NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

Prioritize Transparent Communication Open and honest communication fosters trust, especially during challenges. Regular updates through newsletters, social media, and community meetings create a culture of transparency, ensuring supporters feel included and engaged.

Public and Social Policy 130

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

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Organize dedicated brainstorming or mind-mapping sessions to give employees a chance to generate and communicate ideas in an open, judgment-free zone. Open several methods of communication. Your employees have varying communication preferences. Consider: Encouraging days off.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Health Volunteerism Volunteerism 147

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. And with early communication and involvement with pre-work, youll greatly increase your chances of creating buy-in and building anticipation, ensuring that board and staff members arrive engaged and ready to contribute.

Collaborations 115

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 115

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. Tailor your communications to reflect these nuanced interests.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ubuntu as Art Nearly two years later, on Earth Day 2024, our Cultural Arts Circle excitedly announced 40 winners for the Ubuntu Climate Initiatives inaugural Climate Arts and Storytelling Showcase. I connected with Mitchell, who emphasized the value of elders roles in teaching more sustainable ways of being.

Culture 126

Culture Collaborations Values Construction 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

Some of the reasons might be deeply embedded in our sectors culture, from a tendency to lionize founders and treat individual visions as sacrosanct to our collective fascination with unicorn stories, the rare organizations that achieve massive scale independently. We needed to raise over $2 million in a week to consummate the transaction.

Social Enterprise 112

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofits Culture 112

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 14, 2025

The AJH Foundation and ActionAid UK have adopted this model and speak highly of its effect on organizational culture and productivity. It is a step in the right direction but requires building an organization-wide culture to match it. Exclusion: Staff have concerns about being left out of organizational decision-making.

Leadership 105

Leadership Civil Society Culture Children 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

At Common Future, we shifted to co-leadership because we saw that the default CEO structure was no longer congruent with our values or the structural and systematic changes we seek to enable through our work. The move to a co-leadership model has significant implications for organizational health and culture.

Leadership 105

Leadership Culture Construction Nonprofit governance and management 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 11, 2025

In their forthcoming book Liberation Stories: Building Narrative Power for 21st Century Social Movements , coeditors Shanelle Matthews and Marzena Zukowska share a compilation of stories by communications workers from some of the most impactful social movements in the United States. All rights reserved.

Public and Social Policy 97

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Culture Governance 97

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The intention wont just be to raise a few extra dollars, but to cultivate values that are at risk of being lost amid our hyper-digital, attention-fragmented culture. Not everyone will be immediately receptive, and some communities might resist involvement due to deep-seated disillusionment with traditional charities.

Philanthropy 97

Philanthropy Children Foundations Values 97

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

And if the gift involves recognition (such as naming something after the donor or placing their name on a donor wall), it’s crucial to communicate clearly and consistently about when and how that will happen. Because that’s what happens when they don’t feel valued. Gratitude without reporting feels empty.

Retail 130

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 130

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 16, 2025

Image Credit: Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels When Courtney Harge, former CEO of cultural arts organization OF/BY/FOR ALL first approached her board to let them know that she was concerned they may need to close, the response she received seemed to convey that it simply wasnt a possibility.

Culture 93

Culture Energy Finance Leadership 93

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 8, 2025

As the leader of one of Minnesota’s most impactful environmental organizations, Hoffman shared valuable insights on strategic planning, measuring impact, and creating a healthy work culture. This laser focus on their specific value-add allows the organization to contribute meaningfully to broader environmental coalitions.

Leadership 52

Leadership Environmental Law Finance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 12, 2025

But internally, it’s often stifled by urgency culture, bureaucracy, and fear. My ancestors envisioned freedom in bondage, cultivated joy in scarcity, and built wholesome and eclectic cultures amid erasure. We see this in many cultural traditions: Indigenous communities use circles to restore after harm has occurred and build community.

Nonprofit Leadership 109

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofits 109

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As a matter of fact, a non-profit employer must make an effort to convince talented people to work for their organization and showcase the true values of doing so. That’s why it’s important to showcase unique values and portray to talents the benefits of working for your organization.

Recruitment 64

Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

We need creative, diverse collaborations across various fields to ensure that technology is deployed in ways that align with nonprofit values, build trust, and serve the greater good. Effective AI implementation in nonprofit work requires more than technical proficiency: It demands a culturally sensitive, community-informed approach.

Collaborations 69

Collaborations Ethics Technology Foundations 69

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! Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. This is a terrific example of nonprofits doing what they do best.

Nonprofit governance and management 96

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 96

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 54

Management Collaborations Culture Finance 54

Candid

JUNE 30, 2025

At the same time, funders have mandates to meet, while we also need to show that we’re listening, evolving, and backing up our values with real action, beyond writing a check. It takes conscious, continuous, day-to-day work in the ways you interact, communicate, and make decisions.

