NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Image credit: Photo by Ogulcan Ercal on Unsplash The values attributed to success under capitalism are not the same values that lead to equity and sustainability for society. To build a more just society, it is imperative that we embrace flexibility in our thinking and adopt new values.

Philanthropy 133

Philanthropy Values Participation and motivation Culture 133

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

How do you shift the culture of a mostly White organization to become truly multiracial? Certainly, having “liberal” or “progressive” values is not enough. There was a noticeable lack of racial diversity in its membership, leadership, and staff. It is not easy. Yet, until 2019, MIP remained overwhelmingly White.

Culture 103

Culture Leadership Recruitment Values 103

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

And while I wasn’t so naïve to think that the title didn’t come with assumed and real power, it certainly wasn’t my vision of leadership. And I knew the most important thing I had to do, in those first weeks and months, was to address this culture I had inherited. I too had that kind of boss (more than once). We all have.

Leadership 77

Leadership Culture Food Children 77

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

Change the work culture, change the system, change the path forward for all female leaders and it is possible to change not only the workplace, but the world. ambition #leadership ” The study continues, “While 84% of Black women believe there is discrimination against women, only 64% of White women share this sentiment.

Leadership 66

Leadership Culture Health Values 66

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 31, 2024

What is Courageous Leadership? Courageous leadership is built on heroic leadership. In ancient storytelling, heroes usually possessed a virtue that the author wanted the culture to emulate and begin to reproduce within the body politic. Nonprofit leaders must be courageous because of the work they do.

Leadership 52

Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Culture 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The Evolution of Leadership in the AI Era In the contemporary business landscape, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping leadership practices is becoming increasingly significant. Traditional leadership models emphasize traits like charisma, strategic vision, and direct communication.

Leadership 52

Leadership Ethics Technology Culture 52

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. People want to know that they are seen and valued.

Culture 108

Culture Values Nonprofits Retention 108

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?

Culture 52

Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Values 52

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 105

Values Community Development Culture Race and Ethnicity 105

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).

Culture 122

Culture Philanthropy Public and Nonprofit Management Organizational Development 122

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Institutions, hierarchies, and forms of leadership rooted in Western colonial ideology are failing, being renegotiated, and getting deconstructed—even in the face of intense backlash. Our leadership, needed now more than ever, is being tested like never before. We are pulled in many directions that uncomfortably exist at the same time.

Leadership 104

Leadership Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Culture 104

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. For more nonprofit accounting resources check out [link].

Culture 98

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Nonprofits 98

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 14, 2023

At their recent Catalyst Awards 2023, the global nonprofit founded in 1962 to “accelerate and advance women into leadership” applauded an exceptional roster of those at the helms of “forward-thinking organizations that are developing new and innovative ways to advance gender equity and strengthen their organizations.”

Culture 52

Culture Race and Ethnicity Health Manufacturing 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With considerate leadership and thoughtful planning, though, these barriers are easy to dismantle—such as by using technology that allows staff to make presentations in their home language. Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. Do their skills and talents complement your existing team?

Health 92

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 92

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 3, 2023

By Stephan Manning & Yeşim Uygur Addressing entrenched social problems in local communities like inequality, violence, or environmental degradation is as much about changing local cultures and mindsets as it is about reworking the socioeconomic structures around them. ” The project has led to a culture shift in the community.

Leadership 96

Leadership Public and Social Policy Environmental Culture 96

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

At the 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference on December 1 , presented by Bank of America, you’ll reignite your calling to nonprofit work and come together with peers and partners to chart the path forward. During the 2022 Leadership Conference , attendees will have an opportunity to participate in two interactive breakout sessions.

Nonprofit Leadership 52

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 13, 2023

I believe imposter syndrome is pervasive and could be the greatest threat to nonprofit leadership. Nonprofit leadership takes different forms – many of which can set people up to feel like imposters. Volunteers are often asked to take on significant leadership roles. But it doesn’t have to be.

Nonprofit Leadership 98

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Black users have long been at the center of digital culture as trendsetting social media influencers, content creators, and key drivers of online racial justice activism, as seen by hashtag movements such as #BlackLivesMatter and #SayHerName. Large audience and engagement numbers are not the only metric of social media success.

Values 113

Values Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Public and Nonprofit Management 113

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. This is the “inside” part of the inside-out process. Thoughtful purpose statements can serve to prepare, energize, and guide teams with a values-based roadmap.

