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

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

Care2

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Organizations recognize that they must be more transparent with their successes, their failures, as well as their finances. Unfortunately many organizations still struggle with rigid top down management structures and teams that squash innovation and collaboration. Trust Your Staff.

Collaborations 78

Collaborations Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Finance 78

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. However, she’s never been an executive and knows little about fundraising, finances, HR, or governance.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 104

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up! Learn how nonprofit collaboration strategies can help you partner with like-minded people and organizations and create a deepened impact, more sustainable relationships, and a stronger funding pool for your nonprofit. Updates by topic!

Nonprofit governance and management 74

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 74

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture that empowers volunteers and maximizes their contributions. IT, communications/marketing, finance, administrative support). Prepare and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Board of Directors.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Panels on wealth, health, policy, career pivots, collaboration, and entrepreneurship were part of the day, including awards for Changemaker, Leading Company Award, Leading Advocate Award, and Leading Man Award. Read more in Take The Lead on 50 Women Can Change The World in Finance. Watch a round up of the Power Up Conference 2023.

Curriculum and Teaching 70

Curriculum and Teaching Entrepreneurship Leadership Finance 70

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Co-creation and Collaboration: Involving team members in strategic planning and decision-making processes helps tap into diverse perspectives and innovative ideas. Create Cross-functional Teams: Form diverse groups to tackle strategic needs, allowing for fresh perspectives and collaborative problem-solving. Get the free guide!

Leadership 52

Leadership Nonprofits Retention Nonprofit Leadership 52

Anedot

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Position Title: Director of Finance Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Supervision Requirements: Supervises Bookkeeper and Accounting Coordinator. JOB SUMMARY AIM is seeking a highly skilled Director of Finance to join our team. Ensure timely and accurate filing of Form 990 tax returns and other regulatory submissions.

Finance 52

Finance Non-Profits Agriculture Food 52

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Shifts to a Green Economy What are the cultural shifts of a fossil fuel-based society to a green economy, and how is the transition being prioritized for companies and housing? Find out more about climate-forward architecture on the panel “ The Nature-Based Industrial Revolution: Redefining Future-Forward Architecture.”

Finance 126

Finance Leadership Environmental Collaborations 126

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 28, 2023

We must invest in the Southern Black creatives, innovators, and leaders who are the biggest exporters of culture around the world and on the frontlines of change and community power building. This involves deep collaboration between movement leaders, creatives, and community, as well as with investors, funders, and wealth holders.

Agriculture 144

Agriculture Finance Culture Collaborations 144

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Many large community development financial institutions , credit unions, and foundations present themselves as community-based food financing leaders. Fed up with a system that regularly provides limited, top-down support, a group of BIPOC-led organizations banded together to create the EFOD Collaborative in 2018.

Food 122

Food Finance Community Development Culture 122

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 8, 2025

As the leader of one of Minnesota’s most impactful environmental organizations, Hoffman shared valuable insights on strategic planning, measuring impact, and creating a healthy work culture. At MCEA, their mission to use law and science to protect Minnesota’s environment and the health of its people serves as a crucial touchstone.

Leadership 52

Leadership Environmental Law Finance 52

Anedot

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Reports To: Finance and Administration Director About: Enriching Lives through Music (ELM) is an immersive youth music school in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael that provides tuition-free, multi-year music education and performance opportunities to primarily first-generation Latinx children.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Finance Children 52

NonProfit Hub

JULY 18, 2017

Whether it’s the programs versus fundraising or marketing versus finance, this discord is a detriment to every organization’s main goal: furthering your mission. Enter: A Culture of Philanthropy. 5 Ways to Create a Culture of Philanthropy, as told by npEXPERTS: 1. When beliefs change, culture changes.”.

Culture 59

Culture Philanthropy Leadership Collaborations 59

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The organization was also experiencing some cultural shifts as well. Like many healthy nonprofits, Marie Curie was trying to instill greater collaboration and a deeper culture of philanthropy across teams, some of which were siloed. They were also shifting their culture to more evidence-based planning.

Culture 115

Culture Philanthropy Finance Retention 115

Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

These organizations have no culture of philanthropy. And, absent such a culture, fundraisers don’t thrive. What I like about Dr. James’ perspective is he heads away from the culture of philanthropy paradigm (something that’s hard for many organizations to understand and fully embrace), and talks instead about the STORY.

Philanthropy 133

Philanthropy Culture Non-Profits Values 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

But while this alignment can result in strong partnerships and collaborations, it can also open up the risk of confirmation bias: wanting things to be true even when evidence suggests otherwise. But if the harms are ambiguous, they are no less consequential.

Philanthropy 122

Philanthropy Culture Law Governance 122

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 16, 2022

4 Team-Building Exercises to Try for Finance Staff. The key is to match the team-building exercises with your staff’s interests and skill set, such as the finance department. Use these team-building exercises for your finance staff, and reap the benefits of their enjoyment. This classic game is perfect for collaboration.

