The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2023

Museums are magical places, where history, culture, art, and science seem to come to life. Our work with museums and cultural intuitions goes way beyond websites with easy-to-find visitor information (though that’s important too!) Watch a conversation with NMAAHC leaders about this collaboration.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Senders lose track of what they casually launched into cyberspace, and recipients struggle with the distracting chatter of too many digital voices. Intentional communicators bring a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness to the conversation. Virtual work shines the high beams on culture. Strong cultures promote empathy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 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 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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 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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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. Hosts and participants all volunteer their time for the discussions.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

Thought leadership material allows you to begin a conversation with your unique industry insights. Have ongoing conversations with staff about the member experience and how to best represent their voice in thought leadership content to make materials insightful, engaging, and authentic. Learn more.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

“ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. Silence that inner commentator whose chatter is louder than any voice in the room. Tone of voice, body language, and facial expression are clues to what or how people want to communicate. Listen actively.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. Branding depends on creating multiple messages that speak with one powerful voice across the association.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 6, 2024

Enhance calls-to-action (CTAs) to get the results you want Effective CTAs are essential for driving conversions. Choose the right tone for the right audience Different tones of voice resonate with different audiences. This ensures your message is clear and culturally appropriate for all recipients.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 16, 2016

This engages your readers and, once they’re engaged, they’ll naturally want to draw in others to participate in the conversation. And in order to get your content to go viral, it’s important to be current and stay up-to-date on the latest events in the world, trends in pop culture etc. Become a Fan.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

But sending everyone home and holding regular Zoom meetings does not make a culture. For the past few years, we’ve had an ongoing conversation at Matrix Group about what Work 4.0 I’m proud of the active and intentional culture that we’ve created at Matrix Group. If we don’t hear joy in a client’s voice, our job is not done.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. Branding depends on creating multiple messages that speak with one powerful voice across the association.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?” Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI. The most important skill in this work is how to self-manage during these conversations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

After your nonprofit has crafted a content strategy and created an editorial calendar (Chapter 7), the next step is to start thinking about the tone of voice of your content. The easiest way to craft your tone of voice is to base it upon the mission of your nonprofit. And then use those words to craft your tone of voice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2017

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the new book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s not a coincidence that trust is a frequent topic of these conversations. Everyone must have a voice. Unify Through Purpose Passion for your mission is a bridge that allows people with unique cultural and value systems to work together for a common purpose. Leaders who are trusted operate in the jet stream.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 29, 2021

Pride is not just a celebration of LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and experiences — it also creates visibility for under-represented groups and encourages us all to be our authentic selves. It means taking positive action to improve the lives of the LGBTQ+ community and using your voice to boost theirs. Listen and Educate Yourself.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

We’ll also discuss taking DEIAB from a one-off training to a sustainable part of your culture. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board. They feel valued and respected for who they are and what they bring to the conversation. Christal M.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Qgiv

JUNE 11, 2024

This approach places the collective community over individual organization to nurture a culture of collaboration and mutual reinforcement among organizations within the community for a stronger sense of unity. Honest conversations. Inclusive voices. Are your practices aligned with the principles of CCF?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Value Talent Put people on the team who contribute to the culture. Many of our contributors have extensive vetting processes to ensure that they put people on the team who contribute to their culture and values. Giving employees voice and recognition are a high priority. They’re allowing the members to drive the conversation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Encourage and exhibit emotional bravery.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Encourage and exhibit emotional bravery.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Encourage and exhibit emotional bravery.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The next step is to start thinking about the tone of voice of your content. The easiest way to craft your tone of voice is to base it upon the mission of your nonprofit. If your nonprofit focuses on human rights or poverty, for example, then your tone of voice should be serious, smart, and thought-provoking.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This Black History Month, we reflect on the strategy work that our team does through our partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture —much of which centers around expanding access. It was a lovely evening that inspired a rich conversation. A Seat at the Table It was March 2020.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 23, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Encourage and exhibit emotional bravery.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 15, 2016

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Anthem Awards were launched last year in response to the prevalence social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2015

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the new book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

An overreliance on majority culture data means other voices get diminished. The marketing copy generator could simply overlook authentic representation of minority audiences and voices in its outputs. Have frank internal conversations about priorities. Or a grantee plans to use an AI for generating marketing copy.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The bbcon 2023 agenda is full of great sessions for finance professionals serving nonprofits, schools, foundations, healthcare, and cultural organizations, from creating better systems to extending what you currently do with Blackbaud’s fund accounting software, Financial Edge NXT.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

Effective communication can turn these interactions into meaningful conversations, creating deeper connections and long-lasting engagement. From segmenting donor lists to fostering a culture of gratitude, these tactics offer a roadmap for deepening connections and making a greater impact.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2018

This year’s edition of Blackbaud Institute’s npEXPERTS series covered Building a Culture of Innovation. At bbcon this year, the Institute continued the conversation in our featured panel, A Culture of Philanthropic Innovation. However, this kind of culture shift cannot be achieved unless the entire organization is on board.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

To prevent burnout from taking over your nonprofit’s culture, passion, and productivity, you have to understand it. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. MEET LISA THOMPSON AND LIBBY RAPIN, FOUNDERS OF BLUWAVE WELLBEING.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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