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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . analyze new trends in unions’ engagement with the wider social sector, and conclude with suggestions for future research. . [1]

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Research Friday: Government contracting in the new normal

ASU Lodestar Center

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. Particularly in the last several years, in the wake of the financial crisis, organizations have struggled with a variety of challenges related to government support. consistent, structural challenges. As part of a.

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Research Friday: Government contracting part II: Adapting in an era of less

ASU Lodestar Center

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. Five years later, temporary stimulus funding has come and gone, replaced instead by ongoing cuts to government funding. This is a challenge for both nonprofits and government officials. Angela Francis , Senior Associate.

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Nonprofits, Have You Taken The Board Doctor’s Wellness Test?

Blue Fox

That is the thinking behind The Board Doctor's Wellness Test with 10 questions designed to provide a snapshot of how well a nonprofit board of directors is functioning in its governance role. The responses are then automatically scored and emailed to the test taker, along with some explanatory information.

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Research Friday: Social Impact Bonds: A New Tool for Scaling Impact

ASU Lodestar Center

Welcome to Research Friday ! As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. “I Needs continue to grow beyond what philanthropy or government can provide. Patsy Kraeger, Ph.D.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

sgEngage

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. However, there is still a lot of confusion about what knowledge work is, what it is for, and how to do it.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Consider whether your community has a wide range of potential giving sources willing to help out, including individual donors , corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies. Additionally, clearly outline the requirements of the position so board members can think carefully about whether the role will work for them.