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Learning From a Decade of Collaborative Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Alison Powell , Chris Addy & Gayle Martin Collaborative giving has surged over the past 10 years. Indeed, nearly half of the 300-plus collaborative fundsentities that pool or channel resources from multiple donors to nonprofitsthat responded to Bridgespans annual survey of collaboratives were founded in the last decade.

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The Art of Communications Collaborations

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

It made it clear how vital a focus on collaboration is, especially when we’re all trying to do a lot with a little in the nonprofit world. Talk about the win-wins and mutual gains.Showing the individual gains from collaboration boosts ownership and commitment. True collaboration is imperative for achieving our goals.

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Building Community-Centered AI Collaborations

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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.

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4 Steps to Work Through Collaboration Problems

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Under normal circumstances, communications directors need to collaborate with their coworkers and managers, and that’s even more true now. But collaboration is messy because people are messy! Don’t make the collaboration problem all about you and your needs. We’ll share advice on collaborating soon.

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Collaboration Across Social Boundaries: A Practical Guide

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. Simply put, social change requires social collaboration. What, then, can be done to encourage boundary spanning?

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5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Employee Onboarding

Ann Green

Collaborative Learning: Turn onboarding from a solo journey into a social experience through discussion forums, leaderboards, and cohort-based learning sessions. Consider these thoughtful ideas for making your new employees feel valued: Spotlight them in email newsletters and social media posts, along with their skills and hobbies.

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5 Signs Your Employees are Burned Out + What to Do About It

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

If employees feel disconnected or isolated from their peers, their productivity, willingness to collaborate, and job satisfaction may suffer. This behavior can lead to low morale and weaker collaboration within teams. They withdraw from their peers. Fulfilling your nonprofits mission is a team effort.