Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

The move to a co-leadership model has significant implications for organizational health and culture. Particularly with the fragile ecosystem that is organizational culture, leadership transition should not be abrupt, nor imposed from the outside, nor for the sake of experimentation itself.

Leadership 105

Leadership Culture Construction Nonprofit governance and management 105

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

Culture 111

Culture Foundations Education Education 111

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2025

Low staff morale: In organizations where failure is feared and not discussed constructively, staff may feel demotivated, undervalued, and reluctant to propose new ideas. This culture of ongoing improvement means that services are more likely to meet community needs effectively. Again, celebrate progress, not just results.

Culture 61

Culture Construction Leadership Nonprofits 61

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 18, 2024

Storytelling—the construction of spoken or written accounts of a series of events that we tell each other to understand our world—offers critical tools to build movements, upend myths that hold us back, and construct cultures that can sustain a democratic economy. How can one engage in narrative change work for the long haul?

Construction 135

Construction Culture Philanthropy 135

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The assigned buddy or mentor assists and guides the new hire during their initial weeks, helping them become familiar with the organization’s culture, processes, and expectations. Encourage open communication and regularly provide constructive feedback. What’s already working for you?

Marketing 209

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Construction 209

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 25, 2024

How Construction Businesses Can Stand Out: Strategies for Success In a competitive industry like construction, standing out from the crowd is essential for long-term success. Here are some key strategies for success in the construction business. Encourage a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Chapters 1.

Construction 52

Construction Technology Food Environmental 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Although this concentration has had profound local economic and cultural implications, various government agencies have justified it by saying that it is necessary for security reasons or that it brings in national economic support in exchange for hosting the military facilities. percent of the country’s total land area.

Public and Social Policy 140

Public and Social Policy Poverty Construction Law 140

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Forward-thinking nonprofits should create and budget for more fluid, project-based roles, and focus on fostering a culture where Autonomists and traditional employees can coexist. Integrating Autonomists into the nonprofit workforce For HR professionals and nonprofit leaders, this shift requires a reevaluation of talent strategies.

Participation and motivation 64

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofits Construction 64

NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It’s about committing to live, albeit not perfectly, the qualities that inspire trust, foster growth, and cultivate a culture of excellence. Leaders set the tone for the entire team and organizational culture. Provide constructive feedback — and ask for constructive feedback from your team.

Construction 130

Construction Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture 130

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 5, 2024

How Construction Businesses Can Stand Out From The Crowd The construction industry in the UK is a highly competitive landscape, with numerous businesses vying for a share of the market. Start for free The post How Construction Businesses Can Stand Out From The Crowd appeared first on GlobalOwls.

Construction 52

Construction Environmental Culture Technology 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In Philadelphia , there are expensive historic districts, clusters of new luxury construction, walkable rowhouse neighborhoods, and areas that are indistinguishable from the nearby suburbs in look and price. Updated every few years, this analysis has documented change in the city for more than two decades.

Construction 71

Construction Public and Social Policy Finance Poverty 71

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Households are a function of housing as much as culture. For example, 570 Washington Street, currently in construction in New York City’s West Village, will be one of the first affordable senior communities designed for grandfamilies, grandparents raising grandchildren. What is the driver of this historically unusual way of living?

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Children Poverty Health 116

Bloomerang

APRIL 28, 2025

” It highlights somethingspecially designed or constructed with the intention of enduring for a long time. This includes all 501(c) designations such as churches, cultural centers, food banks, disaster relief organizations and many others. They are the culmination of great cultures. Today, there are more than 1.5

Disaster Relief 54

Disaster Relief Culture Construction Nonprofits 54

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 2, 2025

Crenshaw Boulevard has long been considered the cultural and commercial hub of Black Los Angeles. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for,” observed Damien Goodmon in an interview with NPQ. For two decades, Goodmon has been a leading community organizer in Los Angeles’s Crenshaw neighborhood.

Culture 65

Culture Law Energy Associations 65

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Construction of new rental social housing will be more challenging. But the roots of housing profit-making are intertwined with complex social, cultural, and political dynamics. Social housing aims to address the root causes of the housing crisis. Contrary to popular belief, an insufficient supply of physical homes is not the culprit.

Public and Social Policy 131

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 131

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Culture change is slow, but it is central to us as a movement that we are intentionally creating together. Among the 15 local cooperative businesses and democratic collectives we count in our ecosystem, many focus on arts and cultural strategies to strengthen our solidarity economy.

Culture 118

Culture Collaborations Construction Environmental 118

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

And the US Green Building Council (USGBC), an intermediary promoting energy-efficient construction, developed guidelines and rating systems for sustainable cities and neighborhoods. In fact, city leaders often follow the pioneering innovations of civil society organizations. Some small wins even turn into legislation.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

They pressured the company directly, blocking merger deals and forcing executives off the board of cultural institutions, and through their investor base, denying them access to the capital markets. As a result, the company effectively defaulted on over a billion dollars in debt earlier this year and its future seemed bleak.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 116

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 4, 2023

This national network supports the health and wellbeing of Black communities through community-based, culturally sustaining music practices. However, dementia is not a normal process of aging, nor is it a function of race, which is a social construct.

Health 145

Health Race and Ethnicity Culture Education 145

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

How does the country move forward and create new monuments that better reflect the history, struggles, and culture of all people? These traditional statues, some produced from a cast, are heavy, constructed of stone or metal, and often weigh several tons. These statues stand as symbols of racism in the US dating back to the Civil War.”

