NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 3, 2024

The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential, created by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance , emphasizes the importance of incorporating DEI principles in nonprofit management. The CNP program emphasizes cultural competency as a key leadership trait, enabling effective navigation in diverse settings.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image credit: Markus Spiske on Unsplash In the Berkshire region of Massachusetts and neighboring Columbia County in New York, arts and culture workers face a familiar struggle: making ends meet in a sector known for passion but not always for fair compensation.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It’s about committing to live, albeit not perfectly, the qualities that inspire trust, foster growth, and cultivate a culture of excellence. Managing Emotions Emotions are contagious, for better or worse. Leaders set the tone for the entire team and organizational culture. This makes the ability to regulate emotions paramount.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2025

For most people working in nonprofit development, fundraiser is a role theyve evolved intoas a part of their job as a nonprofit leader, or because they discovered they were good at raising money. Dont lose sight of your own values when you fundraise, says Rasmussen.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 21, 2022

You just might find that story increases your revenues, builds your fanbase, and strengthens your company culture. . She holds a Master’s in Public Affairs- Nonprofit Management from the Truman School at Mizzou and is currently working on her PhD in Social Work. You’ll learn: . What is organizational storytelling .

Communication 188

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Values Nonprofit Leadership 188

The Agitator

APRIL 8, 2013

Creating breakthrough results required fundamental change in culture and thinking. What Adrian and Jen term the “Organisational Learning Culture” They also develop exceptional structures and processes to optimise the impact of this talent. Such cultures legitimize occasional errors as the necessary cost of innovation.

Fundraising 109

Fundraising Fundraising Culture Retention 109

Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Build skills to become a better leader or manager. Take your fundraising game to the next level.

Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Non-Profits Energy 111

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

It takes new nonprofits one to three years to be grant ready. You must have in place certain financial, cultural, and eligibility documents in place before applying for those grants. She has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and leadership. Thinking they can immediately get grants .

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Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 131

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 29, 2023

By SSIR Editors Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2023 Nonprofit Management Institute will grapple with the many challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit leaders today. Why Settle for Cookie-Cutter People and Culture Practices? Learn from their experience and deploy the lessons at your nonprofit.

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Culture Leadership Health Energy 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Kivi : I suspect a lot of people assume this is a book about social media (as I did), but it struck me as being much more about nonprofit management — and how what we think of as these shiny new tools, like Facebook fan pages, are actually creating some pretty profound ways in which nonprofits function.

Nonprofit governance and management 159

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Nonprofits Environmental 159

Clairification

DECEMBER 19, 2024

(and How to Fix It) Employee engagement is a product of overall work environment (culture) and specific management support (feedback, praise and recognition). And there are two ways to promote this engagement: Develop a broad, organizational culture of philanthropy [See here , here , here and here.]

Culture 57

Culture Nonprofits Management Philanthropy 57

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture that empowers volunteers and maximizes their contributions. Facilitate NAMI in developing and managing an effective communications strategy, including print, media, PR, social media, and web content. IT, communications/marketing, finance, administrative support).

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

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

The Agitator

JANUARY 8, 2013

I’m particularly struck by Marc’s insight into some of the cultural shifts that will contribute to what he calls a “revaluing process” for the nonprofit sector. The nonprofit sector will go through a revaluing process. Nonprofit’ is increasingly being viewed as just a tax status, not a business model.

Non-Profits 96

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 96

Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

I have had clients whose boards are micromanaging, undermining their CEOs, attempting to control staff, refusing to fundraise , and/or are resistant to the new imperative to change the composition and culture of their boards. . The Board of Directors is the governing body of a nonprofit. It has been disheartening! . No argument here!

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Nonprofits 119

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. Matt Hugg is an author and instructor in nonprofit management in the US and abroad. They interpret it as the first step to replacing them—or at least making them more vulnerable to layoffs.

Education 210

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Any culture where almost everyone follows, and few people lead, is one with a power dynamic that’s easily corrupted. If you’re working within a culture of philanthropy where everyone understands you’re all in this together, you’re lucky. Don’t sit on the sidelines waiting to be told what to do.

Culture 133

Culture Nonprofits Activism Children 133

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 12, 2009

Several people mentioned that the practical realities of nonprofit management mean that getting thank-you notes out promptly, especially when donations come through non-traditional channels for your organization, can be difficult. Wow - yesterday’s post about thank you notes and the lack thereof got the conversation started!

Nonprofit Administration and Development 163

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Communication Culture 163

The Agitator

MAY 13, 2010

Lee’s main point: "When you combine the highly social Hispanic culture with strong technology usage, you get a perfect storm." " Not many "mainline" nonprofits have made a very high priority of communicating their agendas to this fastest growing segment of the US population. Facebook.com, 6.2 Twitter.com, 3.0

Culture 77

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If your nonprofit is smaller, your staff is taking your lead and also taking on your personality. An organization’s culture is directly connected to its leadership. The same line of thought can be used for how nonprofits manage their data systems. People who value growth will help your organization grow.

