Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

From the very first interaction, its important to align on partnership values and expectations. For example, imagine a donor proposes a health intervention that we know wont be effective. While I value your input, lets explore why the intervention youve suggested might not help us reach that goal. Set clear expectations.

Collaborations 96

Collaborations Culture Leadership Values 96

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Indigenous cultural traditions in the region have long embraced the interdependence of humans with the land, water, and the more-than-human world. As in much of Native America, a vibrant cultural revitalization is underway here, bridging past and present and elevating Indigenous worldviews and traditions long suppressed by colonization.

Health 105

Health Culture Poverty Activism 105

Candid

JANUARY 14, 2025

Candid nonprofit profiles showcase data provided by the nonprofits themselvesinformation that can help donors discover organizations aligned with their values and review key programmatic and operational detailsin an at-a-glance format. We saw significant spikes in overall traffic, nonprofit profile views, and searches. Human services 3.

Health 87

Health Nonprofits Philanthropy Culture 87

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Image Credit: Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels For Black Americans, health statistics are staggering, with dire implications. 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 Marketing Guide

JANUARY 10, 2017

Contributing Writer Antionette Kerr will be blogging this year for us on several topics, including cultural competency in nonprofit marketing and fundraising. Working effectively cross-culturally is an especially important topic for people working in nonprofit communications.

Culture 135

Culture Race and Ethnicity Participation and motivation Poverty 135

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 16, 2023

The federal government officially ended the public health emergency on May 11, 2023. For some, the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency is a relief. Addressing Ableism in Policy Development In the early days of 2020, the federal government’s response to the pandemic included announcing a public health emergency.

Health 143

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Nonprofit Administration and Development 143

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

These communities lack access to health care , struggle with food insecurity and water scarcity , and generally have difficulty meeting basic needs. The program is now starting to provide access to financing, as well as health services in countries such as Indonesia and Mexico, including guidance on self-care, nutrition, and family planning.

Health 122

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 122

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

However, your nonprofit can attract talent through other benefits, such as flexible work arrangements, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal development. These stories can appeal to potential employees’ values and emotions. Talk to your staff to ensure they feel valued and fulfilled.

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

At Common Future, we shifted to co-leadership because we saw that the default CEO structure was no longer congruent with our values or the structural and systematic changes we seek to enable through our work. The move to a co-leadership model has significant implications for organizational health and culture.

Leadership 105

Leadership Culture Construction Nonprofit governance and management 105

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 29, 2023

Image Credit: Reneé Thompson on unsplash.com COVID-19 impacted the physical health of millions across the country, hitting marginalized communities the hardest. Less visible was the pandemic’s impact on behavioral health, an umbrella term for mental health, substance use disorders, and life stressors.

Health 113

Health Public and Social Policy Governance Collaborations 113

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 15, 2023

By Daisy Rosales & Kelly Davis Mental health has become a central topic of discussion as reports of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions continue to increase in the United States and globally. This is not only necessary, but possible.

Health 122

Health Culture Collaborations Poverty 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 30, 2023

Aruta & Kelly Davis A convergence is happening between the climate and mental health movements, and social impact practitioners need to pay attention. Characterizing the relationship between these two complex problems is often challenging because the true tolls of the mental health and climate crises are inseparable.

Health 105

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Culture 105

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. Integrate mindfulness practices into your organizational culture. Create a Mindful Work Environment.

Psychology 255

Psychology Ethics Leadership Culture 255

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

So it is with our behaviors and our values: our deeply ingrained patterns of behavior are fueled by values deep below the surface. Sometimes, without our conscious awareness, these values driving our patterns of behavior sprout from the seeds of White supremacy, patriarchy, and colonialism. She is experiencing chronic burnout.

Values 120

Values Culture Race and Ethnicity Leadership 120

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Understanding the role private equity is playing in health care is critical; only then can we begin to design solutions to the healthcare system that center public and community ownership. In 2021, that number was $206 billion, as reported by Kaiser Health News —enough to purchase 1,400 hospitals and other healthcare firms.

Health 126

Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 126

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Are we willing to update and transform our purpose, vision, mission and values to align with what we hear from our mission stakeholders? What are your core values and guiding principles? Do your organization’s values support and amplify the development practice you seek to undertake? Donor Engagement. Advocacy + Storytelling.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 317

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Households are a function of housing as much as culture. In 2020 , the median cost of in-home care with a home health aide was $54,912; the median cost of a private room in a nursing home was double the cost of a home health aide, at $105,850. Children grow up and leave their parents behind, starting new “nuclear” family units.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Children Poverty Health 116

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 12, 2024

as part of her mission to seek federal funding for the 2023 Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act. For the more than 11 million women in this country ages 35-60—plus the millions in perimenopause and post-menopause—addressing such a personal health fact might seem out of place in public or at work.

