Ann Green

APRIL 28, 2025

Basic details: Tracks contact information and other general personal data (full and preferred name, pronouns, birthday, preferred communication method, etc.). She also collaborates with other team members in various areas like sales, marketing, and product development.

Management 175

Management Ethics Education Production 175

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As the communications roles and responsibilities grow in nonprofits, both staff and managers will question the function of the communications team within the organization. We began researching nonprofit communications team models in 2017 and have continued investigating how they work and what is most effective since then.

Communication 219

Communication Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Retention 219

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 29, 2025

Re-emphasizing the human element builds trust, fosters deeper relationships, and sets organizations apart in a crowded landscape , whether at the register, in partner communications, or through thought-provoking leadership content. Incorporate personalized updates, live conversations, and tailored messaging to make partners feel valued.

Values 130

Values Environmental Technology Children 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 28, 2022

Offered training for board and staff based on shared organizational values. Looked around who wasn’t at the table or represented in our communications and hired “experts”. Presented a board with a reparations line item for communities that might have been harmed by our “well-meaning” intentions. Awkwardly be “that person.”

Communication 197

Communication Collaborations Culture Activism 197

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. They should be dedicated to serving our community and willing to go the extra mile to make a positive impact.

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

Prioritize Transparent Communication Open and honest communication fosters trust, especially during challenges. Strengthen Internal Accountability Your teamstaff and volunteers alikeshould reflect the values and mission of your organization. This openness reassures donors that their contributions are making a difference.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

When we change the rules, we must communicate this and bring our stakeholders along. We can use a meeting or retreat, led by an outside facilitator, to reflect: Is our work informed by and oriented around communities? What are your core values and guiding principles? Transparency + Communication. Donor Engagement.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 320

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 320

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 20, 2015

Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. to 2:00 p.m.

Communication 243

Communication Nonprofits Technology Food 243

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Research reveals how inter-organizational collaborations for social impact often run into structural or governance issues like power asymmetries or a focus on the wrong metric of success. Such cultural savvy can support a productive and balanced decision-making environment, smoothing some of the other challenges identified with collaboration.

Culture 119

Culture Environmental Collaborations Social Enterprise 119

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2025

It also highlights the value of focus groups as a strategy for refining programs and improving community impact. Organizing your team with technology Implementing organizational chart software is a strategic move for nonprofits seeking to clarify roles and enhance team communication.

Retention 102

Retention Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 102

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Use real-world impact to demonstrate the value of monthly donations. Automating communications to retain recurring donors. To get started, identify companies with values that align with your mission and pitch mutually beneficial opportunities for them to support your cause. Emphasizing the impact of small, regular contributions.

Nonprofits 166

Nonprofits Environmental Charitable Contribution Volunteerism 166

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As of April 2024, 58% of 501(c)(3) organizations have incorporated AI into their digital communications, and 68% use it to analyze constituent data. No matter your communications’ purpose, use generative AI to supplement human content creation, not replace it. Collaborative ) as your foundation.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership 130

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Whether youre envisioning a rustic lodge, a serene retreat center, or a modern conference space, booking early ensures youll have options that inspire creativity and collaboration. Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. Conduct interviews with select board and staff members.

Collaborations 114

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 114

Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2025

Revisit mission, vision and values : Everything naturally and powerfully flows from this foundation. Create a communications calendar: The good news is that there have never been so many communication channels, and the better news is that many of them are affordable even for smaller nonprofits. Where should they start?

Fundraising 109

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 109

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Review your communications and communications policies to ensure that they do not create unnecessary risks of copyright or trademark infringement, defamation, fraudulent misrepresentations, or political campaign intervention.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 27, 2025

Another collaboration that started around the same time was less successful. The collaboration notched some initial wins, but when differences emerged among the partners about the schools that would be served and the long-term vision, the partnership succumbed to infighting and inaction. De Jong, J., and Rivkin, J.

Collaborations 71

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 71

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success. Encouraging open dialogue and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning are also key to promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Culture Leadership 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. This can be achieved by emphasizing the global values that unite us, regardless of what language we speak or what day of the week we worship. Principles that are a part of everything you do, starting with recruiting and onboarding.

Health 264

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 264

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

This includes assessing market trends, analyzing donor behavior, and leveraging new technology to enhance operations and communication. Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization. Not sure where to even start?

Public and Social Policy 246

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Strategies for Enhancing Team Performance To unlock the full potential of nonprofit teams, it is crucial to implement strategies that enhance their performance and cultivate a workforce of the future. Foster Open and Transparent Communication: Establish regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and ideas.

