenhagen Consensus Center's metrics. They rank global issue priority in the order of how cost-effective it is to solve them. Copenhagen Consensus' preferred approach is to convert each death avoided into years of life lost (YLL) avoided, using the relevant life tables, and to value each YLL at 1.3x Gross National Income per capita. This is then divided by the cost to implement that solution. By doing this, you can compare your solution with others and learn where you need to improve. . . . . . #ImpactEvaluation #SocialGoodMetrics #CopenhagenConsensus #CostEffectiveness #GlobalPriorities #CommunityImpact #NonprofitEffectiveness #BusinessForGood #SocialImpactAssessment #ProgramEvaluation #EffectiveSolutions #MeasureImpact #NGOAnalysis #SustainableChange #ValueforMoney

The typical model of supporting non-profits with short-term project funding is unsustainable. Organisations need investments towards long-term resilience and growth. Long-term funding is like giving a Non-profit a stronger foundation. It helps them build their capacities, hire skilled personnel, create systems and processes for stronger compliance and design programs that tackle problems at their core, not just the surface. This lets them be more flexible and adapt to the changing needs of the people they serve. Our latest report, 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚: 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭-𝐟𝐨𝐫-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 shows that Non-profits that are interested in Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) as a way to get funding are also concerned that OBF might focus too much on short-term results and not enough on long-term goals and sustainable organisational growth. This post is the fourth of six recommendations intended to inform all the actors working in the OBF space to work towards building a stronger and resilient social sector. This recommendation talks to the funder community to go beyond the check and be a true partner for change. In the comments, let us know what you think of these recommendations and what will enable you to implement them. To know about all our recommendations, read our report here:  https://lnkd.in/dg76K_MK #OutcomesBasedFinance #InnovativeFinance #SocialImpact #SDGs 

Light of Hope: Uniting Strength in Adversity It’s never been harder to run a non-profit organisation than it is today. Covid on top of reductions in statutory funding resources on top of the most competitive fundraising environment anybody can remember, and many organisations are feeling the strain. I have extensive knowledge of helping both non-profit and commercial organisations that have faced seemingly insurmountable financial challenges. We know just how challenging it can be, and we know a thing or two about getting out of difficulties. Firstly, I'll help take the strain, the uncertainty, the sleepless nights.  Then I’ll start looking at what you can do about it. I’ll help you to use cash flows and cost analysis to work out exactly what’s going on, and what you can do to fix it. I’ll look at income generation and operational costs. I’ll look at your non-negotiables, and how you fulfil your mission. I’ll look at how you keep tabs on where you are, and how you can change it. Usually, you can do far more than you’d think to turn around a difficult situation. Most of all, I’ll try to bring hope and inspiration to your organisation’s journey to a secure future.

Nonnprofit leaders share examples to answer the question.Their answers: https://loom.ly/Q9IlEhg #measuringsuccess #nonprofitinsurance #mindfulmethodology #insuranceexperts #mindfulinsurance

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