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Unlocking the Value of Circles

NonProfit Quarterly

While peer circles are widely used in corporate and educational contexts, their value to nonprofits and community organizers is underappreciated. Experts often overcomplicate lectures with jargon and references that may not be culturally relevant to the people they are trying to teach. A typical meeting length is two hours.

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Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture in Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Leadership Center

From for-profit companies to nonprofits of every size, one of the best indicators of high-performing organizations is a dedicated focus on creating a learning culture. What is a learning culture, and how do you know if your organization has one? What is a learning culture? Ask team members about their learning interests.

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The Ultimate Guide to Defining Your Nonprofit Target Audience

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Thats where Engagement Mindsets come ina research-backed framework created by Nonprofit Marketing Guide (NPMG) that helps nonprofits move beyond surface-level demographics and into values-driven communication. This approach is based on Schwartzs Theory of Basic Human Values , which has been validated across cultures and industries.

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Investing in Creativity as Social Infrastructure

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Traditional policy solutions have failed to reverse these trends, yet there's growing evidence that investing in local creative activities can help repair the countrys frayed social fabric. Since 2013, the average American has lost 24 hours of social connection each month. This isnt a plea for traditional arts funding or infrastructure.

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5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Employee Onboarding

Ann Green

Plus, you can use your nonprofits LMS to streamline many other processes and activities, including upskilling employees, onboarding volunteers, and educating board members. Establish a culture of gratitude at your nonprofit by frequently expressing appreciation to donors and employeesincluding new hires.

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Guarding Trust: Overlooked Factors That Protect Your Nonprofit’s Reputation

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Regular updates through newsletters, social media, and community meetings create a culture of transparency, ensuring supporters feel included and engaged. Strengthen Internal Accountability Your teamstaff and volunteers alikeshould reflect the values and mission of your organization.

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5 Signs Your Employees are Burned Out + What to Do About It

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

They arent actively participating or taking initiative. Next Steps To reinspire employees and improve active participation, consider implementing these strategies: Build a safe space for sharing ideas. Ask managers to practice active listening and acknowledge employees who share their thoughts, no matter how small.