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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This blog explores practical steps that will help associations align their strategy, culture, and technology to become future-ready and resilient in 2025 and beyond. Focus on Agility : In a rapidly changing environment, a rigid strategy can hinder growth. Foster an Innovative and Adaptive Culture Culture is the backbone of resilience.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In my role as Blackbaud’s vice president of customer success and as a member of the board of directors of the Giving Institute, I have the unique privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible impact nonprofits have on our communities. And the impact of CSR programs may be even greater for our youngest employees.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In an era of rapid change, when teams look to leaders for stability and direction, trust is the invisible currency that fuels organizational success. Ive conducted some myself, including work on how trust is essential for leaders in cross-cultural business environments. Understanding the impact In China, as in the U.S.,

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The phrase “culture eats strategy for breakfast” is often true – certainly there are situations where strategy is consumed by culture – but strategy and culture are not mutually exclusive. We talked about how much the world had changed in the 60 years since the founding of the organization. Build teams and leaders.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Effectively engaging with culture in this pursuit has never been more important or desired by brands and marketers than it is right now, thanks to an ever-fragmented media landscape. But there is a difference between engaging with culture and chasing it. Thats whats really earning our attention.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Organizations that treat culture like an impromptu party will see their “guests” leave early. Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team. This initiative has impacted the organization in numerous ways.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

This creates turf wars, miscommunication, and a lack of cohesion, leaving leaders to expend precious energy managing conflict instead of driving impact. Culture as a Reflection of Design Organizational culture is not an abstraction; it is the byproduct of what an organization rewards, tolerates, and ignores.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 6, 2024

Perhaps your organization is one of those tradition-bound groups with a history that has been a decades-long cast iron model for culture, governance, and operations. Most of us are wondering how AI will impact the future of work and our own professions. Make AI your champion for change. But there are two sides to the coin.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 28, 2025

Lost Revenue: A lack of engagement impacts renewals, event participation, and other revenue streams. Ineffective Strategies: Assumptions, rather than insights, often lead to less impactful decisions. Member Engagement: We design engagement strategies and implement CRM systems to deliver personalized, impactful experiences.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“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 book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

is attributable to a number of factors, including a rising cultural interest in moderating alcohol consumption , a growing number of alcohol-free options on the market, and a younger consumer base thats steering away from wine. Photo: Courtesy of yellow tail ] The changes are subtle, but not unnoticeable. And in the U.S.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Implementing AI in Your Association Getting started with AI doesnt require an overhaulbegin with small, impactful steps. Measuring the Impact of AI on Member Engagement Once AI is integrated into your engagement strategy, tracking its impact is essential. This ensures that offerings align with their evolving preferences.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities. Its a lot less anxiety and its more aligned with how we achieve impact for the populations we serve. Their wellness is the outcome we’re responsible for.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

The experience of vulnerability might feel weak to some, but researchers like Bren Brown have reframed the expression of vulnerability as an act of courage , a superpower that can boost psychological safety and foster a culture of innovation and creative risk-taking.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

And even when you have a full roster, people retire, move, or decide to change jobs. While it’s difficult to imagine a stable workforce during a time of labor shortages, your organization can help to ensure uninterrupted processes and continued missional impact by developing a robust job succession planning strategy.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Board members are in positions of authority, and their actions—or lack thereof—can have lasting consequences on staff morale, organizational efficiency, and the overall nonprofit culture. Boosting staff morale Board members set the tone for the organization’s culture. It’s time to address this problem head-on.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Share stories of lives changed, highlight your teams dedication, and let your mission shine in everything from your website to job postings. When candidates see the real-world impact of your work, theyll want to be part of it. Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the coming of a new year, a new presidential administration, and new potential impacts on all our communities, many of us are feeling a large range and mixture of emotions from fear to hope. Social impact staff are overworked and under-compensated, expected to implement ambitious programs with inadequate resources.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

