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. To recruit more passionate team players to serve on your nonprofit board, make sure your organization is asking itself these four questions. Do you have a board diversity matrix?

Nonprofit governance and management 240

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 240

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

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 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 Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Whether they’re helping at events, staffing programs, or serving on a board of directors, volunteers are key players in the success of every organization — making volunteer management an essential skill for any nonprofit professional. But volunteer management isn’t just about recruiting volunteers and telling them what to do.

Public and Nonprofit Management 239

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership 239

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

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Financial Management for Nonprofits: The Role of the Nonprofit Finance Committee. Financial management can be intimidating for many nonprofit professionals, especially those new to oversight roles in nonprofit organizations. 5 Common Misconceptions About Organizational Culture. How to Recruit Nonprofit Board Members.

Public and Nonprofit Management 251

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Finance Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 251

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Effective Strategies for Attracting Nonprofit Professionals Mission-Driven Recruitment A great starting point to attract top talent is to ensure your organizational messaging clearly articulates your mission. THEY are your organizational culture. This should be both an internal and external component of your content marketing strategy.

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

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

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

Case in point: Board management. It was no surprise that Blue Avocado readers let us know in a recent survey that they found articles on board management to be the most helpful content on the site. Articles on the various aspects of nonprofit boards, from development to engagement to recruitment, were the most beneficial.

Leadership 110

Leadership Management Recruitment Health 110

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

How do you shift the culture of a mostly White organization to become truly multiracial? Since that initial survey in 2019, MIP has made changes in leadership, membership recruitment, and operations. In my city, I was a strong mayor, so I was also the administrator, but other cities had a manager or a separate administrator.”

Culture 115

Culture Recruitment Leadership Values 115

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Effective volunteer management vital to an organization’s day-to-day operations, meaning nonprofits need to invest in smart volunteer management practices to reduce administrative overhead and increase volunteer retention. Here’s what to expect: What is volunteer management? What is volunteer management?

Management 106

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management 106

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. Leaha joined eight years ago and helped dramatically advance our approach to recruiting and to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Culture 111

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

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Beliefs and Organizational Culture The collective behaviors, norms, and shared values that shape the nonprofit’s work environment. From project management to stakeholder engagement, you’ll learn how to turn vision into action. This includes reviewing governance policies, financial management practices, and risk management protocols.

Public and Social Policy 206

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 206

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

At the core of this efficiency lies the seamless coordination between donor management and membership engagement. It’s not merely about collecting funds or recruiting members; it’s about fostering relationships and maximizing impact. However, integrated platforms offer a solution.

Management 102

Management Recruitment Nonprofits Culture 102

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

This cost includes marketing and recruiting for the position, the extra time it takes for other staff to adopt and complete the tasks to stay on target, and training the new employee. Foster a Positive Organizational Culture: Cultivate a work environment that promotes trust, respect, and open communication.

Retention 184

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 184

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

eCardWidget’s guide to workplace culture recommends finding ways to make work more collaborative and get different team members involved. It’s also important that employees have dedicated time to speak with their managers. Plus, it makes the workplace more enjoyable when people know their coworkers on a more personal level.

Leadership 229

Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 229

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 13, 2024

But at a time when most of our HR teams are knee-deep in the struggle to recruit and retain talent, we’ve got to remember that our marketing efforts are also a powerful tool for employer branding and staff engagement. It tells prospective employees about our culture, our values, and the difference they can make by joining us.

Recruitment 215

Recruitment Retention Culture Communication 215

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 18, 2023

17 Questions to Ask Your Team to Build the Best Culture Research shows that 96% of workers are looking for a new job, with many seeking a position that offers higher compensation and a healthy, positive work environment. Here are the top five most-read articles from our subject matter experts in 2023. Let us know at info@nlctb.org.

Nonprofit Leadership 174

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Finance Culture 174

Selfish Giving

APRIL 17, 2019

You realize that the better you market your cause, the easier it will be to recruit corporate partners. Senior Program Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Engineers Without Borders (London) 2. Manager, Corporate Partnership Communications, Share our Strength (Washington, DC) 3. Psst.case studies will help! ) ??

