Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

Crucially, this “boundary spanning” activity (to use the term coined by organizational theorist Michael Tushman in 1977) is not just for innovators who have the resources and inclination to approach things differently. Simply put, social change requires social collaboration. Sometimes these social boundaries are academic disciplines.

Collaborations 132

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 132

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It demonstrated that when innovative leaders empower proximate communities, orchestrate strategic collaboration across sectors and geographies, and unlock creative capital, they dont just challenge the status quothey leap past it, catapulting systemic change forward. Their effort was not an outlier. Our takeaway?

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Finance Collaborations 111

Candid

MARCH 17, 2025

At the Council on Foundations, were collaborating with the New Pluralists and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) on a three-part report series exploring philanthropys investment in connecting and collaborating across differences. And thats something nonprofits are increasingly trying to facilitate.

Collaborations 104

Collaborations Foundations Philanthropy Activism 104

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

As part of the proposal development process, development and program staff collaborate to define clear objectives as well as anticipated outputs and outcomes. Even with the best intentions, grant activities do not always go as planned. Did circumstances require a shift in activities or priorities? Was there a staffing challenge?

Foundations 102

Foundations Activism Collaborations Leadership 102

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For the past 12 years, Points of Light has recognized successful company and nonprofit collaborations with The Civic 50 , an annual program highlighting the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation. According to the Deloitte survey, 95% of employees believe making a positive community impact is important.

Disaster Relief 111

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Recruitment 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ensure activities are operated consistent with all applicable laws , including Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and any licensing, registration, zoning, and contractual requirements. Public charities can engage in many pro-democracy activities , including get-out-the-vote drives and voter registration drives.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This article was adapted from “Activating Loving Awareness through Contemplative Technology” by Sará King, published in Can AI Heal Us? , Love as an act, a presence, a skill, a relational orientation, and an intention to be actively cultivated is not a phenomenon that we can measure holistically in any quantitative sense.

Activism 124

Activism Health Psychology Political Science 124

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Whether youre envisioning a rustic lodge, a serene retreat center, or a modern conference space, booking early ensures youll have options that inspire creativity and collaboration. Organize all activities outside of the retreat: hotel reservations, transportation, off-site dinners, entertainment activities.

Collaborations 113

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 113

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success. Encouraging open dialogue and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning are also key to promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Collaborations 215

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 215

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

From scheduling meetings and distributing board materials to tracking attendance and managing communication, board management software offers a solution that saves time, enhances efficiency, and improves collaboration. However, without proper management, board activities can become disorganized, time-consuming, and inefficient.

Management 245

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 245

Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

According to Foundation Source’s survey on how Gen Z and Millennials view charitable giving, the next generation started giving at a young age—just 14 years old for the average Gen Zer—and they show continued interest in charitable activities. Volunteering can bridge that gap as an approachable way for them to begin charitable activities.

Altruism and Helping 105

Altruism and Helping Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising 105

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Encourage team-building activities that foster understanding and collaboration. Remote work is here to stay, so make sure your tech setup supports seamless collaboration. Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Candid

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Design engaging activities around the data Once your data is formatted in a visually inviting way, invite stakeholders to interact with it in a hands-on activity to make sense of the findings and develop strategies and tactics for moving their collective work forward. Be sure to remind them of this.

Environmental 84

Environmental Activism Education Education 84

Affnetz

MAY 21, 2024

This will help you tailor the curriculum, activities, and overall experience to meet the needs and interests of your target audience. Develop a curriculum that aligns with your chosen theme and incorporates hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations. Will the curriculum be flexible?

Management 246

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Children 246

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 3, 2024

When communicating with others, actively think about choosing (M)eaningful words and taking an (I)nterpersonal approach that is inclusive and purposeful. Active and engaged listening is essential to effective communication. Healthy team dynamics promote a more collaborative workplace, a healthier culture, and more productive teamwork.

Communication 234

Communication Culture Cultural Diversity Nonprofit Leadership 234

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Trust is the cornerstone herean active, vocal community builds credibility for your nonprofits mission. Foster active participation Give your upcoming community members opportunities to engage meaningfully. Eighty-eight percent of consumers (aka your potential donors) trust word-of-mouth advocacy from friends and family.

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Fill in the blanks: If XXX organization commits to YYY community-centric activities, then we will have an abundance of committed resources to achieve ZZZ. How do these values show up in your resource development activities? Can we celebrate groups of donors collaboratively funding causes and organizations? Donor Engagement.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 317

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Just remember, youll have to actively moderate these groups to mitigate harmful content, so start small and expand to new platforms sustainably. Online thought leaders not only grow their audience by posting on social media but also build their reputation by collaborating with other respected figures online.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 98

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

In this blog post, well explore how to align your internal team for fundraising successbreaking down silos, fostering cross-department collaboration, and ensuring that everyone is engaged in achieving your organizations philanthropic goals. Because when fundraising becomes a team effort, the results speak for themselves.

