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Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture in Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Leadership Center

From for-profit companies to nonprofits of every size, one of the best indicators of high-performing organizations is a dedicated focus on creating a learning culture. What is a learning culture, and how do you know if your organization has one? What is a learning culture? Ask team members about their learning interests.

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An Open Letter to the Marketing and Development Coordinator (associate, manager, director, etc.)

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Some workplaces and/or the individuals within may engage in a culture that perpetuates a sense of urgency more than others. Maybe the associate in the office next to yours would be willing to handwrite a thank you note or two or work registration at your next fundraising event. . By the nature of the position, you are overcommitted. .

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5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Employee Onboarding

Ann Green

Establish a culture of gratitude at your nonprofit by frequently expressing appreciation to donors and employeesincluding new hires. Debbie Willis is the VP of Global Marketing at ASI, with over 20 years of marketing experience in the association and non-profit technology space.

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Your Nonprofit Team: Attracting, Retaining Talent

The NonProfit Times

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. Even small gestures like recognizing cultural holidays or hosting regular team check-ins can build trust and reinforce a sense of community.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards.

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Being and Building Beloved Community: The Intersection of Culture and Economy

NonProfit Quarterly

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.

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Safe At Work: How To Lead During Election Season With Fairness and Civility

Fundraising Leadership

In this highly fractious and divisive political culture, as a leader, it is essential to create a workplace environment that is absent of negativity and hate that exists outside the organization surrounding the election. A leader is responsible also for the tone, productivity, culture, cohesion and harmony in the workplace.