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What is Climate Psychology? An Interview with Climate Psychology Alliance’s Rebecca Weston

NonProfit Quarterly

We sat down with clinician and advocate Rebecca Weston to talk about climate psychology, movement journalism, and the responsibility of journalists and clinicians to connect to the emotional impacts of the climate crisis. What is climate psychology? That’s one big part of what climate psychology does. “

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The Psychology of Fundraising: Why Do Donors Give?

The Charity CFO

Moreover, from a human behavior standpoint, the psychology of fundraising doesn’t appear to make sense. And yet, people across cultures and contexts give generously to organizations that share their values. . So, what forces explain fundraising psychology? The Psychology of Fundraising. A Sense of Duty.

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One of the Most Important Leadership Qualities That’s Often Overlooked

NonProfit Leadership Center

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.

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The Strategic Imperative of Well-Being: A Guide for Organizational Success

NonProfit Leadership Center

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.

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Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Culture Strategy

Bloomerang

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Pillar #3—No More Othering: Your Nonprofit Culture Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term.

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Keeping the Dream Team: Unleashing the Power of Employee Retention in Nonprofits

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

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.

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3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Create a Kinder, More Compassionate Workplace

NonProfit Leadership Center

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?

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