Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 17, 2025

Social sector actors are hardly alone in this regard, of course, but they have both the opportunity and a mission-driven motivation to respond. They enable the scaled, collaborative action that is the sine qua non of any adequate response in this moment. There is a growing discussion about what, exactly, that means?

Environmental 104

Environmental Civil Society Philanthropy Participation and motivation 104

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, you probably work at an organization where each department works in a “horseshoe” format – meaning nobody collaborates well and communication takes way too long – traveling up the chain of command, across, and then back down. It means helping them solve their most pressing issues in a collaborative process.

Leadership 264

Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Culture 264

NonProfit Hub

JULY 30, 2020

But one of the most prevalent has been staying motivated at work. We’re going to have to teach ourselves and our teams how to stay productive and motivated , even when we can’t be there face-to-face. . Communication, communication, communication. at least for the United States. Challenges to working online.

Participation and motivation 91

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Production Collaborations 91

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

Also, the board determined that the interim should possess the following attributes: Strong communication skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and a diplomatic demeanor. This entailed building trust, enhancing communication, and showing the boards ongoing commitment to remedying the noxious situation.

Leadership 93

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Participation and motivation 93

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Delegation also fosters more participation, collaboration, and teamwork, allowing marketing teams to harness the diverse talents across the team. Building Trust with Effective Communication and Delegation Trust is an important factor in any relationship but especially when it comes to your direct reports.

Marketing 209

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Construction 209

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

The organization fosters a strong, interconnected community through collaboration, advocacy, and direct aid. The organization is guided by the values of human dignity, social justice, equity, inclusion, and comunidad (community). Support for displaced ranch tenants through collaboration with local partners. Reyes Station.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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. 16 hours per week.

Food 52

Food Participation and motivation Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 14, 2023

According to Ernest Hooper, renowned storyteller and nonprofit leader in Tampa Bay, it’s collaboration and shared knowledge. Every participant walks away with renewed promise." Ernest embodies collaboration and community, and I can’t think of a better leader to facilitate and guide us through this powerful event."

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations 130

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

Most importantly, communicate your sustainability efforts to your target audiences. Create an environmental sustainability statement you can communicate with your employees and B2B customers. To enhance the effectiveness of green marketing, consider hiring professionals that have already collaborated with eco-friendly companies.

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Ann Green

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The goal here isn’t that you should immediately start participating in every activity we’ve listed. If your nonprofit has a monthly giving or membership program , you can recruit current participants to promote the opportunity to their family members and friends. Participate in cross-blogging. Collaborate with influencers.

Participation and motivation 179

Participation and motivation Education Education Activism 179

Candid

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Yet, according to the DAF Research Collaborative , 37% of DAF accounts can go unused in a given year. Giving days create urgency and a sense of togetherness for donors—and both can motivate action. To participate in DAF Day, nonprofits can sign up to be listed in the participant directory and receive a free marketing tool kit.

Participation and motivation 122

Participation and motivation Collaborations Health Education 122

Getting Attention

JUNE 14, 2011

That’s one of the reasons I’m so looking forward to working with a small group of nonprofit communicators (no more than 10) like you this summer, leading them through this immersion program to learn how to develop messages collaboratively—with me, the other program participants, and their colleagues and external audiences.

Collaborations 64

Collaborations Participation and motivation Agriculture Activism 64

Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Are you in a tug of war with program colleagues for control of your communications? Raise your hand if you’ve run up against any of these challenges: Your colleague on the program side makes an outrageous communications demand based on a consumer marketing model. I was transparent about all of this, and it was a good motivator.

Communication 70

Communication Collaborations Participation and motivation Culture 70

Getting Attention

OCTOBER 19, 2011

That’s one of the reasons I’m so looking forward to working with a small group of nonprofit communicators (no more than 15) like you this fall, leading them through this immersion program to learn how to develop messages collaboratively—with me, the other program participants, and their colleagues and external audiences.

Collaborations 64

Collaborations Participation and motivation Values Associations 64

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 22, 2025

When reading feedback about your onboarding practices, focus on these areas: Clear Expectations: Volunteers should have a detailed overview of their roles, responsibilities, and any objectives associated with their participation. Collaborating with a team or connecting with other volunteers.

Participation and motivation 41

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism 41

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By Craig Minassian A decade ago, while traveling across Africa visiting Clinton Foundation projects, I found a replica of a late-19th-century map titled, “Communications and Towns.” In practice, many nonprofit communicators trying to do positive storytelling are caught in a thunderstorm that has been gathering strength for years.

Participation and motivation 144

Participation and motivation Foundations Philanthropy Communication 144

Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

PEAK Grantmaking’s “Reimagining Philanthropy” conference in March exploring these themes was a fitting setting for a session Candid organized about advancing systems change via data collaboration at scale. The panelists also agreed that nonprofits are motivated to provide the data when they know how funders are using it.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Philanthropy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Only Paty, Lumi, and one other woman in the group agreed that there was gender inequity, and the other participants were astonished that the three of us aligned against their view.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Participation and motivation Public and Social Policy 126

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Knowing your audience members’ relative age range can help you choose how to communicate with them. For those long-term donors, you could instead share a survey asking for their feedback on why they first donated to your cause and what motivated them to continue supporting your mission. . Engage with your community.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

Ann Green

JANUARY 20, 2021

While one of the main attractions of nonprofits are live fundraising events and other experiences, it’s challenging for ever y member to participate and attend. Give your members an opportunity to get to know their community even if they can’t actually meet them. Communicate within message boards and forums.