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Anedot

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Team Management Supervise and mentor the Operations Coordinator, Food Recovery Drivers, and Food Donor Coordinator. Manage training and performance evaluations. Foster and maintain a culture of excellence, including systems to manage, monitor, and improve staff performance, volunteer engagement, and service delivery.

Management 52

Management Food Environmental Insurance 52

Affnetz

JANUARY 20, 2023

Nobody joins a board to fail, and these 3 tips will not only raise more money and increase donor engagement – you’ll also help your board members have more fun while creating a culture of philanthropy across your Nonprofit. appeared first on Nonprofit Management Software, Association Membership Software.

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Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Philanthropy 130

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Look for an executive coach who specializes in nonprofit management and mediation. If your board doesn’t value fundraising, it may be time to consider transitioning to an organization with a thriving culture of philanthropy where your work is valued and you feel appreciated and supported. Can’t find a group? Build your own!

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofits Leadership 105

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

According to the Index, the most pain through the 2 nd Quarter of 2010 has been felt by the arts/cultural sector (a 12.2% Tags: Don't Miss these Posts direct marketing donor retention fundraising marketing metrics nonprofit management nonprofits research. decline in retention rates) and the health sector with a 7.2%

Fundraising 89

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Healthcare 89

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Beyond creating a development director position and hiring someone who is qualified for the job, organizations and their leaders need to build the capacity, the systems, and the culture to support fundraising success.”. Guest Posts Personal Leadership nonprofit management sustainability systems'

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Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Education 104

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Among other points, he makes this observation about the possible impact of institutional culture on fundraising priorities and strategies: "Having recently spent a lot of time looking into online giving trends, I have one working theory as to what’s going on in higher education.

Education 63

Education Education Fundraising Fundraising 63

Candid

JULY 22, 2021

In terms of subjects and activities being supported, arts and culture rose to the top of the list, followed by philanthropic and nonprofit management, community and economic development, and education. . Scott’s equity-oriented approach is also evident when analyzing grante e s based on the populations they serve.

Race and Ethnicity 128

Race and Ethnicity Non-Profits Philanthropy Leadership 128

The Agitator

MAY 26, 2014

In his series of posts on Barriers to Growth (more to come next week), Roger is focusing on institutional impediments, among them lousy boards , misguided fundraising investment policies , and lack of an internal growth culture. Acquisition demographic trends Don''t Miss these Posts fundraising nonprofit management research premium'

Culture 64

Culture Nonprofit Management Management Fundraising 64

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Unhealthy leadership cultures are often evidenced by one of two polarized governance styles: micromanagement or rubberstamping. Understanding where the board ends and staff begins is the first step to ensuring a positive and productive internal work culture. . The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities For Executive Director Management: 1.

Management 115

Management Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership 115

The Agitator

JUNE 18, 2013

Arts, Culture, Humanities. charities Don''t Miss these Posts foundations fundraising nonprofit management nonprofits online fundraising philanthropy research' Increased by an estimated 5.4% billion, likely bolstered by strong growth in charitable gifts to national donor-advised funds. over 2011 to $14.44

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Universities 98

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 19, 2024

Operating under crisis is often the norm for nonprofit managers, and COVID-19 is revealing the complexity of global crises and their bearing on self-care for individuals in the sector. The rise of the $10 billion self-care industry goes beyond the #TreatYourself hashtag that permeates popular culture (Conlin, 2019).

Healthcare 96

Healthcare Health Production Culture 96

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

But how personal should your nonprofit account be? That depends on your organizational culture. If your culture is quirky and fun, people will expect that in your communication. But what if your culture is stuffy or more formal? Maybe their name with your organizations name.

Culture 88

Culture Nonprofit Accountability Communication Values 88

The Agitator

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Without question, a key reason the Boomer generation had so much cultural impact (and some political) in the 60s and 70s was its sheer numbers relative to the rest of the population. Here’s Pew Research on the shift. And of course the tide will steadily build as old buggers like me die off.

Culture 97

Culture Nonprofit Management Management Nonprofits 97

The Agitator

AUGUST 17, 2015

Because at the end of the day it is the board that ultimately determines the quality and culture of the organization. Of course issues like staff quality, the necessary funds for investment, proper organizational structure, etc. are important. But none is more important than a board. Whether it will be mediocre or magnificent.

Philanthropy 95

Philanthropy Culture Fundraising Fundraising 95

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 19, 2017

Previously unsure of the precise graduate program to pursue, she set about the business of obtaining a master’s degree in arts administration at the University of Oregon where her learning was focused on the intersection of arts and culture and sustainable communities.

Communication 126

Communication Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 126

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Bloomerang’s nonprofit software guide recommends using productivity software like Google Workspace, Trello, or Asana to help your team “stay organized through automation, task prioritization, cross-team communications, and more.” Did you enjoy this story?

Communication 130

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 130

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy Foundations 120

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Here is a terrific set of resources dealing with changing US ethnic/cultural demographics … and how marketers should adjust. The big story of course is the emergence of Hispanics and their cultural and economic impact. Some of the factoids: 62% of Hispanics are under the age of 34. 33% of Hispanics will be under the age of 18.

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