Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

By Phil Buchanan , Alyse d’Amico & Leaha Wynn Organizational performance depends on thoughtful policies and practices with respect to employees and culture. Often, culture is simply neglected. We have come to believe in six people and culture approaches that in many respects go against the grain.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. Despite their challenges, Ballet Lubbock has become an integral part of Lubbock’s cultural landscape. The Smithsonian.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Building a culture of philanthropy is crucial for the success and sustainability of a nonprofit organization. Check out Julia’s: Books Courses Blog Freebies The post How One Nonprofit Built A Culture of Philanthropy with Maria Shanley appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2023

Organizations that successfully navigate change management have also made culture shifts to ensure lasting change. There are 4 culture shifts that a nonprofit organization needs to make to maintain change management. Adopt a culture that values feedback. Adopt a culture that supports flexibility. Inviting creativity.

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NonProfit HR

JUNE 1, 2023

By Jennifer Morgan Many social impact organizations we find are so focused on mission and building up operational structures that culture becomes an afterthought. But we’re here to tell you that shared organizational values, as embodied by culture, influence everything else in an organization!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

This post on adopting a culture of philanthropy is part six in a six-part series. Organization-wide internalizing and externalizing an attitude of adopting a culture of philanthropy. Internalize and externalize an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. Know that adopting a culture of philanthropy is essential. .

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 31, 2023

But a vital ingredient for the secret sauce is teamwork, and you get the best of your squad by building a great organizational culture. The fact is that nonprofits have a lot going on with their missions, programs and, of course, getting donors to give to their causes.

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Veritus Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The post Why Fundraising Needs to Embrace a More Collective Culture appeared first on Veritus Group. The more we work collaboratively and lean on our collective skills, the better we can connect donors to our mission in meaningful ways.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

There is a lot of talk in our industry about developing a culture of philanthropy. But what does developing a culture of philanthropy really mean in the day-to-day life of a nonprofit professional? It’s the hot buzzword these days at strategic planning sessions and board retreats.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . And if I found myself in a job where I couldn’t instill a culture of philanthropy over a reasonable period of time, I’d fire myself (and I have).

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Pillar #3—No More Othering: Your Nonprofit Culture Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2022

Today’s nonprofit employees better understand the concept of workplace culture. Currently, the job world is upside down due to factors such as employees working from home, compressed or hybrid work schedules, salary constraints and new demands from employees who feel like they control the job market.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 17, 2022

In newer startup organizations, culture begins to take shape through experiences led by those at the top. Culture doesn’t happen on day five, day 50 or even day 500. . The inaugural leader has their own vision and values they bring to the table, which the organization experiences over the long arc of time.

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NonProfit HR

APRIL 25, 2023

A culture of open feedback is a topic that we at Nonprofit HR have always championed in our work. An organization with a culture of open feedback employs immediate, intentional and ongoing conversations with staff, as its leaders work to understand the significance of those conversations and become comfortable engaging in them.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Kamuela Enos: “Indigenous” is like a catch-all term for a whole bunch of cultures that are not the same. The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar on “Remaking the Economy: Owning Our Future.” View the full webinar here. But we’re not white or Brown, in terms of the dominant system.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

How do you shift the culture of a mostly White organization to become truly multiracial? When inviting them, MIP was clear about its approach: MIP was looking to change the organization’s culture, including that of the Steering Committee. It is not easy. Certainly, having “liberal” or “progressive” values is not enough.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2022

By better understanding the wide cultural roots of this season of generosity we can fine-tune the means to communicate with all who make up our communities. We all know that in Western Culture, Christmas typically dominates the holiday season. In parts of Europe Christmas falls on different days.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 13, 2022

If you desperately want to instill a culture of philanthropy, but it’s just not coming together, read these practical tactics to attack the problem from the sides rather than head on.

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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.

