NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ubuntu as Art Nearly two years later, on Earth Day 2024, our Cultural Arts Circle excitedly announced 40 winners for the Ubuntu Climate Initiatives inaugural Climate Arts and Storytelling Showcase. I connected with Mitchell, who emphasized the value of elders roles in teaching more sustainable ways of being.

Culture 127

Culture Collaborations Values Construction 127

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. A smooth, stress-free event sets the stage for productive conversations and meaningful outcomes. Send out all key documents for review: budget, financial statements, key fundraising statistics. Select a top-notch facilitator.

Collaborations 114

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 114

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 89

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Nonprofits 89

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 12, 2025

But internally, it’s often stifled by urgency culture, bureaucracy, and fear. My ancestors envisioned freedom in bondage, cultivated joy in scarcity, and built wholesome and eclectic cultures amid erasure. We see this in many cultural traditions: Indigenous communities use circles to restore after harm has occurred and build community.

Nonprofit Leadership 109

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofits 109

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 8, 2025

As the leader of one of Minnesota’s most impactful environmental organizations, Hoffman shared valuable insights on strategic planning, measuring impact, and creating a healthy work culture. This laser focus on their specific value-add allows the organization to contribute meaningfully to broader environmental coalitions.

Leadership 52

Leadership Environmental Law Finance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Another path leads to it being purchased by a “farm incubator” who will make it available to refugee farmers growing culturally meaningful crops and contributing to their economic mobility. One path leads to a conventional wholesale buyer who pays below the cost of production, since prices are forced down by cheap, subsidized imports.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

Candid

JUNE 30, 2025

At the same time, funders have mandates to meet, while we also need to show that we’re listening, evolving, and backing up our values with real action, beyond writing a check. Creating a culture of humility , where we’re open to learning and feedback. CHF supports youth-serving nonprofits in New York and Boston.

Philanthropy 59

Philanthropy Foundations Collaborations Values 59

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As a matter of fact, a non-profit employer must make an effort to convince talented people to work for their organization and showcase the true values of doing so. That’s why it’s important to showcase unique values and portray to talents the benefits of working for your organization.

Recruitment 64

Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Everyone wants to know that they are valued and part of the team including your board members. Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up! Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. A values-based performance appraisal system means you measure what you value

Nonprofit governance and management 95

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 95

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

Years of advocating for patients and battling stress and anxiety from not feeling valued or seen at her workplace has her feeling worn down. Finding a therapist for herself is no small featthose who truly resonate with her experience dont accept her insurance, and those who do lack the cultural competence to see her beyond a checklist.

Healthcare 72

Healthcare Health Insurance Culture 72

Bloomerang

MARCH 31, 2025

For example, one consultant may primarily serve arts and culture organizations in a single state, while another may specialize in working with national advocacy organizations with budgets over $5 million. Pricing varies widely so focus on value Grant consulting services, fees, and fee structures vary widely. Get comfortable saying no.

Values 71

Values Management Culture Production 71

Get Fully Funded

JULY 17, 2025

These training materials can generally be sorted into three categories: Mission and organizational culture: Acquaint supporters with your organization by sharing your mission statement, an overview of your volunteer program’s values, and a facility tour. Cultivate a culture of appreciation.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Volunteerism 52

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Fine suggests three ways nonprofits can use smart AI to shift work cultures: Invest in chatbots, improve workflow, and focus on physical health. The authors explore what “putting humans first” looks like, starting with redefining “productivity.” How should nonprofits mitigate risks in adopting AI technology?

Ethics 52

Ethics Technology Culture Health 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. The integration of these values has led to transformative changes in many nafda schools. This values integration was not left to chance.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Pam Moore

APRIL 30, 2025

The most future-ready brands know how to: Use AI to enhance performance Center their messaging on connection and values Elevate their teams with performance training and a growth mindset Whether you're leading a Fortune 1000 team or scaling a personal brand on LinkedIn, the fusion of mind + machine is what creates lasting impact.

Marketing 120

Marketing Marketing Culture Values 120

Candid

JUNE 26, 2025

The potential for AI to transform grantmaking While AI has enhanced personal productivity and streamlined workflows , few AI solutions reflect the real-world challenges of grantmaking, where success depends on relationships, equity, and trust.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 59

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Collaborations 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 12, 2025

Development organizations have implemented programming that promotes men and women sharing the responsibilities of income generation and caregiving to improve productivity and household well-being. This may be especially true for men who live in cultures where male caregiving is not widely embraced.

Agriculture 69

Agriculture Children Health Activism 69

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 17, 2025

Often linear, top-down, and focused on control, these conventional strategic approaches not only fail to deliver the alignment they promise, but they also operate in fundamental tension with the values and missions of justice-focused organizations. Karundi Williams, the group’s executive director, wanted to clarify this evolution. “I

Values 57

Values Management Collaborations Organizational Change 57

Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

For us, that means focusing on the current volunteer experience and how to make it better, injecting autonomy and personal value into our culture, and solidifying our operations so they are easily accessible and efficient. Our mission is growth-oriented, but to achieve that growth, we must set the foundation to scale.