Culture 139

Culture Construction Foundations Technology 139

Fundraising Leadership

MARCH 14, 2025

The current economic climate is complicating the career paths of millions due to the factors of unpredictable layoffs, hiring freezes, pay reductions, and a general fear of culture changes and imposed, sudden and unforseeable actions.

Entrepreneurship 91

Entrepreneurship Leadership Manufacturing Governance 91

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2023

The cultural sector is seeking alternatives to business-as-usual. This article introduces a new series, titled “Remember the Future: Culture and Systems Change,” co-produced by Art.coop and NPQ. Efforts to remedy historic race-based harms by prioritizing care for land, resources, people, and cultural expressions are flourishing.

Philanthropy 110

Philanthropy Culture Agriculture Community Development 110

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 22, 2014

A: We are always looking for good ways to introduce people to the outdoors in general and to the natural/cultural resources and recreation opportunities in our state parks and reservoirs specifically. Promote iconic and little-known features and natural/cultural resources and things to do at our properties.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 186

Nonprofit Administration and Development Construction Culture Education 186

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

Construction began in 2017, was stalled due to now-resolved legal challenges, recommenced in 2022, and is slated to be completed in 2026. First, there is the disruption of the construction project itself. Because construction will continue for three more years (at least), the struggles are ongoing. Construction began in 2017.

Construction 98

Construction Community Development Governance Environmental 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 1, 2023

In the Andes mountains, the traditional floating homes of the Uros people are inspiring low-cost, eco-friendly construction techniques worldwide that can improve water quality and biodiversity. Biocultural innovations, by contrast, emphasize the integral role that Indigenous peoples play as stewards of the biosphere.

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Construction Culture Manufacturing 98

Bloomerang

APRIL 8, 2021

It is having a 360-degree perspective with peer board members who are diverse and not afraid of new ideas, constructive conflict, and purposeful disruption. The same rules apply to each member and accountability is part of the culture. It’s about checks and balances and evaluation. Passion after all, is the icing on the cake!

Philanthropy 105

Philanthropy Construction Culture Leadership 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Indigenous cultural traditions in the region have long embraced the interdependence of humans with the land, water, and the more-than-human world. As in much of Native America, a vibrant cultural revitalization is underway here, bridging past and present and elevating Indigenous worldviews and traditions long suppressed by colonization.

Health 105

Health Culture Poverty Activism 105

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 29, 2023

As such, businesses can play a major role in responding constructively to the US’ increasing mental health challenges. However, doing so requires most organizations to undergo major shifts in culture and practice. As recent trends highlight, businesses can also benefit from workplace cultures that support mental health.

Health 121

Health Culture Non-Profits Psychology 121

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

These cultural districts offered a network of support such as community centers, faith-based institutions, resources for those most vulnerable, and access to the small businesses that serve the unique needs of community members. The vision these founders set remains highly relevant today. What Is Comprehensive Community Development?

Values 126

Values Community Development Race and Ethnicity Culture 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 23, 2025

Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. Social Issues Education, Health, Security, etc. share comment print order reprints related stories By Daniela Papi-Thornton Jun.

Participation and motivation 103

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Health Public and Social Policy 103

Anedot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Agency Culture It is essential that all employees of Catholic Charities aspire to the following: A commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, and values. Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations. Other Responsibilities Work with Diocese of Santa Rosa and local parishes as appropriate and requested.

Law 52

Law Construction Insurance Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 12, 2023

These forces, often abetted by public transit investment or publicly subsidized construction projects, disrupt neighborhood stability and have a name. When people are forced to leave, these neighborhoods often lose their cultural vibrancy and sense of community that made them appealing to new residents in the first place.

Culture 98

Culture Construction Community Development Education 98

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 5, 2022

That's more than half of the $55 million cultural officials said was needed to keep the former arena for gladiators in fighting shape. "At The House of Medici , the Italian banking family, funded the construction of Saint Peter’s Basilica 500 years ago. Tod's donated a hefty sum, $33 million. yet," our tour guide said. Old meets new.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Construction Retail 130

Socailbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Yet it is action, not avoidance, that will inspire others to do the same and, ultimately, create a culture of effective activism for change. Tell compelling and relatable stories of people who have engaged constructively and how they found it rewarding and impactful. Like wildfires, the impact of global catastrophes can spread quickly.

Activism 111

Activism Construction Energy Homelessness 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 7, 2023

Image Credit: Chiara F on unsplash.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. Volumetric means that the modular units are constructed off-site with flooring and ceiling included. Two key advantages of volumetric modular construction are that it can be done at low cost and high speed.

Poverty 118

Poverty Community Development Construction Finance 118

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MARCH 22, 2013

You can have success on any of these platforms, but you need to approach each with an understanding of its culture and purpose. Stay relentlessly constructive and don’t go round after round to argue points. Guy apologized for the word choice but says he feels LinkedIn is for business connections and finding jobs.

Construction 106

Construction Nonprofits Culture Technology 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Solugen is currently constructing a commercial biomanufacturing facility to scale production—and it is just one of many innovators in this market. Instead of constructing a new office, manufacturing or retail site, companies can first restore existing buildings. Cultivate biodiversity-friendly organizational cultures.

Public and Social Policy 135

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 135