NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

READ NEXT: Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture 2. Improved Leadership and Management Nonprofit leaders are vital in guiding their organizations toward achieving their missions. Strong leadership and management capabilities contribute to organizational stability, growth and long-term impact.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . And if I found myself in a job where I couldn’t instill a culture of philanthropy over a reasonable period of time, I’d fire myself (and I have).

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Culture Philanthropy Public and Nonprofit Management Organizational Development 127

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 20, 2018

I’m working on a new two-part webinar series for late April on building an organizational culture that supports your communications work. . I’m using a basic definition of culture: The shared assumptions, values, beliefs, attitudes, and standards that govern how people behave. Or you can email me directly. . Shared Goals.

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Culture Communication Nonprofit governance and management Governance 122

Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Key Reasons to Utilize Task Management Software / By Mike Crum In the dynamic world of nonprofit organizations, staying organized and focused on our mission is paramount. Task management software has emerged as an invaluable asset in our journey towards making a meaningful impact.

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Management Collaborations Production Activism 130

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 202

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 202

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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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. Patrick is the manager of education, outreach and programming at the Woodson African American Museum of Florida.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Collaborations Education 242

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. In 2023, Candid completed our first external SOC 2 audit, a collaborative effort across our administrative teams. And that’s what building a culture of compliance is all about.

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Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

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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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). I hear from so many nonprofit communications directors who are working in nonprofits with mediocre management cultures. Manage all the pieces with tools like Asana or Trello.

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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. Just like managing any other project, maintaining the relationships is an ongoing task. But what organizational barriers exist?

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Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Culture 204

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Paint them a clear picture of a future enriched by a collaborative approach. Let’s say you’re introducing a new client management system; these champions could showcase how it’s made their work easier and more effective. Rally your team around common goals and the bigger purpose behind the work you do.

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Culture Management Collaborations Leadership 262

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 106

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 106

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 22, 2024

The military invests a lot of time, work, and energy into formal training in areas such as strategic planning, resource management and conflict resolution. The Power of Teamwork Teamwork is at the heart of all military operations, where success often hinges on seamless collaboration and unity of purpose. After retiring from the U.S.

Leadership 209

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Collaborations 209

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.

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Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Construction 205

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 12, 2024

” Adjust away from the catastrophic thoughts fearing you will be judged and manage what you will say and do. More than 80% of women say managing symptoms at work is difficult. “ More than 80% of women say managing symptoms of #menopause at work is difficult.

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Culture Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management Medical 131

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

” Andre Dawkins, Financial Center Manager, Fifth Third Bank “Growing up without certain resources that are now available today motivates me to give back to communities that I am part of. I realized I had to teach, guide and engage them while ensuring they remained authentic to themselves and their cultures.

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Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 28, 2022

So she enrolled in HBS and earned her Harvard MBA in 2009, before starting at Neolane in 2010 as strategic alliances manager, where she worked until 2013, before it was sold to Adobe for $600 million in 2014. My message is we need to seek out peers, women below and above us to collaborate with specifically. That makes it a challenge.”

Collaborations 98

Collaborations Culture Energy Psychology 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

eCardWidget’s guide to workplace culture recommends finding ways to make work more collaborative and get different team members involved. It’s also important that employees have dedicated time to speak with their managers. Plus, it makes the workplace more enjoyable when people know their coworkers on a more personal level.

Leadership 226

Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 226

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 29, 2024

She will supervise the program operations manager and join the organization’s senior team. ” "Since joining the Nonprofit Leadership Center in 2021, Meriel has been a standout collaborator, trainer and facilitator with an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion. We foster a culture of learning.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Collaborations Culture 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.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into an organization’s culture, however, requires intentional effort and awareness. In 2022, we collaborated with consultants to assess our culture and develop a robust DEI strategy. Embrace the growth opportunities that come with increased diversity.

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Culture Collaborations Values Foundations 92

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 75

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 75

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.

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Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 95

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 216

Public and Nonprofit Management Communication Management Collaborations 216

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Foster a Positive Organizational Culture: Cultivate a work environment that promotes trust, respect, and open communication. Encourage collaboration and celebrate achievements to create a sense of belonging and shared purpose. Offer resources like counseling, stress management programs, and employee assistance programs.

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Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 181

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

And although we belong to different generations, we share a culture and experiences as Mexican women. Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Thirty people attended, including managers and members of an academic gender committee we were on.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 122

Ann Green

MAY 28, 2024

The most obvious benefit to a partnership is the possibility of additional funding—but these collaborations have much more to offer. A dog boarding business that uses kennel management software like Gingr could track the number of sterilized and vaccinated dogs they serve before and after the campaign. Start small.

Nonprofit governance and management 158

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Nonprofits 158

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 Leadership Alliance

JUNE 3, 2024

The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential, created by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance , emphasizes the importance of incorporating DEI principles in nonprofit management. Opportunities and Challenges Prioritizing DEI initiatives can enhance organizational culture, improve decision-making, and increase social impact.

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Culture Nonprofit Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 15, 2019

Each session includes “collaborative notes” which are Google Docs where attendees add insights from the sessions and panelists include links to their presentations. But that doesn’t mean we have to miss out on everything. You’ll find the links in the sidebar of each session description.

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Communication Advertising Nonprofits Retention 156

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 20, 2015

– During this time I’ll informally check in with my team, which consists of Paige, Troels (digital strategist) and D3 (IT manager). launching a new internal website, rolling out Yammer), but more importantly it’s understanding the culture and work styles of the 800+ employees we have spread across four states.

Communication 242

Communication Nonprofits Technology Collaborations 242

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 10, 2024

Before you set up your next search for a new team member, let’s go over a few essential tips to keep in mind that will help you recognize and attract the most appropriate candidates to join your organization and make a difference through your collaboration. What Strategies Can Nonprofit Teams Use for Effective Collaboration?

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Non-Profits Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management 122

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 124

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 124

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 led by Joshua Kwasnicki , you’ll learn how to think differently about change management by adopting a design approach. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!)

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Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 16, 2023

And that’s what will ultimately lead to a much healthier workload and work culture for you. ” “As a manager, I feel like if my staff drop the ball, it’s ultimately my fault. The examples here are from the collaborative and collective work of these three groups of communications professionals.

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Communication Collaborations Culture Production 204

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

As senior manager of impact at the Maverick Collective by PSI, I tell potential donors that my role is to align their passions with work that is strategic and meaningfulnot to create programs simply to secure funding. Cultivate a culture of authentic engagement. Set clear expectations.

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Collaborations Culture Leadership Values 96