Finance 52

Finance Activism Collaborations Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2023

The cultural sector is seeking alternatives to business-as-usual. This article introduces a new series, titled “Remember the Future: Culture and Systems Change,” co-produced by Art.coop and NPQ. Efforts to remedy historic race-based harms by prioritizing care for land, resources, people, and cultural expressions are flourishing.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Culture Agriculture Community Development 111

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 29, 2024

A culture of appreciation can be contagious, inspiring others to follow suit and creating a positive, uplifting environment. Service Awards for Employees : Collaborate with companies that offer service awards for employees , such as plaques, trophies, or other recognition items.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Culture Leadership 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 11, 2023

Yet, despite this consensus, the Rainforest Foundation Norway showed, in 2021 , that efforts to recognize Indigenous land rights and support their forest conservation were getting less than 1 percent of all climate financing, with the vast majority of funding going to international organizations or development contractors.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Environmental Public and Social Policy Governance 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this way, systemic investing invites us to reimagine and evolve how impact investment—and finance more broadly—could work. Regen Melbourne describes itself as a platform for ambitious collaboration in service to Greater Melbourne, and “Swimmable Birrarung” is one of their initiatives. Deprivilege finance.

Finance 135

Finance Public and Social Policy Environmental Food 135

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The board should pay close attention to how the nonprofit is operating (impact on community, finances, staff morale, and so on), encourage transparency and clear communication to the larger community, and support and provide accountability for effective executive leadership. Loving Accountability : This is the boards core responsibility.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 24, 2023

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. Likewise, rural residents and cultures are far more diverse than depicted in popular culture. This article is the second in the series Eradicating Rural Poverty: The Power of Cooperation.

Poverty 116

Poverty Agriculture Community Development Culture 116

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

You can tap into this diversity to create a collaborative environment. Keep the finances transparent Transparency in financial matters builds trust and enhances decision-making. Cultivate a culture of appreciation among board members Never underestimate the power of appreciation.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 105

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. By fostering a culture of clear communication and appreciation, your nonprofit can build a motivated, engaged team that is ready to bring your event vision to life.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Management Finance 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Make any necessary adjustments to your written plans to keep your finances on track. Identify potential partners and collaborators. There are several potential partners and collaborators for a nonprofit organization. Encourage open communication, collaboration, and teamwork among your team members.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 3, 2023

By Stephan Manning & Yeşim Uygur Addressing entrenched social problems in local communities like inequality, violence, or environmental degradation is as much about changing local cultures and mindsets as it is about reworking the socioeconomic structures around them. However, artists and artistic projects have the power to do much more.

Leadership 98

Leadership Public and Social Policy Environmental Culture 98

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Activists directly confronted new art galleries with protests and headline-grabbing disputes over who has the right to live and work in a community that has been the center of Mexican-American history and culture for generations. Was our advocacy for community members, including the most marginalized—such as immigrant entrepreneurs—enough?

Culture 128

Culture Community Development Collaborations Activism 128

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 3, 2024

For example, our organization, One Acre Fund , supplies over 4 million African smallholder farmers with the finance, supplies, and training to grow more food, plant more trees, and earn more money. percent of climate adaptation finance need of smallholders is currently being met by all actors combined.

Finance 119

Finance Philanthropy Governance Health 119

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By allowing team members to express their perspectives on AI use, you foster a culture where creative ideas can surface, potentially leading to groundbreaking applications of AI in your work. Collaborative Learning: Fostering a culture of shared learning about AI is beneficial. Being polite has shown to provide better output.

Non-Profits 135

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Culture 135

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For example, a solution to help Elisa manage her diabetes might not work in her community because of the cultural or economic barriers that are present. These founders go beyond existing health care business models with cross-sector collaborations and more innovative and patient approaches to financing.

Health 130

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 130

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Mission overlap isn’t always a bad thing, as nonprofits can collaborate well, but you’re starting an uphill battle if another local organization already does the job you hope to do. They will have good advice about ways to structure your nonprofit finances responsibly. Create an atmosphere of collaboration.

Nonprofits 121

Nonprofits Collaborations Recruitment Management 121

Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Put Measures In Place To Prevent Burnout A 2022 McKinsey report has found that, compared to men working at the same level, women tend to do more to foster a culture of diversity and inclusivity. If working hours are not a hindrance to productivity or collaboration, they can easily become fluid.

Culture 98

Culture Health Production Healthcare 98

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Typically this will drive the conversation as key leaders and members begin to collaborate on the goals for the organization. Then begs the questions of creating culture and achievements for the organization. Everyone in the organization can get a glimpse of where they are headed and collaborate on achieving that vision.

Non-Profits 98

Non-Profits Nonprofits Leadership Collaborations 98

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 27, 2021

Boundaries are needed in many areas of our lives: finances, relationships, friendships, how we spend our free time, and how we spend our time at work. It’s much harder to hold employees accountable when boundaries are broken if your culture is one of “do as I say, not as I do.” Establishing them and sticking to them can be challenging.

Finance 81

Finance Leadership Collaborations Culture 81