Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

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Voice Philanthropy Atlanta Student 125

.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. CEOs must be role models for their teams. In the past, resilience, like culture building, may have been viewed as a “soft” skill because the qualities that are involved don’t directly impact the bottom line.

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Milwaukee Wisconsin Associations Lesson 221

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2022

Nonprofit human service organizations consist of a wide range of organizations focusing on delivering solutions to communities through health care, housing assistance, family-oriented services, youth development, and more. While evaluation is a helpful step, building a culture of innovation is equally impactful.

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Measure Culture Arizona Evaluation 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in addressing societal issues, providing essential services, advocacy, and support to those in need, and fostering community development. This lip service passion is not only unacceptable but detrimental to the missions of these organizations.

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Action Government Nonprofit Roles 88

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, that model is being challenged. Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking offers this definition: “Participatory grantmaking cedes decision-making power about funding–including the strategy and criteria behind those decisions–to the very communities that funders seek to serve.”.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

However, in the dynamic landscape of contemporary social change, there is a growing recognition of the need to evolve from this conventional approach toward a more collaborative and inclusive model—one grounded in partnership. This approach can lead to a reactive, rather than proactive, approach to addressing community needs.

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Government Collaboration Nonprofit Evaluation 59

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2024

Where are our cultures of philanthropy? Fund published a three-part series of reports exploring culture of philanthropy. Or what I like to call a love-train culture. Alas, a culture of philanthropy essential to long-term success in the sector is still largely absent from our institutions.

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Problem Philanthropy Nonprofit Charity 81

Connection Cafe

MARCH 6, 2020

First up is Colleen Dilenschneider, the Chief Market Engagement Officer for IMPACTS, a global leader in predictive market intelligence and related technologies, and the publisher of one of our team’s favorite websites, Know Your Own Bone , which shares data and analysis about how cultural audiences think and behave. Robert Gilmor , Jr.”

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Arts Culture Celebrate International 47

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

But how do you ensure your events not only honor this rich heritage but also captivate and mobilize your community towards meaningful action? From cultural showcases that dazzle to educational initiatives that deepen understanding, discover how your next event can be a cornerstone of celebration and a powerful catalyst for change.

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Celebrate Education Fundraising Culture 59

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. What’s our role? What is a movement?

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Build Community Technology Org 220

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Helping people and serving the community can feel like an uphill battle, yet it becomes so much easier when we have someone by our side, helping and motivating us as we climb the hill. Professionals use it daily, whether it is athletes sharing roles in sports or managers sharing responsibilities with their teammates.

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Work Arizona Model Culture 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It offers proven, actionable approaches for any company, organization, or community to navigate through that entity’s most pressing challenges. 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. It is not a role.

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Leadership Kansas Authoring Chapter 109

VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

This is precisely why some hospitals retain an auxiliary to run the gift shop, while also maintaining an entirely separate volunteer corps, managed by staff, to fill patient care roles. So, how are these institutions addressing the challenges while also leveraging the strengths of the model? Lessons from the Field. A Path to Change.

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Structure Volunteer Leadership Model 98

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2021

The “Q&A with sgLEADERS” series on sgENGAGE aims to provide readers, including the next generation of social good leaders, with valuable insights from executives across the social good community. Today’s Q&A is with Alicia Dicks, President & CEO of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

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Foundation Community Childhood Articulate 49

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Once you have the necessary feedback, you can create a vision for innovation and help your stakeholders embrace a culture of change management. Try building a communication plan to keep stakeholders up to date on any developments. You don’t want your staff to feel disinvested in their roles or find their work boring or pointless.

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Associations ROI Software Retention 125

Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

Is your association staff satisfied in their current roles? According to a Community Brands Association Trends Study , 78% of professionals reported higher than average workloads. You’ll learn if they are satisfied in their current role and what steps your organization can take to improve the situation. Download now.

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Survey Associations Tips Interview 115

sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Fostering a Culture of Empowerment to Enhance Your Team’s Sense of Belonging Presented by John Yen, Director of Technology, Polytechnic School How can technology leaders provide avenues for success, growth, and agency among faculty and staff? Can we spread this work beyond our departments and be catalysts for vibrant cultures of belonging?

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Blackbaud API Empowerment Nevada 94

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. Unhealthy leadership cultures are often evidenced by one of two polarized governance styles: micromanagement or rubberstamping. An organization transitions into a “governing board” model when an ED is hired. Hire a Qualified Executive Director.

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Director Management Government Model 96

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

To this end, the Job-Demands-Resources model offers a simple equation: burnout = demands > resources. This model highlights three important things to understand about burnout: Burnout isn’t about too many demands but demands without enough resources. This means not condoning a ‘workplace warrior’ culture (e.g.,

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Model Job Life Trend 95

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 28, 2010

This morning I had the great pleasure and honor to present at Amplified Leicester about Community-Driven Social Impact, and run a short strategy-building workshop. They are also hoping to learn from and document their experiences to share as a model with the larger global community looking to do something similar. Presentation.

