NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 1, 2023

The cultural sector is actively seeking alternatives to business-as-usual. This article concludes the series, “ Remember the Future: Culture and Systems Change ,” which is co-produced by Art.coop and NPQ. And, of course, providing for people’s artistic and cultural needs is a core part of building a thriving community economy as well.

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Culture Retail Community Development Collaborations 104

Pam Moore

AUGUST 28, 2024

Brand Culture: Cracking the Code for AI Adoption and Growth In today's fast-paced AI digital landscape, it's important to keep your brand's presence fresh, strong and consistent. The secret sauce is cultivating a robust brand culture that touches every aspect of your social media and digital marketing strategy. What is Brand Culture?

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Culture Technology Collaborations Values 78

Pam Moore

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Build a Brand With Soul Your brand isnt just a logo or a tagline; its the essence of who you are and the value you bring. To position yourself as the go-to expert, you need to create consistent, high-value content that speaks directly to your audiences challenges, dreams, and desires. Authority is built one piece of value at a time.

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Values Culture Production Foundations 148

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.

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Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 106

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

PCC , you will have the time to reflect and will walk away with a definitive plan to easily incorporate into your day, as well as additional strategies to be more productive at work and happier at home. 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

Selfish Giving

JULY 12, 2023

Here's what I got back from ChatGPT: Email Subject Line: Unite for a Cause: Ignite Your Brand with Friends of Minuteman National Park Dear [Company Name], I am reaching out today to present an exciting opportunity that aligns perfectly with your company's values and objectives. The April Fools stunt that turned into a real product.⌚️

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Production Food Associations Education 130

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.

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Values Culture Race and Ethnicity Leadership 93

Blue Avocado

JULY 16, 2024

If you would like to take your performance appraisal process to the next (and highest) level, it is necessary to incorporate your organization’s values into the system. It is only by identifying your organizational values, communicating them, and then holding employees accountable for them that you will truly achieve world-class performance.

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Values Public and Nonprofit Management Management Culture 73

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 124

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 124

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 75

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 75

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.

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Nonprofit Productive

MARCH 3, 2023

This mentor, as with others before and after him, had a personal way of being productive. At the Heart of Calm Productivity When I first began talking about calm productivity, I saw it as a take on David Allen’s Getting Things Done methodology. What they need is a new philosophy of productivity.

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Production Culture Values Foundations 78

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Nonprofits can create strong psychological contracts by aligning organizational values with staff passions. Foster a Positive Organizational Culture: Cultivate a work environment that promotes trust, respect, and open communication. Celebrate achievements publicly to foster a culture of appreciation.

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Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 181

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sending a quick eCard to congratulate a team member on the project they just completed or applaud them on upholding company values can brighten that employee’s day and carry more meaning than informal recognition methods. When employees feel positive about their workplace, they’re more likely to be productive and stay at their current jobs.

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Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 226

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As social change leaders, you are responsible for fostering a culture of growth and development within the organization, ensuring that employees have the necessary skills to drive the organization forward. Building influence and driving change in an organization can be a challenging task, particularly for those without formal authority.

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Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Culture 204

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

At the core of all that change, though, an organization needs something to keep it grounded: a solid culture. Some people assume that they have a strong grip on what culture is, but some of those assumptions are wrong. I’d like to set the record straight on some common misconceptions about nonprofit culture.

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Culture Leadership Nonprofits Foundations 67

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 21, 2022

You just might find that story increases your revenues, builds your fanbase, and strengthens your company culture. . Organizational storytelling capitalizes on our storytelling nature so our workplaces are healthier, our ideas are more vibrant, our stakeholders are more committed, our products are better, and our customers are more loyal.

Communication 182

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Values Nonprofit Leadership 182

Pam Moore

MARCH 8, 2018

It’s whether you talk about yourself all day on Facebook or if you offer real value. They care about their needs, wants, problems, desires and offering them real value, not just non-sense marketing tactics. Value relationships. Human brands value the people more than the dollar signs. Listen to other humans.

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Non-Profits Culture Values Marketing 167

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. Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

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 Marketing Guide

JANUARY 22, 2019

Rather than focusing on limiting goals and strategies, the survey data suggests that focusing on staff expertise — and reaching mastery level at key skills — may be more productive. To increase your communications effectiveness, think about . . Building staff expertise to mastery level on specific marketing strategies and skills.

