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.

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Culture Retail Community Development Collaborations 95

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Many—if not most—foundation benefactors earned their fortunes through the exploitation of people, land, and resources. As is well known, foundations with endowments generate returns by investing those endowments, whether in the bond or stock markets or through hedge fund placements in private equity. A New Philanthropic Model.

Philanthropy 106

Philanthropy Culture Foundations Governance 106

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.

Culture 89

Culture Medical Leadership Nonprofits 89

Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. Cultural change is needed to achieve long-term advances in justice and equity, making the role of transformational storytellers all the more important," said Mertes.

Foundations 110

Foundations Culture Collaborations Philanthropy 110

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 29, 2023

Image Credit: Ron Lach on pexels.com Historically Black Colleges and Universities are responsible for educating 80 percent of Black judges, 50 percent of Black doctors, and 50 percent of Black lawyers in America, and continue to provide an essential academic and cultural service for Black communities.

Foundations 70

Foundations Philanthropy Education Education 70

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

MacArthur Foundation Ada Limón is in her second term as the U.S. poet laureate, an author of multiple books on resistance and activism of Black Americans, a master hula teacher trying to preserve Hawaiian culture, and the co-founder of Protect Democracy. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John D. and Catherine T. poet laureate.

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Culture Associations Foundations Activism 166

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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Culture Philanthropy Volunteerism Volunteerism 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. But by building an organizational culture that cuts across borders to unify staff, team members are better equipped to build bonds across time zones. Commitment to learning goes hand in hand with respect.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

At the organizational level, well-being extends beyond the health and happiness of an individual to the collective state of all individuals within the organization, influenced by the work environment and culture. Elements of Culture Work environments are established by culture.

Psychology 130

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Maricela Morado , President & CEO, Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida Alaine Nix , Director of Advocacy, CASA of Galveston County Nanea Orellana , Miami Veterinary Foundation Nicole Papathanassiou , Melanoma Research Foundation Melissa Peterson , Exceptional Connections International Amy C.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Share your learnings and insights with your team to foster a culture of continuous growth. Centering your leadership growth and goal-setting around reflection, adaptability and continuous learning will provide a strong foundation for achieving your objectives in 2024.

Leadership 246

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Foundations 246

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 18, 2023

But your real competition, the ones taking billions in donations and bequests out of the hands of nonprofits, are the private foundations. Private family foundations typically arise after a wealthy person dies, if that person stipulates in their estate plan that a foundation must be created. Nonprofits are losing to foundations.

Foundations 52

Foundations Values Culture Nonprofits 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Increasingly, that conversation is turning to reparations for Black people and building a culture of racial repair as the missing link. For funders who believe in racial equity and aspire to a thriving multiracial democracy, we invite you to see reparations for Black people and building a culture of repair as a necessity to reach that goal.

Philanthropy 145

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Culture Foundations 145

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 22, 2024

By embracing change as a natural and inevitable part of the journey, veterans foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement that empowers organizations to stay ahead of the curve and remain relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape. About the Author: Stephen Cook, ACNP , Sr. After retiring from the U.S.

Leadership 191

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Collaborations 191

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 22, 2024

This is one of many cultural rituals common in the small, majority-Indigenous country—wedged between Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Brazil—of roughly 12 million people. Ayni —an Andean cultural value of reciprocity and mutualism—motivates Bolivians to support one another. Photo by Mateo Hinojosa. So the pasante is never alone.

Culture 105

Culture Governance Public and Social Policy Values 105

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

In the midst of our conversation, Dan said he didn''t let his team use the term "a culture of philanthropy." Francis Foundation based in Springfield, Illinois and an officer on the Board of Directors for NCDC (the National Catholic Development Conference). I have a problem with the term “Culture of Philanthropy.”

Culture 106

Culture Philanthropy Foundations Activism 106

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 4, 2023

The grassroots grants came from Co-Impact, a group supported by Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott, among others, while the Mellon Foundation donated $11 million for a cultural center to memorialize the history of slavery in Richmond, Va.

Culture 140

Culture Foundations 140

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Significant racial equity advancement will remain elusive until organizations are willing to examine their own purpose, leadership, strategy, and culture. A 2022 racial equity audit by the Skillman Foundation uncovered some hard truths. And every piece of the puzzle is required to complete the scene and make change happen.

Leadership 107

Leadership Culture Foundations Philanthropy 107

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 6, 2023

Image Credit: Gordon Cowie on unsplash.com Hip hop—the music and its culture— turns 50 this year. That’s because hip-hop culture embraces the principle of “ sankofa ,” valuing the importance of going back to a community after becoming successful and bringing others along.

