Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Whether this is a simple Google Doc or an automated path in your LMS, your checklist should cover basic activities and tasks such as: Learn about the nonprofits mission, values, programs, and leadership. Establish a culture of gratitude at your nonprofit by frequently expressing appreciation to donors and employeesincluding new hires.

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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.

Culture 52

Culture Values Nonprofits 52

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 117

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 117

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

When their emails are met with silence, it signals that their time, effort, and contributions aren’t valued and appreciated. And worse yet, that they aren’t valued and appreciated. Boosting staff morale Board members set the tone for the organization’s culture. It’s time to address this problem head-on.

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Culture Nonprofits Leadership Communication 113

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In short, Memphis developed a culturally rich Black middle-class neighborhood. In Memphis today—and indeed throughout the South—Black Americans are organizing to rebuild cultural institutions and restore Black economies. A Culture of Abundance So, who was Church, and what was his vision? People like writer Ida B.

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Culture Poverty Governance Finance 122

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!

Nonprofit Administration and Development 123

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 123

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.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

abdiel lpez: When thinking about what needs to change to advance the just transition, we must look also at the culture and the structures that philanthropy upholds, specifically in their day-to-day programming and the way they connector notwith grantees, investees. View the full webinar here. How do we do that? And all of that is not easy.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Culture Philanthropy Finance 119

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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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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Culture Construction Law Universities 128

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Image credit: Photo by Ogulcan Ercal on Unsplash The values attributed to success under capitalism are not the same values that lead to equity and sustainability for society. To build a more just society, it is imperative that we embrace flexibility in our thinking and adopt new values.

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Philanthropy Values Participation and motivation Culture 138

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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Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Values 130

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.

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Culture Collaborations Values Construction 126

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 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

At Common Future, we shifted to co-leadership because we saw that the default CEO structure was no longer congruent with our values or the structural and systematic changes we seek to enable through our work. The move to a co-leadership model has significant implications for organizational health and culture.

Leadership 105

Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management Construction 105

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. But by building an organizational culture that cuts across borders to unify staff, team members are better equipped to build bonds across time zones. Principles that are a part of everything you do, starting with recruiting and onboarding.

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Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Civil Society 242

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

From the very first interaction, its important to align on partnership values and expectations. While I value your input, lets explore why the intervention youve suggested might not help us reach that goal. Cultivate a culture of authentic engagement. Set clear expectations.

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Collaborations Culture Leadership Values 96

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.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

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.

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Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 100

Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

That power of connection is also the driving force behind how people show up on social media platformsjoining groups and digital communities with shared values, locations, or interests. For these younger generations, supporting causes that feel aligned with their identity and the current cultural climate is a key motivator for giving.

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Altruism and Helping Nonprofits Culture Values 95

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

Organizational Cultural Norms and Expectations Just about the same number of “people pleasers” pegged organizational cultural norms and expectations as the culprit. Our office culture places high emphasis on hierarchy, taking on work outside the scope of responsibilities, and always saying yes to our nonprofit’s leadership.” “I’ve

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Communication Culture Ethics Nonprofits 260

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. REGISTER The Anatomy of Culture: Building Organizational Culture from the Inside Out — June 7 What makes a an organizational culture strong?

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Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 288

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

Public and Social Policy 209

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

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. That can’t happen by thinking and funding in silos.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

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?

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Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Social capital: the ties that bind us together At its core, social capital is the value derived from positive connections between people. This might mean attending conferences, joining peer communities, or volunteering to find the relationships you value. Make your connections count by learning how to build high-quality connections.

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Psychology Nonprofits Collaborations Governance 102

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

These cultural districts offered a network of support such as community centers, faith-based institutions, resources for those most vulnerable, and access to the small businesses that serve the unique needs of community members. The vision these founders set remains highly relevant today. What Is Comprehensive Community Development?

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Values Community Development Race and Ethnicity Culture 126

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Organizational culture questions (trust, value, confidence) around communications work. So, we would typically ask this year about. Comms team size and structure Comms budgets Comms staff salaries Tactical questions, such as the use of video, annual report length, etc. Are you interested in those types of questions?

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Culture Values Communication Nonprofits 246

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 Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Since physical health issues and emotional stress commonly contribute to burnout, look for opportunities to build a healthy and sustainable work culture. Next Steps Absenteeism is a clear sign that employees arent enjoying their roles or responsibilities. Consider: Encouraging days off.

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Participation and motivation Health Nonprofit Leadership Volunteerism 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 24, 2024

Decision-Making A study in the Journal of Business Ethics found that individuals high in mindfulness are more likely to act ethically, value upholding ethical standards, and use a principled approach to ethical decision-making. Integrate mindfulness practices into your organizational culture. Create a Mindful Work Environment.

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Psychology Ethics Leadership Culture 255

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

I believe that culture is far more important than structure, but structure is where we get stuck. So my consulting practice focuses on how to move quickly and thoughtfully through questions of structure, land that , and then work to build a healthy, joyful, liberatory culture. AV: So many ways.

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Are we willing to update and transform our purpose, vision, mission and values to align with what we hear from our mission stakeholders? What are your core values and guiding principles? Do your organization’s values support and amplify the development practice you seek to undertake? Donor Engagement. Advocacy + Storytelling.

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Fundraising Leadership

MAY 12, 2024

It is a call for information, honesty, allyship and networking to erase the stigma and enhance the value of all workers. It is also about women speaking honestly about what is happening to them physically, and to stop hiding and always feel valued. Awareness without action means nothing,“ Auger-Dominguez says in her TEDx talk.

Culture 126

Culture Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management Medical 126

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The intention wont just be to raise a few extra dollars, but to cultivate values that are at risk of being lost amid our hyper-digital, attention-fragmented culture. Families will experience philanthropy as a shared pursuit where volunteering, service projects, and hands-on experiences become natural extensions of daily life.

Philanthropy 97

Philanthropy Children Foundations Values 97

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 14, 2025

Influenced by the hip-hop culture of the time, the tattoo read M.O.B. INK-nitiative has been an important part of creating a company culture that is deeply aligned with the values of social impact and community service, and its become an effective recruitment tool for Removery. He was exonerated in 2019.

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