Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. Will they make phone calls? Return emails? Will they take the time? Will they focus on the goal/mission?

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 19, 2023

By Elikem Tomety Archer & Jessica Harrington In 2017, as part of her participation in the youth leadership program Global Citizen Year , Dora—an 18-year-old from Huntington Beach, California—spent seven months in Thiadiaye, Senegal. Leadership program projects are not typically designed with the long term in mind.

Leadership 124

Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Health 124

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 14, 2023

According to Ernest Hooper, renowned storyteller and nonprofit leader in Tampa Bay, it’s collaboration and shared knowledge. As nonprofits continue to emerge from a challenging few years, the Nonprofit Leadership Conference is like a charging station for the nonprofit sector. Every participant walks away with renewed promise."

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Even though that number has increased over the years, she continued to see a lack of representation at the C-suite and senior leadership levels of organizations. "I I know there are individuals like me who are qualified to be in leadership positions in the community. I found myself constantly asking why they weren't there.

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 244

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, you probably work at an organization where each department works in a “horseshoe” format – meaning nobody collaborates well and communication takes way too long – traveling up the chain of command, across, and then back down. The main problem is that many people view this as playing politics and refuse to participate.

Leadership 208

Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Culture 208

Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

The vast majority of these giving circles are led and participated in by women. The report suggests that women, collaborative in nature, are motivated to move capital as a team. But what about combining leadership training with philanthropy for our younger set, who will find themselves with capacity to drive impact?

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Participation and motivation Children Collaborations 52

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Recognized for our leadership and program excellence, we provide vital resources, educational opportunities, and economic support to individuals and families in our community. A trusted community resource, our quality programs are grounded in stability, expertise, and commitment to effectively address the changing needs of our community.

Food 52

Food Participation and motivation Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations. Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As

Leadership 117

Leadership Public and Social Policy Poverty Race and Ethnicity 117

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Based on my experience as a consultant to nonprofit executive teams and advisor to women pursuing new ways of working, several factors have contributed to the Autonomist movement, especially among Black and brown women in nonprofit leadership roles. My favorite part is choosing who I work with [as] clients and collaborators.”

Participation and motivation 64

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofits Construction 64

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Participants kickstart the pledge process by setting up personalized online fundraising pages. Fun runs follow the same concept, but participants run instead of walking. Utilize email campaigns and social media blasts to capture the attention of potential participants.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Disaster Relief 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Only Paty, Lumi, and one other woman in the group agreed that there was gender inequity, and the other participants were astonished that the three of us aligned against their view. Here’s a look at four of them.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 22, 2023

By Sida Ly-Xiong After completing a leadership fellowship program for women of color, a program participant accepted a position as director of citizen engagement and education at a state public health agency in the United States.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Leadership Health Public and Nonprofit Management 124

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For those long-term donors, you could instead share a survey asking for their feedback on why they first donated to your cause and what motivated them to continue supporting your mission. . Participate in community events. Once they express interest in your work, suggest ways you can collaborate. Engage with your community.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

Yet, when you allocate resources effectively, you empower your team members to enhance their skills by participating in nonprofit professional development. Elevate is an annual conference specifically for nonprofit sector leaders, designed to provide information about workforce trends, leadership, and advocacy for nonprofits.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Leadership 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 4, 2023

By Gail Christopher & Deepa Iyer Across sectors, organizations in the United States have long placed barriers between women of color and leadership positions. When they do attain leadership roles, challenges persist; the intersectional threats posed by patterns of misogyny and racism intensify, rather than lessen.

Leadership 128

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 128

Fundraising Leadership

AUGUST 20, 2024

These traits can push you to achieve great things but can also contribute to work-related stress, especially if you're in a leadership role. Read more in Take The Lead from Kelly Lowe For women in leadership, stress can impact health and productivity in different ways than men, hindering progress toward gender parity.

Construction 102

Construction Health Leadership Entrepreneurship 102

Pam Moore

JULY 29, 2024

From keeping up with platform changes to integrating the latest AI tools, and ensuring your team is aligned and motivated, the challenges can seem endless. Strategic Leadership: 16. Hire a Fractional CMO : If you lack strategic leadership, consider hiring a contract fractional CMO to guide your marketing efforts and drive growth.

Culture 133

Culture Technology Participation and motivation Leadership 133

Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

As a 30-year veteran in the nonprofit industry, I see this happen constantly and it’s frustrating because it just creates more competition for funding when we should be working collaboratively for more effectiveness and efficiency. Fundraising without strategy. Instead of defaulting to ‘no’, default to ‘let’s see how we can try this’.

Non-Profits 93

Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Collaborations Nonprofits 93

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. Using incentives to encourage donor engagement Motivating your donors to invite their friends requires creative incentives. These activities enhance the overall experience and encourage participation.

Participation and motivation 102

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 102

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 15, 2023

After 30 years in nonprofit leadership, I’ve come to believe that there is one key skill that can boost your personal and professional success. And it’s the fundraising skill that can make your resume – and your leadership - stand out. Being authentic – Authenticity is another leadership trait that is highly valued.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

To reach the communities we serve, collaboration between sectors was not only ideal but essential. At our meeting, he agreed to provide us with monthly funding, national NGO status, and my residency, as well as facilitating necessary collaborations with the Department of Education and municipal government. NGOs Depend on Each Other.

Civil Society 116

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 116

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Until 2019, most engaged volunteers were White and motivated by concerns with food justice. The current Louisville co-op organizing effort is committed to BIPOC leadership, a departure from earlier food activism practices. Food co-ops must collaborate with those addressing systemic racism, health equity, and economic justice.

Food 110

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 110

Anedot

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Recognized for our leadership and program excellence, we provide vital resources, educational opportunities, and economic support to individuals and families in our community. A trusted community resource, our quality programs are grounded in stability, expertise, and commitment to effectively address the changing needs of our community.

Management 52

Management Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

The reasons range from inertia (“we’ve always done it this way”) to questionable motivations (perhaps that employee wellness program isn't actually designed with employee wellness as its primary goal). That may seem obvious, but we have all had our experiences with less-than-stellar situations.

Culture 111

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

Anedot

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ensure consistent guidelines and quality participant experience across organization. Working in collaboration with the HQ Marketing staff, develop content appropriate to established advancement goals and the market segment targeted. Collaborative style and flexibility with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Non-Profit Management Participation and motivation Charitable Contribution 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

He offers courses, consulting, and coaching to transform your organization and your leadership. You can collaborate with other nonprofits in your region or in your issue area to investigate whether you can all offer benefits for each other. Personal thank you letter from the founder, ED, chair, leadership powerhouses.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Activism Education 132

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The average margin on this basket of goods was 9 percent—enough to generate an income stream, but not enough to create strong incentives that would drive motivation and retention. After introducing reading glasses to the product mix, the 33 percent margin on glasses significantly increased the margin on the Live Well basket of goods.

Social Enterprise 116

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Health Production 116

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your staff members will appreciate your commitment to their career goals and feel more motivated to apply new skills to their roles. Enlist some of your more experienced staff members to become mentors and strengthen their leadership skills while serving as positive role models to their mentees. Lunch and learn sessions.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Retention Management 52

Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

Participation is the path to learning. And I wanted to say one more thing, which is that I am generally when I do teaching and training, I am always paying attention to the expressions on participant’s faces. If we did everything we wanted to do, had an unlimited amount of time, money and collaboration with other partners.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Energy Public and Nonprofit Management 124

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. We’ve got almost 100% participation and it looks like it’s a tie. The leadership changed.

Participation and motivation 104

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Values Activism 104