Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Use a learning management system. Its easy to assume that only corporations and large nonprofits operating in multiple locations need a learning management system (LMS) to help train and onboard employees. For example, during the first week of onboarding, managers could meet with new hires for 15 minutes every day to answer questions.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 156

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Associations 156

Anedot

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Position Summary: The Senior Operations Manager is a leadership role responsible for the day-to-day operations of the food recovery program as well ensuring efficient process flows, managing a team and achieving impact goals set by the organization. Manage training and performance evaluations.

Management 52

Management Food Environmental Insurance 52

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. During this interactive course led by Joshua Kwasnicki , you’ll learn how to think differently about change management by adopting a design approach. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!)

Nonprofit governance and management 288

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 288

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In this highly fractious and divisive political culture, as a leader, it is essential to create a workplace environment that is absent of negativity and hate that exists outside the organization surrounding the election. A leader is responsible also for the tone, productivity, culture, cohesion and harmony in the workplace.

Public and Social Policy 117

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 117

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nonprofits often rely on external vendors for services like payment processing, website management, and cloud storage. Implement vendor risk management policies, which include reviewing vendor contracts, requiring cybersecurity certifications (like ISO 27001), and regularly monitoring their security posture.

Nonprofits 147

Nonprofits Ethics Management Nonprofit Leadership 147

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work. Prioritizing Workplace Culture and Inclusion A strong, supportive workplace culture isnt just a nice to have, its essential. Even small gestures like recognizing cultural holidays or hosting regular team check-ins can build trust and reinforce a sense of community.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 19, 2023

When an organization experiences a shift in leadership or structure, it presents an important opportunity to engage staff in building the culture, team and vision for the future — one where everyone feels valued and supported. How would you define our organizational culture today? What might we do, if anything, to improve our culture?

Culture 130

Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Values 130

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I joined the staff back in 2014 to manage the production of the Facing Race conference. Rebekah Barber: Can you tell me about your background and how you got involved with Race Forward? Leslie Grant-Spann: This year is my tenth anniversary on staff. There’s not just this one way we need to pursue racial justice here in the US.

Public and Social Policy 138

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

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 1, 2023

By Maria Di Mento 1803 Fund Phil Knight (third from left) and Penny Knight pledged $400 million to establish the 1803 Fund’s Rebuild Albina program, an effort to rebuild the economic and cultural prosperity of a historic area of Portland that was once a thriving Black neighborhood.

Universities 284

Universities Culture Management 284

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 24, 2024

Self-awareness creates more trusting and productive work environments while also ensuring leaders are better equipped to manage stress and stay calm and clear in the midst of external stressors. Integrate mindfulness practices into your organizational culture. Mindfulness in our approach can be essential to making this shift.

Psychology 255

Psychology Ethics Leadership Culture 255

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

These headlines portend a larger, more subtle trend that is just beginning to reshape philanthropy, and which has important implications for donors of all magnitudes, wealth managers, donor advisors, and the social sector writ large. We are truly living in a new gilded age.

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Board members are in positions of authority, and their actions—or lack thereof—can have lasting consequences on staff morale, organizational efficiency, and the overall nonprofit culture. Boosting staff morale Board members set the tone for the organization’s culture. It’s time to address this problem head-on.

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofits Leadership Communication 111

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 Leadership Center

JUNE 3, 2024

According to research from the Project Management Institute, the biggest predictor of a project’s success — or failure — is communication. Their report found that project managers should spend 90% of their time on communications to ensure a project’s success, and up to 56% of revenue could be lost due to poor communication.

Communication 234

Communication Culture Cultural Diversity Nonprofit Leadership 234

Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Key Reasons to Utilize Task Management Software / By Mike Crum In the dynamic world of nonprofit organizations, staying organized and focused on our mission is paramount. Task management software has emerged as an invaluable asset in our journey towards making a meaningful impact.

Management 130

Management Collaborations Production Activism 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

Organizational Cultural Norms and Expectations Just about the same number of “people pleasers” pegged organizational cultural norms and expectations as the culprit. Our office culture places high emphasis on hierarchy, taking on work outside the scope of responsibilities, and always saying yes to our nonprofit’s leadership.” “I’ve

Communication 260

Communication Culture Ethics Nonprofits 260

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 14, 2025

In 2024, when Global Fund for Children (GFC) announced that I would transition from global managing director to co-CEO alongside John Hecklinger (who had been sole CEO and president for over six years) it was the next step in a co-leadership journey that began several years earlier with co-leaders at other levels.

