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 211

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 211

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 22, 2020

With more nonprofit professionals working from home during the pandemic, some of you are experiencing a new problem: coworkers and bosses who suddenly want to be in constant communication with you. Of course, we communicators desperately need our coworkers to talk to us in order for us to do our jobs well, but not ALL DAY, EVERY DAY.

Communication 180

Communication Culture Collaborations Nonprofits 180

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 27, 2021

Last week, we shared that we found in the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report that a majority of nonprofits said they did more communications planning (63%) and that the level of internal collaboration on the communications workload went up (57%) as a result of the pandemic. Problems Made Worse by the Pandemic.

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Participation and motivation Collaborations Communication Leadership 300

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 20, 2015

Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. to 2:00 p.m.

Communication 241

Communication Nonprofits Technology Collaborations 241

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 8, 2022

This week we have nonprofit office culture and leadership, some fundraising to-dos for the summer, Twitter Ads, Google Grants and more. NonProfit Pro talks about The Importance of Positive Nonprofit Office Culture. Twitter Launches Initial test of Collaborative Tweets. Nonprofit Communications Training and Coaching for You….

Communication 173

Communication Ethics Culture Leadership 173

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 15, 2019

Today’s Mixed Links is a special round up of communications and marketing breakout sessions from this year’s conference. Each session includes “collaborative notes” which are Google Docs where attendees add insights from the sessions and panelists include links to their presentations.

Communication 156

Communication Advertising Nonprofits Retention 156

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. But by building an organizational culture that cuts across borders to unify staff, team members are better equipped to build bonds across time zones. Commitment to learning goes hand in hand with respect.

Health 239

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Civil Society 239

Candid

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It is part of our culture and what gives our region a competitive advantage.” A Nebraska Community Foundation study found that over the next 10 years, more than $100 billion in assets will be transferred to the next generation in the state. A strong culture of giving?

Culture 105

Culture Foundations Children Philanthropy 105

NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

Well-trained team members are more likely to make informed decisions, adapt to changing circumstances, and deliver high-quality services to their beneficiaries and our communities. READ NEXT: Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture 2.

Nonprofit governance and management 238

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Collaborations Leadership 238

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

We need creative, diverse collaborations across various fields to ensure that technology is deployed in ways that align with nonprofit values, build trust, and serve the greater good. Seeking partners outside of the tech world helps nonprofits develop AI solutions that are context-aware, equitable, and resource-sensitive.

Collaborations 68

Collaborations Ethics Technology Foundations 68

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

When we change the rules, we must communicate this and bring our stakeholders along. We can use a meeting or retreat, led by an outside facilitator, to reflect: Is our work informed by and oriented around communities? Transparency + Communication. Collaborative Fundraising. Donor Engagement. Donor Recognition.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 317

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. During this interactive course taught by nonprofit leader Mandy Cloninger , you’ll explore the various types of strategic collaborations, including partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.

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Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 288

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Strategies for Enhancing Team Performance To unlock the full potential of nonprofit teams, it is crucial to implement strategies that enhance their performance and cultivate a workforce of the future. Foster Open and Transparent Communication: Establish regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and ideas.

Nonprofit Leadership 204

Nonprofit Leadership Collaborations Construction Leadership 204

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

This includes assessing market trends, analyzing donor behavior, and leveraging new technology to enhance operations and communication. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

Public and Social Policy 206

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 29, 2020

Let’s look at another common collaboration problem for communications staff: You can’t get the information you need from the right people to do your job well. We’ll tackle this situation using our Four Steps to Work Through Collaboration Problems. Or perhaps this is more about meeting culture.

Collaborations 188

Collaborations Culture Communication Nonprofits 188

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

This week we have social media trends, donation form best practices, how to spot a toxic work culture and more. Scott Westcott at Turn Two Communications shared A Communicator’s Guide to the COVID-19 Anniversary. If you are looking for a new job, find out How To Identify A Toxic Culture Before Accepting A Job Offer.

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Communication Ethics Culture Energy 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 10, 2022

And finally, if your team is still working from home, check out these 4 Simple Strategies For Successful Remote Collaborations. You Are Not The Expert: Tips for Designing Content for Communities Not Your Own. Nonprofit Communications Training and Coaching for You…. The Nonprofit Communications Director Mentoring Program.

Communication 143

Communication Psychology Nonprofits Collaborations 143

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 7, 2015

All this week, we are taking a look at what it means to be a CALM Communications Director ( Collaborative , Agile , Logical , and Methodical). If you don’t create methods for others to follow in your absence, and instead embed all the marketing and communications knowledge within yourself, you are ultimately failing your cause.

