Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

In other cases, they are organizations, industries, professions, or cultures. An entrepreneur hoping to market affordable solar finds it necessary to collaborate with architects, materials scientists, and roofing contractors. Simply put, social change requires social collaboration.

Collaborations 132

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2025

The LIFT Fund is a collaborative effort that brings together philanthropy, labor, and worker centers to invest in worker power building in this region. A third promising approach focuses on advancing statewide coordination and collaboration that helps organizations exercise political power to move a pro-worker agenda.

Collaborations 111

Collaborations Manufacturing Law Philanthropy 111

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

If employees feel disconnected or isolated from their peers, their productivity, willingness to collaborate, and job satisfaction may suffer. Since physical health issues and emotional stress commonly contribute to burnout, look for opportunities to build a healthy and sustainable work culture. They withdraw from their peers.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofit Leadership Volunteerism 130

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

Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Collaborative Learning: Turn onboarding from a solo journey into a social experience through discussion forums, leaderboards, and cohort-based learning sessions. Establish a culture of gratitude at your nonprofit by frequently expressing appreciation to donors and employeesincluding new hires.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 205

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Associations 205

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 215

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 215

Veritus Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The more we work collaboratively and lean on our collective skills, the better we can connect donors to our mission in meaningful ways. The post Why Fundraising Needs to Embrace a More Collective Culture appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Culture Collaborations Fundraising Fundraising 118

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Yet in systems built to isolate and decimate our biodiversity for profit, examples of healthy community provisioning, collaboration, and innovative system building are becoming rare. The showcase was a collaborative project organized by the Ubuntu Climate Initiative in partnership with the media arts center Open Signal.

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Culture Collaborations Values Construction 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

At this past summer’s gathering, Amardeep Singh, vice president of programs at Proteus Fund, a funder collaborative that supports movements to advance justice, equity, and inclusive democracy, shared a vision that sticks with you. “We A society anchored by a shared future is a powerful re-orientation for the nation, including philanthropy.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 1, 2023

The cultural sector is actively seeking alternatives to business-as-usual. This article concludes the series, “ Remember the Future: Culture and Systems Change ,” which is co-produced by Art.coop and NPQ. And, of course, providing for people’s artistic and cultural needs is a core part of building a thriving community economy as well.

Culture 128

Culture Retail Community Development Collaborations 128

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The nonprofit sector was one of the last sectors to accept the shift to a remote or hybrid work environment, driven by the simple fact that nonprofits are used to collaborating and serving communities in person.

Collaborations 246

Collaborations Culture Nonprofits 246

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 3, 2024

Healthy team dynamics promote a more collaborative workplace, a healthier culture, and more productive teamwork. Promote a positive team culture. Language and culture are interconnected. Communication becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases, but this is NOT a bad thing! Know how to support your team.

Communication 234

Communication Culture Cultural Diversity Nonprofit Leadership 234

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 122

Culture Poverty Governance Finance 122

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

The impact of these conversations can be transformative, helping donors see their role as collaborators rather than overseers. Site visits focus on learning and collaboration, equip donors with resources to show up as engaged partners, and help donors gain a deeper appreciation for complexities on the ground.

Collaborations 96

Collaborations Culture Leadership Values 96

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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.

Public and Social Policy 117

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 117

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

In this blog post, well explore how to align your internal team for fundraising successbreaking down silos, fostering cross-department collaboration, and ensuring that everyone is engaged in achieving your organizations philanthropic goals. Because when fundraising becomes a team effort, the results speak for themselves.

Finance 73

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 73

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 242

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Civil Society 242

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

The last decade has seen an explosion in donor advising and education groups, giving circles , pooled or collaborative funds , impact investing networks, philanthropic prizes, and pledges. Women are more collaborative: Women are more likely to engage in collaborative giving than men (e.g. a giving circle).

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

Candid

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Funder Safeguarding Collaborative (FSC)fiscally sponsored and co-founded by Global Fund for Childrenworks to create organizational practices and cultures in support of safeguarding. This article will highlight findings from a recent FSC report analyzing the challenges its U.S. Photo credit: Karen Hatch The post Doing good, wrong?

Philanthropy 95

Philanthropy Culture Law Collaborations 95

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Whether youre envisioning a rustic lodge, a serene retreat center, or a modern conference space, booking early ensures youll have options that inspire creativity and collaboration. Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. Conduct interviews with select board and staff members.

Collaborations 113

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 113

NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

READ NEXT: Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture 2. To address emerging challenges and seize new opportunities, organizations must foster a culture of innovation and adaptability. Improved Leadership and Management Nonprofit leaders are vital in guiding their organizations toward achieving their missions.

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Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 238

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 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

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 Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Beliefs and Organizational Culture The collective behaviors, norms, and shared values that shape the nonprofit’s work environment. Developing new programs and initiatives that address community needs effectively requires careful research, collaboration with stakeholders, and alignment with organizational priorities and resources.

Public and Social Policy 209

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 209

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Center will bring nearly 1,000 nonprofit and community leaders together for a day of collaboration, conversation and education at the 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Conference: It Starts With Us on October 8. Emceeing this year’s event is actor, community connector and arts leader Patrick Arthur Jackson.

Nonprofit Leadership 242

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Collaborations Education 242

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 Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Foster a Culture of Teamwork and Collaboration: Encourage team members to work together, leveraging their diverse skills and expertise. Create opportunities for collaboration to promote knowledge sharing and innovation. Support ongoing learning through mentorship programs or online resources.

Nonprofit Leadership 207

Nonprofit Leadership Collaborations Construction Leadership 207

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. We refer to this spectrum as CALM not BUSY.

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Participation and motivation Collaborations Communication Leadership 300

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 you move forward with co-leadership, prepare for success.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 122

Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Strong social capital enables nonprofits to mobilize resources, share knowledge, and create collaborative solutions. Organizations can foster a culture of psychological capital by creating work flexibility, offering development opportunities, and celebrating efforts and contributions.

Psychology 102

Psychology Nonprofits Collaborations Governance 102

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. Here we’ll get specific with 3 of 6 concrete strategies you can employ to meaningfully speak to the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s constituencies, while also meeting your own.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 123

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 123

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 111

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 111

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?

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Culture Technology Collaborations Values 78

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Can we celebrate groups of donors collaboratively funding causes and organizations? Collaborative Fundraising. Collaborative fundraising could look like: Co-hosting a fundraising event with other nonprofit partners. Take a look at the advocacy platforms of Independent Sector and The National Council of Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Below is a pie chart highlighting how I collaborated with clients last year and provided value through my work. Second, I occasionally collaborate with agencies as their tactical consultant, helping to bring their strategies to life. The percentages are derived from revenue. Let's go through each one.

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Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

One was an artist employment program, which provided two years of salary at $65,000 for 300 artists in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, designed along the lines of the landmark Comprehensive Employment Training Act of the 1970s. Throughout history, artists have engaged in healing practices for themselves and others.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Foundations Health 133