Nonprofits 157

Nonprofits Participation and motivation Management Communication 157

GiveGab

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

GDLF attendees enjoyed two days of learning, growing, and collaborating as they explored new engagement and fundraising strategies, participated in peer-led sessions, and heard updates on all things GiveGab. Inspiring Collaboration. Attendees from Give Local 757! Learning Among Leaders.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Production Participation and motivation Philanthropy 52

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. Arrange inclusive community events: Community gatherings that celebrate diversity and inclusivity can resonate with a broad audience, including those who are passionate about social causes.

Participation and motivation 104

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 104

Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

Ask if there’s a way for your communications to be more explicit in naming race, and if what you’re referencing applies in a similar way to people who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color. How can we develop more actionable reactions and communications? Disappointed? Differently-abled. By asking your audience, co-workers, etc.

Race and Ethnicity 116

Race and Ethnicity Participation and motivation Communication Collaborations 116

iMarketSmart

MAY 14, 2025

You plan the survey, and you also plan the follow-up communication that will be sent to each participant after they complete the survey. But as long as you communicate in ways theyve made clear theyre okay with, everything is good. These surveys are feedback loops. This is critical. The result has been tragic.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Collaborations Values Communication 52

The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 105

iMarketSmart

JUNE 7, 2023

Here’s why: “High performers ask with confidence because they understand the donor’s connection and motivations. They don’t like to be bombarded and hassled with nonstop generic communications. It happens when a relationship of trust and collaboration has been developed and solidified. Transparency is key here.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 98

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 15, 2023

It requires excellent communication, organization, creativity, and problem-solving. GET THE BOARD FUNDRAISING WORKSHEET Communication Skills Are More Important than Ever There are so many different ways that fundraising intersects with communication. Our motivations are for the common good and the public interest.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 98

The Agitator

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Social networks are effective at increasing participation —by lessening the level of motivation that participation requires. They inform their community, attend events, volunteer. If you or your nonprofit are devotees of Facebook and Twitter, his article is sure to fire you up! Here are just a few excerpts.

Participation and motivation 63

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Energy 63

Pam Moore

JULY 29, 2024

From keeping up with platform changes to integrating the latest AI tools, and ensuring your team is aligned and motivated, the challenges can seem endless. Can it help them better communicate with prospects and existing customers? Tap into the OPXFactor – Other People's Content, Community and Advertising Dollars: 32.

Culture 133

Culture Technology Participation and motivation Leadership 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

In 2021, for example, the technology company Tencent, which supports nonprofits in various fields as part of its CSR practice, collaborated with D-Lab to recruit a small team of data annotators with physical disabilities. In addition, emerging fields that require skill but not a lot of physical mobility are opening up.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Technology 119

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the tools listed below to significantly improve your web and email communications and your social media campaigns. Loomly is an online social media calendar that allows multiple users to collaborate from one master calendar. Social Media.

Nonprofit governance and management 112

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Technology Nonprofits 112

Sweet! by BlueSky

MARCH 6, 2021

Event participants and teams need goals. Goals always help people stay motivated. Fundraisers are more engaged participants and supporters of your organization. Teams that encourage each other, motivate each other, and hold themselves accountable raise the most money. Communication + Encouragement = Fundraising.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 52

Pam Moore

JUNE 23, 2019

Your ability to empower, inspire, motivate and move your audience to real action that changes their mindset, business or life is what matters. What social networks are they using to communicate with other attendees, sponsors and event hosts? Communicate and Work like a pro. How many times have they attended the event?

Values 90

Values Marketing Marketing Communication 90

Pam Moore

JUNE 23, 2019

Your ability to empower, inspire, motivate and move your audience to real action that changes their mindset, business or life is what matters. What social networks are they using to communicate with other attendees, sponsors and event hosts? Communicate and Work like a pro. How many times have they attended the event?

Values 90

Values Marketing Marketing Communication 90

Anedot

AUGUST 29, 2024

Helps formulate goals and strategies for community events. Directs the implementation of community events so that income and community awareness goals are achieved. Ensure consistent guidelines and quality participant experience across organization. Ensure actions and communications follow core values.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Non-Profit Management Participation and motivation Charitable Contribution 52

NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2016

Nonprofits need to show clear, emotional images to motivate and connect with their donors. Democracy is the “extent to which an organization engages its board, staff, members, participants, volunteers, supporters, and other stakeholders in both defining and communicating the brand identity.”

Participation and motivation 64

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Production Management 64

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the apps and tools listed below to significantly improve your web and email communications and your social media campaigns. Slack is a cloud-based tool for teams of staff and volunteers to collaborate on projects and track work flow and responsibilities.

Nonprofit governance and management 110

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Technology Management 110