Our University Community: Faculty-Nonprofit Partnerships Bring Academic Knowledge to Real-World Needs
The three inaugural awardees from our Juan Olivarez Learning Equity Endowment, which pairs GVSU faculty with Michigan-based nonprofit partners, share reflections from their work in the program.
Preserving the Mission: Reframing the Nonprofit Lifecycle Model
From an organization’s inception and at every stage of its life, leadership and stakeholders should consider the value of, and opportunities for, adapting, restructuring, and exiting. This article introduces a model to help nonprofits stay flexible, efficient, and connected within their ecosystems.
Preserving the Mission: Strategic Options for Nonprofits Facing Crisis
Nonprofits are too often presented with a limited narrative: that merger or closure are the only two options when facing a financial crisis. Our research has identified nine strategies to consider.
Grounded in Purpose: What Philanthropy Can Learn From Psychology
In the midst of what feels like chaos, we urge the sector to move beyond recognizing and naming the existential threats we are collectively experiencing and to take action.
Fewer Than 50% of People Trust Nonprofits to Protect Their Data
Research shows nonprofits enjoy higher public trust than other sectors, but a new study from the Johnson Center shows that goodwill doesn’t necessarily mean the public trusts nonprofits to protect their data.
Public Trust in Transition
Building on previous research, we examine the extent to which the public trusts nonprofits, government, corporations, and others, and whether that trust is consistent across sectors and sub-sectors.
The Current Landscape of Hybrid and Remote Work Across U.S. Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of hybrid work models, especially in nonprofits. Despite initial shifts, the majority of U.S. workers have returned to fully on-site work, challenging assumptions about the prevalence of remote work.
Four Key Factors are Driving a Surge in Nonprofit Lobbying Activities
This article unpacks the hurdles, successes, and future opportunities shaping the sector’s evolving role in policymaking — and why it matters now more than ever.
What Does the Future of Volunteering Look Like?
Volunteer programs remain underfunded and undervalued, despite evidence linking them to broader philanthropic participation. Nonprofits and funders must invest in new approaches and rethink opportunities to fit the needs of new generations.
Incorporating Art into Youth Philanthropy Programs
Art is an effective way to engage youth and increase their motivation and passion for philanthropy. This post suggests several ways to embed art in youth philanthropy programs to strengthen young people’s drive to make positive change.