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MNA Association

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Living is an improvisational art,” wrote cultural anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson in her seminal book, Composing a Life. Which might you explore, given your organization’s work culture? During the workshop, we explored wellbeing through four realms of transformation: personal, interpersonal, organizational and community.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

And connect to a pop culture phenomenon? I think it’s a lovely example of both authenticity and living in the moment — both the policy moments of the issues you work on and the larger cultural moments that frame everything we do as nonprofits. The post Nonprofit Policy + On Trend Video + Pop Culture + Humor?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

From for-profit companies to nonprofits of every size, one of the best indicators of high-performing organizations is a dedicated focus on creating a learning culture. What is a learning culture, and how do you know if your organization has one? What is a learning culture? Ask team members about their learning interests.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We believe that a culture of repair must be embedded into all institutions we create—including philanthropy—to ensure Black people can thrive. Acknowledgment makes reckoning visible, which changes culture—and, in the process, helps communities that have been harmed feel seen. Rooting the new model in repair.

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Prosper Strategies

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Many nonprofit organizations are adopting this communication style over need or stereotype-based communication, recognizing the individual strength and agency we all have to overcome […] The post Building a Culture of Strength-Based Communication at your Nonprofit appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 5, 2022

We’ve all seen cultural problems: low morale, burnout, turnover, lackluster results, low client satisfaction, and donor attrition. But there is one area that is often overlooked when trying to fix problems: the culture of the organization […].

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2022

You may have heard the term “people first culture” here and there, but what does it really mean? People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. This blog will give 5 simple tips for cultivating a people first culture in your workplace. Inc.com describes the term as the following: .

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

What kind of brand and what kind of culture do you have? Rob’s guest, Ted Vaughn, explains why so many nonprofits inadvertently develop a “brand gap” by failing to integrate their culture and brand strategy. Source What kind of brand and what kind of culture do you have?

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Mission Minded

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The post Remote Work Culture: How Your Brand Helps appeared first on Mission Minded. Learn how your organization’s brand can help you create a remote working environment that actively embodies what your organization values.

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Today’s guest, Jakada Imani argues that if you want to recruit and retain a diverse staff, then the organization’s leaders must create an honest culture where people feel like they actually belong. Recruitment and retention are hot topics on the minds of many nonprofit leaders right now. Jakada is the CEO of The Management Center.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 19, 2023

When an organization experiences a shift in leadership or structure, it presents an important opportunity to engage staff in building the culture, team and vision for the future — one where everyone feels valued and supported. How would you define our organizational culture today? What might we do, if anything, to improve our culture?

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Nonprofit leaders often struggle to create an open, trusting culture that supports their staff in executing their mission. After working in nonprofits her entire career, Rita experienced firsthand the struggles of growing a viable nonprofit with a positive, inclusive culture. Click the video below to watch the episode on YouTube. ??

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 24, 2023

By Whitney Easton Low trust and dissatisfaction plague the health-care industry. To improve the patient experience and boost health-equity outcomes, health-care organizations and providers should adopt a more holistic approach to health-care delivery.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

As a result, cultivating a culture of philanthropy is essential for nonprofit organizations to achieve long-term sustainability and impact. Nonprofit board members play a critical role in creating and maintaining a culture of philanthropy. Creating a culture of gratitude can also help to build long-term relationships with donors.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 24, 2021

Few museums and cultural institutions have found fundraising innovation to be enough in these challenging times, but there are some innovations from the space worth sharing in the hopes of helping many of these venerable and venerated institutions pull through.

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

JUNE 17, 2023

If you want to be a leader that establishes a culture of trust in your organization, then you need to make the skill of listening, your ally. Did you know that employees are five times more likely to perform their best work if they believe their leader is truly listening to them?

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NonProfit HR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Organizational culture is an exciting and intricate topic, and a key factor in realizing successful organizational learning and development (L&D). The post Strategy & Advisory Series: Part 1 — When Organizational Culture Meets Learning & Development appeared first on Nonprofit HR.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 31, 2017

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Jessica Li , Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Kansas , about a new article that explores how corporate social responsibility efforts are perceived by different cultures. The team of researchers focused on two "individualistic" cultures and two "collectivistic" cultures.

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