Culture 126

Culture Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management Medical 126

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The movement signals a new era of work, one where professionals value autonomy over security and innovation over tradition. My health declined, culminating in a dangerously low WBC count tied directly to my office building. Now, I control my time and energy investments.”

Participation and motivation 64

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofits Construction 64

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Below is a pie chart highlighting how I collaborated with clients last year and provided value through my work. Big Lots Big Lots conducts annual in-store fundraising campaigns to support On Our Sleeves , a movement focused on children's mental health. The percentages are derived from revenue. Let's go through each one.

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In last week's trends webinar , I discussed the importance of "finding your people"identifying companies that share your values and outlook. Make research a habit Building a culture of inclusive research strengthens communications and enhances organizational impact. Use diverse research methods.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Ethics Nonprofits 130

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

These cultural districts offered a network of support such as community centers, faith-based institutions, resources for those most vulnerable, and access to the small businesses that serve the unique needs of community members. The vision these founders set remains highly relevant today. What Is Comprehensive Community Development?

Values 125

Values Community Development Race and Ethnicity Culture 125

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 12, 2023

On the outside, I looked poised, having just shared my lived experience from depression and suicide attempts to founding my social impact consulting company, Bearapy , to improve workplace mental health in the Asia-Pacific region. This work takes a toll on our mental health. Inside, I could feel myself disintegrating.

Health 98

Health Culture Energy Universities 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In vibrant and thriving communities, people have the power and resources to realize their vision of health and well-being. Residents, regardless of zip code or how much money they have, can breathe clean air, eat healthy and culturally appropriate food, and have a safe, affordable place to call home.

Health 105

Health Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Philanthropy 105

Anedot

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement. Experience working with electronic health records and Medi-Cal.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Collaborations 52

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 111

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

NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

At the organizational level, well-being extends beyond the health and happiness of an individual to the collective state of all individuals within the organization, influenced by the work environment and culture. Elements of Culture Work environments are established by culture.

Psychology 130

Psychology Health Culture Leadership 130

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on unsplash.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. A Long-Term Investment in Rural Health Another critical need is access to healthcare. The fruits of this work continue today at the Greater Meridian Health Center.

Values 129

Values Poverty Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 129

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 22, 2023

Through our work at Brio and at Glasswing , we have witnessed the power of integrating mental health support, awareness, and skill-building to help individuals and communities experience healing and liberation—even in the presence of trauma and grief. It makes collective healing possible, and tells a new story about who we really are.

Health 98

Health Psychology Energy Values 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

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. Effective AI implementation in nonprofit work requires more than technical proficiency: It demands a culturally sensitive, community-informed approach.

Collaborations 69

Collaborations Ethics Technology Foundations 69

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Everyone wants to know that they are valued and part of the team including your board members. Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up! Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. A values-based performance appraisal system means you measure what you value

Nonprofit governance and management 73

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 73

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

But there are also multiple underlying economic, social, and cultural influences driving that trend, including poor financial well-being, less available free time, and the cyclical nature of volunteerism. the number of community health volunteers or COVID-19 Community Corps grew in response to the pandemic, but that surge has ebbed.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Retention Recruitment 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Manifesting Love by **DALL-E 3/ **openai.com/dalle Editors note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine s winter 2024 issue, Health Justice in the Digital Age: Can We Harness AI for Good? 9 Anxiety over potential job displacement affects worker morale, financial stability, and mental health.10

Public and Social Policy 62

Public and Social Policy Health Environmental Ethics 62

Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This finding supports health charities’ fundraising efforts and informs policy advocacy for improved health care coverageinsights that would have taken exponentially longer to gather without AI. They understand the states health inequities and the need to address those gaps didnt come about in a few short years.

Health 52

Health Ethics Foundations Medical 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

This year’s conference breakout speakers address some of the most pressing issues facing nonprofit professionals, from acquiring and retaining top talent and leading like an entrepreneur to prioritizing yourself in a non-stop world and embracing an inclusive culture. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130

Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

For us, that means focusing on the current volunteer experience and how to make it better, injecting autonomy and personal value into our culture, and solidifying our operations so they are easily accessible and efficient. We are focused on slow and steady growth rather than rapid, erratic growth to meet our goals.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Healthcare Agriculture 52

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