NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 6, 2024

Positive Meaning: Associating work with a sense of purpose enhances job satisfaction and employee engagement. The literature on positive psychology and positive organizational scholarship emphasizes the importance of individual contributions to the success of well-being initiatives.

Leadership 147

Leadership Energy Psychology Culture 147

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The rounding up option] made it psychologically easy for people to do more of what they were already doing." on groceries you're probably already telling yourself that you spent $87 so rounding up to that amount is psychologically easy when the cashiers asks. We already mentally round up the amount we pay on loans.

Psychology 130

Psychology Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

A groundbreaking study by Dr. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and his team from the University of Oxford and Harvard reveals a compelling association between employee well-being and profitability. They found that well-being is associated with firm profitability, with data being aggregated into a Workplace Well-being Score.

Psychology 130

Psychology Health Culture Leadership 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

We found that in Brazil, social entrepreneurs from poor communities differ significantly from those from higher social classes, especially in terms of their access to financial, human, psychological, and social capital. Human capital is positively associated with creativity and value creation.

Social Entrepreneurship 128

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 128

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Growth and Expansion As established organizations grow and expand their impact, they must navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with scaling their programs and services. He completed his DBA in Organizational Leadership and Development researching Appalachian nonprofits, psychological contracts, and retention.

Public and Social Policy 206

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 206

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JUNE 11, 2014

This helps your audience form an association with your work and your visual identity, and can help build a preference for your organization. Establish a core set of images and colors for your organization and use them consistently throughout your marketing so potential supporters can immediately recognize you.

Psychology 73

Psychology Manufacturing Fundraising Fundraising 73

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 1, 2024

Research shows many young people are experiencing adverse psychological and emotional impacts as a result. Although estimates vary, hundreds of millions of people could be experiencing some type of adverse psychological or negative socioemotional response to the climate emergency. What might educators do to counter this trend?

Education 131

Education Education Curriculum and Teaching Psychology 131

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 28, 2019

Let’s hear from the American Psychological Association on workplace stress and how it can affect your health : Cardiovascular disease Depression Heart disease Stroke Obesity and eating disorders Diabetes High blood pressure So workplace stress can lead to actual physical issues that will most certainly keep you out of work.

Health 173

Health Psychology Production Energy 173

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Stacy received her doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Florida, holds a Master of Education from Harvard University and has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Education 130

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2016

If we believe Hollywood, psychology consists of a person lying on a couch and talking about their feelings, complete with a man with a mustache and an accent sitting behind a desk listening. What comes to mind when you think of “ nonprofit psychology?”). To boil it down, psychology is simply the study of why.

Psychology 36

Psychology Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 36

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 26, 2024

According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), this destabilization can lead to “cumulative community stress, increases in poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse, and forced migration.” Such considerations can be symbiotic, benefitting both the environment and individuals’ psychological wellbeing.

Health 111

Health Agriculture Children Public and Social Policy 111

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 15, 2024

According to the report filed against him, Burney and two associates allegedly forged documents to facilitate the adoption of three baby girls by falsely making it seem like they were orphans. But it’s only recently that the mental health field has started to identify the long-term psychological impacts of adoption.

Children 137

Children Poverty Governance Psychology 137

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the Urban Institute notes , “Having a disability—a term that encompasses physical, psychological, and learning differences can raise a person’s risk of having a violent encounter with police.” Campbell hired Grayson anyway. After receiving extensive criticism for Grayson’s hiring, Campbell has since retired.

Health 114

Health Psychology Homelessness Medical 114

Fundraising Coach

MAY 13, 2013

In this post, I’ll show you how to: Understand strengths psychology—the idea that you and your mission are better off when you play to your strengths, instead of try to “fix” your weaknesses. Understanding strengths psychology. Write a quick action plan to help your board lead from its strengths. You should be!

Psychology 106

Psychology Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Developing Healthy Individuals “Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes individuals and communities thrive.”— International Positive Psychology Association When focusing on a healthy context, there is a risk of falling into naïve holism, an ineffective mindset commonly seen in system perspectives.

Philanthropy 139

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 139

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If you work at the Muscular Dystrophy Association , talk about the Labor Day Telethon and what a huge, wonderful event it was. Seven psychological writing tactics to get inside the minds of your audience. #1: Share a video of Jerry Lewis yucking it up with Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Marketing Your Cause 1. Cool Jobs in Cause 1.

Psychology 130

Psychology Food Associations Nonprofits 130

Candid

JULY 5, 2023

A key element is psychological safety, which requires more intentionality in a remote environment. Psychological safety is a shared belief that it’s safe to discuss ideas, take risks, and learn from mistakes. Promote inclusive team meetings Every team member plays an important role in ensuring work happens in an inclusive way.

Psychology 105

Psychology Activism Children Associations 105

The Agitator

JANUARY 26, 2015

After explaining the addiction, she cites the steps recommended by the American Psychological Association for overcoming an addiction: admitting that you cannot control your addiction or. I must admit … I’m so envious of Ece for writing this piece. It’s splendid.

Psychology 72

Psychology Retention Associations Fundraising 72

Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

The burgeoning field of positive psychology suggests that humans have a default “negativity bias”—we disproportionately pay attention to and remember what goes wrong. Research has shown that sharing positive experiences with others is associated with increased positive mood, happiness, and even life satisfaction.

Psychology 98

Psychology Health Associations Nonprofits 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Research conducted on effective marketing tactics and donor psychology are extremely beneficial to crafting communications that engage donors. When it comes to fundraising, we often strive to use storytelling and tugging of heartstrings to appeal to potential donors. But there is a science behind doing this well.

