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Gumbo for the Struggle: Recipes of Liberation from the Cultural Kitchen

NonProfit Quarterly

The cultural sector is actively seeking alternatives to business-as-usual. This article concludes the series, “ Remember the Future: Culture and Systems Change ,” which is co-produced by Art.coop and NPQ. And, of course, providing for people’s artistic and cultural needs is a core part of building a thriving community economy as well.

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Rewarding Your Nonprofit Staff Without Cash: Tips & Tricks

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

A culture of appreciation can be contagious, inspiring others to follow suit and creating a positive, uplifting environment. Service Awards for Employees : Collaborate with companies that offer service awards for employees , such as plaques, trophies, or other recognition items.

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Where Are The Best Jobs? 5 Strategies for New Grads Landing Tech Careers

Fundraising Leadership

But for many women and those identifying as women, the work cultures of engineering and tech jobs are steeped in gender and racial bias. But where there is disruption, there is opportunity to change the culture. Ask questions about DEI efforts and ways the organization is moving to an inclusive workplace culture. “

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Leveraging AI in Social Work: A Pathway to Empowering Vulnerable Populations

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Collaboration between social work professionals, technical engineers, and communities is essential to developing AI systems that are ethical, unbiased, and aligned with social work values and human rights principles. The Future of AI in Social Work The future of AI in social work is full of potential.

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Building Community through Holistic Strategy: A Story from a Seattle Immigrant Suburb

NonProfit Quarterly

The organization was formed a little over 20 years ago, in February 2002, when resident leaders came together to support their unique and culturally diverse neighborhood: White Center , WA. Our philosophy is one of comprehensive community development—a diverse set of holistic strategies designed to embrace a community’s culture and assets.

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Best Practices When Training Staff to Use a New POS System

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Best Practices When Training Staff to Use a New POS System Any modern retail business will surely appreciate the effect that a Point-of-Sale (POS) system can have on a business. In truth, it’s about cultivating a deeper understanding and proficiency that empowers employees to respond to a dynamic retail environment confidently.

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The Long Shadow of Workplace Surveillance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

If you ask most people what “workplace surveillance” means, they’ll likely think of security cameras in large warehouses or retail stores, making sure employees don’t steal merchandise or fall asleep on the job. Cross-sector harms open the door to cross-sector collaboration. The reality is far more pervasive.