Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Pillar #3—No More Othering: Your Nonprofit Culture Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It is part of our culture and what gives our region a competitive advantage.” A Nebraska Community Foundation study found that over the next 10 years, more than $100 billion in assets will be transferred to the next generation in the state. A strong culture of giving?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

I’m starting to think about questions for the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report Survey, which we typically open in early November. Organizational culture questions (trust, value, confidence) around communications work. This has been such a strange and different year.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By Tirza Gapp & Jennifer Howard-Grenville When different organizational cultures—the proverbial “how we do things”—come together, tensions frequently arise. Working effectively with and across cultures is even more challenging when organizations come together to tackle social and environmental challenges.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2022

You may have heard the term “people first culture” here and there, but what does it really mean? People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. This blog will give 5 simple tips for cultivating a people first culture in your workplace. People want to know that they are seen and valued.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

When we change the rules, we must communicate this and bring our stakeholders along. We can use a meeting or retreat, led by an outside facilitator, to reflect: Is our work informed by and oriented around communities? What are your core values and guiding principles? Transparency + Communication. Donor Engagement.

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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. It’s critical to distinguish your organization from other nonprofits and to ensure your staff and board can consistently and clearly communicate your organization’s message.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Before you communicate with an audience, get together with your board and staff and get your stuff straight. Before mass nonprofit strategic communication communication, get….

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 24, 2024

Decision-Making A study in the Journal of Business Ethics found that individuals high in mindfulness are more likely to act ethically, value upholding ethical standards, and use a principled approach to ethical decision-making. This practice enhances communication and builds trust within teams. Create a Mindful Work Environment.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

This includes assessing market trends, analyzing donor behavior, and leveraging new technology to enhance operations and communication. Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase your donor lifetime value. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. They actually cost you money !

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Recognizing and celebrating the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences that each individual brings to the table is essential for fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Encouraging open dialogue and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning are also key to promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

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Mission Minded

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Learn how your organization’s brand can help you create a remote working environment that actively embodies what your organization values. The post Remote Work Culture: How Your Brand Helps appeared first on Mission Minded.

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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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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 11, 2020

Under normal circumstances, communications directors need to collaborate with their coworkers and managers, and that’s even more true now. While solving communications collaboration problems can feel impossible sometimes, if you depersonalize and get strategic in your thinking, it’s much easier to make progress.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 13, 2024

It tells prospective employees about our culture, our values, and the difference they can make by joining us. This not only helps make our job listings stand out but attracts folks looking, not just for a job, but for a cause, a purpose, a community. TLDR: What to remember?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 16, 2024

How do you create great content as a nonprofit communicator? Uses phrases that express values like, “We believe.” Respond to breaking news or cultural moments with relevant insights and resources. Or, more specifically, what should you put on your website , in your emails or newsletter , and on social media?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

How to Calculate the Value of Volunteer Time. 4 Simple Strategies to Improve Team Communication at Work. 5 Common Misconceptions About Organizational Culture. 6 Traits of Inclusive Leadership. 4 Tips for Breaking Bad Habits in the Workplace. 15 Inspiring Quotes for Nonprofit Leaders.

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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.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 16, 2024

If you would like to take your performance appraisal process to the next (and highest) level, it is necessary to incorporate your organization’s values into the system. It is only by identifying your organizational values, communicating them, and then holding employees accountable for them that you will truly achieve world-class performance.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Strategies for Enhancing Team Performance To unlock the full potential of nonprofit teams, it is crucial to implement strategies that enhance their performance and cultivate a workforce of the future. Foster Open and Transparent Communication: Establish regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and ideas.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

How do you shift the culture of a mostly White organization to become truly multiracial? Certainly, having “liberal” or “progressive” values is not enough. When inviting them, MIP was clear about its approach: MIP was looking to change the organization’s culture, including that of the Steering Committee. It is not easy.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Nonprofits can create strong psychological contracts by aligning organizational values with staff passions. Hybrid work models, combining remote and in-person work, offer both benefits but require careful planning and communication. Celebrate achievements publicly to foster a culture of appreciation.

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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. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 6, 2024

A positive climate supports employees’ well-being and fosters a culture where team members feel valued. Positive Communication: Effective leadership begins with positive self-talk and extends to affirming, supportive language with others. Believe: Foster meaning and purpose in the workplace.

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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. But what organizational barriers exist?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2023

Organizations that successfully navigate change management have also made culture shifts to ensure lasting change. There are 4 culture shifts that a nonprofit organization needs to make to maintain change management. Adopt a culture that values feedback. Adopt a culture that supports flexibility.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Acknowledge and Respect Tradition: While we’re all eager to present that fresh new idea and innovate, there’s also value in keeping the good stuff that’s always worked. Measure its impact on project completion rates and team communication over a month. ” There’s wisdom in experience!

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

PCC , you will discover your personality style and learn how to best communicate with others to avoid interpersonal conflicts — at work and in life. What is the cost to your culture and performance when team members don’t understand each other’s perspectives or experiences? In this interactive training led by Ellen Nastir, M.Ed.,

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture. Actively engage with your network and communicate your board recruitment needs. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The organizational culture was one of fear, poor communication, an abundance of rules, and micromanaging. The advisory group, in its early days, spent a lot of time on values clarification and team-building exercises. We built trust, formed relationships, and practiced healthy, open communication. The bully bosses.

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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. And that means that they understand the strategic role of communications for your organization, and how great communications are essential to great programmatic and fundraising results.

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NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

I believe that culture is far more important than structure, but structure is where we get stuck. So my consulting practice focuses on how to move quickly and thoughtfully through questions of structure, land that , and then work to build a healthy, joyful, liberatory culture. AV: So many ways.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 18, 2023

During the past year, nonprofit professionals turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Here are the top five most-read articles from our subject matter experts in 2023.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 22, 2019

For the ninth edition of the Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , I wanted to go deeper into the communications goals and strategies nonprofits were using. To increase your communications effectiveness, think about . . Implementing clear communications processes and procedures (e.g., My educated guess was wrong.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sending a quick eCard to congratulate a team member on the project they just completed or applaud them on upholding company values can brighten that employee’s day and carry more meaning than informal recognition methods. That way, they can practice presiding over others and work on their communication skills.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

However, one glaring issue that’s often swept under the rug is the lack of prompt responses to communications from executive directors and nonprofit staff. When their emails are met with silence, it signals that their time, effort, and contributions aren’t valued and appreciated. And worse yet, that they aren’t valued and appreciated.

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