sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In my role as Blackbaud’s vice president of customer success and as a member of the board of directors of the Giving Institute, I have the unique privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible impact nonprofits have on our communities. And the impact of CSR programs may be even greater for our youngest employees.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2025

The disconnect between the board and staff wasnt just a cultural issue; it was hurting the bottom line. This cultural shift not only improved board-staff dynamics but also made APICS more agile during crises, such as the 2008 recession. Are you fostering an entrepreneurial culture within your leadership team?

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Government Associations Culture Structure 221

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. 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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.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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.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. This initiative has impacted the organization in numerous ways.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 15, 2022

Of the 100 companies on the list, nearly 30% are Pledge 1% members, reflecting a more engaged business culture. Pledge 1% announces that a growing number of top cloud companies on the Cloud 100 list have committed to leveraging their assets for good.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

This creates turf wars, miscommunication, and a lack of cohesion, leaving leaders to expend precious energy managing conflict instead of driving impact. Culture as a Reflection of Design Organizational culture is not an abstraction; it is the byproduct of what an organization rewards, tolerates, and ignores.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

If you don’t build redundancies and consider all possible human risks, then one person disengaging or leaving can have an oversized negative impact and perhaps even crash the project. With fewer resources than large organizations, lean-but-growing teams cannot afford the negative impact of poor preparation for change. Sure, they do.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 8, 2023

Here’s a look at four areas of The Farmlink Project that have resulted in larger impact or fundraising numbers thanks to the assistance of technology. The team at The Farmlink Project presented its film, “Abundance,” to Congress two weeks ago, and its co-founders have received numerous awards.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities. Its a lot less anxiety and its more aligned with how we achieve impact for the populations we serve. Without strong roots, a tree withers and fails to reach its potential.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 28, 2022

More than 10,000 nonprofits are now scored on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices through the Culture & Community beacon. Charity Navigator, the world's largest evaluator of nonprofits, announced a new rating methodology for the Encompass Rating System.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 28, 2025

Lost Revenue: A lack of engagement impacts renewals, event participation, and other revenue streams. Ineffective Strategies: Assumptions, rather than insights, often lead to less impactful decisions. Member Engagement: We design engagement strategies and implement CRM systems to deliver personalized, impactful experiences.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

Recognition is even more critical as companies across industries are rolling back their DEI initiativesa shift that could impact efforts to create more inclusive workplaces. Consider these four ways to make recognition a consistent and impactful part of your culture: 1. Was it last week? Last month?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

We’re looking for current hotbeds of innovationorganizations that are working to sustain a creative culture and aren’t resting on the laurels of a handful of breakthroughs from a decade ago. What are the impacts or implications for the company, the industry, the broader community? What initial hurdles needed to be overcome?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Board members are in positions of authority, and their actions—or lack thereof—can have lasting consequences on staff morale, organizational efficiency, and the overall nonprofit culture. Boosting staff morale Board members set the tone for the organization’s culture. It’s time to address this problem head-on.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Ive conducted some myself, including work on how trust is essential for leaders in cross-cultural business environments. Understanding the impact In China, as in the U.S., And how can you foster a culture of trustworthiness? The impact will speak for itself.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

When candidates see the real-world impact of your work, theyll want to be part of it. Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work. Prioritizing Workplace Culture and Inclusion A strong, supportive workplace culture isnt just a nice to have, its essential.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Over the past three decades, Amazon has developed principles and mechanisms to accelerate innovation – and both are available to support nonprofits in advancing mission impact.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Amazon is known for its culture of innovation - a culture that is grounded in 16 Leadership Principals. As you head into the final months of 2023, and plan for an impactful 2024, consider embracing a leadership principal to inspire your leadership for the year to come!

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Set the stage for an outstanding 2024 by joining our upcoming webinar. We'll reveal 3 easy-to-implement strategies to get the most from your data programs.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Asking donors to rethink the funder-grantee relationship Nonprofits are used to keeping donors at arms length, presenting their successesthe beautiful mosaicwhile concealing the individual tiles that make that successful impact possible. They need to understand the wins and struggles that shape meaningful impact.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

However, the positive impact of these contributions can be undermined when organizations fail to prioritize the safety and well-being of the people they serve. Safeguarding is not a peripheral concern for philanthropy; it is central to ensuring that the work of funders and the organizations they support has a lasting, positive impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players each representing a distinct way of working the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

You might want to take a closer look at your boss, says Dr. Katina Sawyer, coauthor of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives. Instead, leaders need to create a culture in which people feel comfortable and confident to support one another through their struggles and to show gratitude to each other.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

We uncovered trends within generations, or what were calling generational generosity; discovered a new type of impact creator; and further validated what weve been seeing on our fundraising platforms. Impact creators are on the rise A new wave of social media creators is changing the way people connect with charitable causes.

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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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.orgSource

JUNE 19, 2024

The Intersection of Culture and Technology I’ve been writing and thinking a lot about the intersection of culture and technology and how softer skills support a healthy work environment. The intersection of technology and culture can support a healthy work environment. It’s all intertwined with culture.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Implementing AI in Your Association Getting started with AI doesnt require an overhaulbegin with small, impactful steps. Measuring the Impact of AI on Member Engagement Once AI is integrated into your engagement strategy, tracking its impact is essential. This ensures that offerings align with their evolving preferences.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We started sharing the stories of the collective’s artisans, illustrating the direct impact of their donations. Remember, you’re not just seeking funds—you’re inviting donors to join a movement, to become active participants in creating meaningful impact.

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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. Their insights provided attendees with practical strategies to ensure that AI integration is a seamless and successful process.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The data from GivingTuesday comes from their 2019 GivingTuesday Impact Report and the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report data is based on the survey responses of 2,263 GivingTuesday 2019 donors. Arts, cultural preservation, and humanities – 6%. Regular social media communication about the impact of my donation – 23%.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Digital transformation is about more than the technologies your organization will use—it’s also about organizational culture, who will be using the technologies, and how staff work together across the organization to implement these new tools and systems. Is taking risks rewarded?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

The experience of vulnerability might feel weak to some, but researchers like Bren Brown have reframed the expression of vulnerability as an act of courage , a superpower that can boost psychological safety and foster a culture of innovation and creative risk-taking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. Is a process or culture change also needed for the solution to work?

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 11, 2025

Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture. In a recent report on DEI cuts impact on retail, analytics firm Numerator estimated that Target drew almost 5 million fewer store visits in a four-week stretch ending in February compared to the year before.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Longstanding workplace issues such as mistreatment, the normalization of toxic behaviour and a lack of accountability for workplace culture have fuelled a growing trend known as revenge quitting. Creating a genuine sense of belonging can reshape workplace culture, boost engagement and overall business success.

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