Leadership 119

Leadership Culture Foundations Philanthropy 119

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 18, 2023

During the past year, nonprofit professionals turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Margarita Sarmiento , says the key to leading effective meetings is to be more intentional before, during and after each meeting.

Nonprofit Leadership 94

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Finance Culture 94

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2024

FIND LEADERSHIP TRAINING 7 Qualities Required to Be a Good Nonprofit Leader 1. The Economic Times has reported that visionary leadership encourages innovation, fosters growth and helps navigate adversity in uncertain times. People-centered leaders make others feel valued and create a culture of engagement.

Leadership 98

Leadership Culture Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 98

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. While it’s natural to think about leadership as how we impact others, the path to becoming a great leader starts with introspection — from within. Is leadership something we can learn?

Construction 52

Construction Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture 52

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 52

Psychology Health Culture Leadership 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

On NXUnite’s ”Our Remote World: How eLearning Can Benefit Nonprofits” panel, speakers discussed the value of Online Learning and strategies for implementing educational tools. . Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Interim President and Chief Learning Officer Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, Ph.D., Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, Ph.D.,

Nonprofit Leadership 52

Nonprofit Leadership Education Education Leadership 52

Blue Avocado

MARCH 14, 2022

The post Why Social Movements Require Entrepreneurial Values appeared first on Blue Avocado. When the news broke a few months back about my nonprofit Swipe Out Hunger acquiring the College and University Food Bank Alliance (CUFBA), we received an overwhelming positive response alongside a dose of skepticism about the term “acquire.”

Values 89

Values Universities Food Culture 89

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!)

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

There had been a lack of senior leadership, staff had been promoted into senior roles before they were ready, and funding infrastructure needed to be improved. For executives of color, nonprofit leadership is a ‘Hollow Prize.’ Political scientists coined the term “the Hollow Prize” for this doomed leadership.

Nonprofit governance and management 106

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Non-Profits 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 4, 2023

By Gail Christopher & Deepa Iyer Across sectors, organizations in the United States have long placed barriers between women of color and leadership positions. When they do attain leadership roles, challenges persist; the intersectional threats posed by patterns of misogyny and racism intensify, rather than lessen.

Leadership 114

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 114

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Conference + Catalyst are presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners in partnership with the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration. Creating a collaborative and uplifting workplace culture can help employees feel heard, acknowledged, and understood.

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

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.

Culture 69

Culture Leadership Foundations Nonprofits 69

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 26, 2023

Indigenous Peoples have oral histories that confirm eons of existence in relationship with place, and we should be respectful that many Indigenous cultures have their own belief systems regarding creation and the origins of their populations. I was fortunate to grow up in a family with many traditional healers and cultural leaders.

Health 94

Health Poverty Public and Social Policy Culture 94

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Mission and Values Montana Nonprofit Association provides leadership for Montana’s nonprofit sector and partners with Montana’s charitable nonprofits to promote a sustainable, networked, and influential sector. The Executive Director actively supports building the membership base and the value members find in belonging to MNA.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For example, BoardSource’s classic Governance as Leadership reframes the fiduciary, strategic, and leadership roles of a trustee through a lens of generative discussion, and their Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership speaks to ecosystems, equity, and participant voice.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Leadership 104

Beth Kanter

MAY 25, 2023

I had a wonderful conversation with nonprofit expert and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab , Joan Garry, to discuss the importance of fairness, mental health, and wellness in the workplace. Can you share your thoughts on creating a culture of well-being in the nonprofit sector? This ensures that employees feel heard and valued.

Culture 93

Culture Health Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 93

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

During the past year, nonprofit leaders turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Nonprofit Leadership Center Board Member and DEI Committee Chair Christopher Johnson answers these questions and more. How to Calculate the Value of Volunteer Time.

Nonprofit Finance 105

Nonprofit Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 105

Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. The students also emphasized that service increased their sense of agency.

Leadership 119

Leadership Foundations Activism Collaborations 119

Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 12, 2024

It is now stigmatized in many workplace cultures to lack emotional awareness and to present as immune to emotions. “ It is now stigmatized in many #workplace #cultures to lack emotional awareness and to present as immune to emotions. ” This demonstrates a culture of psychological safety, all the way to the top.

Psychology 72

Psychology Culture Management Construction 72