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Bringing Organizational Cultures Together for Social Impact

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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. Working effectively with and across cultures is even more challenging when organizations come together to tackle social and environmental challenges.

Culture 119
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‘We’re feeding more people with less’: What food security nonprofits need now

Candid

Strengthened community-based collaboration Since the beginning of the year, weve had to sharpen how and what we dopartnering more closely with schools, community sites, and local leaders to stand in the gap, said Wendi R. Many participants emphasized that collaboration is no longer a nice-to-have; it is a survival strategy.

Food 98
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Powerful, Not Powerless: Emerging Approaches to Massive Action

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Autocratic governments, nihilistic oligarchs, escalating climate impacts, dynamic pandemics, menacing technologies, rampant misinformationall of these forces and more conspire to leave Americans and people around the world feeling less safe, more uncertain, and more frightened about the future.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

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. That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members.

Ethics 116
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Making the Case for Training & Development from Funders: 6 Keys to Nonprofit Growth

NonProfit Leadership Center

By investing in training, organizations can improve their efficiency, productivity and performance — and retain their best people. Funding support for training and development enables leaders to enhance their strategic planning, financial management , fundraising and board governance skills.

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From the Past to the Future

Stanford Social Innovation Review

But because agrochemical companies still effectively market their proprietary technologies with governments, farmers, and development organizations as the path forward, investors, aid agencies and governments continue to invest in and subsidize chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and improved seeds.

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Nonprofit Board Management Software to Boost Success | Affnetz

Affnetz

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. With software, onboarding costs are a sneaky addition to the overall price of the product.