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

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. Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. Conduct interviews with select board and staff members.

Collaborations 115

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 115

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

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 78

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 78

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 1, 2023

The cultural sector is actively seeking alternatives to business-as-usual. This article concludes the series, “ Remember the Future: Culture and Systems Change ,” which is co-produced by Art.coop and NPQ. Our world-making project, in short, is centered on creating community spaces in which Black arts and culture can flourish.

Culture 128

Culture Retail Community Development Collaborations 128

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 24, 2025

Informal networks of social supports do existas they have for millenniaand help people manage the challenges they face; however, under the atomizing pressure of our economy and culture, these supports are often too underresourced to fill in the gaps. The United States is in a societal mental health crisis.

Health 83

Health Public and Social Policy Medical Public and Nonprofit Management 83

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

Some of the reasons might be deeply embedded in our sectors culture, from a tendency to lionize founders and treat individual visions as sacrosanct to our collective fascination with unicorn stories, the rare organizations that achieve massive scale independently. Our experience taught us to anticipate numerous extra costs.

Social Enterprise 101

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofits Culture 101

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

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In short, Memphis developed a culturally rich Black middle-class neighborhood. In Memphis today—and indeed throughout the South—Black Americans are organizing to rebuild cultural institutions and restore Black economies. A Culture of Abundance So, who was Church, and what was his vision? People like writer Ida B.

Culture 122

Culture Poverty Governance Finance 122

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 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

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at results from the recent Generosity Commission Report and how it’s important for you to shift your culture to meet the current moment. This helps them connect with their own values – and personal story – in a way that activates the meaning/purpose proposition most humans seek.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 125

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 125

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2025

At Wellspring, we have seen gifted, deeply committed, and mission-oriented co-leaders become misaligned on fundamental questions of strategy or organizational culture, ultimately reaching a place where each leader feels unable to compromise. If this is not yet the case, staff and board should be actively working to create that balance.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 122

Candid

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Including non-data people like frontline staff, nonprofit leaders, donors, partner organizations, and community members can increase buy-in to processes, build capacity, and foster a culture of learning. Highlight and privilege participants perspectives and make space for story sharing and collaborative reflection.

Environmental 84

Environmental Activism Education Education 84

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In 2023, Candid completed our first external SOC 2 audit, a collaborative effort across our administrative teams. In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. And that’s what building a culture of compliance is all about. At Candid, we can relate.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

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

Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds.

Culture 102

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 102

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2025

This culture of ongoing improvement means that services are more likely to meet community needs effectively. Processes are regularly updated, best practices are shared, collaboration is revered, and the organization remains agile in the face of change. Again, celebrate progress, not just results.

Culture 64

Culture Construction Leadership Collaborations 64

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

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

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

I became interested in student activism when I was at Hampshire College, where I was involved in pedagogical change and movement-building work. And the more effectively we can organize and collaborate, the more movement we’ll make in that direction. I sat with the question, How do you get a group of people to change?

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 111

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. For example, in the Rashayya school, students practiced engaged citizenship by actively taking responsibility for their ecosystem.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

Additionally, 86% of fellows have been invited to serve on a nonprofit board or are in active conversations with at least one organization about board service. I realized I had to teach, guide and engage them while ensuring they remained authentic to themselves and their cultures.

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 104

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

The issues at hand went beyond organizational inefficiencies and cultural miscues; rather, it was apparent that illegal actions may have occurred, along with toxic behaviors. The firms recommendations covered three main categories: Business culture; financial health; and transparency for the stakeholders.

Leadership 69

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Participation and motivation 69

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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. 16 hours per week.

Food 52

Food Participation and motivation Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 20, 2025

Cultural Resistance Employees and leadership teams often resist new processes due to familiarity with existing ones. Overcoming these challenges starts with fostering a culture of continuous learning, investing in employee training, and shifting the mindset that technology is an operational cost rather than a competitive advantage.

Retail 52

Retail Technology Collaborations Culture 52

Big Duck

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Explore insights on fostering collaboration, onboarding communications leaders, and managing day-to-day activities to build culture, retain staff, and foster growth.

Communication 98

Communication Collaborations Culture Activism 98

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture that empowers volunteers and maximizes their contributions. Prepare and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Board of Directors. Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and to inspire and mobilize volunteers.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

This society has earned itself the title of “makers culture,” which is an umbrella term that encompasses passionate designers, curious inventors and ceaseless tinkerers that create and sell. Zach Kaplan, CEO of Inventables, told Time magazine that a makers culture has the potential to move people from “passive users to active creators.”.

Culture 67

Culture Collaborations Retail Production 67

Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Enhanced Team Collaboration Collaboration lies at the heart of nonprofit success. Nonprofits must prioritize activities based on their significance and urgency. This ownership nurtures a culture of responsibility within the organization. Task Prioritization Not all tasks carry the same weight.

Management 130

Management Collaborations Production Activism 130

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Nonprofits today are increasingly asked to collaborate. Despite these pressures, rarely does anyone define what is meant by “collaboration.” This dual role for our center operators gave us a window into the inner workings of creating authentic engagement or collaboration among nonprofits who are members or tenants of these centers.

Collaborations 60

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Management 60

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

And although we belong to different generations, we share a culture and experiences as Mexican women. Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. We both have worked across a variety of disciplines, including teaching, ethics, economics, architecture, and design.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 126

Anedot

JANUARY 17, 2025

The ideal candidate is driven, energetic and creative; excels in an active work environment, is committed to equity in access to nature, and loves working with youth in the outdoors.

Education 52

Education Education Insurance Culture 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . To enhance the effectiveness of green marketing, consider hiring professionals that have already collaborated with eco-friendly companies. Make Green Collaborations with Big Industry Players.

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Beth Kanter

AUGUST 17, 2021

The options include: Flex (in office 1-3 days for meetings/collaboration) and Fully Remote (work from anywhere). 4: Facilitate asynchronous meeting activities as part of pre or follow up. We think of meeting facilitation as a real-time or synchronous activity where a group of people exchange ideas or discuss topics.

Collaborations 144

Collaborations Nonprofits Activism Public and Nonprofit Management 144