Blue Avocado

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. Focus on values. Work on trust.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into an organization’s culture, however, requires intentional effort and awareness. Shifting to proactive change: Implementing a dedicated DEI program Our journey toward a proactive approach to DEI demanded vulnerability, transparency, and a strong commitment to change.

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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. If we wanted to change our group dynamics, we had to live the example.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Culture as a Reflection of Design Organizational culture is not an abstraction; it is the byproduct of what an organization rewards, tolerates, and ignores. Culture is experienced at the organization’s seamsthe places where different parts of the organization connect.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

It builds a culture of mutual respect. But also, reflect on the environments youre in. Is this a meeting problemor a culture problem? Change what you can, advocate when you need to, and know when its time to take your brilliance somewhere its truly valued. What to do: Speak upgracefully but clearly. Start with awareness.

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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. Your brand story should be reflected not only externally but also within your organization. Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work.

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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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The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

For a change, Leah Monica, Director of Marketing at Matrix Group, interviewed me about my personal journey and the journey of Matrix Group. I’ve got my eyes on the next three years and boy do I expect a lot of change, challenges, and fun! The WHAT of our work has changed, is changing, will always change.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

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.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Without time to reflect, innovation suffers, and leaders struggle to connect disparate ideas or generate fresh insights. To support this shift, I developed a structured approach that helps leaders pause, reflect, and see things differently before diving into the next wave of demands. White space isnt a luxuryits a strategic imperative.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2021

To help us personally reflect and connect with these stories, I’ve included questions from Terri Givens’ book, Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides. Let’s deep dive into two nuanced perspectives that bring light to how different Asian identities must navigate American culture. We need to communicate our culture.”.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I organized workshops to cultivate an internal culture of abundance and shared purpose, which was then reflected in our external outreach efforts. Tailor your communications to reflect these nuanced interests. Despite these difficulties, we built up our resilience and kept our culture intact.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

Sunsetting Section 230 without proposing ways to change it is like taking a hostage without having a list of demands ready, says Adam Kovacevich, founder and CEO of the Chamber of Progress, a tech industry trade group. This is a deeply unserious exercise that reflects the bipartisan opposition to 230 is only surface-deep.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . And if I found myself in a job where I couldn’t instill a culture of philanthropy over a reasonable period of time, I’d fire myself (and I have).

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By lifting up influential voices, we can build a culture of generosity that attracts more supporters and fosters long-term engagement. This means not only seeking financial support but also collaborating with funders to use their influence, networks, and knowledge to drive change. continues to grow increasingly racially diverse.

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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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The Verge

JULY 21, 2021

California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) says that renowned game publishing studio Blizzard Entertainment, and its owner Activision Blizzard, have created a culture of “constant sexual harassment” and gender-based discrimination, in a new lawsuit filed Tuesday that claims top executives were aware and/or involved.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

Data that accurately reflects your members and their preferences is the key to trust, engagement, and enduring relationships. Put People First Your data governance policy will be a document that reflects your organization’s unique culture, teams, and members. Data is the foundation for every technological initiative.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We all understand that technology has changed business. These are telltale signs: Your strategy has changed. Every change doesn’t need to happen at once. At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Happiness is at the core of Zappos culture. Know the Signs.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 14, 2023

Recognizing the need for change is easy. All of this is change. The actual process of changing takes true leadership, whether in our personal or professional lives. In coming to those decisions, I used the What, So What, Now What reflective approach made famous by John Driscoll.

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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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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Now that we’ve done our audit (at least until next year), I’m taking a moment to reflect on key takeaways from our compliance initiative that all nonprofits can benefit from. In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

One element constant and vital to your nonprofit is your organizational culture. Culture breathes life into your organization and unites your team. Where does your constituent relationship management software (CRM) fit into that culture? So, how do you make the CRM the hub of your organization’s culture?

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. We also ensured that we reflected industry best practices for funders and our own organizational values were embedded deeper into our grantmaking practices and partnerships.

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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. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Tableau

AUGUST 6, 2021

Establishing a Data Culture—one in which teams value, practice, and encourage using data to make decisions—is a key step toward building a data-driven organization that thrives in today’s dynamic environment. . But how can business leaders nurture that culture after it takes root? The cloud strengthens Data Culture by.

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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.” Providing personal support, fosters a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and transparency.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

Having a welcoming culture is vital for a nonprofit organization to be a part of a strong and healthy community. This culture can bring about the desired outcomes of staff, volunteers, and members who reflect the community, having a team possessing strong problem-solving skills, and leadership that embraces innovation.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For example, cultural relevancea nonprofits ability to align with timely social issues and reflect the values of its audienceplayed a much bigger role in motivating younger people to give. 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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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Learn to Reinvent By definition, transformation means a dramatic change. Remember that famous quote from Peter Drucker, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” And the key to managing people through change is emotional intelligence.” It requires shifts in behavior and culture that may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Whenever you’re implementing a big change in an organization—whether it’s strengthening internal controls or implementing a new software system—it is critical to have a strategy and get buy-in across all areas of the organization. You must be the change you wish to see in the world.—Mahatma Stephen Covey. Mahatma Gandhi.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To understand the scale of this change, consider that in 2020 all U.S. They also will pay a premium for products that reflect their philanthropic priorities. The post Generational change in giving and philanthropy  appeared first on Candid Blog. foundations together distributed about $472 billion in grants.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Change minds. Do the research to understand your stakeholders’ culture, what motivates them and inspires them to act. It is critically important to craft your key messages in specific language that reflects their values and on platforms they can relate to. Move people to action. Recruit for an event. Ask for financial support.

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sgEngage

JULY 22, 2024

The last few years have been exceptionally hard for arts and cultural nonprofits. Just as organizations started to see patrons coming back to museums, live performances, and art classes, this year saw state governments from Florida to California severely reduce financial support for arts and cultural organizations.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. Early planning allows you to: Prepare session materials that reflect professionalism and are printed ahead of time. Has this changed your mind on planning ahead for strategic planning? Select a top-notch facilitator.

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

When even one or two people bring these emotions to work, that negativity has the potential to spread like a virus and to sicken your culture. When you give employees the capacity to do their jobs and to grow as professionals, that positive energy reflects throughout the organization.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The program has changed, however, based on new generations of donors. In addition to the usual dinner, remarks, and sponsor recognition, the gala committee has made it a priority to bring in entertainment from a variety of cultures.”— Experiment with fundraising ideas and share your own tips and hacks with other fundraisers.

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