Philanthropy 108

Philanthropy Culture Foundations Collaborations 108

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2023

That means nonprofit leaders and organizations are more committed to creating a culture of learning than ever. Both funders and nonprofit organizations chose to invest more resources into diversifying their boards and increasing their cultural competence. Total attendance across all events was up 24% from 2019 to 2022.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

At the core of all that change, though, an organization needs something to keep it grounded: a solid culture. Some people assume that they have a strong grip on what culture is, but some of those assumptions are wrong. I’d like to set the record straight on some common misconceptions about nonprofit culture.

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Culture Leadership Foundations Nonprofits 68

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Below we offer three principles that we believe can help move our culture away from extractive capitalism. Can foundations escape [the extractive capitalist] box? But only if…foundations embrace community leaders and listen to their advice. After all, business earnings are the source of nearly all foundation wealth.

Philanthropy 124

Philanthropy Values Participation and motivation Culture 124

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 28, 2024

Filmmakers of color play a crucial role in our cultural landscape. People of color represent 37 percent of the population, but just 4 percent of all foundation arts funding is allocated to groups whose primary mission is to serve communities of color.” Yet, too often, they are underfunded and underresourced.

Philanthropy 85

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 85

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 24, 2023

Emily joined the Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) in September 2014 after a long and successful fund development career with Bayfront Health System/Bayfront Health Foundation. Benham, CFRE, FAHP , will retire as CEO on June 30, 2023. Emily’s passion and leadership catapulted NLC forward to the organization it has become today.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Elton John AIDS Foundation. Prism Foundation. Pride Foundation. PFund Foundation. Horizons Foundation. The Vermont Community Foundation. The New York Women’s Foundation. Stonewall Community Foundation. New York Foundation. Maine Community Foundation. New Harvest Foundation.

Foundations 123

Foundations Culture Health Charitable Contribution 123

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As social change leaders, you are responsible for fostering a culture of growth and development within the organization, ensuring that employees have the necessary skills to drive the organization forward. Building influence and driving change in an organization can be a challenging task, particularly for those without formal authority.

Leadership 203

Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Culture 203

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the University of New Mexico This report examines how W.K.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Culture Health 98

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? The panel met in the midst of a five-year $250 million commitment by the Mellon Foundation to support new American commemorative projects. And why do monuments even matter?

Culture 124

Culture Construction Foundations Technology 124

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 92

Culture Collaborations Construction Environmental 92

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In our interviews, we found that leaders who succeeded in the hard work of changing their boardroom culture and growing engagement for all members started with honest conversations, with each board member and senior staff, about why inclusion matters and how it reflects the organization’s values. Here, the issue becomes much less clear.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

” This is the opening of a new report by the Washington Area Women’s Foundation entitled Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. Beyond Infrastructure, Healing Toxic Cultures But is supportive infrastructure enough? Metro Area Nonprofit Sector. Let’s follow their lead (38).

Leadership 144

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 144

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

Philanthropies like ours—the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation and the Brooklyn Community Foundation— that are funding work to address social, economic, and racial injustice must reckon with this contradiction and support the work of reparations. We believe that we are working in a liminal time and space.

Philanthropy 97

Philanthropy Foundations Culture Public and Social Policy 97

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Foster a Positive Organizational Culture: Cultivate a work environment that promotes trust, respect, and open communication. Celebrate achievements publicly to foster a culture of appreciation. By prioritizing employee retention, nonprofits can build a strong foundation for long-term success and positive community impact.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2024

I've written before on the threat/opportunity of tipping culture for checkout charity. Foundation , Oakland, CA 2. Assistant Director, Corporate Partnerships, Breast Cancer Research Foundation , NYC ($90k - $105k) ?? I'll need your help with this, so send along your examples! Haven't filled out my survey yet? You still can.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 6, 2017

And it reminded me just how important culture plays in the recruiting, hiring, training and retaining an awesome staff. Nonprofits can’t succeed without a strong foundation. But often nonprofits think of their foundation in terms of tangibles, such as money or other material resources. Instead, let culture be your bedrock.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How Current Capital Systems Reinforce Inequality Foundations, philanthropists, and impact investors can do better by bridging gaps in crucial areas with flexible and patient…capital. Foundations, philanthropists, and impact investors can do better by bridging gaps in crucial areas with flexible and patient (long-term and low-cost) capital.

Finance 70

Finance Culture Foundations Public and Social Policy 70

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

That’s been the ethic in the arts and culture sector for generations. The result is a far less diverse workforce and leadership pipeline, high turnover, low morale, and ultimately, arts and cultural offerings that are less vital and fail to reflect the values and visions of our communities. Alas, it is just as mythical.

Culture 98

Culture Ethics Leadership Children 98