Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Here are several nonprofit books to help you begin breaking new ground at your organization this year. . Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Additionally, creating a Cultural Purpose Statement (CPS) is a critical shares Mayberry.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Book a free consultation to identify opportunities for digital transformation in your association. She is the founder and CEO of.orgSource and a co-author of two books on digital transformation and disruption. Contact me to discuss how AI can revolutionize your member interactions and boost retention.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more conventional teams), but extreme teams. Value members cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results. Jack Ma Thank you to the books publisher for sending me a copy of the book.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Here are some of the most common pitfalls: Limited venue availability : The best locations often book months, even years, in advance. Whether youre envisioning a rustic lodge, a serene retreat center, or a modern conference space, booking early ensures youll have options that inspire creativity and collaboration.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 30, 2020

It’s not easy to make it to a library right now, and with a long winter stuck at home looming ahead for many of us, there’s never been a better time to hunker down with a good book. We’ve also listed our favorite streaming shows on Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus , and Netflix ; some great sci-fi books ; and exciting new podcasts.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The pandemic has been terrible for many industries, but the book industry has gotten a rare reprieve in an otherwise dismal past decade. That surge in interest in books has also led to a surge in interest from founders to rethink aspects of the reading experience. No boring book clubs. The first rule of BookClub?

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.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

Some associations put power behind those words by quickly adopting strategies to expand gender, racial, cultural, demographic, and age distribution within their memberships as well as their leadership. books , the need for unique voices in the boardroom was a recurrent topic. That is a culture not easily replicated.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2022

Today, we flashback to 2021 : This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership book for the year. I selected this book because the book is easy to read, incredibly engaging, and is filled with inspirational and powerful stories of lessons learned by a wealth of leaders with diverse backgrounds.

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Wired

MARCH 14, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg might be in his post-fact-checking-era. But that hasnt stopped Meta from going after the author of Careless People.

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Digital Trends

JULY 17, 2022

After a two-year absence, San Diego Comic-Con is back and stronger than ever, reminding everyone why it is still the apex of pop culture.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2024

For arts and culture organizations like yours, it’s essential to have a strong internal team supporting your activities, whether you’re preserving cultural heritage, offering visual arts classes for kids, or putting on musicals. Create a culture where employees can take full advantage of their time off.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 8) First Book Marketplace :: fbmarketplace.org. Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

books , a home office was still a glimmer in every busy parent’s eyes. It is also a fun and effective way to ease into conversations about communication, behavior, trust, and other interpersonal issues that are important to keeping culture on track.” Virtual work shines the high beams on culture. Strong cultures promote empathy.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introducing coaching into your culture is a good way to begin. When we interviewed her for our book Association 4.0: Charlie Judy, Chief People and Culture Officer at Intelligent Medical Objects, and another contributor to our books, sees promoting employee advancement as an important future direction for associations. “If

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Singularity Hub

MARCH 25, 2025

In turn, scribal culture played an integral role in ancient civilizations. But it was the printing pressspecifically the process of using movable type allowing for much cheaper and less labor-intensive book productionthat democratized knowledge. This technology was invented in Germany around 1440 by goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Then, of course, there are leadership books, leadership podcasts, leadership gurus, and endless leadership quotes. This obsession stems from deep cultural, historical, and economic foundations that value individualism, meritocracy, and innovation. As a society, particularly in the Western world, we are obsessed with leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 3, 2025

It can be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but in a culture where everyone leads, organizations start to make progress on their most difficult problems, explain the authors. Youll discover what you learn from the book is relatable and directly applicable. Leadership comes in moments. Leadership is always about change. Dont get us wrong.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As bestselling author Carmine Gallo says in his book Talk Like Ted , telling stories is the virtual equivalent of taking your donors on a field trip. Do you remember the childrens book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly ? If you want to build a pipeline of powerful donor stories, make storytelling part of your culture!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at results from the recent Generosity Commission Report and how it’s important for you to shift your culture to meet the current moment. bill paying; food deliveries; books and magazines, and much more). We’ll look at strategies 4 – 6 in the final installment, Part 3, of this series.]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 7) First Book Marketplace :: fbmarketplace.org. Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

As a scholar who explores posthumanism , a philosophical movement addressing the merging of humans and technology, I wonder if critics have been unduly influenced by popular culture, and whether their apprehensions are misplaced. The book centers on Wintermute, an advanced AI program that seeks its liberation from a malevolent corporation.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

I wrote a book called, No More Status Quo: A Proven Framework to Change the Way We Change the World , which is essentially a field guide for how to navigate uncertainty, most efficiently and effectively. It is essential for us to name and spend time sitting with what is not working so that it can act as a foundation for our learning journey.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Meg Ward, Co-Founder of Gravitate Solutions, and a contributor to our book, “Association 4.0 : An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” described her company’s hiring process like this. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session.

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.orgSource

MAY 14, 2024

The HEART framework provides insight into how to improve performance by implementing innovative technologies and by leveraging those skills to create a human culture that advances us as association professionals and, ultimately, as a society. “AI We can do this in a context that makes us stronger as a culture. AI is a superpower.

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

That curiosity and engagement with others are reflected in her love of travel and learning about diverse countries and cultures. Providing personal support, fosters a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and transparency.” It’s interesting how many conversations circle back to culture and trust.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

If you are an arts and culture organization, think about crafting a tone of voice that is creative, clever, and entertaining. Ask yourself: what are five words that describe the character traits of your mission or organizational culture? And then use these words to craft your tone of voice.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Remember that famous quote from Peter Drucker, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” They make the cultural shifts that enable thinking and problem-solving in ways that are compatible with rapid change. It requires shifts in behavior and culture that may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable. And what do people fear most?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Right now, there is a deficit of trust across social, governmental, and cultural organizations. To maximize this potential, insightful leadership, agile teams, and purposeful cultures are required. Culture, in particular, is an expression of EI proficiency at the macro level. In a recent Association 4.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Whether it’s brainstorming a long-dreamed-of children’s book for your cause or exploring a campaign idea that’s been on the back burner, passion makes the process more enjoyable. Collaborative Learning: Fostering a culture of shared learning about AI is beneficial.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. And in his book, he shares much about his time at Blockbuster and that company’s journey. The book is not a memoir, but instead intended to provide examples from my life journey to show what is possible even with seemingly impossible odds. “The It’s convenience, not products.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. Roy Chomko, CEO of Adage Technologies, credits a book with helping his business to run more smoothly. Value Talent Put people on the team who contribute to the culture. Association 4.0:

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Sony Walkman was not only a revolutionary device, it was revolutionary on a cultural scale. With the Walkman you could play any song, anywhere, anytime, before the same was possible for movies, e-books or video games. Read Entire Article

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

A culture that encourages experimentation and risk-taking promotes continuous improvement. And, if you would like advice personalized to your leadership style and organizational culture, don’t hesitate to book time on my calendar for a discovery conversation. landscape, innovation is the cornerstone of excellence.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

Even before COVID-19, the rapid pace of technology and its impact on culture was upending traditional business models. We even wrote two books on this topic. Build a positive culture that includes a spectrum of skills, value diversity, equity, and inclusion in thought and demographics.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

More specifically, Liz Wiseman , author of the book, Impact Players , explains that: While others do their job, Impact Players figure out the real job to be done. It is also a book for todays leaders, those managers who want to cultivate more of this mindset on their teams. Impact Players work with greater focus and vision.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

If you are an arts and culture organization, think about think about crafting a tone of voice that is creative, clever, and entertaining. Ask yourself: what are five words that describe the character traits of your mission or organizational culture? And then use those words to craft your tone of voice.

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