Culture 113

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing 113

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. After all, volunteers are a sustainable asset and investment when well managed. Lets dig into these in a bit more detail.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Retention Recruitment 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Such logic often applies to nonprofit recruitment of volunteers. The bottom line is clear: if nonprofits are going to operate volunteer programs that retain a diverse and representative cross-section of their communities, they need to be proactive about their recruitment and retention efforts to ensure that this occurs.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 133

Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Culture Participation and motivation 133

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 130

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 130

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management Provide strategic direction and leadership to the organization, ensuring alignment with its mission and values. Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture that empowers volunteers and maximizes their contributions.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up! Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. Learn four ways your CFO can help with your nonprofits grant management. Your nonprofit got a grant now what? You want a good volunteer to stick around!

Nonprofit governance and management 73

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 73

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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. Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment. 16 hours per week.

Food 52

Food Participation and motivation Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

The culture and practice of managing a not-for-profit is always changing. Probably the most pressing issues are revenue generation, financial stability, innovation implementation, and staff recruitment and retention. Staff recruitment and retention 7. billion in not for profit funding? Significant return on investment 2.

Marketing 133

Marketing Marketing Culture Recruitment 133

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 20, 2024

Strategies for Recruiting Developers For Start-ups In the competitive start-up market, it’s a great deal to hire developers who are skilled and align with the company’s vision. Showcasing Company Culture Using your website and social media platforms is an excellent strategy to promote your startup’s unique culture.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Insurance Retention Culture 52

Affnetz

JANUARY 20, 2023

Fundraising Campaign Management / By Mike Crum First off, when you recruited board members – did you tell them they would have to be involved in fundraising? If you didn’t – no worries, read up on building a Board Member Recruitment Committee. How Do You Get Nonprofit Board Members to Fundraise?

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Philanthropy 130

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Or even if they’ve served before, they might never have received training in fundraising, board governance, conflict management, or the nuances of hiring and managing an Executive Director. Recruiting, training, and managing a board of directors may be some of the most challenging parts of an Executive Director’s job.

Nonprofit governance and management 103

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofits Leadership 103

Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The pandemic exacerbated these rumblings not only because these stressors increased but because people experienced a different kind of work life, with more flexibility to work from home and less hovering by management. As nonprofits frantically recruit new hires, the people and communities these organizations serve suffer even more.

Health 124

Health Culture Recruitment Technology 124

Candid

MAY 5, 2021

As you build out your hiring process, keep an eye on the kind of work culture you’re building. . Fostering a culture of inclusivity will encourage your team to be comfortable with speaking up and sharing their ideas. To find someone who fits your workplace culture, consider asking your current staff for employee recommendations.

Recruitment 119

Recruitment Culture Nonprofits Leadership 119

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Recruitment and retention are hot topics on the minds of many nonprofit leaders right now. Today’s guest, Jakada Imani argues that if you want to recruit and retain a diverse staff, then the organization’s leaders must create an honest culture where people feel like they actually belong.

Culture 52

Culture Leadership Recruitment Retention 52

Anedot

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Social Services Supervisor is a vital position that requires an experienced leader who will enhance and expand the delivery of client services while guiding a committed team of case managers. Assist in budget preparation and management for the case management team, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Management 52

Management Insurance Collaborations Construction 52

Bloomerang

JULY 15, 2021

It’s unintentional group think, a mixture of both seeking out conclusions which confirm what we already believe to be true and letting unconscious preconceptions direct how we manage staff, volunteers and donors in our nonprofit workplace. Keep channels open for ideas to reach management about how to better consider religious needs.

Recruitment 114

Recruitment Culture Nonprofits Universities 114

Ann Green

APRIL 15, 2021

The way someone takes to cross-training speaks more to the culture of the workplace than the value of the practice. However, you can reap even greater benefits (and provide greater insights ) by connecting people with entirely different roles, like a manager with a coordinator or a person from one department with someone from another.

Education 210

Education Education Universities Nonprofits 210

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