NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Storytelling can entertain, educate and entice people to act. Nonprofits that create an internal storytelling culture can excite staff and volunteers, entice new supporters, strengthen relationships with donors, and raise more funds. Nonprofits have more stories at their fingertips than any other organization.

Communication 305

Communication Culture Education Education 305

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It’s broad in the sense that it brings racial justice practitioners, artists, movement makers, educators from all over the movement who are working at the intersections of race, class, education, the environment, reproductive health, and rights, et cetera. Facing Race is what we call our “Big Tent” event.

Public and Social Policy 138

Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 138

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 23, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Sergio Estrada After winning a multimillion-dollar fortune in the California Lottery, Alcario and Carmen Castellano created a family foundation and gave $10 million to support Latinx arts and culture, education nonprofits.

Foundations 246

Foundations Philanthropy Culture Education 246

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

abdiel lpez: When thinking about what needs to change to advance the just transition, we must look also at the culture and the structures that philanthropy upholds, specifically in their day-to-day programming and the way they connector notwith grantees, investees. View the full webinar here. How do we do that? And all of that is not easy.

Public and Social Policy 118

Public and Social Policy Culture Philanthropy Finance 118

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Black women are three-to-four times more likely than White women to die from pregnancy-related complications, regardless of their education or financial status. Effective health education isn’t just about providing information; it’s about empowering individuals and communities to advocate for their health and make informed decisions.

Health 105

Health Education Education Healthcare 105

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Wallace spoke before a crowd gathered at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, OH. The dedication of eight locations related to the ancient Indigenous Hopewell culture was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) as World Heritage sites.

Culture 128

Culture Construction Law Universities 128

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 121

Culture Poverty Governance Finance 121

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

eLearning provides nonprofit employees with educational resources and informative content, allowing them to continually develop in their roles. On NXUnite’s ”Our Remote World: How eLearning Can Benefit Nonprofits” panel, speakers discussed the value of Online Learning and strategies for implementing educational tools. .

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Education Education Leadership 130

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 10, 2025

Given the influence of Indigenous females on future generations, Native American girls were special targets of the cultural assimilation lessons of these boarding schools. 5 We know that our Indigenous culture is key to our health, which foods are nutritious for our families, and how to sustain our Mother Earth to thrive.

Technology 96

Technology Health Nonprofit Administration and Development Universities 96

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Education organizations saw a 5.9 In Africa, regional leaders are using storytelling to deepen a culture of generosity. Focusing not just on dollars raised but donors attracted, says Davis, “creates the longer tail of the relationship by having GivingTuesday be kind of a rallying cry.” New donor retention has dropped 9 percent to 11.1

Retention 127

Retention Education Education Leadership 127

Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Selection of scholarship recipients : The majority of funds raised during my higher education career were to provide much-needed financial assistance to students in need. Remember, most donors support multiple causes; this is especially true in the education sector.

Ethics 107

Ethics Education Education Race and Ethnicity 107

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

There is a growing recognition of the ethical concerns associated with displaying looted or even purchased objects that hold cultural and spiritual significance for their communities, both within communities that have been colonized and those that were the colonizers. The Path Forward Despite the progress, challenges remain.

Ethics 115

Ethics Culture Universities Retail 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 14, 2024

Like an earthquake is the sudden culmination of years of building tension, the dramatic shifts in America’s racial and education justice landscape over the last decade emerged from trends long preceding it. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics tells us that as of 2021, public school students in the U.S.

Education 119

Education Education Philanthropy Foundations 119

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 100

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 100

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Many factors contribute to BIPOC underrepresentation in climate-related STEM fields, including financial constraints, a lack of role models, systemic racism within educational institutions and the workforce, and limited exposure to STEM education. 7 Climate change analysis benefits from data generated by these tools.

Race and Ethnicity 110

Race and Ethnicity Environmental Education Education 110

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Retention Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations Creating a Positive Work Culture One of the most critical components to retaining your top talent is creating and fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. THEY are your organizational culture. How do you do that? Just ask your employees.

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Plus, you can use your nonprofits LMS to streamline many other processes and activities, including upskilling employees, onboarding volunteers, and educating board members. Establish a culture of gratitude at your nonprofit by frequently expressing appreciation to donors and employeesincluding new hires.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 156

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Associations 156

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.

Nonprofit Leadership 242

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Collaborations Education 242

Candid

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Including non-data people like frontline staff, nonprofit leaders, donors, partner organizations, and community members can increase buy-in to processes, build capacity, and foster a culture of learning. But it isnt easy to create a welcoming space for everyone to understand and engage with data. and What might explain these trends?