Voluntary Action 143

Voluntary Action Public and Nonprofit Management Universities Psychology 143

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 10, 2024

A new study by Solitaired reveals “the loneliest role is a Task Associate, which is a job that usually requires restocking shelves at stores. Transient loneliness, if not fixed, may lead to chronic levels of loneliness, leading to severe psychological and psychological poor outcomes.

Psychology 81

Psychology Health Leadership Culture 81

iMarketSmart

JULY 17, 2023

It [proposes] a new mechanism of decision making in charitable giving through an important psychological construct: similarity.”[23] 32] In his interviews with mega gift donors, Jerald Panas shares, “‘People enjoy being part of ‘the club,’ being associated with prominent men and women who are giving to the same cause,’ he says.

Psychology 98

Psychology Altruism and Helping Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising 98

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Those not able to access their medications or medical care had higher rates of posttraumatic stress, psychological distress, and poor health for many years following Katrina. Long-term mental health services are needed for those who continue to struggle with the psychological effects of a disaster.

Philanthropy 110

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 110

Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By establishing clear guidelines for employees on what data they can use and how they can safeguard IP, you can encourage responsible AI use while fostering innovation and mitigating risks associated with unofficial use. Invest in organization-wide AI training Comprehensive training for all staff is essential for truly inclusive AI adoption.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Ethics Psychology Nonprofits 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

In many cases, you’ll have to employ a bit of “institutional psychology” to probe the hearts and minds that shape your organization. Along with the questionnaire, send a Branding Word Exercise that will help your design or marketing firm to understand the desired feelings to associate with the new brand.

Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Public and Nonprofit Management Psychology Nonprofits Collaborations 111

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 21, 2024

Dr Rasha Bayoumi, associate professor of psychology at the University of Birmingham Dubai, described climate fatigue to Fast Company as “more of a fear and worry” than climate anxiety. The danger in our climate information overload is short-circuiting attention spans. The message can be tuned out, even when it matters deeply.

Disaster Relief 118

Disaster Relief Environmental Health Universities 118

Getting Attention

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

I was invited to New Zealand to keynote a first-time conference for charities and associations, focused solely on marketing. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion , Robert B. An amazing opportunity came my way recently! Don’t Think of an Elephant!: How We Decide , Jonah Lehrer. Made to Stick , Chip and Dan Heath.

Psychology 73

Psychology Nonprofits Associations Marketing 73

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Consider the psychological aspect of your customers’ purchasing drivers to give an emotional touch to your value proposition. Even though they’re on the page to read the content and not necessarily interact with your brand, it’s super important that they associate a particular promise with your domain. Social Proof.

Values 143

Values Production Psychology Associations 143

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

A recent American Psychological Association (APA) study purports that Millennials are selfish, close-minded, and greedy. Here’s a tip from the guide that can help your nonprofit effectively integrate Millennial employees into your culture and fundraising goals. Myth: Millenials don’t care about communities.

Psychology 68

Psychology Recruitment Culture Associations 68

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 3, 2024

According to the Associated Press , “ government assistance is limited , and daycare openings are sometimes hard to find at all. While some mothers sacrifice career prospects for flexibility, motherhood is not always associated. Still, “They had a stronger need of coping strategies than men.

Children 99

Children Universities Health Psychology 99

The Agitator

OCTOBER 11, 2010

I’ve read heaps of academic literature and pop psychology on “creativity&# and where it comes from, whether it can be nurtured, what other traits are associated with it, etc.

Psychology 58

Psychology Nonprofit Management Associations Management 58

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

He talked about the 1930s roots of "recession" versus "depression" and the different mindsets associated with each. "Recessions" Here is an article reporting on such a view of emergent consumer psychology. Yale economics professor Robert Shiller wrote an interesting column in the NY Times on Saturday.

Psychology 60

Psychology Nonprofit Management Associations Education 60

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

According to Jonah Berger , the author of a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychological Science , arousing emotions are more likely than non-arousing emotions to spur engagement and social sharing. Non-arousing emotions, such as sadness or contentment, lead to introspection and repose.

Nonprofits 128

Nonprofits Psychology Universities Associations 128

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

While love is often associated with openness, generosity, and care, boundaries are crucial for love to remain respectful, mutual, and emotionally safe.1 15 Continuous surveillance also has a profound psychological impact, fostering an atmosphere of fear and hyper-vigilance that undermines mental health and wellbeing.16

Public and Social Policy 62

Public and Social Policy Health Environmental Ethics 62

The Agitator

APRIL 18, 2018

It’s the totality of the psychological associations people have with your organization. Thus, you and your rebrand can help fundraising by adding positive associations, subtracting negative associations, or working with your donors to make the positive associations they have more relevant. And how can you use that?

Associations 58

Associations Psychology Philanthropy Fundraising 58

The Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 2, 2022

According to a Work and Wellbeing Survey , performed by the American Psychological Association, nearly 3 in 5 people report negative impacts of work-related stress, including lack of interest, effort, motivation, or energy. Make sure volunteers fully understand what they are committing to and what to expect.

Retention 77

Retention Volunteerism Volunteerism Psychology 77

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Suzanne is a proud member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA). Furthermore, she has earned the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) Designation, the most highly respected educational designation in the auction industry provided by the National Auctioneers Association.

Fundraising 91

Fundraising Fundraising Energy Associations 91