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 large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

Culture 110

Culture Foundations Education Education 110

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Culture Leadership 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. However, even organizations with a long history of impact must continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate to remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Public and Social Policy 246

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 246

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . It takes new nonprofits one to three years to be grant ready. It’s not a business model. . Why is that important?

Nonprofit Organizations 131

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 131

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. Whether you’re preparing for a financial audit, creating a new employee policy, or gathering materials to establish a new nonprofit , your compliance efforts are likely to succeed if you have the whole organization on board.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

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.

Culture 98

Culture Management Healthcare Values 98

MNA Association

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Living is an improvisational art,” wrote cultural anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson in her seminal book, Composing a Life. Which of these practices does your organization engage? Which might you explore, given your organization’s work culture? Personal Realm. Composing a life. What’s missing?

Culture 98

Culture Associations Energy Activism 98

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Started in 2019, this festive guide highlights holiday gifts that give back to nonprofit organizations to strengthen our communities. SUBMIT MY NONPROFIT. We seek to feature gifts that are relevant and meaningful to people of all backgrounds, cultures and identities.

Nonprofit Leadership 252

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Production Nonprofits 252

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.

Health 264

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 264

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This obsession stems from deep cultural, historical, and economic foundations that value individualism, meritocracy, and innovation. Weve cultivated a culture that prizes personal achievement, the honing of leadership traits, and the belief that leadership is the key driver of both organizational and societal success.

Leadership 93

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Nonprofits 93

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. We recently asked nonprofit leaders about their top cybersecurity concerns. 8 Cybersecurity Concerns & Solutions for Nonprofit Leaders 1. If your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed a comprehensive cybersecurity plan, now is the time to do so.

Nonprofits 147

Nonprofits Ethics Management Nonprofit Leadership 147

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 24, 2024

As a coach, I have found mindfulness to be an essential tool in working with nonprofit executives to enhance their focus and concentration, allowing them to prioritize effectively and manage their attention better. Integrate mindfulness practices into your organizational culture. Create a Mindful Work Environment.

Psychology 255

Psychology Ethics Leadership Culture 255

Blue Avocado

APRIL 3, 2023

The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) at the Urban Institute explains why it is important to re-confirm and re-establish the need to keep making progress on the important work of equity and inclusion in nonprofit organizations to affect real change.

Nonprofit Organizations 103

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits Cultural Diversity 103

Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring. Model and Celebrate Well-being Practices Creating a robust work culture that incorporates well-being is fundamental. Use Empathy in 1:1 Check-Ins To build a caring work culture, leaders need to ask empathetic questions during regular check-ins.

Leadership 97

Leadership Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Culture 97

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Compare each consultant’s approach and plan for helping your organization. When you’ve found someone with a great proposal and who will fit in with your working culture, sign a contract and get to work! The post Compensation Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations: 4 FAQs appeared first on Top Nonprofits by Nexus Marketing.

Nonprofit Organizations 105

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Retention Law 105

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Retention Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations Creating a Positive Work Culture One of the most critical components to retaining your top talent is creating and fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. This is where you can get the most organic data to drive satisfaction amongst your employees.

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader. Plus, the interims role was malleable and aligned with the boards objectives.

Leadership 93

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Participation and motivation 93

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is currently accepting submissions for our 2023 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide. Started in 2019, this festive guide highlights holiday gifts that give back to nonprofit organizations to strengthen our communities.

Nonprofit Leadership 232

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Production Culture 232

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Your donors have the option to give to countless nonprofit organizations, but they chose yours. Maybe you need a change of culture – a culture of gratitude. We all like to feel appreciated and that includes your donors.

Culture 290

Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Communication 290

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the world of nonprofit organizations, the key to making a lasting impact lies within the power of their teams. These teams are more than just a group of individuals working together; they are the heart and soul of the organization, driving its mission forward.

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Collaborations Construction Leadership 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

Retention 245

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 245

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Many donors have gone above and beyond to help nonprofit organizations over the last two years. I know running your organization is hard right now, but you need to prioritize donor appreciation. Maybe you need a change of culture – a culture of gratitude. Are you doing that? Most likely, you’re not.