Environmental 84

Environmental Activism Education Education 84

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

However, barriers such as language, literacy levels, and cultural differences can prevent people from understanding or trusting the information they receive.16 AI can help tailor health information to patients needs, taking into consideration language preferences, literacy levels, and cultural contexts.17

Health 109

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management 109

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

We need to develop a culture that is not weighted by where we’ve been, but liberated by where we are going,” offered Singh, who as an activist in the wake of 9/11 co-founded The Sikh Coalition, which is now the largest Sikh civil rights organization in the country. For movements to be durable, funding needs a long-term mindset as well.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In modern times, that takes many forms, such as leading trauma-informed arts education in public schools, art therapy , and preserving the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities. Throughout history, artists have engaged in healing practices for themselves and others. We know that people do not live single-issue lives.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Foundations Health 133

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 29, 2022

Our culture celebrates self-reliance and admires the “self-made," yet, it’s a myth. I’m going to tell you right now to put away that lie and embrace the fact that all of us need a coach to help guide us in our work and in our lives.

Culture 278

Culture Fundraising Fundraising Education 278

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 13, 2025

Even in the best of times, immigrant families face challenges in accessing healthcare, dealing with issues concerning language and cultural alignment, racism, and discrimination. One in four children in the United States has at least one immigrant parent. But with mass deportation threats proliferating , these are hardly the best of times.

Children 117

Children Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance Agriculture 117

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 9, 2022

The base of every marketing education is learning how to define your target audience and deliver messages that will resonate with them, influencing them to complete some identified call to action. More often than not, that means speaking to people who do not share the same identity as you. Be present, be curious, be respectful.

Public and Social Policy 218

Public and Social Policy Production Education Education 218

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.

Culture 110

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 110

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Team Rubicon is widely known for its innovation and unique culture. Secretary of Education Janet Murguía President and CEO UnidosUS Murguía was executive vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Kansas, where she oversaw KU’s internal and external relations with the public. Following four years in the U.S.

Civil Society 85

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Urban development Law 85

Candid

JANUARY 14, 2025

Education 4. This is likely due in part to the fact that individuals often make gifts in honor of loved ones with specific conditions and the reality that health care affects everyone. But we also can see that the five most common subject queries represent a broad cross-section of the sector: 1. Human services 3. Environment 5.

Health 87

Health Nonprofits Philanthropy Culture 87

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

With over a decade of experience in educational program development, his story serves as a powerful reminder that CNP’s are beyond equipped to create a global impact. In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou, Benin, in West Africa, one man stands out in the nonprofit sector: Norentz Gogan , a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP).

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This work demands that Black, Brown, and Indigenous people, historically stripped of their power, cultural practices, and land, reconnect with these essential elements to build new systems and ways of being where all people can thrive and live with dignity. This is not an exclusive call to certain races.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Culture Medical Education 115

Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Heres what we are learning: Be culturally competent Weve learned that Latinx leaders benefit when theres a high level of cultural competency and comfort. So, we offered support so culturally relevant, so inexpensive, and so generous Latinx nonprofits simply would feel foolish to say no to it. How are we doing this?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Culture Education 52

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. Nor have the cultures of these firms been designed with an inclusion and belonging lens for BIPOC or female leaders.

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2025

I think we have a culture of magic bullets and immediate gratification. Read more in Take The Lead on AI With her background in inclusive leadership at a time of tenuous global culture, Smith is the ideal source to convey that information. This corporate cultural shift is one reason Smith and Monahan wrote this book.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Leadership Culture Universities 100

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 10, 2025

Diversity is a plus, equity a necessity, and inclusion is the process to achieve the desired culture, writes Feldt. Those strategies include embracing new perspectives from a team of colleagues representing identities across race, gender, geography, religion, ability, neurodiversity, education, expertise, and experience.

Race and Ethnicity 72

Race and Ethnicity Leadership Culture Retention 72

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This can have a disastrous effect on what may already be a complicated team culture at your organization. Not prioritizing your calls to action can also lead to your staff members feeling like they have to play politics to get included. three major programs in a month). Certain programs take priority during different times. Participate.

Collaborations 228

Collaborations Culture Education Education 228

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 24, 2023

At NLC, we believe in living by the education we deliver. It’s no surprise that as a self-proclaimed lifelong learner, Emily says she has learned so much during her time at NLC. “At That means if we teach it, we do it, too,” Emily says.

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Health Nonprofits 246

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

Santana, VP of Education and Community Engagement, Straz Center for the Performing Arts “As a child, I was told people ‘like me’ didn’t work in the arts and make a career out of it — t hat I needed to get that idea out of my head and find a real job. Meet the 2024 Fellows Alice C. ” Maurice D.

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