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Collaborations Construction Leadership 246

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

As part of the proposal development process, development and program staff collaborate to define clear objectives as well as anticipated outputs and outcomes. In the ideal scenario, priorities align, the foundation recognizes the value of the proposed work, and the nonprofit receives a grant award. Here are five steps to take.

Foundations 103

Foundations Activism Collaborations Leadership 103

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.

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Collaborations Culture 264

Blue Avocado

JULY 16, 2024

If you would like to take your performance appraisal process to the next (and highest) level, it is necessary to incorporate your organization’s values into the system. It is only by identifying your organizational values, communicating them, and then holding employees accountable for them that you will truly achieve world-class performance.

Values 97

Values Public and Nonprofit Management Management Culture 97

Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Before you communicate with an audience, get together with your board and staff and get your stuff straight. Before mass nonprofit strategic communication communication, get….

Communication 135

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Values Nonprofits 135

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

From scheduling meetings and distributing board materials to tracking attendance and managing communication, board management software offers a solution that saves time, enhances efficiency, and improves collaboration. Communication Capabilities: An effective board management software should have strong communication capabilities.

Management 245

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 245

Candid

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The foundation is calling on donors to consider leaving 5% of that wealth to their communities, and that message is resonating, says Carrie Malek-Madani, director of marketing and communications. Those early donors set a standard, expectations, and values for future generations to follow.” A strong culture of giving?

Culture 105

Culture Foundations Children Philanthropy 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2025

This approach, where communication is limited to donation requests, makes donors feel undervalued and disconnected from the organization’s work. Successful nonprofits personalize their communications by acknowledging donors’ contributions and sharing updates that demonstrate impact.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 105

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Retention 105

Candid

MAY 12, 2025

Co-sponsored by the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, and the National Center for Family Philanthropy, this call to action lifts up the need for collective and collaborative movement. It outlines what it looks like to be a trust-based, values-aligned partner during this time.

Philanthropy 92

Philanthropy Collaborations Foundations Values 92

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective internal communication and trust are the foundation of donor retention success. However, misalignment within an organization can create roadblockspoor internal communication, siloed departments, and lack of strategic coordination can all lead to lost fundraising opportunities.

Finance 79

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 79

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Everyone wants to know that they are valued and part of the team including your board members. Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up! Finding money and resources for your nonprofit is an art and successful fundraising takes good communication, strong relationships, and understanding who (and how) to ask.

Nonprofit governance and management 97

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 97

Bloomerang

MAY 5, 2025

These donor connections are established through similar values and loyalty to a cause. Why internal structure impacts external success From database management to team communication, internal systems influence the donor experience at every interaction. Donor relationships are at the heart of every successful nonprofit.

Management 59

Management Collaborations Culture Finance 59

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Nonprofits can create strong psychological contracts by aligning organizational values with staff passions. Hybrid work models, combining remote and in-person work, offer both benefits but require careful planning and communication. Encourage collaboration and celebrate achievements to create a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

Retention 245

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 245

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Below is a pie chart highlighting how I collaborated with clients last year and provided value through my work. Second, I occasionally collaborate with agencies as their tactical consultant, helping to bring their strategies to life. Paul, Minnesota, uses images as a communication tool. Let's go through each one.

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Yet in systems built to isolate and decimate our biodiversity for profit, examples of healthy community provisioning, collaboration, and innovative system building are becoming rare. The showcase was a collaborative project organized by the Ubuntu Climate Initiative in partnership with the media arts center Open Signal.

Culture 126

Culture Collaborations Values Construction 126

Candid

MARCH 26, 2025

There, she learned a key lessonthe need for better communication between grant writers and program staff. She soon realized that the most important element of fundraising communication is to share the real impact of the work the United Way did. Dont lose sight of your own values when you fundraise, says Rasmussen.

Fundraising 59

Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations Values 59

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 25, 2025

Todays mentorships are collaborative, instructive and multi-generational, perhaps a bit like the two leading characters in the award-winning series, Hacks, with Jean Smart playing Deborah Vance and Hannah Einbinder playing Ava, her 25-year-old head writer. He helped me understand my value to the company and how to find my voice, Holzman says.

Nonprofit governance and management 118

Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Governance Education 118

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 12, 2025

Storytelling can take many forms: participant journeys, community narratives, or anecdotal reflection. You’ll often find that your organization is already doing this in your communications and development strategy. So, if you feel hesitant to lean in, remember that you already know how to do this.

Nonprofit Leadership 110

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofits 110