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Advertising Culture Education Education 148

Pam Moore

JULY 29, 2024

Need to finish or work on the brand culture program to align internal and external messaging. Need to conduct new focus groups to gather customer feedback for new products and marketing launch. Need to reposition your product, business and /or entire brand in the market. Brand Culture and Brand Refresh: 17.

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Culture Technology Participation and motivation Leadership 133

Selfish Giving

APRIL 10, 2017

This would include providing personal shopping concierges to enhance the experience and provide unparalleled attention while simultaneously learning shoppers’ individualized preferences for products, interests and social causes. Social impact will be built right into the product or service, the channel strategy and the promotion.

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Retail Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 213

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 11, 2024

According to Deloittes 2024 Gen Z and Millennial survey , 39 percent of Gen Z respondents said they value a job that lets them make a difference in the world, and only 32 percent named money as their biggest career motivator. Conclusion The public sector needs to become the winning team Gen Z wants to join.

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Culture Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 77

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As Tayo Bero points out: The freedom to dial back your investment at work and not worry about the security of your job is a privilege in itself, and one that many people from marginalized identities don’t feel they can enjoy, even as work cultures shift. The Magic of No: When to Say “No” and How. The 8 Kinds of Burnout. Are You Enough?

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Production Culture Values Marketing 154

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 18, 2024

Beyond Compliance: Transforming Company Culture with DEI Expertise In the modern corporate world, adhering to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) guidelines is no longer just a legal or ethical mandate—it’s a strategic imperative. DEI consultants are essential in diagnosing the current state of an organization’s culture.

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Culture Recruitment Ethics Leadership 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 28, 2019

New Study Shows Correlation Between Employee Engagement And The Long-Lost Lunch Break What workaholics can learn from triathletes about being productive. The advantages of taking work breaks to boost productivity. “An An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

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Health Psychology Production Energy 173

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. In other cases, they are organizations, industries, professions, or cultures.

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Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 123

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 20, 2015

Good tunes and gchat convos are essentials to every productive work day. One of my biggest goals at OHU is to improve internal communications so that all employees feel heard and valued. to 10:00 a.m – I get to the office and fire up Chrome, Outlook, Messages, and Spotify on my iMac, usually in that order. to 4:00 p.m.

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Communication Nonprofits Technology Collaborations 242

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

Image credit: Matthew Baliga and PNW Production on Pexels This is the third article in NPQ ’s series, Just Transition: Liberating Finance to Build a Better World. To transform the financial landscape, we must position our traditions and values front and center.

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Finance Food Agriculture Governance 131

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

They purchase from companies that align with their values. . B2B companies are starting to understand the value of corporate social responsibility. That will build trust with the clients sharing the same values and inspire them to choose you over your competitors. One of their top priorities is eco-friendliness.

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Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 7, 2019

While the initial teaching phase may seem counter-productive, eventually you will have one less to-do off your list. Working for someone who values your input and trusts you builds confidence and cultivates a healthy team-forward culture. Build a culture that emphasizes staff training and development. Tips on Delegating.

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Culture Law Management Universities 134

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

Why Core Values Matter to Your Organization’s Success This workshop will discuss the importance of workplace culture and how critical it is to set the right tone with your team! Maintaining a focus on the core values of an organization can help to strengthen teams, empower leaders, and carry a nonprofit forward for future years.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 24, 2021

The Value of the Right Working Place. A good working environment fosters excellence and productivity by being supportive, efficient, and healthy. How can you create the right working place, and what is the value of creating such a space? What is the value of a healthy workplace ? Here’s how you can get started.

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Values Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Collaborations 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Art of Fostering Employee Satisfaction and Productivity In the ever-evolving world of business, where competition is fierce and market dynamics constantly change, the success of any organization hinges significantly on its ability to foster employee satisfaction and productivity.

Production 52

Production Culture Values Communication 52

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 104

Health Culture Poverty Activism 104

Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

It is no wonder some boards are finding it difficult to be productive due to this bickering, eye-rolling, microaggressions, bias, silence, or absence. But when conflict is clouding the board’s ability to be productive and focus on mission, something must change. . Some of us have straight checked out! . It has been disheartening! .

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Nonprofits 108