Culture 309

Culture Communication Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 309

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Many donors have gone above and beyond to help nonprofit organizations this past year, despite everything that’s been going on. I know running your organization is harder now, but you need to ramp up your gratitude practice. Maybe you need a change of culture – a culture of gratitude. Are you doing that?

Culture 306

Culture Retention Communication Nonprofit Organizations 306

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

, join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. These learning experiences will strengthen your skills and your nonprofit organization. What is the cost to your culture and performance when team members don’t understand each other’s perspectives or experiences?

Nonprofit governance and management 229

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

One was an artist employment program, which provided two years of salary at $65,000 for 300 artists in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, designed along the lines of the landmark Comprehensive Employment Training Act of the 1970s. Throughout history, artists have engaged in healing practices for themselves and others.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Foundations Health 133

The Charity CFO

MARCH 12, 2025

” Structured philanthropy helps them engage employees, strengthen company culture, and build a socially responsible brand. Sandra Torre puts it simply: “You have to create a culture where it’s okay to step away from your desk and contribute to something bigger.” ” For nonprofits, this is an opportunity.

Volunteerism 76

Volunteerism Volunteerism Culture Finance 76

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2023

That means nonprofit leaders and organizations are more committed to creating a culture of learning than ever. Organizations are Making Good on DEI Commitments While many organizations have said diversity, equity and inclusion is important, we saw many transform those words into actions during 2022.

Nonprofit Leadership 228

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Law 228

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 14, 2025

Influenced by the hip-hop culture of the time, the tattoo read M.O.B. He founded The Liberation Foundation , a nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania that advocates for people with wrongful conviction claims and those preparing to return home after incarceration. He was exonerated in 2019. an acronym for Money Over B.

Social Action 102

Social Action Culture Foundations Recruitment 102

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 22, 2024

Today’s nonprofit organizations exist in a world that is constantly evolving. Veterans emerge from their time in the service with a multitude of skills and are willing and ready to bring that wealth of leadership expertise to nonprofit organizations.

Leadership 246

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Collaborations 246

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Financial Management for Nonprofits: The Role of the Nonprofit Finance Committee. Financial management can be intimidating for many nonprofit professionals, especially those new to oversight roles in nonprofit organizations. 5 Common Misconceptions About Organizational Culture.

Public and Nonprofit Management 251

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Finance Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 251

Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These questions can help design research and evaluations that are more inclusive when determining what is studied, how it is studied, and how the findings are used within nonprofit organizations and beyond. The college also sought to understand students’ perspectives and whether there were specific supports that they relied on.

Race and Ethnicity 98

Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Retention Foundations 98

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In fact, thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Your donors have the option to give to countless nonprofit organizations, but they chose yours. Maybe you need a change of culture – a culture of gratitude. Everyone likes to feel appreciated and that includes your donors.

Culture 233

Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Communication 233

Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In recent years, many foundations and nonprofit organizations have implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The article describes two key findings from the Race to Lead survey, conducted in 2022, about the impact DEI can have on the nonprofit workforce, especially people of color.

Culture 59

Culture Foundations Leadership Nonprofit Organizations 59

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Author Mary Diegert shares nonprofit grant proposal budgeting tips, and a road map for overcoming the challenges of calculating the revenue and expense numbers that will populate your one-page budget. This is a terrific example of nonprofits doing what they do best. Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up!

Nonprofit governance and management 97

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 97

Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Latinx community is often missing from philanthropic discussionsboth about donors and about nonprofit organizations. population, but from every measurement in philanthropy including grants to Latinx-focused nonprofit organizations to representation among board members and staff, you wouldnt know there were 62 million of us.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Culture Nonprofits 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For both newcomers and veterans in nonprofit organizations or NGOs, encountering the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality is sadly a common challenge. This (often frustrating) mindset gets all up in the way of the progress we could be making as a team or organization.

Culture 263

Culture Management Collaborations Leadership 263

Bloomerang

MAY 5, 2025

Over time, these tiny cracks can erode the trust youve worked so hard to earn as a nonprofit organization. Practical steps to strengthen your internal infrastructure Creating a culture that centers on the donor experience begins with a clear-eyed look at how your internal teams work together.

Management 59

Management Collaborations Culture Finance 59