Redefine Philanthropy as a Cultural Revolution
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
As donations decline and donors look elsewhere to support good causes, nonprofits should consider a cultural revolution around philanthropy.
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NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
As donations decline and donors look elsewhere to support good causes, nonprofits should consider a cultural revolution around philanthropy.
Joan Garry
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The post 6 Ways to Create a Culture of Givers At Your Organization (a Tribute to Heidi Dressler) appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting. So many members of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab are pure, unadulterated Givers. But Heidi was the “Queen Giver”.
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NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Wallace spoke before a crowd gathered at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, OH. The dedication of eight locations related to the ancient Indigenous Hopewell culture was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) as World Heritage sites. The occasion?
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Here are nine steps to remember when building or rebuilding the culture at your highly aligned, dynamic organization.
Candid
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. And that’s what building a culture of compliance is all about. The post Building a culture of nonprofit compliance at Candid appeared first on Candid Blog.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Aisha Shillingford To win the battle for our world’s future, we need imaginative activism that moves culture to embrace mutual care and regeneration.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By Alexis Frasz To achieve systemic change, philanthropy must invest in culture that builds community power.
Concord Leadership
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Workplace culture is an invisible force that shapes the environment in which employees operate, encompassing the values, beliefs, and behaviors that define an organization. This article was contributed by Alexandra Lewis, Director of Business Operations at RealHR Solutions.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 1, 2023
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.
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. .
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.
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.
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!
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […].
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.
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?
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. ??
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: .
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
What nonprofit leaders need is a "people’s strategic plan," a clear and consistent framework and set of measurable actions to invest in their people and culture. Just like organizations have a strategic plan to achieve financial and programmatic goals, they need a roadmap to invest in talent development, too.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 13, 2022
In these moments, I have had to sit back and listen to conversations , inhale the culture, and exhale a product. . This opens up space to learn about your colleagues and their culture. Traditional workplace culture can often be accompanied by a high level of urgency, causing anxiety among those who work there. Breakout Sessions.
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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