NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2024

The path through the Great Exhaustion lies not in groundbreaking strategies but in embracing foundational leadership practices.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into an organization’s culture, however, requires intentional effort and awareness. Our DEI journey began with the realization that we lacked key perspectives that could enhance our work and further align internal practices with our mission.

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

Sue’s deep experience with boards and leadership makes her the perfect resource for a conversation about coaching new and more seasoned directors. That curiosity and engagement with others are reflected in her love of travel and learning about diverse countries and cultures. ASAPS had a leadership training program.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader. Plus, the interims role was malleable and aligned with the boards objectives.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

National Leadership Day, which takes place every Feb. 20 , offers a chance to reflect on what truly defines leadership not just strategy or decision-making, but the ability to build trust. Ive conducted some myself, including work on how trust is essential for leaders in cross-cultural business environments.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

I cant think of a term more widely used in the professional world than leadership. Throughout my life, from teenage years to now, my career has been filled with leadership training programs: Teen leadership, student leadership, emerging leadership, and executive leadership. Its an idyllic view of leadership.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. Elizabeth Brink: The co-leadership model is pretty deep in the organization. I had stepped in on building a lot of our work around our people and culture. and Fast Company.

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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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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

Communication and Leadership Skills Development with LMS Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Effective Communication Training (ECT) is an approach focused on improving an individual’s ability to convey and understand information from others.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In September 2024, Candid and ABFE published two fact sheets about Black nonprofit leadership : Key Facts about Nonprofits with Majority Black Leadership and Key Facts about Nonprofits with Black CEOs. Invest in early to mid-career staff: Create leadership development programs for staff other than the executive staff.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

As DEI initiatives shrink, rebrand, or disappear entirely, its more important than ever to reinforce inclusion through everyday practices. Yet, many organizations still treat recognition as an afterthought rather than an everyday practice. Consider these four ways to make recognition a consistent and impactful part of your culture: 1.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Even when board members come to the job with some financial background, they may not be familiar with nonprofit accounting standards , their new leadership responsibilities, or your organization’s statements. Provide Education Financial development is an excellent opportunity to promote your organization’s culture of learning.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

You have fewer silos (naturally), allowing for easier organization-wide sharing and access to senior leadership. In change management, leadership addresses these essential questions: What does the team know about the change? Do smaller organizations have culture? In your culture, is it expected for the team to adopt new things?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership. Empathetic leadership, to us, is about seeing through the eyes of others. Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. When each board member is a different nationality, everyone arrives at the table with their own cultural expectations. Networking takes practice. Zonta supports members in 63 countries.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . And if I found myself in a job where I couldn’t instill a culture of philanthropy over a reasonable period of time, I’d fire myself (and I have).

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Corporate Culture. Is that interaction encouraged to be a free and open dialogue, or are employees' voices knowingly drawn to a hush as leadership walks past? Do you have a culture club that organizes team-building activities and social events? This category covers the look, feel and operation of your association.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2022

You may have heard the term “people first culture” here and there, but what does it really mean? People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. This blog will give 5 simple tips for cultivating a people first culture in your workplace. Practice empathy. Practice what you preach.

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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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Nimble AMS

MAY 23, 2024

It all comes down to how you foster a culture of accountability with your team members. With over 20 years of experience in B2B, B2B2C, and B2G technology space and over 10 years of executive leadership, I have extensive understanding in how to lead cross-functional teams.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Over the years, Ive found three practices particularly effective in fostering these connections: 1. Cultivate a culture of authentic engagement. Establishing a dynamic of deep engagement requires intentionality, leadership buy-in, and an enabling organizational culture. Set clear expectations.

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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. Practicing like a champion every day. Those are: Lukewarm leadership buy-in. An emphasis on teamwork.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Closing the Generosity Evidence-to-Practice Gap I often hear from nonprofit leaders the importance not just of having research data available, but resources that help them apply it to their organizations. This approach ensures that organizations are not just informed but equipped to implement best practices effectively.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

In March , our Nimble AMS team attended the Leadership ColLAB conference hosted in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Here are three can’t miss essential takeaways from the Leadership ColLab event. Leadership ColLAB strategies for your association Leverage these can’t miss methods at your organization: 1.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. Overworked and underfunded staff rely on a clear, decisive leadership structure to keep them motivated.

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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. Practicing like a champion every day. Those are: Lukewarm leadership buy-in. An emphasis on teamwork.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. Leadership is interactive, risky, and experimental.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

While you may have a formal accounting and internal controls manual , documenting how processes should work, what happens in practice may be very different—accommodating workarounds for new technology, staff access, and enhanced compliance reporting.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. And, what exactly is heart culture ? Friedman says, "At its core, heart culture symbolizes how a company values more than just an employee's output. Honesty and Integrity.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

In March, women are at the forefront of the cultural conversation. Nations like Burkina Faso and Liberia are cutting the share of girls subjected to the practice over the last 30 years by half. In some cultures, families favor sons over daughters when investing in their childrens education. But protection is not enough.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

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The Verge

JULY 21, 2021

California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) says that renowned game publishing studio Blizzard Entertainment, and its owner Activision Blizzard, have created a culture of “constant sexual harassment” and gender-based discrimination, in a new lawsuit filed Tuesday that claims top executives were aware and/or involved.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? “ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. Success requires intention, practice, honesty, and effort. Become an active listener by practicing these skills. Begin with yourself. Be the change. Engage fully.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Sherry urged organizations to focus on: Developing comprehensive digital roadmaps, Fostering a culture of innovation, Prioritizing data-driven decision-making for future success. A culture of innovation is as important as the technology itself. Personalization is essential for member engagement and long-term growth.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. Studies show that people who practice personal gratitude have more positive emotions, less stress, fewer health issues, a greater sense of optimism, and higher satisfaction with their jobs and co-workers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

posted by Laura Taylor Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Having a welcoming culture is vital for a nonprofit organization to be a part of a strong and healthy community. For example, in the banking industry, they found greater financial gains when women were part of top leadership.

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