.orgSource

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. Foster an Innovative and Adaptive Culture Culture is the backbone of resilience. Training and support can empower your team to use data effectively.

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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. Get clear on foundational principles. That sparked a lot of discussions about how to evolve that culture in support of strategy.

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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. But we realize that building culture isn’t a project with a finish line.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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sgEngage

MARCH 24, 2025

Hospital foundations are increasingly partnering with community benefit departments to expand access to care. These workers serve as a liaison between healthcare services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2023

Eligible charities receive a zero to four-star star rating which is determined by the weighted sum of your nonprofit’s beacon scores (0-100), namely: Impact & Results (50%), Accountability & Finance (32.5%), Culture & Community (10%), and Leadership & Adaptability (7.5%).

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 18, 2025

A novel approach that solved the immediate challenge and laid a foundation for long-term innovation. This inquiry revealed a blend of universal motivators and culturally specific insights, enabling the CEO to craft a new, inclusive company mission. Empathy is the foundation for uncovering unmet needs and fostering trust.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As a nonprofit executive director and founder working in this space for nearly two decades, I have firsthand knowledge of the cultural biases and systemic racism that often limit the success of Black-led nonprofits, especially those in the South.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Create an Inspired Nonprofit Culture. Culture is the foundation and embodiment of your organization. An effective nonprofit culture demonstrates the collective understanding of your nonprofit by all those involved. Leadership should take an active role in defining culture.

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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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Google Research AI blog

APRIL 19, 2023

This endeavor necessitates fundamental and applied research with an interdisciplinary lens that engages with — and accounts for — the social, cultural, economic, and other contextual dimensions that shape the development and deployment of AI systems. Our team, Technology, AI, Society, and Culture (TASC), is addressing this critical need.

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Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In Sarasota County, it destroyed million-dollar homes on barrier islands, impacting the donors nonprofits and foundations rely on for disaster relief funding. The losses from Helene went beyond infrastructure and financial losseslives, ecologically rich lands, and irreplaceable cultural sites. A third grant provides $7.5

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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. By building a foundation that welcomes innovation, associations can unlock the full potential of AI.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

” This analysis not only highlights the current state of generosity but also offers a set of actionable recommendations aimed at empowering nonprofits, foundations, companies and policy makers to help promote and protect generosity. Utilizing social media platforms, community events, and other channels to feature these stories.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Funder Safeguarding Collaborative (FSC)fiscally sponsored and co-founded by Global Fund for Childrenworks to create organizational practices and cultures in support of safeguarding. By incentivizing safeguarding, building capacity, and fostering a culture of safety and transparency, funders can help create a safer, more equitable world.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 28, 2025

Technology isnt just a tool; its a foundation for building resilience, growth, and success. The Pathway to Sustained Excellence Associations that embrace digital transformation are positioning themselves to thrive in a fast-changing environment. Improved Operational Efficiency: Streamline processes and reallocate resources strategically.

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. Despite their challenges, Ballet Lubbock has become an integral part of Lubbock’s cultural landscape. The Smithsonian.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Volunteer turnover can be affected by economic, social, and cultural factors, which can make it difficult, especially for small and under-resourced nonprofits, to retain committed volunteers. Volunteer management software may be helpful in streamlining communications and matching volunteers with the skills needed for specific roles.

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.orgSource

MAY 9, 2023

But association professionals sometimes struggle with creating a culture of innovation and a nimble organization. Open the Windows “A culture of innovation helps associations become resilient, generate new revenue streams, and succeed in the face of extreme challenges,” Liz observes. This idea isn’t just an opinion. says Liz. “A

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2025

Challenges and Trends in Funding Grantee Well-Being Ultimately, creating a culture of well-being in the nonprofit sector requires a collective commitment from funders to leverage their resources and influence to champion this shift. Yet foundations often penalize failure instead of treating it as part of the process. and Catherine T.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Still, I remember how it felt entering the workforce and the challenges of maturing within a nonprofit culture. The 08 economic crisis shook the career foundations of myself and my peers; Gen Zs career foundations were disrupted by a global pandemic. I have now worked for nonprofit organizations for nearly fifteen years.

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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. Despite these difficulties, we built up our resilience and kept our culture intact.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Paying it forward is simply what nonprofits, schools, foundations, and their supporters do. Kimberly Townsend Pierce, Chester County Hospital Foundation Throw a Brick Bash for Sustainers “Since the launch of the Brick Program in 2019, we have generated thousands of dollars in revenue. Donors share their good fortune with those in need.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

One key finding was the important role that campus cultural associations play in connecting students to institutional, academic, work and income supports and in fostering a sense of belonging for students of color. Casey Foundation The post Asking better questions to create more equitable outcomes appeared first on Candid insights.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

This foundational understanding enables us to navigate potentially tricky situations with clarity and mutual respect. Cultivate a culture of authentic engagement. Establishing a dynamic of deep engagement requires intentionality, leadership buy-in, and an enabling organizational culture.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Gustavo Rasetti, CEO of Fearless Culture , describes Zappos relationship between culture and structure like this. Happiness is at the core of Zappos culture. We don’t have a lot of layers. It’s a structure that preserves accountability.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This will be about laying a foundation, beginning in childhood, that makes giving as instinctual as it is rewarding. The intention wont just be to raise a few extra dollars, but to cultivate values that are at risk of being lost amid our hyper-digital, attention-fragmented culture. Lets be realistic.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

Data is the foundation for every technological initiative. Put People First Your data governance policy will be a document that reflects your organization’s unique culture, teams, and members. Build a Data-Driven Culture Encourage data-informed decision-making at every level of the organization.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This obsession stems from deep cultural, historical, and economic foundations that value individualism, meritocracy, and innovation. Weve cultivated a culture that prizes personal achievement, the honing of leadership traits, and the belief that leadership is the key driver of both organizational and societal success.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

It’s the style of the CEO and executive team that drives the governance and the culture. The Myers-Briggs Foundation offers this perspective on the process. Create a dynamic culture by promoting diversity and identifying strategies to manage a variety of work and management styles. The digital age is all about leadership.

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Candid

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Northwest Area Foundation has been a longtime funder of Native communities. This work includes Tribal and youth-led groups that tap millennia-old practices of healing and restoration , as well as coalitions of vibrant leaders creating access to financial services that better meets the cultural interests of Native communities.

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

You also worry about the well-being of your team and grantees but aren’t sure where to start with making a permanent shift from a burnout culture to a culture of well-being. To support your journey, here are three ways you can get started with cultivating a culture of well-being for your organization: 1.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Well-Being Stipends: Funders like the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation provide flexible one-time $10K well-being grants for organizations to use as they see fit. The foundation encourages grantees to define their own priorities based on their staffs needs. The McGregor Funds Eugene A.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In a September 2020 Give by Cell webinar , Donna Fisher Lewis, Vice President of Resource Development with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation , addressed the issue of opt-outs by saying, “It’s part of the process. If people don’t want text message communication, they can simply reply “STOP” to any message to opt-out.

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