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Impact Community Social Phoenix 123

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2018

A Culture of Wellbeing as a New Nonprofit Strength: Building Capacity During a Time of Disruption – guest post by Heather McLeod Grant, Adene Sacks, & Kate Wilkinson. As a result, leaders are needing to keep their staff and communities safe, which increases the complexity and cost of their work, and creates greater stress.

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Build Culture Time Environment 83

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2011

This week Nonprofit Management and Leadership student Rosela Martinez discusses her research on the role of Ethnic Identity in positive youth development. Likewise, youth undoubtedly have a role in the fulfillment of the mission of any organization. The nonprofit sector as a whole serves diverse communities.

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Roles Research Develop North America 84

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

With all these options, we wanted to look back and highlight some of the Issue Lab community’s most popular publications in 2022, featuring a wide array of topics ranging from education to participatory grantmaking and beyond. Expanding Equity: Inclusion & Belonging Guidebook , by the W.K.

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Issue Resource New Mexico Mexico 86

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Deepa Purushothaman , author of the new book, The First, The Few, The Only: How Women Of Color Can Redefine Power In Corporate America , believes that workplaces must evolve with the culture and that women of color have the potential to lead that transformation. For her book, Purushothaman interviewed over 500 women of color.

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Map America Culture Model 52

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Fast forward to today….

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 76

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 health crisis in health access, education equity, underinvested neighborhoods, and lack of or underemployment, all play a role in the disproportionate impact the crisis will continue to have on Latino and underserved communities nationwide. Why social enterprise?

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Social Model Nonprofit Fund 98

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Coming into the association space as a developer eventually shifted into combining my technical skills with my people and business understanding and becoming an Applications Analyst and several other roles. I later moved to Community Brands in a similar yet much more exciting role. The culture! Fun fact about Dave.

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Celebrate Fun Associations Product 130

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Understanding the benefits of building social capital may be effective in creating a participatory culture. Existing research identifies gaps in the ways in which community engagement is measured. Nonprofit organizations can benefit from this working model as it can be a useful tool in achieving a participatory culture.

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Measure Community Organization Arizona 40

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Clarify roles and responsibilities. Development officers should be very clear and unapologetic about that role, especially when establishing relationships with donors. Be clear in how you measure job performance so everyone on your team understands their duties and the expectations around their role.

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Develop Management Gift Proposal 83

Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Change organizational culture to impact the bottom line Know thyself. Acknowledging that our society is built upon patriarchy, where does that leave the perspectives of traditional gender roles in your organization and on your team? Start where you are and be realistic about the mindsets of those in leadership across your organization.

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Philanthropy Strategy Fundraising Indiana 90

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Last year also brought with it civil unrest, a rise in the call for social justice, and decentering of white supremacy culture. Natalia’s role includes direct oversight of public and fee-based programs, tours and special experiences, and the volunteer guide program.

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Management Brazil California Arizona 98

Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Collaboration Collaboration allows employees to work together towards a shared goal and foster a sense of community, improving learning outcomes. SCORM Compliance Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) compliance ensures that the gamified LMS is interoperable. It helps them excel and come to the top.

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Learning Management System Learning Management 52

Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Collaboration Collaboration allows employees to work together towards a shared goal and foster a sense of community, improving learning outcomes. SCORM Compliance Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) compliance ensures that the gamified LMS is interoperable. It helps them excel and come to the top.

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Learning Management System Learning Management 52

Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Collaboration Collaboration allows employees to work together towards a shared goal and foster a sense of community, improving learning outcomes. SCORM Compliance Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) compliance ensures that the gamified LMS is interoperable. It helps them excel and come to the top.

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Learning Management System Learning Management 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

Create a culture dedicated to employee well-being. The key to creating a culture dedicated to well-being is mutual respect. Kanter & Sherman remind us that respect, kindness and compassion must be modeled from the top-down in order to become an organizational norm. Create a feedback culture.

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Results New Jersey Leadership Nonprofit 98

Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

During her tenure, she played a critical role charting NYPR’s path forward in the midst of an evolving media landscape, setting the course for the organization’s digital content and local news, talk, and cultural programming. Her husband of 16 years passed away unexpectedly at age 49 just a few months ago on Christmas Day.

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Director Foundation San Diego New York 98

sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

While the approach isn’t necessarily new, it was catapulted into the national spotlight early last year, when the onset of a global pandemic pushed many in philanthropy to recognize the importance of trusting the leadership of nonprofits and communities. Underlying all of that is a commitment to recognizing and redistributing power.

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