Philanthropy 59

Philanthropy Foundations Collaborations Values 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Another path leads to it being purchased by a “farm incubator” who will make it available to refugee farmers growing culturally meaningful crops and contributing to their economic mobility. One path leads to this arable land being sold to a developer and turned into a small strip mall. Next, imagine where these crops go after harvesting.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 9, 2025

By Trabian Shorters How do we get people of all political identities to willingly support social progress without compromising anyones values? The Next Narrative Summit was sponsored and facilitated by BMe Community and leading foundations including Robert Wood Johnson, Bill & Melinda Gates, Annie E. million times.

Homelessness 116

Homelessness Poverty Foundations Law 116

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2025

This culture of ongoing improvement means that services are more likely to meet community needs effectively. Strategies to create an organizational growth mindset Transforming your organizations culture requires intentional strategies and practices that reinforce growth-oriented thinking.

Culture 61

Culture Construction Leadership Nonprofits 61

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2025

The top three benefits listed by fellows and NBFP alumni are training in governance (both nonprofit-specific and general); exposure to board culture; and the development of transferable skills like effective communication. through structured onboarding and as much exposure as possible).

Education 109

Education Education Nonprofit governance and management Universities 109

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

But there are also multiple underlying economic, social, and cultural influences driving that trend, including poor financial well-being, less available free time, and the cyclical nature of volunteerism. A simple program can go a long way in helping volunteers feel valued and appreciated. Lets dig into these in a bit more detail.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Retention Recruitment 52

Bloomerang

JULY 14, 2025

This blog breaks down what’s in our control, what’s not, and how to communicate the unpredictability of grants with confidence and clarity. By doing so, we not only manage expectations but also build a culture that values strategic planning, continuous improvement, and resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Leadership 66

Leadership Philanthropy Education Education 66

The Charity CFO

APRIL 29, 2025

They thrive because they built the right teama team that collaborates, communicates, and drives performance across programs, people, and finances. At The Charity CFO, we see that clarity of roles, accountability for results, and a culture of financial literacy are the biggest difference-makers.

Leadership 89

Leadership Finance Culture Foundations 89

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Transparency and Clear Communication: Leaders should strive to be clear in their expectations and communications, eliminating the need for employees to “read between the lines.” Challenges and Opportunities Implementing harmonious leadership requires a shift in mindset and organizational culture.

Leadership 52

Leadership Nonprofits Retention Nonprofit Leadership 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 31, 2025

For example, one consultant may primarily serve arts and culture organizations in a single state, while another may specialize in working with national advocacy organizations with budgets over $5 million. Pricing varies widely so focus on value Grant consulting services, fees, and fee structures vary widely. Get comfortable saying no.

Values 71

Values Management Culture Production 71

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2025

Fundamentally, Donor Advised Funds are about possibility At their core, these funds are built on the very values nonprofits champion: autonomy, intentionality, generosity, and long-term impact. They allow individuals and families to turn financial capacity into lasting impact—on their own timeline, and in alignment with their deepest values.

Activism 74

Activism Philanthropy Charitable Contribution Nonprofits 74

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

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Crucial Elements of Recruitment Marketing While every nonprofit has different needs depending on its resources, marketing preferences, and workplace culture, there are some fundamental recruitment marketing fundamentals every organization should review. Make sure this information is well-organized and communicated across your team.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Marketing Marketing Public and Social Policy 52

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

With the culture established by the executive director. Any gift of this size shows the donor truly values your work, and may have the capacity to give more. Being face-to-face or voice-to-voice with someone creates a stronger connection than mere paper communication. But, where does the buck really stop? At the top.

Philanthropy 109

Philanthropy Donor Motivation Leadership Culture 109

Bloomerang

APRIL 28, 2025

This includes all 501(c) designations such as churches, cultural centers, food banks, disaster relief organizations and many others. billion of economic value. Collaboration : It couldnt be timelier for nonprofits especially those sharing similar mission space to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate for mutual benefit.

Disaster Relief 54

Disaster Relief Culture Construction Nonprofits 54

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 75

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 75

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Fine suggests three ways nonprofits can use smart AI to shift work cultures: Invest in chatbots, improve workflow, and focus on physical health. How should nonprofits mitigate risks in adopting AI technology? In this article, co-authors Beth Kanter and Fine tell a cautionary tale of the limitations of chatbots.

Ethics 52

Ethics Technology Culture Health 52

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 29, 2025

.” He suggests organizations should: Plant a flag with a bold vision Aim for a concrete, finite accomplishment Make the mission as crisp and clear as possible Provide an entryway for people to learn more gradually When to Refresh Your Brand Several triggers may indicate it’s time for a brand refresh: Expanding services or geographic reach (..)

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits Leadership Finance Culture 52

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The position requires a versatile leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and implement development and fundraising efforts that ensure financial sustainability. The Executive Director will be adept at program oversight, and at fostering community partnerships and volunteer engagement.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

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