The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. To thrive during 2025, nonprofits must create workplaces where employees feel connected to the mission and see clear opportunities for growth. Your nonprofits brand isnt just about marketing; its about showing potential hires what makes your organization special.

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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. Donor lifetime value skyrockets from 1.73 In fact, the average annual value of a recurring gift is 10.3 times higher than the value of the average one-time gift!

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

To navigate the ongoing disruptions in the social sector, nonprofits need more than financial capital alone. In this article, Ill share why nonprofits need three types of capitalfinancial, social, and psychologicalto survive and thrive in todays turbulent context, as well as how to cultivate each of them.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!)

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If weve observed anything about nonprofit supporters, we know each person, situation, and generation has a unique approach to giving, with the one consistent throughline being the power of connection. When your messaging speaks to a donors values and experiences, it creates an instant connection that inspires action.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

If you have difficulty saying No to your supervisor or colleagues as a nonprofit communicator, you are not alone. Three-quarters (74% of survey participants for the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report ) said it was difficult or very difficult to say No to their supervisors when they make a work request. throughout my career.”

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Although nonprofit jobs comprise about 10% of the American workforce, nonprofits are experiencing a workforce crisis. So how can nonprofits compete for top talent? Your nonprofit should emphasize the opportunity potential employees have to create impact in available roles. Sulzer, Inc. How do you do that?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. In this article, we explore the seven stages of development that established nonprofits often navigate as they strive for excellence in advancing their mission and serving their constituents.

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NonProfit HR

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A thriving workforce begins with employees who feel supported, valued and cared for as whole individuals. By investing in holistic well-being initiatives that go beyond standard benefits, such as physical and mental … Read more The post Reframing Wellness: How Thriving Cultures Are Built appeared first on.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Supervisors must model the behaviors that we want to perpetuate in our organization’s culture. Many of us are working within a culture based in White Supremacy values that rewards quantity of work over quality of work. What does their boss value the most in regards to work? . Knowledge is power.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Nonprofits of all sizes have one need in common: funding. Without it, your nonprofit can’t operate and do the important work that fuels your cause. As donor behavior continues to change, nonprofits of all sizes must increasingly rely on the generosity of many instead of the consistent support from a few.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. Nonprofits are experts at fulfilling donor needs, not the other way around. It also perpetuates a one-sided dynamic where nonprofits deliver while donors remain passive recipients.

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Candid

JANUARY 14, 2025

This heightened engagement translated into a big demand for information about charities on Candid nonprofit profiles. We saw significant spikes in overall traffic, nonprofit profile views, and searches. Meanwhile, the increase in users also boosted total views of Candid nonprofit profiles, which surged 56%, to about 75,000 views.

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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?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For nonprofit professionals, 2022 was another year of learning, adapting and innovating. During the past year, nonprofit leaders turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Financial Management for Nonprofits: The Role of the Nonprofit Finance Committee.

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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. The occasion?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. Beneath the spotlight, mid-size nonprofits like Ballet Lubbock offer valuable lessons in resilience and overcoming adversity. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Vital Strategies, the New York-based public health nonprofit I’ve led for the past two decades, employs nearly 400 people in 16 countries. Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. As the CEO of a global organization, I have seen firsthand the power of global talent.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. Despite these difficulties, we built up our resilience and kept our culture intact.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

Stay tuned for new articles from nonprofit leaders using this model at their organizations and share these valuable insights with your colleagues. The model is not exactly new, particularly in the nonprofit sector. The move to a co-leadership model has significant implications for organizational health and culture.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Image credit: Re-Connection by Rene Laprise Editors note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine s fall 2024 issue, Supporting the Youth Climate Justice Movement. By being rooted in ubuntu values, we exist in balance with our earth systems in a way that still makes space for our differences and generates an abundance of biodiversity.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

However, the truth is that the best way to strengthen your nonprofit and your partnership program is to grow a broad and deep base of individual supporters. While some nonprofits are considering cuts, the smart ones invest in their fundraising and partnership teams. I knowyoure in corporate partnerships, not individual giving.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Image credit: “Change with the seasons” by Martine Mooijenkind Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s winter 2023 issue, “Love as Social Order: How Do We Build a World Based in Love?” So it is with our behaviors and our values: our deeply ingrained patterns of behavior are fueled by values deep below the surface.

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The movement signals a new era of work, one where professionals value autonomy over security and innovation over tradition. This new vision has led nonprofit organizations to reconsider how to best leverage talent in a changing landscape. For many professionals—especially women and people of color—the pandemic was a turning point.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

I’m starting to think about questions for the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report Survey, which we typically open in early November. Organizational culture questions (trust, value, confidence) around communications work. This has been such a strange and different year. So, we would typically ask this year about.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the world of nonprofit organizations, the key to making a lasting impact lies within the power of their teams. In this article, we will explore our strategies for enhancing your nonprofit performance! The nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) is a popular choice among nonprofit professionals.

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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. Similarly, under the leadership of CEO John H.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

While many nonprofit employees go into the sector because they feel strongly about certain causes, those charitable efforts aren’t enough to keep them at your organization long term. The best way to keep employees around is to foster a positive nonprofit work environment. Provide opportunities for advancement.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2024

We recently interviewed more than 20 nonprofit CEOs and funders to understand what they believe makes a leader most impactful. FIND LEADERSHIP TRAINING 7 Qualities Required to Be a Good Nonprofit Leader 1. Nonprofit CEOs and funders further described visionary, strategic leaders as: “Someone people want to follow.”

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the ultimate decision-making body for nonprofit organizations, boards of directors are responsible for guiding a nonprofit’s vision and strategy and for overseeing its financial accountability. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success. Do you have a board diversity matrix?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 24, 2024

Nonprofit work environments are fast-paced and somewhat chaotic at times. One such approach nonprofits should consider is mindful leadership. Nonprofits that embrace mindful leadership practices support team members by shifting from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance. What is Mindful Leadership?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This obsession stems from deep cultural, historical, and economic foundations that value individualism, meritocracy, and innovation. Weve cultivated a culture that prizes personal achievement, the honing of leadership traits, and the belief that leadership is the key driver of both organizational and societal success.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Below is a pie chart highlighting how I collaborated with clients last year and provided value through my work. I want to help more small and mid-size nonprofits excel in their corporate outreach and execution. Also, Coca-Cola honors Carter's legacy with nonprofit donations. The percentages are derived from revenue.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Early in my nonprofit career, I learned that the job of a fundraising professional was securing resources to achieve a financial goal that would serve my employer. Are we willing to update and transform our purpose, vision, mission and values to align with what we hear from our mission stakeholders? Rachel D’Souza-Siebert.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the relentless chase for massive donations, nonprofits have deprioritized outreach to ordinary families. Nonprofit leaders will have to reinvigorate a model that engages families from all walks of life, creating space for small acts of giving that accumulate into significant social impact. Lets be realistic.

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