.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? The executive director can help the board to see how, by selecting players with a variety of talent, backgrounds, and personal characteristics, they can lead more effectively in a complex environment. Set Expectations.

Mentoring 221

Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring. As leaders, we have a responsibility to model this behavior, demonstrating an authentic interest in our people as humans. Model and Celebrate Well-being Practices Creating a robust work culture that incorporates well-being is fundamental.

Leadership 118

Leadership Organization Culture Skills 118

sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

This transformation is not only a response to external pressures but also a proactive adaptation to the evolving demands of the sector, where financial stewardship is intricately linked with organizational strategy and social impact. What makes them proud to come to work and be part of a team?

Roles 82

Roles Culture Nonprofit Structure 82

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

In our most recent white paper, “ Exploring Environmental Social Governance ” we include a section that picks apart the pieces of ESG, including a list of some of the items under the “social” category. Different countries face different challenges when it comes to social justice. Want to see what this looks like in action?

Government 98

Government Social Blackbaud Companies 98

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

At Candid, we often talk about trends we’re seeing in the social sector. 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.

Model 92

Model Job Life Blended 92

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. Eager to understand how nonprofits are faring in this challenging environment, we recently interviewed a number of diverse leaders about their capacity-building needs.

Build 80

Build Culture Time Environment 80

Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

Skeptical because Candid is a nonprofit that describes its work ethic and culture as similar to that of the tech sector, which could mean either mission-driven with an innovative mindset, or appropriating the rhetoric of social movements while engaging in extractive practices.

Data 87

Data Demographics Aggregator Participatory 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2017

Is culture of philanthropy embedded in the way that everyone does their work? What is a culture of philanthropy? It is all about how to nurture a nonprofit organizational culture that has shared responsibility for fundraising among all of its people. But, does your entire organization treat it this way?

Philanthropy 70

Philanthropy Culture Create Chapter 70

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, that model is being challenged. What matters most in this model are values–and one in particular: equity. Participation aligns to human rights and social justice approaches. As many have observed, participatory funding models have likely existed for centuries in the form of mutual aid or community support.

Participatory 134

Participatory Model Grant Fund 134

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2022

The pandemic has caused a re-thinking of how we live and work, while social justice movements have highlighted demands for liberation from models and methods that have upheld the status quo. The combined disruptions of these phenomena are affecting business structures, organizational cultures, and processes.

Leadership 98

Leadership Impact San Diego Structure 98

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 19, 2021

If we learned anything in a year of starts, stops, and social distancing, it is the critical need for the people-power of the nonprofit sector—more than 12 million individuals—to press pause for wellbeing and self-care. It seems like a win for working families, improved mental and physical health, and perhaps even the environment.

Nonprofit 83

Nonprofit Culture Virtual Environment 83

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

There is no doubt that nonprofits are driven by core values, mission and social goals. Create a culture dedicated to employee well-being. The key to creating a culture dedicated to well-being is mutual respect. Create a feedback culture. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

Results 98

Results New Jersey Leadership Nonprofit 98

.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

What makes for a memorable social event? 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. On a recent Association 4.0

Culture 221

Culture Skills Collaboration Associations 221

Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2022

As a marketing agency working on the frontlines of advocacy and social justice movements, it’s important for us to revisit our commitment and share our learnings along the way. As we recognize Equal Pay Day today we are proud to share that for the 3rd year in a row females continue to make slightly more than men in the same role.

Celebrate 52

Celebrate Pledge Org Environment 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

If you want a chance of winning a copy, leave a comment saying how you might apply some of the science of participation to your social media strategy. What does this have to do with nonprofits and social media? What do these categories look like outside of the science environment? No one model is better than the others.

Model 98

Model Activities Active Activism 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors. Despite their different approaches, every CEO at every stage of their tenure meaningfully tended to all six responsibilities.

Lesson 83

Lesson Singapore Leadership Interview 83

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 27, 2021

We’ve had to adapt our communication and collaboration styles in this new remote work environment, and that’s meant more meetings, more instant messages, and more interruptions throughout the day. Model the Boundaries You Want to See. We are now working where we live. Work-life balance feels…well, out of balance.

Support 69

Support Environment Model ROI 69

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?” Since our founding, we have partnered with over 3,000 nonprofits to accelerate their impact and advance social change. and, “How can we prepare ourselves for the challenges that we will bump up against?”

Activities 97

Activities Active Activism Organization 97

Connection Cafe

JUNE 12, 2017

Today’s nonprofit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy. This gets to the heart of the best practices that are needed to create a culture of philanthropy within anonprofit organization. Shifting the organization’s culture is a process, and it takes time.

Culture 47

Culture Philanthropy Marketing Create 47

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 12, 2012

In the two decades that have elapsed, the scope and texture of corporate social responsibility (CSR) have evolved dramatically. The nonprofit business model is increasingly vulnerable to the volatility of the nonprofit marketplace and broad social, political, economic, and technological trends.

