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Inside J.Crew’s strategy to be at the ‘center of culture’

Fast Company Tech

Over the course of its 40-year history, J.Crew has explored all kinds of design collaborations. We’re looking to partners who can help put us at the center of culture, she says. They just feel culturally relevant and feel great from a creative perspective. We do some partnerships that are not just about revenue.

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Innovative Leadership — Culture Doesn’t Have to Eat Strategy: Tending to Human Factors During Strategic Planning

Blue Avocado

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. Values both reflect, influence, and reinforce culture, and we wanted ours to be able to help us make decisions and get things done.

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3 strategies for more meaningful donor engagement 

Candid

I organized workshops to cultivate an internal culture of abundance and shared purpose, which was then reflected in our external outreach efforts. Get to know your donor beyond the basics Truly understanding your donors requires going beyond demographics and giving history—and into their motivations, values, and personal stories.

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Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion during the 2024 Women’s History Month

Nimble AMS

March is Women’s History Month. Since 1987, the United States has honored women’s ongoing contributions to history, society, and culture. The 2024 Women’s History Month celebrates women who promote equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. What is Women’s History Month? What is Women’s History Month?

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More than just fans: How women are reshaping baseball on and off the field

Fast Company Tech

Kim Ng made history in 2020 when she became the first woman general manager of an MLB team, the Miami Marlins. Black women were not allowed to play, a policy that reflected the segregation of the Jim Crow era. The number of women working professionally in baseball has also grown.

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Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Culture Strategy

Bloomerang

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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How to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month: Listen, Reflect & Connect

Saleforce Nonprofit

As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month comes to a close, I hope our Salesforce.org community has taken the time to read and put into action three ways to support the AAPI community , which includes learning about the history of Asian American racism in the U.S. We need to communicate our culture.”.