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.

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Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 75

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

These stories can appeal to potential employees’ values and emotions. 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. How do you do that?

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Mission Minded

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Learn how your organization’s brand can help you create a remote working environment that actively embodies what your organization values. The post Remote Work Culture: How Your Brand Helps appeared first on Mission Minded.

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Culture Activism Values Communication 98

Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Pillar #3—No More Othering: Your Nonprofit Culture Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term.

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Culture Philanthropy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 115

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.

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Culture Medical Leadership Nonprofits 93

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.

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Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 101

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Indigenous cultural traditions in the region have long embraced the interdependence of humans with the land, water, and the more-than-human world. As in much of Native America, a vibrant cultural revitalization is underway here, bridging past and present and elevating Indigenous worldviews and traditions long suppressed by colonization.

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Health Culture Poverty Activism 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.

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Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 207

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Team Building Activities for Remote and In-Person Teams In today’s work environment, many companies have embraced the flexibility offered by hybrid teams. To address this, organizations are now seeking solutions that combine the benefits of in-person and remote team-building activities. Chapters 1.

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Activism Collaborations Culture Technology 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase your donor lifetime value. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. While donor acquisition is essential, donors are valuable to you based on their lifetime value.

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Values Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 131

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

As a result, cultivating a culture of philanthropy is essential for nonprofit organizations to achieve long-term sustainability and impact. Nonprofit board members play a critical role in creating and maintaining a culture of philanthropy. Creating a culture of gratitude can also help to build long-term relationships with donors.

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Culture Philanthropy Volunteerism Volunteerism 52

Affnetz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Building relationships, valuing community voices, and prioritizing the mission above monetary targets. This means listening actively, responding genuinely, and involving supporters in decision-making. This involvement empowers people to share their experiences and insights, making them feel valued and heard. Its core objective?

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Fundraising Fundraising Culture Philanthropy 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

I am committed to helping every young person under 25 become a committed Solution Maker who can transform or add value to people’s lives,” he says. Through programs like the National Public Speaking and General Culture Competition, he provides young people with opportunities to develop their skills and make meaningful contributions to society.

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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 an inclusive and diverse workplace that values different perspectives.

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Nonprofit Leadership Collaborations Construction Leadership 200

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 24, 2021

The Value of the Right Working Place. How can you create the right working place, and what is the value of creating such a space? To create a healthy workspace, you need to: Create a happy workplace through regular team-building activities. What is the value of a healthy workplace ? Here’s how you can get started.

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Values Collaborations Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 52

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.

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Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 246

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Mark Twain* When philanthropists are passionate about the causes they support, it’s no surprise that they are more likely to partner with organizations that share their values and goals. In the law, confirmation bias is identified as a risk early in legal training, and cultural norms are explicitly set down, especially for the judiciary.

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Philanthropy Culture Law Governance 122

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2024

Lots of nonprofits have membership programs—art organizations, cultural institutions, advocacy groups, parks, clubs, and YMCAs , to name just a few. While anyone can engage with you, members pay dues to get additional value. Step one: Get feedback on the benefits they value most Do you know which perks your members value most?

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Values Recruitment Activism Nonprofits 89

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.

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

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Even though many boards and senior management teams buy into the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, it’s not enough to want a more inclusive nonprofit. We mean the pressure to conform to the prevailing culture or way of doing things. Often, we hardly notice culture until we see somebody doing things differently.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Culture Participation and motivation 123

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. Despite these difficulties, we built up our resilience and kept our culture intact.

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Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Children Participation and motivation 105

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 18, 2024

You can dialogue with your constituents to learn more about their interests, preferences and outlook on the world – in order to make an informed, strategic values-to-values match. And, to paraphrase famed management guru Peter Drucker, “ culture eats strategy for breakfast.” The human factor matters. Work together!

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Philanthropy Culture 94

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. Donor lifetime value skyrockets from 1.73 In fact, the average annual value of a recurring gift is 10.3 times higher than the value of the average one-time gift!

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 101

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 29, 2024

People crave recognition for their efforts, and a sincere “thank you” can go a long way in making someone feel valued and motivated to continue their great work. Regardless of the specific approach you take, the key is to make these milestone celebrations meaningful and tailored to your nonprofit’s culture and values.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Culture Leadership 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. In other cases, they are organizations, industries, professions, or cultures.

Collaborations 132

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

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Train Your Team on Implicit Bias Everyone, regardless of their conscious values, has implicit biases. Incorporating inclusive language into your interview materials can help you connect with more candidates and make them feel valued by your nonprofit.

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Anedot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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.

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Education Education Insurance Culture 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. Offered training for board and staff based on shared organizational values.

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Pam Moore

JULY 29, 2024

Need to finish or work on the brand culture program to align internal and external messaging. Brand Culture and Brand Refresh: 17. Develop a Brand Culture Program : Align your internal and external messaging by developing a comprehensive brand culture program. Your employees and your brand culture are the heart and soul.

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Culture Technology Leadership Participation and motivation 133

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 10, 2023

Engage in open communication, actively listen to their feedback, and demonstrate empathy. Create a Culture of Service Customer service excellence begins with a culture that values service and puts the needs of stakeholders at the forefront. Actively listen to their suggestions, concerns, and ideas for improvement.

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Non-Profits Culture Collaborations Activism 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Are we willing to update and transform our purpose, vision, mission and values to align with what we hear from our mission stakeholders? 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. Donor Engagement. Advocacy + Storytelling.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 314

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

However, it is alarmingly common for individuals to join nonprofit boards for self-serving reasons, rather than a genuine commitment to the cause, leading to a disengaged board and a pervasive culture of apathy. Engage actively in discussions , offer insights, and contribute to decision-making processes.

Participation and motivation 88

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 88

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It is about ensuring that they are aligned with their own spirit and values—that they are practicing trusting their intuition and integrating their insights in ways that activate their leadership. It is about ensuring that [leaders] are aligned with their own spirit and values. What is my vision for the work that I do?

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Leadership Health Culture Nonprofits 104

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

We’ll cover everything from the affordable cost of living to the vibrant local culture, and even touch on the incredible weather. The country is perfect for families who enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, surfing, and bird-watching. Friendly Community Nicaragua boasts a warm and welcoming local culture.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Children Education Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Such moments are lauded and pedestalized but often lack further interrogation into why activism to reclaim formerly Black-owned land is necessary in the first place. The space bustled with culture and served as a lodge, cafe, and dance hall for Black people who wanted a reprieve from segregation and racial trauma.

Law 129

Law Culture Universities Activism 129

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

This year’s conference breakout speakers address some of the most pressing issues facing nonprofit professionals, from acquiring and retaining top talent and leading like an entrepreneur to prioritizing yourself in a non-stop world and embracing an inclusive culture. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2023

Yet in 2023, Native American children continue to be removed from their families and extended families, their language, culture, and way of life. Historically, federal policy actively sought to destroy Native American cultures and force feed assimilation. This is not new information.

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Children Public and Social Policy Law Culture 96