Social 85

Social Model Government Philanthropy 85

Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 24, 2022

The mantra and model of CCF remains education for all and a commitment to equal opportunities for girls. Using local materials and traditional Cambodian architectural concepts, the NCA blends Khmer culture and an environmental ethos in a building that will train Cambodia’s leaders of tomorrow. What’s Next?

Education 104

Education Accessibility Cambodia Australia 104

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

The new “office” is not just about work logistics; it’s about providing a worker-first environment that enables your people to flourish. Not only do those mental models not apply, but they also become a liability in a changed world. Those models, now, are a liability rather than a guide.

Culture 52

Culture Leadership Generation Model 52

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

I was delighted when Ron Schultz invited me to collaborate with him on his latest book Creating Good Work – The World’s Leading Social Entrepreneurs Show How to Build a Healthy Economy. What I liked most was the idea to create a body of knowledge that’s truly helpful to prospective and emerging social entrepreneurs.

Develop 144

Develop Social Library eBook 144

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

ECB involves a series of steps taken by an evaluator (internal or external) to build evaluative knowledge and skills, create a culture of continuous learning and accountability, and make resources readily available. Does the environment support change, accountability, and communication? Guide to building evaluation capacity.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Program Attitude Instruction 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2022

The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors. Despite their different approaches, every CEO at every stage of their tenure meaningfully tended to all six responsibilities.

Lesson 75

Lesson Singapore Leadership Interview 75

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The goal was twofold: To educate on the current value of benchmarking in the social good sector and. The hope is that this becomes a series of conversations regarding how the social good sector can digitally transform through the use of collaborative benchmarking. children, environment, housing)?

Benchmark 38

Benchmark Survey Collaboration Social 38

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Several months ago, my colleague Rachel Happe from the Community Roundtable invited me to facilitate a discussion with members about the issues that swirl around organizational adoption of social media. This happens quite frequently with social media, especially in the early stages. We get poor results.

Social Media 99

Social Media Culture Create Media 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Perry Chen is an American Internet entrepreneur best known for co-founding the social fundraising website Kickstarter. There’s this convergence with a new generation of entrepreneurship and a new generation of social consciousness,” she said at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. Social good has to be part of the business model.”

Platform 128

Platform San Francisco Model Nonprofit 128

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors. Despite their different approaches, every CEO at every stage of their tenure meaningfully tended to all six responsibilities.

Lesson 52

Lesson Singapore Leadership Interview 52

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

AS works with nonprofits across a wide range of industries, including arts and culture, the environment, foundations, and government. focuses on building collectives and community for social change. Their services include those in fundraising, communications, corporate social responsibility, and strategy and implementation.

Consultant 52

Consultant Fundraising Phoenix Atlanta 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Respondents of color report greater workplace challenges than white respondents, including: Lack of role models. Lack of social capital. Studies indicate that diversity in the workplace unlocks innovative environments, as organizations with diverse leadership both out-innovate and out-perform those with homogenous teams.

Leadership 52

Leadership North Dakota Minneapolis Minnesota 52

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 19, 2021

If we learned anything in a year of starts, stops, and social distancing, it is the critical need for the people-power of the nonprofit sector—more than 12 million individuals—to press pause for wellbeing and self-care. It seems like a win for working families, improved mental and physical health, and perhaps even the environment.

Nonprofit 36

Nonprofit Culture Virtual Environment 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

In the Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , my co-author Aliza Sherman and I share a framework to think more broadly about creating a culture of wellbeing in the workplace. It includes our relationship with our physical environment and in the workplace that refers to the nonprofit’s physical office space.

Open 107

Open Work Global Collaboration 107

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors. Despite their different approaches, every CEO at every stage of their tenure meaningfully tended to all six responsibilities.

Lesson 52

Lesson Singapore Leadership Interview 52

Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

To prevent burnout from taking over your nonprofit’s culture, passion, and productivity, you have to understand it. That’s especially true coming off of a year defined by a global pandemic, social justice movements, and a tense presidential election. How do you build a culture of resilience with mental health resources for nonprofits?

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Attitude Awareness 105

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

With limited people and financial resources, leaders of nonprofit organizations must execute strong management styles that develop the talent of their teams, foster healthy working environments and encourage retention of valuable employees. The HPT emits a culture of passion, innovation, drive and collaboration.

Team 61

Team Build Colorado Mentoring 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

Colleagues Allyson Kapin who founded a web agency called Rad Campaign (they designed my blog) and Amy Sample Ward, who the NTEN Membership Director (and I’ve known since 2007 ) have published a new how to book called “ Social Change Any Time Every Where.” The book offers some recipes for culture change.

Campaign 97

Campaign Online Chapter Model 97