Leadership 105

Leadership Civil Society Culture Children 105

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 26, 2023

And apparently this NPS account is managed by one single staff member. Ways to Add Humor to Your Social Media Posts In the linked article above, the NPS social media manager refers to his editorial strategy as “safety with a smile.” Here are a few funny social media approaches you’ll see: Pop culture references (e.g.

Nonprofit governance and management 246

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Nonprofits 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

Unfamiliar cultures enrich us with diverse perspectives. That’s one of the reasons why it’s so valuable for nonprofits to invest in a comprehensive learning management system (LMS) dedicated to nonprofit organizations. What is a learning management system? That’s why they invest in a learning management system for nonprofits.

Management 130

Management Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Education 130

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. And that’s what building a culture of compliance is all about.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2025

Much less has been written about the complexities, risks, and even drawbacks of co-leadership, and about howwith these considerations in mindboards and executives can anticipate and manage problems that may arise. Ideally, co-leaders will have a high tolerance for discussion, process, and protocol related to decision-making.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 122

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Immediately, when youre not in a predominantly Black space, you are open to microaggressions, direct harassment.You may be engaging with certain content that isreferencing yourBlack culture, but its not from Black people. Black people have managed to build community on social media despite the hate speech.

Culture 105

Culture Management Leadership 105

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at results from the recent Generosity Commission Report and how it’s important for you to shift your culture to meet the current moment. Maybe in the past you weren’t set up to manage monthly giving effectively. Plus, it’s easier to manage than in the past. Consider them your new core strategies.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 121

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 121

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 4, 2024

Please join us in welcoming Isabella Perello Khalili as our new program operations manager. In this role, Isabella will help manage many of our learning experiences, including classes , custom solutions , cohorts and our annual conference. There is a new face at the Nonprofit Leadership Center!

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Management Education 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Certificate in Volunteer Management. The Certificate in Volunteer Management prepares today’s volunteer managers to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers more effectively. What is the cost to your culture and performance when team members don’t understand each other’s perspectives or experiences?

Nonprofit governance and management 229

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By contrast, a governing board is bound by law to oversee management of the organization. You can be stuck with board members who don’t contribute financially or help fundraise, don’t attend meetings or don’t offer helpful suggestions when they do, or try to dictate day-to-day management decisions.

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Non-Profits 114

The Charity CFO

MARCH 12, 2025

” Structured philanthropy helps them engage employees, strengthen company culture, and build a socially responsible brand. Sandra Torre puts it simply: “You have to create a culture where it’s okay to step away from your desk and contribute to something bigger.” ” For nonprofits, this is an opportunity.

Volunteerism 95

Volunteerism Volunteerism Culture Finance 95

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

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Global Talent Base, Global Challenges Yet managing a global team is not without its challenges. Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. But by building an organizational culture that cuts across borders to unify staff, team members are better equipped to build bonds across time zones.

Health 239

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Civil Society 239

Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2024

In the realm of nonprofit organizations, effective data management is essential for optimizing resources, enhancing donor relations, and achieving mission-driven goals. However, many nonprofits grapple with the challenges of managing data efficiently due to limited resources, disparate data sources, and manual processes.

Management 107

Management Nonprofit governance and management Governance Nonprofits 107

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 10, 2022

Last week Kivi and I presented a webinar on peaceful time management solutions – emphasis on “peaceful.” ” We didn’t want to just share a list of tools and best practices on productivity, but wanted to get you to look at your time management in a completely different way. Nonprofit Martyr Culture.

Production 204

Production Culture Energy Children 204

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.

Collaborations 211

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 211

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

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

Communication 305

Communication Culture Education Education 305

Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2025

While my manager and I would both recommend discontinuing the practice, this feels more like a judgment call than a best practices thing. The time and care required to develop our listings is manageable/not manageable. A lot depends on your culture and who your donors are. — To Publish or Not to Publish?

Public and Nonprofit Management 113

Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Retention Management 113

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

As senior manager of impact at the Maverick Collective by PSI, I tell potential donors that my role is to align their passions with work that is strategic and meaningfulnot to create programs simply to secure funding. Cultivate a culture of authentic engagement. Set clear expectations.

Collaborations 96

Collaborations Culture Leadership Values 96

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Instead of making frequent trips to a clinic, patients can use telemedicine to check in with their healthcare provider, receive advice on managing their condition, and adjust treatment plans as neededall from the comfort of their home. This continuity of care is critical in managing chronic diseases and improving long-term health outcomes.10

Health 110

Health Public and Social Policy Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management 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