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One Thing Philanthropy Must Leave Behind—the Values of Extractive Capitalism

NonProfit Quarterly

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.

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Hosting Engaging Virtual Events: How to Boost Participation

Top Nonprofits

In this short guide, we’ll walk you through a few strategies that will help you boost participation at your next virtual event, and make it more memorable: Invest in the right tools for virtual events. Class or workshop: This type of event can be especially engaging, as attendees can participate, rather than passively observing.

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Climate Justice in the field: An interview with the Donors of Color Network

Candid

Candid’s in-depth guide, Centering equity and justice in climate philanthropy , outlines approaches that have worked for experienced funders, including how intermediaries can help motivate and inspire climate funders to grow their giving. In addition, they are using the Pledge as an opportunity to create a supportive learning community.

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Improve Your Org’s Professional Development Program: 4 Tips

Top Nonprofits

On the organizational level, you will build a skilled workforce prepared to meet your constituents’ evolving needs, and on an individual level, employees will feel engaged , valued, and committed to your cause. However, they also expect employers to value them as individuals, recognize their contributions, and invest in their futures.

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Why Event Gamification Works and Top 5 Gamification Ideas

Top Nonprofits

When you incorporate game-like elements and challenges into your event, you excite your attendees and encourage their active participation. As EventMobi explains , event gamification “repurposes gaming tactics for an event context, inspiring friendly competition amongst attendees and incentivizing active event participation.”

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How to Build a Truly Inclusive Nonprofit Volunteer Program

NonProfit Quarterly

If that slice is elderly, White, male, and English-speaking, we ought not to be surprised when a young Latina immigrant opts not to participate. Even though many boards and senior management teams buy into the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, it’s not enough to want a more inclusive nonprofit. What do we value?

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What Would a Gift Economy Approach to Running a Nonprofit Look Like?

NonProfit Quarterly

Fortunately, an approach that is resonant with nonprofit purpose and values already exists, even if it is overlooked. The drive for efficiency can undermine values and relationships. Worth includes value but also taps into meaning, tradition, sentiment, and even spirituality. It is the ethos of a gift economy.