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Profiles in Doing Good: Meet This Year's 'Genius Grant' Winners

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John D. MacArthur Foundation Ada Limón is in her second term as the U.S. poet laureate, an author of multiple books on resistance and activism of Black Americans, a master hula teacher trying to preserve Hawaiian culture, and the co-founder of Protect Democracy. and Catherine T. poet laureate.

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

NonProfit Leadership Center

A groundbreaking study by Dr. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and his team from the University of Oxford and Harvard reveals a compelling association between employee well-being and profitability. They found that well-being is associated with firm profitability, with data being aggregated into a Workplace Well-being Score.

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New Report Reveals Significant Gaps in Foundation Funding of HBCUs

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Ron Lach on pexels.com Historically Black Colleges and Universities are responsible for educating 80 percent of Black judges, 50 percent of Black doctors, and 50 percent of Black lawyers in America, and continue to provide an essential academic and cultural service for Black communities.

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Impact in 2022: The Stories Behind the Numbers

NonProfit Leadership Center

That means nonprofit leaders and organizations are more committed to creating a culture of learning than ever. Both funders and nonprofit organizations chose to invest more resources into diversifying their boards and increasing their cultural competence. Total attendance across all events was up 24% from 2019 to 2022.

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

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

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. By prioritizing employee retention, nonprofits can build a strong foundation for long-term success and positive community impact.

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A look back at Issue Lab’s top philanthropic resources in 2022

Candid

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the University of New Mexico This report examines how W.K.

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Passion Doesn’t Pay the Rent: Why the Arts Must Embrace Pay Equity

NonProfit Quarterly

That’s been the ethic in the arts and culture sector for generations. The result is a far less diverse workforce and leadership pipeline, high turnover, low morale, and ultimately, arts and cultural offerings that are less vital and fail to reflect the values and visions of our communities. Alas, it is just as mythical.

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