NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

So, What is the Solution to Employee Retention? Psychological contracts are the unwritten expectations and obligations between employers and employees. Nonprofits can create strong psychological contracts by aligning organizational values with staff passions. Celebrate achievements publicly to foster a culture of appreciation.

Retention 187

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 187

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 24, 2025

Informal networks of social supports do existas they have for millenniaand help people manage the challenges they face; however, under the atomizing pressure of our economy and culture, these supports are often too underresourced to fill in the gaps. The United States is in a societal mental health crisis. And so much less human.

Health 73

Health Public and Social Policy Medical Public and Nonprofit Management 73

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Exhausted by what he describes as a soul-crushing culture, he decided to take his life by driving his car off an overpass in Los Angeles. Shola — a name that means “one who is blessed” — found his true purpose: to reverse negative workplace cultures and fight for all people who may be struggling. Is it true? Is it necessary?

Culture 221

Culture Nonprofit Leadership Psychology Leadership 221

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 215

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 215

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Even if youre a small team, involving the right people fosters buy-in, belonging, and a culture of shared responsibility for fundraising success. When everyone understands their role in donor retention and stewardship, it creates a culture of ownership, engagement, and collective impact.

Finance 77

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 77

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 24, 2025

14 A dearth of mental health providers with the cultural understanding needed to work with NHPI youth can also lead to their misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis. Cultural and psychosocial elements, however, do have distinct influences on BIPOC communities when it comes to mental health. 10 Only 35.1 Cost is also a hindrance.

Race and Ethnicity 75

Race and Ethnicity Healthcare Health Medical 75

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Beliefs and Organizational Culture The collective behaviors, norms, and shared values that shape the nonprofit’s work environment. He completed his DBA in Organizational Leadership and Development researching Appalachian nonprofits, psychological contracts, and retention.

Public and Social Policy 209

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 209

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Nonprofit leaders often struggle to create an open, trusting culture that supports their staff in executing their mission. After working in nonprofits her entire career, Rita experienced firsthand the struggles of growing a viable nonprofit with a positive, inclusive culture. I got my masters in organizational psychology.

Culture 98

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Nonprofits 98

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 12, 2024

At the Chicago conference, Pauline Maki, professor of psychiatry, psychology and obstetrics & gynecology, as well as director of the Women’s Mental Health Research Program at the University of Illinois-Chicago, says sleep deprivation is a key side effect of menopause, and affects performance at work, as well as mental health. “

Culture 126

Culture Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management Medical 126

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 10, 2022

This week we have email trends, how to ask for donations in various ways, the psychology of content marketing and fonts, how to write headlines, and more. Aditya Kathoti shares 5 Psychological Strategies That Impact Content Marketing. Elissaveta Brandon looks at the surprising psychology of fonts. Get Details.

Communication 143

Communication Psychology Nonprofits Collaborations 143

iMarketSmart

MARCH 7, 2025

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors and, with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support.

Psychology 59

Psychology Philanthropy Culture Values 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

There are also real psychological barriers to giving as recently uncovered in a report by our colleagues at NCFP and Arabella. Nor have the cultures of these firms been designed with an inclusion and belonging lens for BIPOC or female leaders. Wealth managers and donor advisors need to approach DEI with a broader lens.

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 6, 2024

A positive climate supports employees’ well-being and fosters a culture where team members feel valued. The literature on positive psychology and positive organizational scholarship emphasizes the importance of individual contributions to the success of well-being initiatives.

Leadership 147

Leadership Energy Psychology Culture 147

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

iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors, and with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support.

Psychology 52

Psychology Philanthropy Culture Fundraising 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 7, 2015

There is no single job description for a nonprofit communications director, and good nonprofit marketing includes many skills and disciplines (not just writing and design, but psychology and neuroscience, to name a few). I hear from so many nonprofit communications directors who are working in nonprofits with mediocre management cultures.

Collaborations 189

Collaborations Psychology Production Energy 189

iMarketSmart

MARCH 14, 2025

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors and, with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support.

Retention 59

Retention Psychology Philanthropy Culture 59

Anedot

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Collaborations 52

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

If you want to get into the psychology behind it, see The Strength Model of Self-Control or Decision Fatigue Exhausts Self-Regulatory Resources ). This also leads to a better overall work culture. Here are some signs you could be suffering from Decision Fatigue: Simple choices are suddenly hard to make. Delegate More. Have a Mantra.

