article thumbnail

The 3 types of capital nonprofits need to succeed in 2025

Candid

Psychological capital: the ability to persist Finally, psychological capital encompasses the psychological resources nonprofit staff need to be well and work well. While psychological capital is easy to dismiss, perhaps because its a bit more nebulous, its just as critical for navigating uncertainty or crisis.

article thumbnail

What is Climate Psychology? An Interview with Climate Psychology Alliance’s Rebecca Weston

NonProfit Quarterly

We sat down with clinician and advocate Rebecca Weston to talk about climate psychology, movement journalism, and the responsibility of journalists and clinicians to connect to the emotional impacts of the climate crisis. What is climate psychology? That’s one big part of what climate psychology does. “

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Interior Design Can Improve Health Justice

NonProfit Quarterly

Gonzalez studies psychology with a specialty in community liberation, meaning her work focuses on systemic issues rather than individual diagnoses. To Gonzalez, from the inside out means moving from individual emotional safety to cultural values and, finally, to the external environment. It really comes from the inside out.

Health 102
article thumbnail

The Secret to Stopping Overwhelm in the Workplace

NonProfit Leadership Center

Reflective Practices: Reflecting on one’s experiences, decisions and interactions helps gain insights and foster self-awareness across all team members, creating a culture rooted in learning and not just performance. Integrate mindfulness practices into your organizational culture. Create a Mindful Work Environment.

article thumbnail

Safe At Work: How To Lead During Election Season With Fairness and Civility

Fundraising Leadership

In this highly fractious and divisive political culture, as a leader, it is essential to create a workplace environment that is absent of negativity and hate that exists outside the organization surrounding the election. A leader is responsible also for the tone, productivity, culture, cohesion and harmony in the workplace.

article thumbnail

Keeping the Dream Team: Unleashing the Power of Employee Retention in Nonprofits

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

So, What is the Solution to Employee Retention? Psychological contracts are the unwritten expectations and obligations between employers and employees. Nonprofits can create strong psychological contracts by aligning organizational values with staff passions. Celebrate achievements publicly to foster a culture of appreciation.

Retention 233
article thumbnail

Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Culture Strategy

Bloomerang

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.

Culture 128