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 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

Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Plus, you can use your nonprofits LMS to streamline many other processes and activities, including upskilling employees, onboarding volunteers, and educating board members. Establish a culture of gratitude at your nonprofit by frequently expressing appreciation to donors and employeesincluding new hires.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 156

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Associations 156

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 121

Culture Poverty Governance Finance 121

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2022

They build energy around a bold vision for the future, engage leaders and key stakeholders in fundraising activity, and grow a strong culture of major giving. Capital campaigns are one of the most effective ways to galvanize transformational support for a nonprofit’s community.

Energy 264

Energy Culture Activism Fundraising 264

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Wallace spoke before a crowd gathered at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, OH. The dedication of eight locations related to the ancient Indigenous Hopewell culture was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) as World Heritage sites. The occasion?

Culture 128

Culture Construction Law Universities 128

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work. Prioritizing Workplace Culture and Inclusion A strong, supportive workplace culture isnt just a nice to have, its essential. Encourage team-building activities that foster understanding and collaboration.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ubuntu as Art Nearly two years later, on Earth Day 2024, our Cultural Arts Circle excitedly announced 40 winners for the Ubuntu Climate Initiatives inaugural Climate Arts and Storytelling Showcase. My mom and dad were both active in the community. We are taking the time to listen and see our truths reflected in the mirror.

Culture 126

Culture Collaborations Values Construction 126

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 100

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 100

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Retention Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations Creating a Positive Work Culture One of the most critical components to retaining your top talent is creating and fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. THEY are your organizational culture. How do you do that? Just ask your employees.

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

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. But it isnt easy to create a welcoming space for everyone to understand and engage with data.

Environmental 84

Environmental Activism Education Education 84

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Implementing endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools can help identify and isolate malicious activities before they escalate. By fostering a culture of awareness and preparedness, you can safeguard your organization against the growing threats in today’s digital world.

Nonprofits 147

Nonprofits Ethics Management Nonprofit Leadership 147

Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For example, cultural relevancea nonprofits ability to align with timely social issues and reflect the values of its audienceplayed a much bigger role in motivating younger people to give. For these younger generations, supporting causes that feel aligned with their identity and the current cultural climate is a key motivator for giving.

Altruism and Helping 95

Altruism and Helping Nonprofits Culture Values 95

Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The losses from Helene went beyond infrastructure and financial losseslives, ecologically rich lands, and irreplaceable cultural sites. Their first two grants split $15 million between American Red Cross and Salvation Army for direct activities or subgrants across the six affected states. Its a deep wound to the fabric of our region.

Philanthropy 119

Philanthropy Disaster Relief Insurance Medical 119

Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As a nonprofit executive director and founder working in this space for nearly two decades, I have firsthand knowledge of the cultural biases and systemic racism that often limit the success of Black-led nonprofits, especially those in the South.

Leadership 97

Leadership Culture Nonprofits Foundations 97

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Remember, you’re not just seeking funds—you’re inviting donors to join a movement, to become active participants in creating meaningful impact. I organized workshops to cultivate an internal culture of abundance and shared purpose, which was then reflected in our external outreach efforts.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. Despite their challenges, Ballet Lubbock has become an integral part of Lubbock’s cultural landscape. The Smithsonian.

Culture 113

Culture Medical Leadership Nonprofits 113

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. Before embarking on your compliance activity, take a moment to identify your team of compliance superheroes who can help share the responsibility and lend critical support.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Recognizing and celebrating the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences that each individual brings to the table is essential for fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Encouraging open dialogue and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning are also key to promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Collaborations 211

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 211

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. Organize all activities outside of the retreat: hotel reservations, transportation, off-site dinners, entertainment activities. Conduct interviews with select board and staff members. Select a top-notch facilitator.

Collaborations 111

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 111

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

Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2025

You might consider: Targeted campaign: If you think people might give more if you actively promoted giving at certain levels in return for recognition, thats different than finding out for yourself that this worked after doing a campaign. Especially if it opens up that time for more high-yielding fundraising and donor retention activities.

Public and Nonprofit Management 113

Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Retention Management 113

NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 19, 2023

Self-care is the practice of taking an active role in protecting your well-being, pursuing happiness, and being equipped to respond to stress with a positive mindset, so difficult periods don’t become long-term imbalances. Research from McKinsey & Company shows that nonprofit professionals are particularly vulnerable to burnout.

Nonprofit Leadership 206

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Health 206

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. I believe that culture is far more important than structure, but structure is where we get stuck. Corporate culture intersects deeply with White-dominant culture, White professionalism.

Culture 110

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 110

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 121

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 121

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

While there is tremendous latitude within the solidarity economy to encompass a wide range of approachesgrounded in the local realities of culture, language, history, political-social-economic contexts, and the environmenthere are some core elements of the definition that apply across these specificities: The solidarity economy is a f ramework.

Public and Social Policy 106

Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Culture Collaborations 106

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Petersburg, Florida, the Museum serves as an active resource in the cultural life of the community and world. Friends of the Riverwalk is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the city to develop, activate and promote Tampa’s downtown waterfront. Located in St.

Children 264

Children Homelessness Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits 264

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 13, 2025

1 For the past 35 years, my focus has been on building up white antiracist vision, culture, strategy, leadership, and organization in white communities. In particular, the right positions itself as the political and cultural expression of white men. And they have been successful.

Culture 66

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Public and Social Policy 66

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

poet laureate, an author of multiple books on resistance and activism of Black Americans, a master hula teacher trying to preserve Hawaiian culture, and the co-founder of Protect Democracy. MacArthur Foundation Ada Limón is in her second term as the U.S. poet laureate. Among the 2023 fellows are the U.S.

Culture 176

Culture Associations Foundations Activism 176

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Conduct regular training sessions on topics like identifying phishing emails, creating strong passwords, avoiding certain websites and recognizing suspicious activities. Install and regularly update firewalls and antivirus software to detect and prevent malicious activity. Enact strong password policies. Regularly back up your data.

Nonprofits 238

Nonprofits Activism Nonprofit Leadership Culture 238

Ann Green

MAY 5, 2020

Encouraging employees to have casual conversations is also important in building an organizational culture. Automating tasks can help save you money on payroll and overhead, as well as making your organization active 24/7/365. This is also a great time to address triumphs and challenges in their day-to-day lives. Be visible.

Technology 239

Technology Nonprofits Activism Communication 239

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

The foundation’s work spans across generations, focusing on training elders so that they can guide and mentor the younger generation.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture. Actively engage with your network and communicate your board recruitment needs. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success.

Nonprofit governance and management 240

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 240

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With marketing, I begin by first building a calendar for all the activities happening throughout the year and from there build a rolling 90-day content calendar. . Some workplaces and/or the individuals within may engage in a culture that perpetuates a sense of urgency more than others.

Associations 255

Associations Management Marketing Marketing 255

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. Set Clear Goals and Expectations: Clearly define team goals and align them with your organization’s mission.

Nonprofit Leadership 204

Nonprofit Leadership Collaborations Construction Leadership 204

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

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? What are your core values and guiding principles? Donor Engagement. Transparency + Communication.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 317

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317