Psychology 165

Psychology Food Culture Management 165

iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors, and with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support.

Psychology 52

Psychology Philanthropy Culture Fundraising 52

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 17, 2025

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors, and with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Philanthropy 52

Boardsource

JANUARY 18, 2022

“Time heals all wounds” is one of the most widely known and generally accepted expressions in our popular culture, but I’ve always felt that this statement – although not false – was incomplete, at best. I believe that time is necessary but not sufficient for healing.

Psychology 20

Psychology Culture Foundations Activism 20

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JUNE 11, 2014

Our personal experiences and cultural norms influence the way we interpret color. Both men and women appear to have a strong preference for the color blue , while purple tends to be favored more by women, and shunned by men. Orange and brown don’t seem to get much love at all from either gender.).

Psychology 73

Psychology Manufacturing Fundraising Fundraising 73

Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Innovation Meets Psychology A striking theme of this year’s Funnel Hacking Live was the combination of psychology, sales strategy, and storytelling woven into almost every session. It’s no wonder his customers are so loyal; they’re part of something much bigger than software, and they know it! Reach out and let’s get to work!

Psychology 78

Psychology Culture Technology Values 78

iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors, and with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support.

Psychology 52

Psychology Philanthropy Culture Fundraising 52

iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors, and with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support.

Fundraising 59

Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Philanthropy 59

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 28, 2019

Let’s hear from the American Psychological Association on workplace stress and how it can affect your health : Cardiovascular disease Depression Heart disease Stroke Obesity and eating disorders Diabetes High blood pressure So workplace stress can lead to actual physical issues that will most certainly keep you out of work.

Health 173

Health Psychology Production Energy 173

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

He named his initiative Sekem and created a conglomerate of organizations that today enable a broad range of economic, social, educational, and cultural activities in a beautiful and safe environment. Developing Healthy Individuals “Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes individuals and communities thrive.”—

Philanthropy 139

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 139

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. Psychologists consider burnout to be a “psychological syndrome” that emerges as a response to chronic job stressors.

Psychology 98

Psychology Healthcare Culture Health 98

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 12, 2024

It is now stigmatized in many workplace cultures to lack emotional awareness and to present as immune to emotions. “ It is now stigmatized in many #workplace #cultures to lack emotional awareness and to present as immune to emotions. ” This demonstrates a culture of psychological safety, all the way to the top.

Psychology 77

Psychology Culture Management Construction 77

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 105

Health Culture Poverty Activism 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

We found that in Brazil, social entrepreneurs from poor communities differ significantly from those from higher social classes, especially in terms of their access to financial, human, psychological, and social capital. Let us look at these types of capital one by one.

Social Entrepreneurship 128

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 128

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 14, 2023

Culture eats strategy for lunch.” Culture needs to be tailor made in every company with institutional memories, talents and environment, you design the mindset.” What is important too is to have a culture where innovation is key and the values are “courage, vision, equity and joy,” Bourla says. “ asks Bible. “We

Culture 52

Culture Race and Ethnicity Health Manufacturing 52

Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

An embracing culture. Fund, “ Beyond Fundraising: What Does it Mean to Build a Culture of Philanthropy? ” It was one of three reports centering on confronting chronic fundraising challenges, and showcased the paramount importance of building an organization-wide philanthropy culture as a paradigm for the 21 st century.

Philanthropy 112

Philanthropy Culture Fundraising Fundraising 112

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 13, 2023

Building Community through Eco-Anxiety A critical role of climate psychology is to “embrace individuality [one’s unique personhood] over individualism [the cultural system that prioritizes focus on the self, rather than the community],” according to Tori Tsui , climate activist and youth advisor on the Resilience Project board.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Health Environmental Psychology 98

Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

And I imagine your organization has a culture of philanthropy in which everyone comes from a place of love. Alas, too many organizations lose sight of this culture. Plus, the Maimonides Ladder ignores a lot of what we’ve learned in recent years about the psychology of giving. I know you understand, and practice, this philosophy.

Philanthropy 130

Philanthropy Psychology Culture Values 130