Finance 73

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 73

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Being CALM (Not BUSY) Means Being Collaborative, Agile, Logical, and Methodical. C is for Collaborative. It’s bogus to think that all of that busy activity equals accomplishment. We’ve always urged you to focus on accomplishments not activities in your nonprofit annual reports , and it’s no different here.

Collaborations 215

Collaborations Communication Activism Production 215

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nonprofit activities shape the students, teaching them valuable skills, helping them foster empathy, and connecting them to causes that matter. Why student involvement matters Engaging students in nonprofit activities isnt just beneficialits transformative. Keep the activities manageable within their schedules.

Energy 70

Energy Food Leadership Activism 70

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Below is a pie chart highlighting how I collaborated with clients last year and provided value through my work. Second, I occasionally collaborate with agencies as their tactical consultant, helping to bring their strategies to life. The percentages are derived from revenue. Let's go through each one. Thanks for reading this week!

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2020

Googling will produce many definitions that speak to large organizations like government agencies collaborating in various ways with other organizations within their communities. Instead, here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide, we define it like this: Community engagement is keeping people inspired by and active in our work. Interaction.

Activism 189

Activism Collaborations Governance Communication 189

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Encourage active listening and create a space for open discussion. Foster a Culture of Teamwork and Collaboration: Encourage team members to work together, leveraging their diverse skills and expertise. Create opportunities for collaboration to promote knowledge sharing and innovation.

Nonprofit Leadership 207

Nonprofit Leadership Collaborations Construction Leadership 207

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Yet in systems built to isolate and decimate our biodiversity for profit, examples of healthy community provisioning, collaboration, and innovative system building are becoming rare. The showcase was a collaborative project organized by the Ubuntu Climate Initiative in partnership with the media arts center Open Signal.

Culture 126

Culture Collaborations Values Construction 126

Fundraising Leadership

AUGUST 11, 2023

But she did make her dream happen in a very big way by using her power, immense talent and voice in an enormously successful global musical career, activism and presence in the social justice equity movement and advocacy for truth and personal power. I was exposed to artists who opened me up to letting go of my strict philosophies.

Activism 98

Activism Medical Law Collaborations 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2023

Collaborate with nonprofit influencers. One of the best ways to get your content in front of new audiences is by collaborating with nonprofit influencers with significant viewership. Plus, you don’t have to partner with household names for your collaboration to be successful. Daily active users from your community.

Marketing 207

Marketing Marketing Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 207

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I was determined to get to the root cause and find solutions to the barriers that were stopping us from executing these important mission-forward activities. The result was better collaboration, clearer communication, deadlines met, and the ability to measure and learn from each project.

Management 242

Management Marketing Marketing Activism 242

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 26, 2023

Only 8% of nonprofits are removing people from their active email lists after six months of no engagement, which is closer to the email industry’s recommendations. Key Communications Trends: Finding Your Voice and Role in Your Larger Community Less than 20% of nonprofits have crisis communications plans or responses in writing.

Communication 216

Communication Retention Collaborations Nonprofits 216

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2025

If this is not yet the case, staff and board should be actively working to create that balance. Executives who are genuinely leading an organization together are committed to a different, more collaborative leadership style. If you move forward with co-leadership, prepare for success.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 122

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This helps them connect with their own values – and personal story – in a way that activates the meaning/purpose proposition most humans seek. Consider them your new core strategies. It just takes focused attention. TIP 5: Talk to supporters about the legacy they’d like to leave.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 123

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 123

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 20, 2020

I like getting my energy from active involvement in events and having a lot of different activities. I sometimes jump too quickly into an activity and don’t allow enough time to think it over. ” Join/host online group activities: I’ve personally enjoyed connecting with friends through online parties.

Public and Nonprofit Management 261

Public and Nonprofit Management Energy Activism Medical 261

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 28, 2022

Now for the first time in my storied nonprofit career, I’ve had the honor of working with a team, including my cohort Nicki Faircloth, that not only centers on equity but also works actively to uproot systems of oppression internal and external. Co-collaborated to create summits/retreats with those underrepresented.

Communication 193

Communication Collaborations Culture Activism 193

Anedot

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement. Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Collaborations 52

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Those traditional metrics dont just miss the markthey actively harm your chances of securing meaningful, transformational gifts. Thats because theyre focused on activity, not outcomes. Traditional Fundraiser Metrics: The Trap of Activity for Activitys Sake Youve seen this play out before. How many visits did you complete?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Collaborations 52

Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

To remain effective, we need to challenge ourselves to shed activities or structures that dont advance our clearly defined mission. Collaboration has consistently allowed us to respond effectively, even in areas where our presence is reduced, like Los Angeles during the recent wildfire devastation.

Children 59

Children Governance Nonprofits Activism 59