NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 24, 2024

But, working longer, faster and harder is no longer the answer to enhance productivity or improve overall performance. 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.

Psychology 255

Psychology Ethics Leadership Culture 255

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 14, 2025

The AJH Foundation and ActionAid UK have adopted this model and speak highly of its effect on organizational culture and productivity. It is a step in the right direction but requires building an organization-wide culture to match it. Exclusion: Staff have concerns about being left out of organizational decision-making.

Leadership 105

Leadership Civil Society Culture Children 105

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ubuntu as Art Nearly two years later, on Earth Day 2024, our Cultural Arts Circle excitedly announced 40 winners for the Ubuntu Climate Initiatives inaugural Climate Arts and Storytelling Showcase. I connected with Mitchell, who emphasized the value of elders roles in teaching more sustainable ways of being.

Culture 126

Culture Collaborations Values Construction 126

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.

Culture 128

Culture Retail Community Development Collaborations 128

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

I place a great deal of self-worth on my productivity and ‘usefulness’ in a workplace.” “I Organizational Cultural Norms and Expectations Just about the same number of “people pleasers” pegged organizational cultural norms and expectations as the culprit. Personally, I struggle with setting boundaries when there is a need.

Communication 260

Communication Culture Ethics Nonprofits 260

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

These stories can appeal to potential employees’ values and emotions. 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. How do you do that?

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

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.

Values 121

Values Culture Race and Ethnicity Leadership 121

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 102

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 102

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. A smooth, stress-free event sets the stage for productive conversations and meaningful outcomes. Send out all key documents for review: budget, financial statements, key fundraising statistics. Select a top-notch facilitator.

Collaborations 115

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 115

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.

Culture 111

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

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?

Culture 78

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.

Values 148

Values Culture Production Foundations 148

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

As advisors to donors and nonprofits, we know firsthand the impact this wealth can have, and were optimistic that much of it will be deployed through philanthropy or values-aligned investing to address our worlds most pressing problems. How much will they invest, spend, share with their heirs, or give back to society?

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

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

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.

Culture 78

Culture Leadership Nonprofits Foundations 78

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

Years of advocating for patients and battling stress and anxiety from not feeling valued or seen at her workplace has her feeling worn down. Finding a therapist for herself is no small featthose who truly resonate with her experience dont accept her insurance, and those who do lack the cultural competence to see her beyond a checklist.

Healthcare 66

Healthcare Health Insurance Culture 66

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.⌚️

Production 130

Production Food Associations Education 130

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.

Values 75

Values Public and Nonprofit Management Management Culture 75

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2025

trillion is likely to come from increased productivity and $9.1 I think we have a culture of magic bullets and immediate gratification. The report continues, AI could reinforce the dominance of wealthier nations in high-value sectors like finance, pharmaceuticals, advance manufacturing, and defense. Of this, $6.6

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Leadership Culture Universities 100

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.

Leadership 67

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Nonprofits 67

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.

Retention 187

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 187

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.

Nonprofit Leadership 174

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Finance Culture 174

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.

Production 78

Production Culture Values Foundations 78

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.

Leadership 232

Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 232

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.

Leadership 211

Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Culture 211

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 188

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Values Nonprofit Leadership 188

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.

Non-Profits 167

Non-Profits Culture Values Marketing 167

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.

Advertising 148

Advertising Culture Education Education 148

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Everyone wants to know that they are valued and part of the team including your board members. Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up! Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. A values-based performance appraisal system means you measure what you value

Nonprofit governance and management 73

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 73

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 8, 2025

As the leader of one of Minnesota’s most impactful environmental organizations, Hoffman shared valuable insights on strategic planning, measuring impact, and creating a healthy work culture. This laser focus on their specific value-add allows the organization to contribute meaningfully to broader environmental coalitions.

Leadership 52

Leadership Environmental Law Finance 52

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.

Culture 133

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.

Retail 213

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. The integration of these values has led to transformative changes in many nafda schools. This values integration was not left to chance.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Fine suggests three ways nonprofits can use smart AI to shift work cultures: Invest in chatbots, improve workflow, and focus on physical health. The authors explore what “putting humans first” looks like, starting with redefining “productivity.” How should nonprofits mitigate risks in adopting AI technology?

Ethics 52

Ethics Technology Culture Health 52

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.

Collaborations 132

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 132

Clairification

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In fact, the preponderance of research into the value of money as a motivator notes it is a motivator only up to a certain point ; once folks reach that level, more money has a negligible impact on their satisfaction. If money is really bad, of course, it will get in the way. In a nutshell: money does not buy engagement.

Culture 57

Culture Nonprofits Philanthropy Management 57