Volunteerism 60

Volunteerism Volunteerism Healthcare Agriculture 60

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Politicians are influenced by money as much as or, frankly, often much more than votes, and public policy is the product of calculating trade-offs between the two. But the roots of housing profit-making are intertwined with complex social, cultural, and political dynamics. Building the coalition is not easy, but it can be done.

Public and Social Policy 131

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 131

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

While volunteers are invaluable, relying too much on them can lead to burnout, reduced productivity, and even event-day mishaps. By fostering a culture of clear communication and appreciation, your nonprofit can build a motivated, engaged team that is ready to bring your event vision to life.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Management Finance 52

Anedot

APRIL 14, 2025

Position Summary The Bagging & Packaging Coordinator ensures the efficient and organized execution of meal packaging, bagging, and inventory processes while supporting kitchen production as needed. Models Ceres culture and values, maintains an atmosphere of non-judgement and respect for diverse value sets.

Food 52

Food Medical Production Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 8, 2025

Nonprofit HR found that nonprofit leaders were concerned about virtual work’s impact on company culture , collaboration and teamwork, and employee engagement and productivity. In our roadmap is a lot of context about having a space where people can grow, where people can thrive,” Lara said.

Public and Social Policy 92

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Children 92

Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

The split is also racially, financially, culturally, and gender divided, furthering the perception of “us versus them.” Have well-used, and thoughtfully created guiding documents, such as bylaws, policies, strategic plans, values, mission and vision statements, etc. ” Not healthy. Your Voice Matters!

Management 61

Management Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Participation and motivation 61

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We dont have digital data for a lot of human intelligence, because people werent valuing the people who produce those books, or the people who produce that artit didnt get digitized, didnt get celebrated, didnt receive comments on Reddit or Facebook. They heavily overrepresent cultural artifacts produced in the Global North.

Nonprofit governance and management 101

Nonprofit governance and management Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 101

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Mission and Values: WMCS supports programs and services that enhance the well-being of individuals and families in West Marin. The organization is guided by the values of human dignity, social justice, equity, inclusion, and comunidad (community). Deep understanding of equity-driven service delivery and cultural competency.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

How to track it: Determine the value of your team’s time and add it to your recruitment, marketing, and other costs. Quality of Hire What it is: Quality of hire measures the value a recruit brings to their team and your organization based on performance, workplace fit, and more. Then, divide that number by the number of hires.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Retention Nonprofits Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 3, 2025

These institutions carry forward values of stewardship and charity into lending. They may be aware of informal local support networks, upcoming economic developments, or cultural nuances that inform lending decisions. Through their lending, CDFIs have enabled the production or preservation of nearly 2.4

Finance 78

Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 78

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

What makes the difference between the two is the people: their values and the culture they build together. Yet the rules have become standard practice for many boards, without any examination of whether they actually facilitate clear, equitable, productive decision-making.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Poverty 52

iMarketSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

As fewer people make religious community and religious values part of their daily lives, people who would have participated in charitable giving are now spending their time and money doing other things. More people trust business to solve them, perhaps a result of the huge increase in influence technology has taken in the cultural landscape.

Governance 52

Governance Charitable Organizations Medical Technology 52

Blue Avocado

MAY 13, 2025

January Riddle from Arts and Culture Alpine County Partnerships Between Local Volunteers and Businesses Drive Support At My Friends Place, we know it takes a community to help a young person exit homelessness. Loving what we do and wanting others to enjoy it, too, promotes our constant, enthusiastic outreach whenever and wherever we can.

Public and Social Policy 65

Public and Social Policy Collaborations Universities Law 65

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 26, 2025

In a stunning demonstration of their ability to collaborate and connect effectively across cultures, time and geography, these two co-authors met only once in person 11 years ago, after following each other’s successful global marketing careers from afar. Additionally, communication styles vary widely across cultures.

Culture 68

Culture Universities Leadership Values 68

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

By embedding values of equity and fairness into AI systems, we ensure that the development of AI is an act of love, offering tools that elevate humanity rather than exploit it. Workers deserve to benefit from the productivity gains AI offers.

Public and Social Policy 75

Public and Social Policy Health Environmental Ethics 75

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2025

trillion is likely to come from increased productivity and $9.1 I think we have a culture of magic bullets and immediate gratification. The report continues, AI could reinforce the dominance of wealthier nations in high-value sectors like finance, pharmaceuticals, advance manufacturing, and defense. Of this, $6.6

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Leadership Culture Universities 100

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 29, 2025

Andrea Pet, a CEU professor and one of Europes leading scholars on authoritarianism and academic freedom, told NPQ that its not much [of a] surprise that Trump is targeting universities because illiberal actors have long invested in ideologically driven think tanks and academic institutions with the explicit goal of reshaping knowledge production.

Civil Society 116

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Universities Education 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

As advisors to donors and nonprofits, we know firsthand the impact this wealth can have, and were optimistic that much of it will be deployed through philanthropy or values-aligned investing to address our worlds most pressing problems. How much will they invest, spend, share with their heirs, or give back to society?

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

Clairification

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In fact, the preponderance of research into the value of money as a motivator notes it is a motivator only up to a certain point ; once folks reach that level, more money has a negligible impact on their satisfaction. If money is really bad, of course, it will get in the way. In a nutshell: money does not buy engagement.

Culture 57

Culture Nonprofits Management Philanthropy 57