Collaborations 189

Collaborations Psychology Production Energy 189

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

This week we have social media trends, donation form best practices, how to spot a toxic work culture and more. Scott Westcott at Turn Two Communications shared A Communicator’s Guide to the COVID-19 Anniversary. If you are looking for a new job, find out How To Identify A Toxic Culture Before Accepting A Job Offer.

Communication 127

Communication Ethics Culture Energy 127

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Collaboration is the first word in our CALM not BUSY framework. . Internal collaboration with your colleagues requires trust. The post Collaboration Tip: Create Your Own Version of the Colbert Questionert appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Watch a few of the interview segments and see what you think!

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Collaborations Marketing Marketing Culture 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 21, 2020

CALM not BUSY is the framework we created to help you understand how to manage your nonprofit’s communications work for maximum effectiveness. You should work on being more Collaborative, Agile, Logical, and Methodical (CALM) and less Bogus, Unrealistic, Sidestepping, and Yoked (BUSY).

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Collaborations Management Communication Nonprofits 279

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 14, 2021

At Nonprofit Marketing Guide, we’ve been training, coaching, and researching nonprofit communications directors and teams for more than 15 years. In that time, we’ve learned A LOT about the stages that nonprofits and their communications staff go through as they establish, implement, and grow robust marketing and communications programs.

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Collaborations Culture Communication Marketing 210

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 13, 2018

For those of you who can’t be with us, I am dedicating today to rounding up communications and marketing breakout sessions from this year. Each session includes “collaborative notes” which are Google Docs where attendees add insights from the sessions and panelists include links to their presentations. Enjoy your weekend!

Communication 123

Communication Collaborations Nonprofits Culture 123

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 18, 2022

We just finished our Creating Your Donor Communications Plan Master Class and we kicked things off by talking about getting your messaging right. This can have a disastrous effect on what may already be a complicated team culture at your organization. Map this out using an editorial calendar and the Big Picture Communications Timeline.

Collaborations 228

Collaborations Culture Education Education 228

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As social change leaders, you are responsible for fostering a culture of growth and development within the organization, ensuring that employees have the necessary skills to drive the organization forward. It means helping them solve their most pressing issues in a collaborative process. Managing setbacks collaboratively and calmly.

Leadership 208

Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Culture 208

Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Before you communicate with an audience, get together with your board and staff and get your stuff straight. Before mass nonprofit strategic communication communication, get….

Communication 133

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Values Nonprofits 133

Pam Moore

AUGUST 28, 2024

Brand Culture: Cracking the Code for AI Adoption and Growth In today's fast-paced AI digital landscape, it's important to keep your brand's presence fresh, strong and consistent. The secret sauce is cultivating a robust brand culture that touches every aspect of your social media and digital marketing strategy. What is Brand Culture?

Culture 78

Culture Technology Collaborations Values 78

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

By Phil Buchanan , Alyse d’Amico & Leaha Wynn Organizational performance depends on thoughtful policies and practices with respect to employees and culture. Often, culture is simply neglected. We have come to believe in six people and culture approaches that in many respects go against the grain.

Culture 110

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 110

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 28, 2022

“ According to a new study of 2,000 workers by @Traliant, “If companies are to rid their workplaces from unethical behaviors and practices, #HR and business leaders must prioritize building a ‘speak up’ culture.” . “ My message is we need to seek out peers, women below and above us to collaborate with specifically.

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Collaborations Culture Energy Psychology 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Delegation also fosters more participation, collaboration, and teamwork, allowing marketing teams to harness the diverse talents across the team. The assigned buddy or mentor assists and guides the new hire during their initial weeks, helping them become familiar with the organization’s culture, processes, and expectations.

Marketing 205

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Construction 205

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Paint them a clear picture of a future enriched by a collaborative approach. Measure its impact on project completion rates and team communication over a month. These positive stories help create a culture where change is not just okay but something to be celebrated. Change can be scary for some people.

Culture 261

Culture Management Collaborations Leadership 261

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. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

Culture 78

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 78

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

And the more effectively we can organize and collaborate, the more movement we’ll make in that direction. 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. AV: So many ways.

Culture 109

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 109

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Hybrid work models, combining remote and in-person work, offer both benefits but require careful planning and communication. The pand emic also created economic hardships for many individuals and communities, increasing demand for nonprofit services. Celebrate achievements publicly to foster a culture of appreciation.

Retention 184

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 184

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 26, 2016

It’s a common frustration for nonprofit communications directors who are trying to work collaboratively with staff: getting people to meet their deadlines. Again, this is a much easier case to make when staff and managers already believe in the value of high-quality, consistent communications. Try some other carrots and sticks.

Public and Nonprofit Management 215

Public and Nonprofit Management Communication Management Collaborations 215