This years list of biotech companies reflects the evolving impact of AI, a growing interest in cutting-edge research tools for single-cell analysis and spatial proteomics, and clinical advances for novel drug candidates that promise more convenient and effective treatment for conditions impacting millions of Americans.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2024

They emphasized the importance of establishing a solid foundation for AI adoption by fostering a culture that embraces change, identifying essential building blocks, and prioritizing workforce training. Their insights provided attendees with practical strategies to ensure that AI integration is a seamless and successful process.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

To understand the latest findings on a facet of nature, humanity or culture. Why should you care, what's the impact of a documentary? They make us laugh, cry or inspire us to make a change in ourselves. But a great documentary changes the course of our culture, economies and public policy. Now that’s an impact.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

To understand the latest findings on a facet of nature, humanity or culture. Why should you care, what's the impact of a documentary? They make us laugh, cry or inspire us to make a change in ourselves. But a great documentary changes the course of our culture, economies and public policy. Now that’s an impact.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

But this requires organizations to do something they find uncomfortable: asking donors to change. Asking donors to rethink the funder-grantee relationship Nonprofits are used to keeping donors at arms length, presenting their successesthe beautiful mosaicwhile concealing the individual tiles that make that successful impact possible.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

You might want to take a closer look at your boss, says Dr. Katina Sawyer, coauthor of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives. Instead, leaders need to create a culture in which people feel comfortable and confident to support one another through their struggles and to show gratitude to each other.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Even as donations and donor numbers saw a slight decline, every single gift made an impact, especially in these challenging times.” Arts and culture might have done particularly well. “We Mental health and crisis intervention organizations had the largest year-over-year change in median gift size — up 88%, she said.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

However, the positive impact of these contributions can be undermined when organizations fail to prioritize the safety and well-being of the people they serve. Safeguarding is not a peripheral concern for philanthropy; it is central to ensuring that the work of funders and the organizations they support has a lasting, positive impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players each representing a distinct way of working the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

It’s fair to say that 2025 continues to fly out the blocks on a wild mission to bring even higher levels of change, unpredictability, and flux shaping our world. Instead, it is a more positive perspective on how as businesses and brands, we can not just survive but supercharge in this era of incredible unpredictability.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. Is a process or culture change also needed for the solution to work?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

As donor behavior continues to change, nonprofits of all sizes must increasingly rely on the generosity of many instead of the consistent support from a few. The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

To understand the latest findings on a facet of nature, humanity or culture. the impact of documentaries in 2022. They make us laugh, cry or inspire us to make a change in ourselves. But a great documentary changes the course of our culture, economies and public policy. Now that’s an impact. To keep up.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The data showed the world what Black nonprofit leaders have known for decades: Systemic issues in the social sector impact our ability to obtain the necessary resources to do our work. As a result, Black participants are unable to implement the knowledge they acquire, due to the absence of the financial and/or personnel support to do so.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

We uncovered trends within generations, or what were calling generational generosity; discovered a new type of impact creator; and further validated what weve been seeing on our fundraising platforms. Impact creators are on the rise A new wave of social media creators is changing the way people connect with charitable causes.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We started sharing the stories of the collective’s artisans, illustrating the direct impact of their donations. Remember, you’re not just seeking funds—you’re inviting donors to join a movement, to become active participants in creating meaningful impact.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This isnt just about efficiencyits about amplifying impact. In todays volatile world, rigid plans built on the assumption that nothing significant will change are obsolete. Future Thinkingor long-term visioningallows leaders to anticipate trends, adapt to change, and proactively shape outcomes.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Longstanding workplace issues such as mistreatment, the normalization of toxic behaviour and a lack of accountability for workplace culture have fuelled a growing trend known as revenge quitting. Creating a genuine sense of belonging can reshape workplace culture, boost engagement and overall business success.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Partnerships between nonprofits and for-profit companies can boost workplace volunteering and amplify community impact. Answer: a smooth sign-up and onboarding experience, strong communication, impactful results, and a feeling of appreciation. The next generation seeks social change from the ground up. Fundraisers need to adapt.

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